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Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
Programme title: Finance Apprenticeship
Level: 4
Salary:
Year 1: £20.809
Year 2: £26,358
Year 3: £31,022
Year 4: £32,776
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Application closing date: March 2025
Programme start date: September 2025
Role ID: 60310

Interested in finance and accountancy and want to work in a large, progressive, and diverse international business? Our finance apprenticeship could be the perfect fit for you. Discover a varied, fast-paced and rewarding career and play an integral role as we create a safe and secure world, together.

About the programme:
Our Finance Apprenticeship provides significant responsibility and exciting opportunities for career progression.

From day one, you will have a dedicated mentor who understands your business area and will support you throughout your development. You'll work on interesting projects, collaborate with key stakeholders, and deliver tangible outputs that make a difference.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain exposure to new environments and develop skills that will kickstart your career in business finance. This will include:

• Creating and interpreting information
• Effectively communicating information to stakeholders
• Proactively managing personal development
• Working under tight deadlines and adapting to changing priorities
• Coordinating with others to meet deadlines and changing priorities
• Produce quality and accurate information
• Apply accounting and tax knowledge
• Consistently deliver high-quality and accurate data and information.

You'll enjoy placements across a wide range of areas including Submarines, Warships, Naval Bases, Contract Management and IT projects, offering variety and insight into our operations.

Your education/training:
As an apprentice, you'll spend your time onsite at HM Naval Base Devonport, attending virtual training sessions, and receiving onsite visits from our training provider to assess your progress.

From the start, you'll be working towards an AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification, which will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge for your role.

As you work through your apprenticeship you will have the ability to gain varying levels of AAT qualifications (depending on your starting point). By the end of your apprenticeship, you may hold Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 AAT qualifications.

You'll be enrolled in a finance-focused course and assigned a dedicated study tutor. The course covers a wide range of topics, including software, costing, and bookkeeping, with end-of-topic exams every few months.

These exams contribute to your overall grade at the end of the year.

With access to high-quality resources and flexible learning options, this programme allows you to apply what you learn directly to your daily work at Babcock.

It's an excellent opportunity to combine practical experience with academic study and enhance your educational journey.

What you'll need:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including maths and English, along with 3 A-Levels grades A-C.
• Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS (Baseline security) and many of them require you to be eligible for full Security Clearance.

What you'll get:
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development:
It's hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you'll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Closing dates:
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
Programme title: Data Analytics Apprenticeship
Level: 4
Salary:
Year 1: £20,809
Year 2: £26,358
Year 3: £31,022
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Application closing date: March 2025
Programme start date: September 2025
Role ID: 60303

At Babcock, data is at the heart of everything we do. This two-and-a-half-year apprenticeship will give you the essential analytical skills you need to uncover insights, make an impact, and help us make informed, reliable decisions that shape the future of our business.

About the programme:
We're on a mission to become a data-driven organisation, leveraging data to boost productivity, enhance project delivery, and foster a data-first culture that values data-led decision-making.

As a Data Analytics Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, from predictive analysis and mathematical modelling to data visualisation and web development. You'll partner with teams across the business to develop analytical insights that will inform strategy, improve operational efficiency, and help us deliver on our purpose - to create a safe and secure world, together.

Throughout the programme, you'll learn to identify and cleanse data from various sources, create performance dashboards, and produce statistical reports. You'll work closely with stakeholders to ensure data is accurately represented, solving real business challenges with your analysis. By developing strong technical skills and a deep understanding of Babcock's operations, you'll play a crucial role in embedding data-led best practices across the organisation.

Your education/training:
You'll study to obtain the Level 4 Data Analytics apprenticeship standard.

Your training will take place through a combination of virtual learning environments and onsite training at our Devonport facility. Throughout your programme, you'll build up a personal portfolio of work and have the opportunity to take part in two hackathons, before bringing everything together during an eight-week, real-world project.

Future prospects:
By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be ready to take on a variety of roles in Data Analytics at Babcock, where you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £36,000.

You may also have the option to undertake higher-level qualifications to further your career across a variety of roles and functions.

