Total 171 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1EE

Our client who are an expanding Packaging Company located in the Newton Heath area of Manchester are seeking a competent and responsible HR and Compliance Officer.

The successful candidate will be involved in all the operations of the business. The candidate must have strong computer skills, working primarily in Excel and PowerPoint. Daily tasks will primarily be within human resource and compliance however they will also include supporting the office where necessary.
This position will also be responsible for a number of reports. Managing your time and checking paperwork will be a crucial element of your job and so you must feel comfortable in sending reports on for senior management review.
This role is ideal for someone seeking a varied, busy and rewarding role that offers constant opportunity for development within a commercial setting.

The role is based on working Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm however can be flexible and the salary will be based on previous experience.

Salary - £25,500.00 - £27,500.00 plus performance related bonus system.

Responsibilities:

Human Resources
Develop and maintain a HR Management system for the company in line with ISO accreditation.
To include time management, absenteeism, disciplinary and training records.
Assisting management to understand and implement policies and procedures. Liaising with those involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety.
Recruiting staff, which involves job descriptions, preparing adverts, checking applications and shortlisting for interviews.
Developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
Preparing Staff handbooks; advising on pay and other remuneration issues.
Setting and taking HR meeting with staff to resolve any issues.
Administering payroll - Calculating time sheets on a weekly basis.
Managing the holiday system ensuring there is always adequate cover.
Processing through through the parole system.
Maintaining staff records.
Interpreting and advising on employment law.
Developing HR planning strategies, which consider immediate and long-term
staff requirements.
Planning and delivering training - including inductions for new staff.
Analysing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.
Reporting system to be developed.
Creating a timeline for the agreed training and ensuring management and supervisors follow.
Weekly and Monthly reporting to management.
Moving records from paper files to electronic versions.

Company Compliance

Ensuring the company compliance register is kept up to date and all memberships
and training requirements are met.
These include ISO, Environmental, SHEQ, Hazardous Waste Alert Systems, First
Aid, Health and Safety.
Organising external training - ensuring the company is always complaint.
Working with auditors for both ISO and BAM.

Key Requirements:

Previous HR experience
Compliance experience desirable, however not essential
Keen to learn new skill
High attention to detail
Extensive Microsoft Office knowledge required
Prioritisation of workload, when managing multiple tasks
Team player

The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer

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The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Officer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. We are open to this position being based from our Oldham, Bristol or London office and operate a hybrid working basis which offers the opportunity to work in the office 2 days per week and from home 3 days a week, you will also be required to travel to sites as and when required.

In this newly created Commercial Officer role you will report into the Head of/Commercial Manager and sit within the Construction, Design & Quality Team, working very closely with the wider Development team across Guinness. This role will assist the team by providing commercial expertise in the support of high-quality developments, ensuring projects run to established budgets with accurate and timely reporting of budget variance, providing advice on mitigation where necessary.

What we're looking for
You'll need to be experienced building and construction professional able to support with the development projects by assessing scheme costs and supporting the team to meet or exceed programmed delivery of new schemes through effective tendering and appointment of contractors and manage and monitor the network of consultants, suppliers and contractors.

We're a customer-focussed organisation so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. Above all you'll be highly motivated with great stakeholder management, excellent customer service skills and willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done! You'll also be able to demonstrate the below:
Essential:
* Strong analytical background.
* Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
* Strong computer skills, including MS Office.
* Ability to accurately report against budget and communicate the findings to senior management.
* Ability to work independently.
* Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
Desirable:
* Detailed knowledge and experience of alternative methods of construction (OSM, SIP, etc.).
* Able to present factual reports to a wide, multi discipline audience.
* Excellent, up to date, practical knowledge of the construction process and regulations.
* Working knowledge of Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) forms of Contract.
* Experience of managing the budgets of multiple, complex projects simultaneously.

Essential Qualifications:
* HNC/HND level qualification in Quantity Surveying / Building Management / Building Studies or working towards.
* Full UK Driving licence.
Desirable:
* Degree / ACIOB / ARICS qualification.

If you are interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria.

How do I apply?
If you feel you have what we're looking for then we'd love to hear from you! The first step is hitting the 'apply' button and submitting your online application by uploading your CV and cover letter, ideally as one PDF or word attachment.

Initial interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th & Friday 17th May.

