Your new company
This legal firm is seeking a legal secretary to join their expanding team. They're a successful and well-established business and are now going through a period of growth.
Your new role
You will be responsible for providing secretarial support to their conveyancing team, where you will be supporting a small team of solicitors, associates and partners. This includes handling calls, managing a busy inbox, providing updates to clients, opening and closing files, managing documents, submitting applications and any other ad-hoc duties required by the team.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have previously worked in another law firm and supported a team of solicitors in either a secretarial or PA role. You can either get to Stockport or Macclesfield too. You're highly organised with excellent attention to detail and have great written and verbal communication skills. You're IT literate and have experience working with a case management system. You're a team player and can work well off your own initiative.
What you'll get in return
You will receive an excellent salary of £25,000+ depending on experience. You will also be working for a well-established business with a lot of opportunity for development. You will have access to a benefits package including holidays, pension and more.
What you need to do now


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Are you a motivated PR Account Manager ready to join an award-winning PR agency specialising in strategic communications for leading technology companies?
With offices in London and San Francisco, this agency partners with innovative brands to build market awareness and drive business growth through impactful PR programs. Fast-paced culture, collaborative, and highly rewarding for top talent.

Junior PR Account Manager (based in London, Hybrid, Salary: £30k - £34k)

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Act as the primary day-to-day contact for client accounts, ensuring effective communication and addressing client needs promptly.
- Lead client update calls/meetings, quarterly/annual reviews, and internal team meetings
- Conduct initial reviews of all client-facing documents created by junior team members, providing constructive feedback
- Oversee account administration tasks performed by junior team members, such as agenda creation, WIP document maintenance, and report drafting
- Demonstrate the ability to create insightful and compelling content across various formats, including messaging documents, press releases, op-eds, and blog posts
- Continue to expand your network of relevant media contacts, demonstrating an ability to leverage these relationships to achieve impactful results for clients
- Contribute to long-term strategic and campaign plans, offering strategic guidance to clients in collaboration with AD/Director

Here are the skills you need:

- 2 years of experience in B2B Tech, Financial, and Corporate PR.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
- Ability to think strategically and provide effective guidance.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Enthusiasm for the tech industry ecosystem.
- Ability to coach teammates and develop staff
- Strong client relationship management skills

Work permissions:

You must have the right to work to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here are the benefits:

- Competitive salary of £30k - £34k
- Hybrid working/ flexible working arrangements for your work-life balance
- Central London office location
- Phone Bill Allowance
- Generous holidays allowance
- Wellness programs
- Training and development opportunities
- Working with innovative, high-growth tech brands

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career and make a significant impact while working with high-profile tech innovators.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of B2B PR? The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting for an exciting role as an Account Manager in central London, just a 10-minute walk from London Bridge. This well-established agency, located in central London a 10-minute walk from London Bridge, excels in providing tailored PR services across a variety of sectors, including B2B, logistics, transport, tech, and fintech. Committed to fostering a collaborative and creative workspace, they are a Living Wage employer and a Climate Positive Workforce.

Job Overview:
The Account Manager will manage a portfolio of clients' PR accounts, providing advanced counsel with minimal oversight. This role involves creating engaging content, developing strategic counsel, and building relationships with clients and key media contacts. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in B2B PR and demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Manage a portfolio of clients' PR accounts with minimal oversight.
- Assist junior team members with managing client accounts as needed.
- Create engaging content, including copywriting and social media.
- Develop and deliver strategic counsel to clients.
- Provide commentators and product or company information to the media.
- Build relationships with existing and new clients.
- Build relationships with key media contacts.
- Generate and lead press campaigns, creative projects, and PR solutions.
- Deal with the media, including speaking to journalists.
- Analyse PR coverage and provide written reports.
- Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Check the work of junior team members and provide constructive feedback.

Here are the skills you'll need:

- 2+ years of experience in PR: Solid foundation in PR principles and practices.
- Passion for the B2B sector: Genuine enthusiasm for the industries you'll represent.
- Commercial Insight: Understand clients' business activities, key issues, and competitive advantages.
- Strategic Thinking: Identify additional opportunities for delivering client messages outside standard formats.
- Creative Thinking: Participate in brainstorming sessions and explore different avenues for clients.
- Time Management: Manage your workload, set and meet deadlines, and coach junior staff.
- Copywriting: Communicate key messages effectively in concise, relevant copy.
- Presentation Skills: Present ideas and proposals articulately to clients.
- Trouble Shooting: Demonstrate leadership and initiative in resolving client issues.