What you'll need:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English or equivalent. Plus, one of the following:

• Three A-level subjects at Grade C or above
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: pass
• Access: Achievement of the HE Diploma, to include 30 Level 3 Credits at Merit.
• Baccalaureate IB: pass
• T-Levels: If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 3 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
• Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

What you'll get:
We'll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development:
It's hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you'll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Closing dates:
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Head of Mechanical Systems Group
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Circa £70,000 - £75,000 dependent upon experience + Bonus + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF60482

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as Head of Mechanical Systems Group at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As Head of Mechanical Systems Group, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Many of the mechanical systems that you will be the technical authority for, involve significant nuclear safety considerations, as well as being key to the successful delivery of customer platform maintenance programmes, thus making this a critical role in our business.

Day-to-day, you'll lead the Mechanical Systems Group which comprises of the Mechanical Services Group, the Mechanical Building Services Group and the Maintenance Policy Group. These groups oversee the specification, design, survey, inspection and maintenance prescription for all of the mechanical cross site services, mechanical building services including nuclear implicated Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), for which Babcock is the Design Authority within Devonport.

Responsibilities of the Head of Mechanical Systems Group include:

• Growing and developing a team of professional Engineers, currently 35 - 40 in number
• Providing technical analysis, advice and engineering outputs to the Facility Design Authorities for both Nuclear and Non-Nuclear facilities within HMNB Devonport
• Prioritising the allocation of Engineers to support a wide range of critical projects and key customers
• Reviewing and approving technical documentation relating to critical assets in support of Nuclear Submarine programmes
• Reviewing and approving often complex technical specifications, drawings and design documentation

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days in the office/onsite.

Essential experience of the Head of Mechanical Systems Group:

• Strong mechanical engineering technical background
• Significant experience of managing teams of professional engineers in a related industry, preferably in areas where safety is paramount and processes are governed by legislation and regulators
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, due to the levels of stakeholder management
• Extensive experience of the design lifecycle
• A logical approach to problem solving.

Qualifications for the Head of Mechanical Systems Group:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in an appropriate discipline
• Preferably Chartered Engineer, or have significant demonstrable equivalence and be working towards registration as a Chartered Engineer, with a relevant professional engineering institution.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Private Medical Insurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

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

Closing date: 29/11/2024

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Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
Programme title: Administration Apprenticeship
Level: 2
Salary:
Year 1: £14,893
Year 2: £18,943
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Application closing date: March 2025
Programme start date: September 2025
Role ID: 60312

Want to develop your administration skills whilst gaining practical, real-world work experience? This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an international business where the work you'll do is varied, interesting and makes a vital contribution to creating a safe and secure world.

About the programme:
As an Administration Apprentice, you'll be part of our Business Support community, playing a critical role in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of our business are efficient and effective.  

On this 2-year apprenticeship, you'll provide support across various departments, developing skills like customer service, diary management, document control, and event coordination.

During your first year, you'll complete three 4-month placements in different areas to gain broad experience. In your second year, you'll embark on a 12-month placement in an agreed business area, to expand your skills and define your career path.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you could be involved in projects like designing marketing materials for careers events or researching and collating information for internal use. You'll also work on team projects to build your communication, problem-solving and project management capabilities.

Your education/training:
You'll study to obtain the Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner apprenticeship standard.

With support from your college tutor, you'll develop customer service, communication, time management, and other essential business skills.

Future prospects:
By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be ready to take on roles such as Personal Assistant, Document Controller, Project Administrator and more.

Upon programme completion, you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £25,000.

You may also have the opportunity to undertake higher-level qualifications to further your career within Babcock across a variety of roles and functions.

The administration skills you gain could take you anywhere in the business. Some of our apprentices are now in positions such as Business Change Manager, Supply Chain Development Manager and Communications Business Partner.

What you'll need:

• 5 GCSE's at grade C/4 or equivalent including Maths and English
• Strong communication abilities and excellent organisational skills are also essential.
• Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS (Baseline security) and many of them require you to be eligible for full Security Clearance.

What you'll get:
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development:
It's hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you'll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Closing dates:
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Let's keep Sainsbury's Clean

Do you enjoy working in a customer focused environment to ensure cleanliness? Do you love working as part of a team to produce sparkling results for customers?

At Arcus, cleaners are a vital part of our company, and we are looking to recruit 3 part time In-store Cleaners based in Sainsbury's Pinhoe Road store on a permanment basis. 20, 20 and 16.5 hours per week with an hourly rate of £11.44.

Immediate start is available.