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

RPS is looking for a Principal Consultant within the Air Quality & Noise Team, which is a part of our wider UK Environment & Infrastructure Division. Ideally, the role will be Brighton based but other locations will be considered.

Our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

You will have the opportunity to work on an exciting and diverse workload, delivering high quality support for private and public-sector clients across the UK including exciting infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

What you’ll be doing
You will be providing consultancy advice on a wide range of technically demanding projects for clients in the property, waste, minerals, renewables and energy sectors. Our work includes desk and site-based air quality, dust, odour impact assessments for planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Permit applications. You will also be preparing quotes to secure new business.

You will support Directors in implementing the business plan and contribute to marketing activities. You will have leadership skills by helping to train and mentor our graduates and consultants.

Who we’re looking for
You’ll already have solid experience working in air quality at Principal Consultant level or you’ll be an ambitious Senior Consultant ready to step up to the next level. You’ll have a collaborative and consultative approach, be good at developing relationships and be confident and decisive. Ideally, you'll have been educated to degree level or equivalent within a relevant subject (e.g. physics, chemistry, mathematics, environmental science, geography) and be a full Member of the Institute of Air Quality Management.

You’ll be highly knowledgeable across all the main environmental air quality areas: atmospheric dispersion modelling (such as ADMS Roads, ADMS 5 and/or AERMOD), air quality/dust monitoring and always up to date with current methods, legislation, guidance and standards. You’ll have significant experience in assessing the air quality impacts on human health and ecology. We’re also interested in candidates with experience of assessments for carbon capture and storage technologies using amines.

We'll need you to be numerically proficient, IT literate and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You will have substantial experience of analysing data using spreadsheets and GIS mapping tools.


Good financial and project management skills are essential, as are great influencing and communication skills that enable you to build, maintain and consolidate strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and external bodies. You will demonstrate the potential to appear and speak at committees, informal hearings, and examinations in public.

There will be some travel – a full, clean UK driving licence will be required

What’s in it for you
Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Cover, Gadget Insurance, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offer and rewards.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

What happens next?
The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters followed by a two-stage interview process with the Air Quality Team.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within seven working days. #LI-RA1

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RPS is looking for a Senior Consultant within the Permitting & Compliance team to join our Environmental division in various locations. The Team supports a range of projects including waste management, conventional and renewable energy, oil and gas and other major industrial clients.

RPS is a leading global environmental consultancy. We specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social and economic landscapes. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

What you’ll be doing

Preparing applications for environmental permits, licenses and approvals from regulatory agencies – including new applications and variations to and surrender of existing permits.
Developing environmental management system documents and supporting management plans required by our Clients environmental permits
Overseeing permit monitoring and reporting to the UK Regulators
Discharging pre-operational conditions and permit improvement condition items
Respond to and deal with technical queries on projects as required and in a professional and timely manner
Preparing proposals with review from senior staff
Ensuring quality control of the output of projects in accordance with the approved QA system
Supporting and being the potential lead role for aspects of work delivery reporting to more senior staff for approvals
Supporting more senior staff in the delivery of the permit and compliance team marketing strategy.

Who we’re looking for

MSc in an environmental discipline and a good understanding of pertinent environmental legislation, regulations and guidance documents.
Previous experience in preparing permit applications
A good understanding of UK regulators permitting guidance and requirements
Strong project management skills
Ability and confidence to build and maintain working relationships with clients, external bodies and internal teams.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

What’s in it for you?

We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters followed by a two-stage interview process with the Team.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within seven working days.