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Salary £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
- Office based Monday – Thursday and work from home on Fridays.
- Annual paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year outside of annual leave.
- Training through Meantime Academy powered by the PRCA.
- On-the-job training
- CIPR membership
- Pension (Nest)
- Wellness app
- Ergonomic desks
- Showers and bike storage
- Climate positive workforce - we offset your carbon footprint by planting trees.
- Rewards and perks - from Air Miles, fitness passes, gift cards, Amazon and ASOS rewards to discounts on major brands and free access to health apps
- Employee assistance programme - mental health support including issues surrounding work, relationships, and finances.
- 24/7 access to a registered, UK-based GP from anywhere in the world.
- Life assurance

Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Why Pursue a Career in B2B PR?
The B2B PR sector offers endless opportunities to combine your passion for strategic communication with creative projects. As a Senior Account Executive, you will play a crucial role in shaping public perception and enhancing the success of diverse initiatives. Join this leading agency and embark on a rewarding career where creativity meets strategic communication.

Safety & Security Team Member

Contract Type - Permanent
44 hours per week

Employment Type - Full Time

Refresh and recharge in the heart of London's Charing Cross in our 4 star luxury hotel. This grand railway hotel is just a stone's throw from Trafalgar Square and the Strand. Enjoy the buzz of London's busy city streets, world class shopping and entertainment before returning to the peaceful haven of The Clermont Charing Cross.

The Role

Are you a security professional who can take responsibility for the safety and security of our property, team members and guests and build valuable stakeholder relationships while always maintaining a clear focus on delivering exceptional customer service? Carrying out floor walks, investigating, documenting and dealing with any queries or incidents, your calm and professional manner will help ensure the very best of guest experiences.

What we look for

* SIA Badge - a must (Door Supervisor - only).

* Passionate about delivering the highest levels of service with a desire to learn, work hard and progress.

* Comfortable in a front line role facing the public.

* Empathetic and able to build relationships.

* An open personality who is relaxed and natural in their interactions.

* Accurate with good attention to detail.

* Demonstrable desire to pursue a hospitality career.

* Able to work effectively as part of a team.

* Previous experience in a fast paced service environment.

What's in it for you?

* Great development opportunities

* Discounted rates on hotel rooms, food and drink across the Clermont Hotel Group

* Interest free season ticket loans (conditions apply)

* Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

* Pension and Healthcare Schemes

* Wagestream - get access to earned salary before payday

* Paid volunteering days

* Generous recommend a friend scheme

* Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 7 (Master's Degree equivalent)

* Access to discounts and cashback through a huge range of retailers and service providers via our online benefits portal

* Great Recognition program

* ...and many more!

A fantastic opportunity for a Public Area Cleaner to join us at Kimpton Clocktower on a Full-Time contract!

You will earn £12.00 per hour, equal to £24,960.00 salary

At Kimpton, our shared mission is to make lives better through heartfelt human connections. This emotional investment drives all that we do, and it’s why you’ll love the work, too. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ridiculously personal experiences for each other and our guests!!

Check out our Instagram page @kimptonclocktower!

Kimpton Clocktower is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues – we call it Stay Human. What more could you ask? It’s not just the humans who feel this, we extend this to all our furry friends, because our heartfelt connection does not end with humans!

Working at Kimpton is not just about working and it’s certainly not like working at other places. We value personality, individuality, creativity, doing right, continually improving, focus and passion.

Our passion is YOU…come as you are!

Here, you will have space to:

• Be yourself - bringing the real you to work, with your unique personality we want you to be who you are!
• Lead yourself – we trust you to make decisions and exert your creativity in order to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections, we trust you to do right!
• Make it count – you matter, and we will provide you with all the tools you need in order to create ridiculously personalised experiences for our guests every day!

As a Public Area Cleaner, you play a vital part in delivering a superior guest experience.