Sainsbury's stores are open 7 days a week and here at Arcus we offer various shift patterns with 5 and 6 day working available. Our shift patterns consist of early morning, morning, afternoon, and evening shifts with weekend work. The current shift pattern for this role is

Sunday: 07:00 - 11:00

Monday: 05:00 - 08:00

Tuesday: 05:00 - 08:00

Wednesday: 05:00 - 08:00

Thursday: 05:00 - 08:00

Friday: Day Off

Saturday:06:00 - 10:00

Sunday: Day Off

Monday: Day Off

Tuesday: 18:30 - 22:30

Wednesday: 18:30 - 22:30

Thursday: 18:30 - 22:30

Friday: 18:30 - 22:30

Saturday: 18:30 - 22:30

Sunday: 07:00 - 10:00

Monday: 05:30 - 08:00

Tuesday:05:30 - 08:00

Wednesday: 05:30 - 08:00

Thursday: Day Off

Friday: 05:30 - 08:00

Saturday:05:30 - 08:00

You will also have some opportunity to increase your hours through overtime.

Arcus cleaners take pride in keeping Sainsbury's supermarkets clean and safe for its customers. Cleaners will complete daily cleaning tasks to maintain the highest standard of cleaning within our Sainsburys stores. Tasks will consist of but are not limited to:

• Operating machinery


• Carry out thorough cleaning activities including mopping, vacuuming, wiping, and sweeping to ensure stores are kept clean.


• At times you could be in-store cleaning toilets, surfaces, ceilings, windows or even oven canopies


• At other times you could be working outside keeping trolley bays clean, free of leaves and debris


• Ensure all health and safety procedures are applied

Arcus will support you through full training

What will you need?

Previous cleaning experience is beneficial but not essential as on the job training will be supplied

An eye for detail and cleanliness

A positive attitude to cleaning and customer service

Please note that you will need to provide a smartphone that has the capability to access our Arcus Connect App that we use for recording time and attendance. This is a condition of your employment with us.

Our company benefits consist of:

• Immediate starts available


• Monthly pay


• Holiday - 28 days on a pro rata basis


• Flexible hours available with overtime opportunities


• Death in service insurance


• Pension scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Further career opportunities


• Training and development

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Water Hygiene Technician - £22,000 - £28,000 per annum + Van + Overtime + Company Bonus - Devon & Cornwall

Our client are experts in water hygiene risk management, including assessments, consultancy, and control. They work for a variety of public and private sector clients covering all aspects of Water Treatment, hygiene, and monitoring.

As Water Hygiene Technician, you will have previously worked in a trainee position or have experience as a water hygiene technician. You will have a sound knowledge of water systems and have ideally worked in a customer facing role previously. You will have a friendly flexible approach to your job and be confident in working as part of a team as well as independently.

The role will be responsible for conducting the following technical tasks, this list is not limited, your line manager may occasionally request that you work in another role which is reasonably within your capabilities and for which you have been trained.

Our client are a growing company who value their team. In return for your hard work and dedication they will offer you the opportunity to develop your career further, they will mentor, train and support you in order that you can grow with the business.

Tasks

* Temperature Monitoring, Sampling & Inspection of Hot and Cold-Water Systems

* Cleaning and Disinfection of Hot and Cold-Water Systems

* Servicing and Testing of Thermostatic Mixing Valves

* Clean and descale of shower heads

* CWST inspections

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out tasks allocated to you in accordance with PWS company procedures/method statements

* Adhering to all PWS Health and Safety procedures

* Reporting any risk to health identified onsite and report back to the PWS Account Manager

* At all times adhere to the clients specific Health and Safety/Safe Working practices.

* Ensure all equipment used is safe and fit for purpose

* Ensuring company vehicles are kept clean and tidy and equipment stored safely.

* Ensure all work is completed in compliance with current legislation and documented

* Complete onsite work activities as scheduled in your diary

* Complete allocated jobs within the agreed timescales.

* Complete all necessary documentation accurately and submit

* Completion of Technical Service Reports and submission on day of completion

* Organised with expenses and paperwork.