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Data QualityAdministrator Management of call and recall for QOF / IIF / /DES and local Care / PCN plus any additional schemes or projects to which the Practice has opted in. Lead and manage the Practice Abtrace system as part of the overall Data Quality role ensuring staff fully utilise the system, provide training and guidance as needed and trouble shoot any issues that arise. Coding of data and corrections of data errors and omissions to ensure correct achievement and data entries. Liaise with staff to ensure correct coding and recording of all required information. Lead on the management of coded data in patient records and the tidying up of electronic medical records opportunistically but also proactively. Keep abreast of current data quality issues and information. Lead on achievement of key indicators and plan for all projects and data quality related projects Attend Data Quality meetings and additional meetings relevant to the role. Provide feedback and updates to the Practice Manager and GP Partners as required. This is list is not exhaustive and the post holder is required to undertake tasks and duties as required by the Practice Manager or GP Partners to ensure smooth and safe running of the Practice this may include tasks outside of the designated role but will be within the capabilities of the post holder. Reception & General Administration All aspect of reception and administration duties within a GP Practice. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the Practice administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list. This is not an exhaustive list and duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving Practice workload and staffing levels: Triage and sign post all incoming patient queries to the correct health care professional including but not limited to pharmacy teams, physio, self-help and referral, 111 , opticians and sexual health clinics Utilise the Practice digital systems to ensure care coordination of patients in line with current Practice procedures and protocols Opening up/locking-up of Practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with Practice protocols Maintaining and monitoring the Practice appointments system Processing in person and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional or via the correct digital system Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail Taking messages and passing on information Signposting, responding to and forwarding of online dashboard queries (Ask My GP) Filing and retrieving paperwork Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with Practice guidelines and polices Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures and protocols for the role Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers Providing clerical assistance to Practice and third party staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning Ordering, re-ordering and monitoring of stationery and other supplies Provision of refreshments for staff and visitors as required. Keeping the reception area tidy and free from obstructions and clutter Assist clinicians with chaperone duties following chaperone training completion Adhere to Practice chaperone policy when assisting as above Comply with all Safeguarding requirements within the Practice, report concerns as per safeguarding training Action any safeguarding issues promptly and refer / report as appropriate in line with your training Follow all Infection Control procedures and ensure compliance with Infection Control Training at all times Adhere to Practice Policies and Procedures and Employee Handbook conditions Attend COMET training afternoon on the designated Thursday of each month for mandatory training Complete all required training applicable to your role Process incoming documents to the Practice via the scanning and workflow protocol where appropriate (separate role to reception duties) Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Applications must be willing /able to comply with the current regulations regarding data security and any Data Protection Act currently in force as applicable Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Adherence to the Practice H&S Risk assessment ensure a working knowledge of this Using security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Post holder must have a satisfactory enhanced DBS Clearance upon appointment and must disclose any incidents thereafter immediately Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights Comply with the Practices zero tolerance polices and all diversity ad equality training requirements Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. The Practice expect all staff to participate in regular training; this will be linked to national and local requirements and legally requirements. Staff are expected to attend regular Practice meetings as well as Comet training days. Active participation is welcomed and encouraged. A constructive process of appraisal is carried out regularly with each member of staff. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Ensure they comply with Practice policy on / and are fully trained to understand the Accessible Information Standards Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate

Control Systems Engineer

Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow (Hybrid)

£66,000 - £74,000 per annum + additional benefits

As part our client's Power Networks team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and implementing control system strategies and systems for a variety of power generation, transmission, and distribution projects. Your deep system and network understanding will enable you to assess project feasibility, develop designs and deliver the control system solutions needed to redefine the energy landscape, revolutionising how we harness, distribute, and manage energy.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing control systems for power generation, transmission and distribution projects.
• Strong proficiency in control system design, simulation, and optimization using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Digsilent PowerFactory or similar software.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems and control systems engineering (e.g., IEC 61850, IEEE standards).
• Experience with programming languages commonly used in control systems such as C/C++, Python, or PLC programming languages.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges related to power systems and control systems.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Happy to travel around the UK as required for site visits.

What will you be doing?

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conceptualise, design, and deliver control systems solutions for complex power projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Conduct detailed analyses of power systems and associated control systems, identifying opportunities for optimisation, stability enhancement, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement advanced control algorithms, including model-based and adaptive control techniques, to enhance the performance and reliability of power systems.
• Undertake system integration tasks, interfacing control systems with various hardware and software components, such as PLCs, SCADA systems, and remote monitoring solutions.
• Perform simulation and testing of control strategies using industry-standard software tools, verifying system performance under various operating conditions and disturbances.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and stakeholders to provide technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulations within the power systems and control systems engineering fields, contributing to the continuous improvement of technical capabilities.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and proposals, effectively communicating complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


Due to the upcoming retirement of the current post holder, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Matron team in the Infection Prevention and Control / Tissue Viability department at Manchester University Foundation Trust.

If you consider yourself to be a highly motivated, enthusiastic person with a passion for Infection Prevention and Control / Tissue Viability, and possess strong leadership skills then we would like to hear from you. In return you will develop your skills in these dual specialities and lead a highly motivated team of professionals, who deliver excellent standards of patient care with support from the senior nurses leadership team.