To succeed as a Public Area Cleaner, you will need:

• You will need to clean high areas, light fittings, often on a ladder, so you will need to be comfortable with heights
• To be passionate about delivering great service
• Previous experience in Hotel Cleaning, as room attendant or public areas cleaner
• Experience with handling guests queries and complaints
• To be willing to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team

Our Public Area Cleaners enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities!
• Taxi subsidy for shifts starting/ending between 23:00-06:00.
• Subsidised childcare support
• Meals whilst on duty
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• We provide every colleague company sick pay and life insurance
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

If you are someone who likes to march to the beat of their own drum and wants to join a company which encourages authentic individuality, apply today to join us as a Public Area Cleaner!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

Are you a talented Fire and Security Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in the heart of Manchester?

Join our dynamic team and be a crucial part of safeguarding properties and lives across Manchester. As a Fire and Security Engineer with us, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, installing, and maintaining cutting-edge fire detection and security systems for a diverse range of clients.

Location: Manchester (Mobile)

Salary: Competitive (up to £38,000 depending on experience)

Employment type: Full-time, permanent, Monday-Friday

What we offer:

• Van
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A supportive team environment that encourages innovation and growth
• Varied projects across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors

Duties:

• Installation, fit fire detection and security systems accurately
• Maintenance and regular checks and servicing of systems for optimal performance
• Repairs, swiftly troubleshoot and fix any system issues
• Compliance, ensuring all work meets industry standards and regulations
• Maintain accurate records of all activities
• Provide professional support and advice to clients
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver projects efficiently

Requirements:

• Proven experience in fire detection and security system installation and maintenance
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Relevant certifications and qualifications preferred
• Previous Facilities Management experience

An ideal candidate will be:

• Flexible and patient
• A team player
• Able to understand complex information and demonstrate attention to detail
• Remain professional and communicate strongly
• A can-do attitude

If this sounds like you please get in touch by contacting Hannah Mitchell at Randstad C&P Newcastle

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We are currently recruiting for a Conveyancing Legal Secretary / Audio Typist to start work immediately on a permanent basis. The firm cover a wide range of disciplines and would be keen to find someone with previous Conveyancing experience. Audio typing will be the main bulk of the work and we would need the person to have previously worked as a legal secretary. Knowledge of working with a case management system is desired but not essential. The hours will be Mon to Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm.

The role is based in Altrincham, Hale and ideally starting as soon as possible! If you are looking for your next opportunity as a legal secretary please get in touch!

About The Role:

• Coordinating diary and travel arrangements
• Office management
• Procurement
• HR/recruitment
• Website & social media management
• Keeping SRA compliance/training up to date
• Main point of contact for reception/telephone
• Assisting with the production and editing of confidential documents, letters and correspondence.
• Liaising with the courts and filing documents
• Putting together bundles and court documents
• Audio dictation
• Archiving and filing
• Setting up new files and carrying out AML checks
• File management and deadlines

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience within Conveyancing is ideal but not essential
• Previous legal secretarial support background is needed
• Good communicator
• Strong Audio typing skills
• Previous experience working with a case management system is preferred but not essential
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to fit in well with a small team of 3

About The Benefits

• Hours - 9.00am - 5:00pm (No weekends)
• Salary - 25k to 30k DOE
• Immediate start available
• Good transport links on public transport
• Excellent well-established company

Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

Our ambition is to build on our leading initiatives and revolutionise the way we work together. That’s why we’re embarking on a programme of unprecedented transformation that will see cutting-edge digital solutions integrated across all our sites and services. This is an opportunity to develop your skills at the forefront of advances in healthcare management.

You’ll work in one of the most progressive and innovative Digital departments in the NHS, backed by significant multi-million pound investment. From introducing enterprise-wide Electronic Patient Records (EPR) to data warehousing and business intelligence that support the decision-making of clinical and operational staff, we’re using technology to increase organisational efficiency and improve patient health outcomes.

Working with the Chief Information Security Officer and Governance colleagues, this role is responsible as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), defining and enforcing IT security standards to be applied across the IT Services infrastructure across all digital services.

The post holder will ensure and provide assurance that processes related to the implementation and support for IT cyber security is carried out in accordance with industry and NHS best practice.