* Photographic evidence and clear labelling of assets where and when required

* Identifying onsite opportunities and report back to associated PWS Account Manager to action

Essential Skills and Qualifications

* Full UK driving license

* City and Guilds accredited qualification in Cleaning & Disinfection of Hot & Cold-Water

Systems or equivalent demonstratable experience

* City and Guilds accredited qualification in Temperature Monitoring, Sampling & Inspection of Hot & Cold-Water Systems or equivalent demonstratable experience

* City and Guilds accredited qualification in Thermostatic Mixing Valves or equivalent demonstratable experience

* Demonstratable experience in the cleaning and descaling of showerheads

* Experience in a customer facing role

* Basic IT skills (Able to use phone/tablet to record information, take photos etc)

* Competent in working independently and within given time frames

* Organised - can manage their own paperwork and expenses

* Flexible approach

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

* Confined Space Medium Risk qualification

* IOSH or equivalent safety qualification

* Demonstrable experience or qualification in Closed Systems

* Demonstrable experience or qualification in Water softeners

* Experience in leading small teams

* Enhanced DBS check completed in the last 2 years

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Water Hygiene Engineer - £28,000 - £32,000 per annum + company bonus + overtime - Devon, Plymouth, Cornwall - Company Van

Our client are experts in water hygiene risk management, including assessments, consultancy, and control. They work for a variety of public and private sector clients covering all aspects of Water Treatment, hygiene, and monitoring.

As Water Hygiene Engineer you will be competent in delivering Water Hygiene duties in line with the ACOP L8 guidelines, you will have a background in plumbing or water treatment, you will be experienced in working on various site types.

The Water Hygiene Engineer will undertake all legionella compliance monitoring and remedial works at the company's client's premises as well as supporting account managers on project scope and quotations.

Our Client are a growing company who value their team. In return for your hard work and dedication they will offer you the opportunity to develop your career further, they will mentor, train and support you in order that you can grow with the business.

Tasks

• Temperature Monitoring, Sampling & Inspection of Hot and Cold-Water Systems
• Cleaning and Disinfection of Hot and Cold-Water Systems
• Servicing and failsafe testing of Thermostatic Mixing Valves
• Clean and descale of shower heads
• CWST inspections
• Closed System Analysis and interpretation
• Cooling Tower/Steam Boiler/Secondary Disinfection Analysis
• Remedial Works - installation of equipment, re-configuring system layouts, replacing outdated equipment, more extensive cleaning and disinfection
• Complete onsite checks and inspections as per ACoP L8 & HSG 274 Part 2 Guidance
• Internal Calorifier inspections
• Support Account Managers on project scope and quotations etc

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks allocated to you in accordance with PWS company procedures/method statements
• Adhering to all PWS Health and Safety procedures
• Reporting any risk to health identified onsite and report back to the Account Manager
• At all times adhere to the clients specific Health and Safety/Safe Working practices.
• Ensure all equipment used is safe and fit for purpose
• Ensuring company vehicles are kept clean and tidy and equipment stored safely.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with current legislation and documented
• Complete onsite work activities as scheduled in your diary
• Complete allocated jobs within the agreed timescales.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and submit
• Completion of Technical Service Reports and submission on day of completion
• Organised with expenses and paperwork.
• Photographic evidence and clear labelling of assets where and when required
• Identifying onsite opportunities and report back to associated Account Manager to action
• Plan for tasks - ensure you have the correct equipment to complete the job required
• Mentor new staff, lead by example
• Take the lead on technical task when working in a team
• Provide clients with clear, informative, and detailed reports within timescales required

Essential Skills and Qualifications

 Full UK driving license, 25 years of age or over (Company insurance stipulates)

 City and Guilds Level 2 in plumbing or equivalent

 Experience of water systems

 Experience in a customer facing role

 Competent in IT - Able to use phone/tablet to record information, take photos etc

 Attention to detail

 Competent in working independently

 Flexible approach

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

 Confined Space Medium Risk qualification

 IOSH or equivalent safety qualification

 Water Softener Qualification or equivalent demonstratable experience

 Closed System

Qualification or equivalent demonstratable experience

• City and Guilds Heating and Ventilation Qualification or equivalent
• Management and Control of Closed Hot, Cold & Chilled Water Systems qualification
• Basic Risk Assessment of Water Systems
• Control of Legionella within Evaporative Cooling Systems
• Swimming pool operation and Management
• Ability to account manage and build long standing client relationships

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Your new company
We value integrity above all; we are honest with ourselves and others, conducting our lives with decency whilst striving for the highest moral standards.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post-holder will be engaged in regulated activity with children and has a duty to protect the welfare of children. Child protection training is a statutory requirement in order to provide proper care to vulnerable pupils and be able to implement safe working practices.