The Infection Prevention / Tissue viability team deliver a 7 day service during the hours of 08 – 17.00. The successful candidate will be predominantly based on the Oxford Road Campus, however the post holder will be required to travel to other MFT sites as the service requires.

The post holder will ensure the key functions of the Matron for Infection Prevention and Control/Tissue Viability Nursing are undertaken for the Trust through; effective and clear leadership, ensuring the monitoring and maintenance of robust Infection Prevention and Control/Tissue Viability standards of practice are maintained and embedded within the Trust. Ensuring key processes are in place to support all Trust employees, patients, and visitors with maintaining required standards in order to delivery harm free care to our users and protection of our employees. Oversee the delivery of multi professional training programmes, surveillance, collaborative multidisciplinary working, interagency working and contributing to clinical governance arrangements across the Trust.

The successful person will manage a team of Infection Prevention and Control/Tissue Viability Nurses across the locality providing day to day line management and supervision.

As an integral part of the Trust’s Infection Prevention and Control/Tissue Viability Team the post holder will provide advice and support and act as an expert advisory resource.

The successful candidate will support the Lead Nurses for Infection Control/Tissue Viability in the management, leadership and development of the Infection Prevention and Control/Tissue Viability Nursing Service, deputising for the Lead Nurse Infection Control/Tissue Viability as required.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & 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 Tuesday 14 May 2024

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The role: Sales Executive
Location: Manchester, Hybrid - 3 days in the office & 2 days at home
Contract: Full time, 37.5 hrs per week
Package: competitive base salary with an uncapped commission and incentive-based rewards


Job purpose:
You will join QA as a Sales Executive; your focus will be to further grow your account base by prospecting for new business using sales techniques provided and gained from our in-house sales academy and on the job coaching.

About you:
If you have experience working in B2B sales ideally in a consultative sales function, enjoy building new relationships, providing solutions, and working to tight deadlines then this could be the role for you.


A 'day in the life' of a Sales Executive
Prospect new business and nurture your existing client base to maximise high value and long-term opportunities
Grow your existing customers through uncovering revenue opportunities by exploring client needs
Facilitate client meetings and deliver presentations on QA's offerings in line with the customers' requirements/needs
Develop, and manage stakeholder relationships
Review all sales management information to strategically prioritise your sales pipeline to meet/exceed your sales targets
Generate revenue and margin to meet individual and team targets

Sales rewards
We have an amazing incentive-based reward on offer on top of an uncapped commission. Our top performers across the UK are part of the 110 Club. To join, all you'll need to do is achieve 110% of your annual target which will see you go on a fantastic all expenses paid VIP trip abroad! Recent destinations include Las Vegas, Miami, New York and Barcelona! To find out more, check out our LinkedIn page for the pictures!

A little about QA:
At QA, our mission is powering people's potential.
We believe the answer to closing the digital skills gap lies with the people organisations already have and the talent we can bring for the future. We're experts in reskilling, upskilling, apprenticeships, and other talent needs for leading enterprises and public sector organisations in the UK and we're proud to work with some of the world's biggest brands including the BBC, AWS, Google, Deloitte, JP Morgan as well as small organisations to give them the competitive edge in the digital world of today. Our bespoke and customisable training methods, learning programmes and talent acquisition solutions cover all digital requirements including emerging and in-demand tech skills to transform the workforce and fuel the success of businesses.

Down time
Taking time for ourselves is so important these days which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health & wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave.


How we'll help with finance matters

In addition to pension, group income protection and life assurance, QA are offering you an annual pay review, access to our employee discounts benefit hub with hundreds of deals and savings on goods and experiences, season ticket loan, tech scheme and an employee referral scheme.

Personal growth

Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do - and that applies to you too!

You'll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA authored courses in the latest tech (you'll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content from Circus Street and Cloud Academy on a variety of tech and business topics. Or perhaps you'd like to enrol on a Degree or Masters programme to enhance your skillset or learn new things.

Our people

We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity - our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require.

If this is what you're looking for, here are the next steps:

Hit the apply button and register on our QA website to fill out our quick and easy application form.