Discussions will be facilitated within Digital Services Delivery teams as to how best practice can be
adopted.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all cyber security processes are documented, and they are managed in order to effectively deliver the required performance required within an IT
security setting.

The post holder must have a strong and well-grounded IT infrastructure background to fully understand IT technical areas of work and have the ability to know what they are asking for and
receiving from IT technical teams within the service.

The post-holder will work closely with senior managers and their teams within Group Informatics, across the Trust and external partners.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

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Mobile Fire & Security Engineer needed

Our client is one of the largest, independent, and privately-owned companies providing best-in-class people, technology, and training solutions are looking for a Mobile fire & security engineer to Cover North England, Manchester on a full time Permanent basis.

Salary: 40K Per Annum

Area: Covering North England, Manchester.

Skill base requirements:

Experience

• Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and servicing of Fire and Security Systems with preferred knowledge in CCTV systems
• Strong technical knowledge of Fire Alarms, Intruder, CCTV, Access Control, Intercoms, Extinguishers
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations and industry standards
• Both Installation and Reactive/Preventative Maintenance

Professional Qualifications & Licenses (holding or working towards a distinct advantage)

• Certification or training in Fire and Security Systems installation and maintenance
• A full five-year checkable employment history including a minimum of 2 work references, a personal credit check, right of work compliance
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• CSCS Card (preferred but not essential)
• IPAF Licence
• Other appropriate qualifications

The successful applicant will match the below skill set

1. Passionate about delivering a best-in-class service
2. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
3. Ability to work at heights and in various outdoor environments
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
5. Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for configuration and maintenance
6. Experience with construction site or event security setups
7. Knowledge of networking and IT infrastructure
8. Familiarity with remote monitoring and control systems
9. Electrical or electronics background or certification
10. Relentlessness to drive strategic projects to make the company better every day

Below is not an exhaustive list and any other reasonable and fair role relevant tasks may be added

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Installation/Service Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and servicing of temporary systems.

SERVICE

• Deliver a best-in-class service through a quality resourced and well managed infrastructure
• Delivering customer service excellence involves understanding what has been installed and delivering and exceeding the customer expectations.
• Understand the Kingdom business and our processes to deliver customer service excellence

Specific tasks include:

• Install, configure, commission and test systems
• Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting
• Remote diagnostics experience
• Network and infrastructure experience
• Respond promptly to service calls and resolve technical issues on-site
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to determine the best placement and configuration of systems
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and industry standards
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of installations, maintenance activities, and service calls
• Provide training and support to clients on the operation and basic maintenance
• Collaborate with project managers, site supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful deployments

Please call or send CV to apply

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Are you passionate about transport, local government and providing an excellent service to clients?

Do you want to take the next step in your Public Affairs career by gaining valuable experience in a complex political environment supporting the transformation of Greater Manchester's transport system and the creation of the Bee Network?

Your Role

The Public Affairs Officer is a crucial part of Transport for Greater Manchester's Public Affairs Team. Working closely with teams across TfGM and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, your focus will be on building the relationships, systems and processes to ensure that an excellent briefings service is provided to the Greater Manchester Mayor, Transport Commissioner, Active Travel Commissioner and other key political clients and stakeholders. You will also use your knowledge, expertise and political instincts to make recommendations to teams across the organisation on managing political stakeholders, and you will help to maintain a suite of political intelligence tools and products to ensure we plan effectively and based on insight.

For more information, please see the role profile at the bottom of the advert.

Who are we?

You will be working in Transport for Greater Manchester's Public Affairs Team, one part of the Policy, Insight and Public Affairs team in the Transport Strategy Directorate.

The Public Affairs team has an important role to play in directly contributing to the work of the Mayor and their team, and in helping TfGM navigate successfully through all tiers of politics: we are dedicated to ensuring TfGM and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority have the political relationships, campaigning strategies and political insight in place to deliver an ambitious transport agenda which supports the political remit set out by the Mayor and the Leaders of the Combined Authority and Greater Manchester's wider objectives around jobs, homes, economic growth and the environment.