Your new role
Full time 40 Hours per week 08:00-17:00
Working 34 weeks per year - Term time off!
1 in 6 weekends

The Health and Wellbeing Matron deals with the health and welfare of the pupils. The position requires someone who likes and understands young people and is able to demonstrate good sense. They should have good personal inter-active skills with young people and their parents and guardians by being a good listener, flexible in outlook, reliable, warm and friendly in disposition, with sufficient sensitivity to show tact and diplomacy. An even temper dealing with all situations in a co-operative and sensitive manner is fundamental to carrying out this job effectively.The responsibilities listed below are neither definitive nor exclusive and the range of tasks would embrace many incidents and situations which are not stated, but require initiative and common sense to be applied.
General Responsibilities
* Provide appropriate pastoral care and assistance for pupils
* Support and promote pupils' health and wellbeing
* Liaise with Housemaster/Housemistress and pastoral staff on a daily basis
* Liaise with the School Nurse as necessary
* Liaise with Parents / Guardians on all welfare matters in liaison with House Master/Mistress and School Nurse
* Attend team Meetings and training sessions, as required
* Assist with
o Office work (filing, printing, laminating, photocopying, etc)
o The day-to-day running and cover the of Health Centre as required
* To be aware of correct procedures and conduct in relation to the safeguarding care and protection of young people, and to ensure that they are followed at all times
* To undertake any reasonable additional requests and duties in support of the school

What you'll need to succeed
* Organised and methodical* Ability to work on own initiative
* Experience of working in a School or medical/care environment
* Excellent verbal and written communication
* Able to work calmly under pressure
* Experience of providing pastoral care to pupils
* Able to motivate and work with children
* Emotional resilience
* A caring disposition and an empathy and understanding of young people
* Excellent manner with parents, guardians, pupils and staff.

What you'll get in return
School holidays off
Good Pension

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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Working as the Communications and Engagement Manager for the NHS South West Collaborative Commissioning Hub, you will be responsible for day-to-day work on directly commissioned services with a lead role in Vaccinations and Screening communications and supporting the Senior Communications and Engagement Manager with communications on other directly commissioned services including Specialised Commissioning, Health and Justice and delegated Pharmacy, Optometry and Dental commissioning.

You will play a pivotal role as part of a small energetic team, working closely with the NHS England South West Regional Communications and Engagement team in supporting local healthcare systems and partners.

Working across the South West you will deliver media activity on Vaccinations and Screening campaigns as well as linking into the regional communications team. This role is about finding and delivering meaningful proactive stories about the great commissioning work going on regionally and reactively supporting colleagues as they manage a wide array of stakeholders, challenges and opportunities through emerging stories and issues.

Whilst first-hand knowledge of the NHS is an advantage, the most essential requirements are impeccable news judgement, creative digital skills, strong writing and people skills, some internal communications experience and experience in managing media and social media.

Within this role you will also support and complement the work of colleagues within the NHS South West Collaborative Commissioning Hub in the management of internal communications and campaign work for Vaccinations and Screening including social media and media work. We work with a wide range of stakeholders and you will be able to demonstrable the ability to build trust with, and influence, senior internal and external stakeholders where appropriate.

Reporting to the Senior Communications and Engagement Manager within the NHS South West Collaborative Commissioning Hub (NHS SW CCH), the Communications and Engagement Manager post holder will be part of the NHS England South West regional team and NHS SW CCH delivering high quality communications and engagement services for Directly Commissioning services in the South West.

The post holder will join NHS England South West regional communications and engagement team meetings and be professionally aligned to this team.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.

As a Communications and Engagement Manager, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the South West.

The post holder will support the Senior Communications and Engagement Manager to ensure that the NHS South West Collaborative Commissioning Hub work stream of programmes are planned and managed effectively and take a lead in assisting in their successful delivery.

You will take a lead in internal communications for the NHS South West Collaborative Commissioning Hub and are a real self-starter in organising engaging internal communications. You will also lead a regional campaign network on Vaccinations and Screening, for example around Covid and Flu Vaccination campaigns. Your work will support the Commissioning teams in delivering their operational plans and in tandem support the Regional Communications and Engagement Team in delivering their regional priorities.