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Join us as a Quality Manager, Security

• We’ll look to you to provide direction and leadership on all quality matters across the platform or domain including adoption and compliance with the bank's standards and policies
• This is an opportunity to act as a key contributor in making sure that work packages transition seamlessly from development into live environments
• Hone your knowledge of quality best practices and collaboration and stakeholder management skills

What you'll do

In this key role, you’ll be making sure that only well designed and built work packages get through quality testing. You’ll aim to get it right first time for our customers through innovative service and solutions, using automation as an accelerator and working closely with stakeholders in an Agile and collaborative environment. We’ll also look to you to produce comprehensive and robust quality strategies and detailed quality test plans, enabling the continual flow of work packages across the domain, platform value stream or programme.

Additionally, you’ll be:

• Taking accountability for all aspects of quality across both run and change and business as usual activity within the assigned platform or domain
• Overseeing the output quality from all testing phases owned and making sure it meets the requirements of each quality test strategy
• Making sure defects are detected and prioritised, based on impact, and resolved at the earliest possible moment and before the last responsible moment
• Undertaking end-to-end test management including planning, risk, issue, dependency management, lessons learnt and governance
• Reviewing all key collateral relating to delivery and making sure it is of sufficient quality and with no gaps or duplication

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with strong knowledge and understanding of quality standards, quality best practices, and our risk and controls framework. You’ll also need high levels of knowledge and demonstrable application of modern testing and quality practices and techniques used with Agile methodologies.

Additionally, we’ll be looking for:

• Practical experience of quality strategy and planning, testing design and execution
• Experience in functional and non-functional testing such as system, system integration, user, load, volume, stress, security, accessibility, compatibility, penetration and back-out
• The ability to relate everyday work to the strategic vision of the feature, platform, domain and enterprise teams, with a strong focus on business outcomes
• The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to peers and management
• Good collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in information security domain
• Familiarity with No Code or low code testing, Test Driven Development, Behaviour Driven Development and DevSecOps

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible individual to join the GM System Control centre Hub Coordinator based in the Regional Operational Coordinating Centre (ROCC) at Parkway, Manchester.

You will be responsible for monitoring Acute Trusts across the region, liaising with Bed Management & Emergency Department teams in Hospitals; to develop an understanding of bed availability and overall Acute Trust status -ensuring an accurate electronic record is maintained throughout the shift.

You will also be required to monitor the crew handover process and respond immediately to any capacity issues or delays in transfer of care from NWAS to provider clinician.

The function is a key point of contact for NHS England, SCC’s, Public Health England and Department of Health.

Please note this role involves shift work, and the rota cover includes evening, weekend and night work. The majority of shifts will be 11.5hrs in duration.

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.


This advert closes on Wednesday 15 May 2024

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll 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 at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust to join the Compliance, Risk and Governance (CRaG) Team within the Estates & Facilities Division. We are looking to recruit three Band 6 Estates and Facilities Compliance Officers. The posts will be based at Wythenshawe Hospital, Oxford Rd Campus, and North Manchester General Hospital. However, there will be an expectation to travel between sites, when required to do so.

The post holders will support the E&F Compliance Manager and Head of Compliance, Risk and Governance to ensure that estates and facilities functions across the whole of MFT are provided in a compliant and safe fashion.

The post holders will assist in the development of; a divisional compliance framework and associated work plan; internal policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure a robust management system and an effective overall approach to estates and facilities compliance is in place across the division.

We are looking for highly self-motivated, and flexible team members with positive 'can do' attitude to join our expanding team. You must be confident, enthusiastic, IT literate, excellent communication skills; have good ‘attention to detail’ skills and be a ‘completer/finisher’. As this is a fast-paced environment, you must be able to work to tight deadlines.
• Support the division to ensure that the Technical (Estates Hard FM) and Facilities (Soft FM) services, both outsourced and in house, are compliant with the required specifications and standards against national statutory, regulatory, best practice and contractual standards: and where there is a gap in compliance to ensure this is escalated to the Compliance Manager.
• Manage a variety of project work of a compliance, risk and governance nature including monitoring, collation and validation of associated evidence, e.g. Site/Service Safety Group actions, Authorising Engineer audits, Premises Assurance Model (PAM) submission, Estate and Facilities Alerts, Site Operational plans, Business Continuity Plans, Registers and Lifecycle works etc.
• Support the CRaG Team in developing in-house and external audit/monitoring programmes and conduct periodic in-house audits of compliance across the divisional estate, with a view to highlighting any risks and non-compliances.
• Review and comment on external annual condition and compliance audits produced across the estate. Ensure that audit actions are complete and signed off by relevant parties in a timely manner and escalate as appropriate. Review processes and procedures in all disciples and look to streamline where possible.
• To work closely with any members of the EF management team to assist in improving the quality and compliance of E&F service delivery across the hospital sites and Off Campus Properties