Our work is varied and often unpredictable. It includes ensuring the Mayor and other political leaders are well-briefed on key issues, shaping and communicating policy positions to Government, delivering political visits and events, managing local and national political relationships, providing political intelligence, monitoring and horizon-scanning services, advising on interactions with legislation, working with MPs on parliamentary activity, and executing integrated multi-channel communications campaigns.

As a small team of three, there are opportunities for team members to build subject matter expertise in multiple areas of transport and to continue to develop as public affairs professionals.

What you’ll bring

What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.

We are looking for a dedicated team-player who is energetic, keen to roll up their sleeves and learn new things, and who is excited by the prospect of building a better transport system for Greater Manchester.

You'll be an excellent written communicator with a keen eye for detail, task-orientated and able to manage the pressures of a deadline-driven environment. You’ll have experience in coordinating the production of briefings for senior leaders and politicians, on time and to a high standard.

You will have experience working in public affairs or politics, communications, stakeholder engagement or policy, and a sound understanding of the national and local political landscape.

What we can offer you

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a critical time, with a new Government in place, the start of a new Mayoral term, and as we work to deliver an integrated transport network across Greater Manchester over the next five years. If you think you have what it takes and want to join a dynamic organisation at the heart of the city-region we would really like to hear from you!

Our benefits include:

A salary of £31,915 - £36,683 per annum depending on skills and experience

• 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance
• Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions
• Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required

What's next?

If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we’d really like to hear from you. When completing your application, please ensure that you provide clear examples against the criteria questions, all appointments will be based on merit.

TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here.

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

CA17 Public Affairs Officer (Public Affairs Officer)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

Closing Date: 24 October 2024

This role is subject to -

Qualification - Qualified to degree level or equivalent, in a discipline related to the local government regulatory environment e.g. Environmental Health or Trading Standards.

Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - this post is subject to BPSS checks. You will therefore be required to consent to and comply with BPSS checking requirements prior to commencing in this post. This check involves verification of identity; nationality and immigration status; employment history (past 3 years) and basic criminal record check.

This role will involve line management of officers in the Housing Compliance and Enforcement Team. You will be responsible for the delivery of services relating to housing standards in the private sector, and manage the responsive and proactive enforcement of relevant housing and environmental legislation in order to safeguard residents and neighbourhoods. Managers are required manage a programmed inspection regime for private rented properties. You will be required to work with a range of partners to tackle the impact poor landlords have in the private rented sector and on Neighbourhoods.

The Housing Compliance and Enforcement Team are responsible for dealing with reports of housing disrepair and health and safety related matters in the private rented sector, taking enforcement action as required. The team licence and carry out programmed inspections of licensable Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) as well as Selective licensed properties. The team works closely with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and undertakes proactive initiatives to tackle inadequate and dangerous housing across Manchester.

You will be a driven individual, keen to deliver statutory housing interventions. The position plays an important role in ensuring warm, safe, healthy homes are available for all private tenure residents across Manchester. Poor housing has a direct link to poor health, comfort, and mental well-being. You will work with a wide range of partners to deliver projects that aims to protect public health and improve quality of life.

You will have a good understanding of enforcement in the private rented sector. Experience in project management, partnership working and working in Neighbourhoods would also be an advantage. You should be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a discipline related to local government regulation e.g. Environmental Health desirable. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

If you would like to access the job details in another format, such as large print, audio or printed on a coloured paper, please email jobs@manchester.gov.uk or call 0161 227 3373.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

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

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

Accessibility

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GM Resilience Civil Contingencies Officer

Salary: £36,648 to £40,221

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with out of hours if required as part of a 365/24/7 on call rota

Contract: Permanent

Location: 3rd Floor, GMP Force HQ, Northampton Road, Manchester M40 5BP - Blended/Hybrid Working

Advert closing date: November 10th, 2024

Click here to view role profile: Role Profile

Your role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on urban resilience in Greater Manchester, a city-region that is recognised by the United Nations as a global leader in resilience. As a Civil Contingencies Officer, the post holder will be a key member of the Greater Manchester Resilience Unit, supporting the emergency planning, response, and resilience service to the ten Councils in Greater Manchester. Operating as part of the Greater Manchester Resilience Unit, a shared service established by Greater Manchester’s Councils to deliver expertise in civil contingencies, the role holder will have responsibility to support specific resilience workstreams and projects, including ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the required standard. They will also be responsible for the design and delivery of training programmes for Councils and partners organisations across GM.