We are jointly committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

Devon Wildlife Trust

Are you passionate about nature and managing countryside sites in the heart of Exeter? Are you excited about engaging people to become actively involved in managing Exeter City’s Valley Parks?
We are looking for a motivated and skilled person who can manage the complex challenges of nine nature reserves, ensuring sites are managed to the highest standard for both people and wildlife.
You will lead on developing local community groups/support for all the key sites, developing a sense of ownership and pride in the Valley Parks. You will also assist in developing a long-term vision for the Valley Parks; there is a great opportunity to take stock and re-envisage current management for key sites.
The successful candidate will need broad ranging experience in habitat management and restoration, access provision and a detailed approach to ensuring public safety across all sites.
The role is based at Cricklepit Mill but will also require working closely with reserve staff based at Woodah Farm.
This is full-time, permanent post based at Cricklepit Mill.
Interviews are being held on Tuesday 17 December.
We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a proactive and highly efficient Recruitment Coordinator and Business Support professional to join our team.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering an exceptional and cost-effective HR advisory and support service. Your responsibilities will include managing the recruitment process by arranging interviews, facilitating seamless onboarding for new staff, processing contract changes and leavers, and providing comprehensive HR administrative support. This role is integral to ensuring the smooth operation of our HR functions while contributing to a positive and productive workplace environment.

Be part of a community-driven team where you can make a meaningful impact! Join us to work alongside highly motivated colleagues, enthusiastic students, supportive parents, and a knowledgeable Governing Board, all dedicated to fostering growth and positive change.

We are currently going through an exciting period of change as we are currently in consultation to join the Ted Wragg Trust. Joining the Trust will allow us to share best practice with other Trust schools, improve staff development opportunities and most importantly, improve the outcomes for our children. If you are successful in this post, you should be aware that your employment will automatically transfer to the Ted Wragg Trust via a TUPE process and further details on this will be shared throughout the recruitment process or as requested.

What the school offers its staff

• Clear Meetings and CPD calendar published at the start of the year - meetings are never added without considered notice.
• Centralised resources and planning - To help with the workload and wellbeing of staff.
• Staff Voice - Through surveys and feedback forms.
• On site parking - Free of charge on both of our sites.
• Gym - Free of charge for all staff wishing to use our on-site gym, containing state-of-the-art equipment. Staff are offered hours to use the gym when students are unable to access.
• Childcare - We offer an on-site nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years (more details can be found on the Nursery Page of our Website,Happy Days.
• Child unwell days - To support families, we offer child unwell days.
• Discounts - Staff can access discounts for local business, they can also apply for a Totum Card and Blue Light Card
• Employee Assist Programme - The College purchases an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), run by an organisation specialising in providing support to the education sector, which provides staff with: access to a 24-hour confidential helpline, counselling for you and your family,financial and legal advice, support for managers.
• Flu Jab Contribution - We contribute towards the cost for all staff not eligible to receive the Flu Jab.
• Bike to Work Scheme - The College offers a cycle to work scheme that is open to all contracted staff. For more information, see Bike to Work.
• Excellent Pension Schemes - For both Teaching and Support Staff.
• Long Service Days - For support staff at 10, 15 and 20 years of service.

Commitment to safeguarding

Exmouth Community College is committed to providing the best possible care and education to our pupils and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our commitment, we need to ensure that all potential employees satisfy our employment checks. Please note that where appropriate, shortlisted and/or potentially suitable applicants will be required to undertake further checks. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure (with Barred List check) will be required before the successful candidate can commence employment at Exmouth Community College.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our inclusion pastoral team. In this role, you will play a key role in overseeing and coordinating support for students who may be facing challenges in school. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with families to facilitate their successful re-engagement, promoting excellence in learning and teaching, support with managing behaviour, optimizing resource avaialble, and ensuring exceptional progress, particularly for students with SEMH needs.