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & 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 6 May 2024

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The Apprenticeship Compliance Team are responsible for the timely and accurate processing and management of Apprenticeship student and funding data. Working with Apprenticeship staff and colleagues across the College to ensure that Apprenticeship students and their employers receive a high quality of service and support with their programme.
You will work within the MIS team to help support the accurate and timely administration of Student enrolments, employer invoicing and monitoring of the Apprenticeship programme. Assisting with compliance checks and internal audits to ensure high quality and accuracy of our data.
If you would like to join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding College, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews will be held Friday 17th May.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £105m, 20,000 students and 1900 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.
Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.
East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.
New City College aims to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background.

7.45am-3.45pm Apprenticeship Learning Support Assistant (training position for a Level 3 qualification)This is a fixed term contract for a training placement for a period of 24 months. Actual dates of employment will be confirmed during the offer stage.The candidate will work in a KS2 year group.Hours of work36 hours per week, 7.45am-3.45pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 7.45am-3.30pm on Fridays, term time only (38 weeks).These hours include 6 hours per week 'off the job' time on a day/time agreed by the college and the school.£11, 314 actual salary.Salary will increase during the second year of apprenticeship if aged 18 years or older.
Do you enjoy working with children and want to support children in their learning whilst working to gain a qualification in supporting teaching and learning in schools?We are pleased to offer a fixed term apprenticeship training vacancy for a Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification. This placement will be to work as a Learning Support Assistant within a KS2 year group at our school.The training will be provided by Sutton College, a local training provider. The training will be work based and therefore will not require attendance at a college. There will be regular opportunities to meet with the training provider throughout the duration of the placement and training hours are included in the 'off the job' times above. We are looking for a practitioner who:Has at least five GCSEs Grades 9-4/A* to C, or equivalent, including English and mathematics.All applicants must show a commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring all children make good progress by providing a stimulating, safe, secure and nurturing environment. Why Work for Hackbridge Primary School? Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Staff Wellbeing and access to a free Employee Assistance Programme CPD opportunities Opportunity to be part of a growing Federation Chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and fast growing community Excellent transport links nearby Strong, supportive Leadership team Applicants must: Address each point of the person specification (available to download below) sequentially within the Supporting Statement. Applications where this has not been completed will not be considered. Be aware this role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.Be able to attend interview in person to complete all interview tasksBe aware that this is a training vacancy and that there is no guarantee of a substantive position when the training has ended.Be aware that for this role the Federation would not consider sponsoring a certificate of sponsorship/Visa and we are unable to offer advice on these matters.Be aware that in line with KCSIE 2023 guidelines, we will use internet searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates as part of the recruitment process.Be aware that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1974, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Federation are deemed to be in Regulated activity with children and as such all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other checks as appropriate.Interviews will be arranged once applications have been shortlisted.Previous applicants need not apply.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high volume of applications.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this business, applicants MUST be UK British Citizens.

Carbon60 are working with a UK defence company who specialise in designing and producing missiles and missile systems on a site based in Bolton, UK. As an Electrical Inspector, you'd be responsible for carrying out the assembly of a variety of electrical components from small fixtures to complex missile systems.

This role would be perfect for someone with experience in looming assembly and micro electric wiring, preferably in manufacturing, but other experience may be considered.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure.
• Demonstrated ability / willingness to certify own work in line with company quality standards.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Operate a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
• Fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Ensure manufacturing build, inspection and where relevant test times are met.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.

Candidate Requirements:

• Formal technical engineering/ craft Electrical apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent.
• IPC 610 certified/ trained preferred.
• Possess experience in electrical wiring, electrical fitting, and assembly (It is highly essential that you highlight these details on your CV.)

£16.80 rising to £17.85 (Umbrella rates £21.93 rising to £23.81)

If you are interested in this position and would like to know more, please contact Carbon60 Fareham where one of our consultants will be more than happy to speak with you.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.