This work is delivered in a wider multi-agency environment with civil contingencies activity across Greater Manchester coordinated through the Greater Manchester Resilience Forum, a statutory partnership that brings together over 80 organisations involved in planning for, responding to and recovering from emergencies.

The post holder will join the team at a pivotal and challenging time as Greater Manchester’s Councils implement their resilience ambitions set out in the recent Trailblazer Devolution Deal agreed with Government, the Greater Manchester Resilience Strategy, and the UK Government’s Resilience Framework.

About you:

The post holder will have excellent communication and relationship management skills with the capacity to work with senior managers, operational staff and different stakeholders. They will have the drive, enthusiasm, and experience to support the shaping and delivery of services to meet the resilience needs of the GM Councils. The post holder will also enjoy working under pressure, sometimes with conflicting priorities, and working in fast-paced crises. Experience in civil contingencies whilst an advantage is not essential.

You will

• Support the effective development and delivery of emergency preparedness and response arrangements in Greater Manchester’s Councils.
• Work with Business Partners, team members and GM Councils to provide a focused, civil contingencies service that ensures business and civil contingencies agendas are delivered.
• Be part of an on-call 365/24/7 rota, providing a prompt response to emergencies within Greater Manchester and providing expert advice to Councils.
• Develop and deliver specific programmes of work themed around particular risks, response capabilities and resilience issues.
• Participate in multi-agency work to build on and strengthen emergency preparedness, response and recovery arrangements tasked out and coordinated through the Greater Manchester Resilience Forum.
• Car/vehicle driver's license - This post is a designated Casual Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving license and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive Casual Car User Allowance.

GMP VETTING

This post requires Non-Police Personnel Vetting.

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years UK residency for Non-Police Personnel Vetting. If an applicant does not have the minimum residency required eligibility would be considered on a case by case basis using all information that can be obtained following a successful application.

The College of Policing’s Code of Practice for Vetting must be followed. This information is available from the College of Policing website. For further details please see below:

Vetting | College of Policing

https://assets.college.police.uk/s3fs-public/Vetting-APP-2021.pdf

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:

Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs

Mandatory Information:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.

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For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.

Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our GMP Force Head Quarters with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

CCO Officer

Civil Enforcement Officer

Due to our continued growth, we are recruiting for a Civil Enforcement Officer (also known as an on-street parking attendant or traffic warden) to join our Transportation team.

You will be patrolling local roads and streets and key car parking locations, advising the public of where they can park safely and securely, issuing enforcement tickets to incorrectly parked vehicles, reporting suspected abandoned vehicles, and dealing with enquiries from the members of the public.

What are we looking for?

* A people person - someone with good communication skills, is approachable and enjoys meeting new people
* An outdoors person - if you are happier being out and about instead of in an office regardless of what the weather is, then this role could be for you
* Professionalism - we take our work seriously and have a great team who are passionate about providing the best service possible and keeping our communities safe and supported.
* Team player - an ability to work both independently and part of a team

This role requires a full UK driving license.

Do you think you tick all the boxes, if so, we'd love to hear from you!

What's in it for you?

* Flexible Working: we provide flexible shift patterns helping you to achieve the right work life balance for you
* Training and Development: top class learning opportunities giving you the confidence to do a great job and opportunity to grow with the company
* Full Uniform provided
* Leave Benefits: 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) we all deserve to enjoy a break from work
* Family Friendly Benefits: enhanced Maternity & Paternity package (subject to eligibility criteria)
* Health and Wellbeing: full access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Hub and Gym Discounts because your health and wellbeing is important to us
* Employee Perks: enjoy online and instore discounts and perks from your favourite retail shops, travel and social places
* Reward and Recognition: your efforts won't go unnoticed
* Green Travel: Cycle to Work and Green Car Salary Sacrifice Schemes are available (subject to eligibility) because the environment matters to us
* Company Pension Scheme we'll help you save for your future
* Death in Service Benefit: providing peace of mind

Interested?
Apply online today and a member of the team will be in touch soon.