What the school offers its staff

St Luke’s is a school that has the very highest expectations of, and for, our students. We enable each and every one of them to become ‘good stewards’ of their own lives and of the world around them by taking personal responsibility for themselves, their learning and their environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before an appointment is confirmed. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Responsibility for People Management: To be responsible for contributing to the planning, monitoring, and evaluating of patient centred care. Reporting back to the registered nurse and escalating concerns as required. Following a Registered Nurse or Assistant Practitioners assessment of need the post holder will then implement a planned programme of care, with the support of a Registered Nurse. To act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct. To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, maintain competence, knowledge, and skills commensurate with the role. To participate in Reflective Practice, Practice Supervision and Appraisals and line management supervision as per policy. To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressures, including working with colleagues to maintain support across the teams with the resources available.Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources: You will have no direct responsibility for finances; however, you will adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues. To exercise a duty of care in relation to the use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner. Monitoring and ordering of stock levels and to utilise resources economically and effectively and promote cost consciousness throughout the service. To have a working knowledge and be responsible for ensuring nurses and patients equipment is in safe working order, disposed of or returned when no longer required as per Policy and to inform Line Manager if any problems occur. To use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly.Responsibility for administration: To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, and legible, with all care given documented at the time in line with clinical guidance in Livewell Southwest policies. You will be expected to participate in standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members. Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient file and / or electronic records, which may be required to be counter-signed by a registered nurse. Complete on time and submit all necessary forms, documentation, including IT data and forward as required by the manager/organisation. To always maintain and preserve confidentiality, and be aware of GDPR, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment. To access NHS email and other information through Livewell Southwest intranet. To be responsible for organising own time management daily in line with caseload demands, using own initiative and be flexible when organising own workload on a day-to-day basis, which is often unpredictable in order to respond to the needs of the service. Where appropriate, to organise hospital records upon delivery ensuring they are available to the correct clinician. Using the appropriate clinical systems to track and trace and returning when completed.Responsibility for people who use our services: To provide appropriate support and advice to family and carers, demonstrating tact and sensitivity in dealing with complex and sensitive information and negotiating a positive outcome. Act as a patient advocate as required ensuring individual needs, preferences and choices are delivered by the Service. To ensure privacy, dignity and human rights are respected for patients and carers. To provide basic education and continuing support to patients, family, and carers. To identify areas of concern regarding practice and communicate to the registered nurse. Assist registered nurses in delivering high standards of care to patients referred to Livewell Southwest services. To recognise and respond to any changes in patient care situations, which might include risks to self and others including adult and child protection concerns. You must inform the most appropriate professional at the earliest opportunity. Be conversant with the safeguarding adult and child protection procedures and policies. To support the delivery of holistic evidence-based/best practice care to patients in accordance with National and organisation approved policies/procedures and individual care plans. To undertake specific clinical tasks as delegated by registered staff having once undertaken relevant training and deemed competent. Working in line with the Livewell Southwest Delegation to band 3 and 4 support workers guidance. You will be required to comply with all infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager.Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments: You will be required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to your post. Current versions can be found on Healthnet or via your manager. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action. To contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of standards of care.Other Responsibilities: To develop and maintain own clinical expertise by attending meetings, study days and in-service training and learn new specialist skills required for service development. To maintain an up-to-date personal competency portfolio. Only undertake work which is within own competence and to identify any work required to be undertaken by more senior staff. To identify and take responsibility in the maintaining of clinical competencies in line with the job role. Ensuring these are adequately supported by clinical sign off. Identifying areas where this may be required. To participate in team activities to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team. To attend and participate in meetings as negotiated within the team and to provide relevant timely feedback. You will be required to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording patient activities for IT data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, stock/equipment ordering. To participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed, and objectives set. In line with the annual development plan the postholder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role.Communications & Relationships: To demonstrate effective communication with patients, staff, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. When communicating with patients it should be at the appropriate level for patients to understand such as patients suffering from terminal illness, dementia, disability, visually impairment and/or hearing impairment. Able to communicate the role and eligibility criteria of the service in which you work within. Physical Demands of the Job: Regularly demonstrate exercises at pulmonary Rehabilitation classes You may be required to drive or travel for periods of time between patients homes in all-weather / seasons and requiring lifting bags and equipment from the car boot on each visit. Staff members may need to exert moderate physical effort during their daily shifts, such as handling patients, dressing wounds, and performing diagnostics, which may involve bending, kneeling, and lifting limbs or heavy objects like buckets of water, requiring manual handling and equipment Use of moving and handling equipment including hoists and other lifting equipment often in a confined space in the patients home on difficult floor surfaces e.g. carpet. At each visit staff risk assess the need to move light furniture in patients home to allow nursing procedures to be carried out often within a confined space. Regularly carry and transport equipment e.g. Nursing bag, documentation, laptop, observation equipment. There may be a requirement for active participation in physical activity such as pulmonary rehabilitation.Mental Effort: Continuously interrupted, multi-tasking e.g. writing notes, answering mobile telephone call. Staff may carry a mobile telephone and are expected to be available to other staff and professionals and can be interrupted at any time. Need to concentrate on a continual basis throughout the day. Attending clinical visits in all weather conditions through a variety of transport i.e. car, walking in heavy traffic to unknown areas daily, including in the dark and adverse weather conditions.Emotional Support: You may be exposed to emotionally distressing situations on a regular basis seeing people with mental illness, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex health needs. These include challenging and unpredictable behaviour. To report and record incidents and near misses relating to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression, and verbal abuse. To work within challenging and unpredictable environments e.g. patients homes which may have constraints and require adaptability.Working Conditions: You may be supplied with mobile telephones and lone working devices for work purposes and be expected to abide by Livewell Southwest Lone working policy including the operational procedure for lone working devices. To support a clean and tidy working environment adhering to policy and procedures. Mobile phones may not work in areas where there is poor network reception. Staff will utilise lone working devices. The job involves several times in a day exposure and contact to highly unpleasant working condition such as secondary smoking, bodily fluids, including sputum, vomit, blood, urine and faeces, soiled linen, fleas, lice, scabies poor hygiene standards and communicable diseases. Occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression and dangerous pets.

Clinical: 1. To undertake psychological assessments of clients applying psychological theory, including neuro-psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. 2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in the prison setting. 3. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects. 4. To work with other staff to assess or support service users in the prison and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions or care guidelines as agreed with the psychologist/psychological therapist providing supervision. 5. To assist in the development of a psychological based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place. IT responsibilities (clinical): 1. To create graphs or charts to collate or summarise data on individual interventions or treatment programmes. 2. To assist in producing visual or material or user-friendly information for interventions with clients. Teaching, training and supervision: 1. In common with all assistant psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines. 2. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post holder is employed. 3. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties. 4. To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care. Management, recruitment and service development: 1. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects with the service as required. 2. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed. Research and service evaluation: 1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects. 2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

This Receptionist Administrator role is an integral part of the business and this is often the first point of contact to both internal and external clients. Maintaining a professional and friendly manner is essential as this role involves dealing with people at all levels.

The Receptionist Administrator role focuses on call handling and front-of-house work, but also includes file administration, data entry, and database management.

We are very interested to hear from anyone with previous reception / front of house experience in any industry (Hotel / Office / Accountancy / Legal / GP Surgery etc.) The ability to work under pressure is important as they are a very busy practice.

What you’ll be doing as their Receptionist Administrator

- Undertaking receptionist tasks including managing front of house and ensuring the reception area is organised and presented in a professional manner
- Meeting clients who present themselves at reception and dealing with their enquiries as necessary
- Receiving and making telephone calls to clients and third party contacts including keeping them up to date with matter/transaction progress
- Scheduling appointments for Fee Earners
- Maintaining Fee Earner diaries
- Liaising with all members of staff in relation to client matters
- Opening electronic files and inputting client details
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Ensuring electronic and manual client matter files are up to date
- Preparing files for storage and retrieving client documents

Could you be part of this friendly, award-winning team?

As their Receptionist Administrator you will need:

- At least 1 years’ experience in a similar receptionist / front of house role
- To be proficient in a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft
- Strong communication skills with a high standard of professionalism and courtesy
- A clear confident telephone manner
- To be organised with a logical approach
- Strong multi-tasking and time-management skills

Salary & Benefits

- Salary c£23,000 per year, negotiable
- 24 days of annual leave plus bank holiday
- Company Pension Scheme
- Private Health Insurance

Hours

As their Receptionist Administrator you will work 36 hours per week; 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 5pm Friday.

Why this Receptionist Administrator role is well worth your consideration

- They have a positive work environment and promote a sense of belonging
- Long standing reputation for client care and a respected name in the profession
- Supportive leadership and management

The Company

Our client is an award-winning firm of Solicitors providing a wide range of legal services to both individuals and businesses. Their team of Lawyers and support staff are experts in their field and carry the values of the firm with them to give a friendly, informal and professional service. They have an excellent track record with many of their clients having been loyal to the Firm for many years, giving them a long standing reputation for client care and respected name in the profession.