A bit about us
Marston Holdings Ltd are formed of nine brand entities, each with specialist skills and knowledge that together provide services to support the government, utilities and private sectors through the delivery of market leading integrated technology-enabled solutions, from design and implementation to management and recovery.

If successful you will be joining our Transportation team who operate under our NSL brand as part of Marston Holdings Ltd. We are not just the "parking people"; we are so much more than that. Our team of highly trained frontline colleagues and back-office support team members provide outsourced business services to the public and private sectors. This includes comprehensive parking and street management solutions that contribute to creating a great place to work and live.

You will probably know us best as the friendly faces you see around your local neighbourhoods and high streets keeping your streets safe and accessible.
New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your new company
Your new company is a world leading multidisciplinary consultancy with over 12,000 employees globally, focusing on delivering sustainable solutions across the engineering and environmental science sectors. They have a specialised design team based in Wigan that you will be joining with 10 technical staff, focusing on delivering sustainable infrastructure design solutions to their developer and commercial clients.
Your new role
You will be joining your new company as a Graduate/Assistant or Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer contributing to the conceptual and detailed design of the projects you're involved with. Drainage and highway infrastructure in and around housing developments often exceeding 400 units make up the majority of your workflow and in addition, your team design commercial infrastructure in and around these developments that might include car parks, extra care homes and restaurants. You will be using a combination of AutoCAD, PDS and Microdrainage to model and engineer solutions, with training provided where necessary.
Further to design, project management where necessary, client management and the checking and supervision of technicians' drawings will be important elements of your role.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed you will require a minimum of a BEng in Civil Engineering and at least 12 months UK design experience on relevant infrastructure projects. You will also need AutoCAD experience, and ideally have experience using Civil3d/PDS and Microdrainage/Causeway.
Furthermore, a 'can-do-attitude' and enthusiasm about further professional development of both your soft and technical skills is highly desirable.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive annual salary in line with your level of experience, up to £42,500. You will also receive daily hands-on training with time dedicated to your professional development by fellow Senior Engineers and Directors.
Company pension contribution, a flexible and agile work pattern and various other company benefits including health vouchers etc are all available.
What you need to do now


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In-house solicitor role at the General Medical Council, Manchester city centre/hybrid

The role

Are you an experienced qualified solicitor looking to join an established in-house team within a regulatory setting?

We are looking for qualified solicitors with 4+ years PQE and relevant regulatory experience to join us. You will be a trusted source of expertise and advice for colleagues across the organisation on a range of fitness to practise issues. You'll play a key role in ensuring we adhere to relevant law and regulations and will have conduct of your own varied caseload of fitness to practise cases.

Whilst we are looking for candidates with previous regulatory experience, during your first six months with us we offer an extensive induction and ongoing learning programme to help you settle in. Once you're up to speed, you can expect to have opportunity to:

• Independently manage your own fitness to practise cases, including defining the scope and direction of each investigation and leading each case team, and ultimately preparing them for tribunal/panel hearings
• Manage interactions with defence solicitors and other third parties such as the police
• Instruct and work with panel experts and counsel
• Take witness statements from professional, lay and vulnerable witnesses, and provide witness care
• Draft formal allegations and providing legal advice on a wide range of issues
• Conduct litigation, including defending applications for judicial review and appeals to the High Court.

About you

You'll need to demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills. You'd also bring a professional, highly organised approach to all you do, able to effectively prioritise and delegate a demanding workload. We're looking for you to have reliable legal judgement and analysis skills, meticulous attention to detail and proven legal drafting skills.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.

We work with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors and those who train them need to meet and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

The benefits

You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Attractive salary that's reviewed annually
• Private medical insurance
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

To find out more please click here.

How to apply for the role

Please provide a CV and completed application form. The application form can be found where the job description and application guidance document are on this advert.

The application form is made up of a reason for application section and two questions assessing some of the essential criteria outlined in the job description.

We will assess the information you provide against the skills required for the role and let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

If you do not provide a CV and completed application form, we will not be able to progress your application and it will be rejected.

Diversity and inclusion

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are also committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support the requirements of the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you have a disability and meet the cut-off mark for the essential criteria for this role as outlined in the person specification document, you will be offered an interview.

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