Total 486 Manager job vacancies in Burnley, Lancashire

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Local Governing Body of St Cuthbert’s R.C. High School are seeking to appoint two Assistant Headteachers, who alongside the existing Headteacher will play a key strategic role in building an exceptional and caring learning environment where all members of the school community can thrive.

We seek candidates for two Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour) positions, who will join the Senior Leadership Team, and work under the direction of the Headteacher and the Deputy Head (Culture and Standards), and work alongside our existing Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour). One of these two new roles will be a permanent addition to the SLT, and one may be offered in an interim capacity.

We are seeking high quality candidates who have experience of managing behaviour and of effecting improvements in behaviour over time. Previous experience of being on SLT would be welcome but is not a requirement.

We have high aspirations for our school, and we are seeking to develop a culture where excellent behaviour is the norm. At present, the vast majority of students behave very well, but a number do not, and it is those individuals who need additional support and guidance in making the right choices. We want every student to be able to learn unhindered and to fulfil their potential. We would welcome the opportunity to show candidates around our school prior to application. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact lbrown@stcuthberts.stoccat.org.uk in the first instance.

St Cuthbert’s is a comprehensive High School situated in Rochdale; welcoming students aged 11 -16 from a wide variety of partner primary feeder schools. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust. The successful candidates will work with the existing Leadership Team and the St Teresa of Calcutta Trust to provide the best possible Catholic education and opportunity for our pupils.

As a member of staff at St Cuthbert’s you will work within the school and more broadly be able to collaborate with our colleagues in other schools across our Trust. Local and central development opportunities will support the growth of the candidate. At St Cuthbert’s, we believe that we should be the best that we can be in everything that we do and this mission is at the heart of everything that we do.

St Cuthbert’s is a popular and exciting school providing a wonderful environment for learning. The successful candidate will be joining a school which is progressive, innovative and extremely ambitious. The Local Governing Body and Senior Leaders are committed to professional development and staff well-being. The successful applicant will be supported via a bespoke training and development plan appropriate to their individual needs and aspirations.

Key responsibilities will be determined according to the appointed candidates’ strengths and experience. The successful candidate will:

• Be an exemplary teacher by endorsing and following the agreed school policies
• Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and have the ability to build happy teams in school and with external parties
• Have proven leadership skills within secondary education and experience of leading school improvement
• Demonstrate an ambitious drive for each child within the Trust to succeed in all aspects of their lives
• Have the ability to inspire, challenge and motivate both students and colleagues to meet and exceed expectations
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons with focus on high quality, imaginative and innovative teaching
• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Have a willingness to uphold our Catholic mission and values
• Be committed to enrichment

What the school offers its staff

• A caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas
• Close links and group support from other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic academy trust in this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development
• Supportive leadership at all levels
• An inclusive learning ethos

Commitment to safeguarding

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Bay Learning Trust is seeking to appoint to the permanent post of Headteacher at a prestigious Church of England Academy, Ripley St Thomas. You will be a dynamic and self-motivated professional with a proven outstanding track record of experienced leadership of staff and pupils.You will have the vision to lead the school into an exciting new era.

Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy is a mixed, oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with a tradition of academic excellence.The school is a strong Christian community.

Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy is an inclusive school that seeks to promote diversity in the workplace. This is reflected in our Mission Statement where “we aim for all members of our Christian community to flourish spiritually, academically and personally so that they can live life in all its fullness.” We are committed to equal opportunities and promoting the health and welfare of our school community.

Salary:Headteacher Pay Group 8, range dependant on experience. Pay award pending. Salary negotiable for excellent candidate. We will offer a relocation allowance.

Closing Date:Monday 28 October 2024

Interviews:Two-day process, week commencing Monday 11 November 2024

Start Date:April 2025

Expenses will be paid for any necessary travel and accommodation.

Please see the applicant information pack for full details

To arrange an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please contact Caroline Wilson, HR Associate, at recruitment@baylearningtrust.com for further details.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A school with a distinctive Christian mission, ethos and strong traditions, dating back to 1864
• The opportunity to work in a school graded as outstanding in all areas by both Ofsted and SIAMS (Church school inspection)
• A highly achieving 11-18 school with consistently excellent results at GCSE and A Level
• Fantastic pupils who are hardworking, enthusiastic and impeccably behaved so that you can focus on your core purpose – teaching
• Supportive and aspirational parents
• A dedicated, enthusiastic and highly professional staff team
• A professional working environment in which all staff are valued, listened to and able to fully use their gifts and talents.
• An environment where teacher workload and well-being is taken seriously
• A sensible feedback policy which encourages the use of whole class feedback
• Excellent schemes of learning and resources, as well as a staff team who are keen to share ideas, resources and best practice
• No graded lesson observations – feedback is formative and developmental
• The opportunity to contribute to outstanding teacher training as part of the Ripley TSA SCITT
• The opportunity to teach A Level in our large and expanding Sixth Form
• Excellent teaching resources and facilities, from the Grade 2* listed Chapel to brand new buildings and facilities
• Extra-curricular sporting facilities for staff including fully equipped gym, swimming pool and running track

The school was last visited by Ofsted in December 2022 and we are delighted to report that, once again, we were judged to beOutstandingin all areas. Ofsted recognised what a special place Ripley is, the quality of education and pastoral care our pupils receive and how well behaved our pupils are, in addition to many other things.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ripley St Thomas CE Academy and the Bay Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. Further details will be sent to shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for any role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people. Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners’ welfare at the heart of the school.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service to our community.

You will have:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Leadership experience in an Alternative Provision with children in a secondary school or other setting.
• Supporting children with special educational needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.

What the school offers its staff

About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Experience (For Essential and Desirable and full vacancy details, please see attached Job Description/Person Specification)

• Must be numerate & literate (minimum GCSE Maths and English Grades A*-C)
• Good standard of education to A Level (or equivalent)
• Educated to degree level
• Experience of successful working with young people aged 11 to 16 years and their parents/carers in a similar pastoral capacity
• Experience of working in a school
• Experience of working with young people with complex behavioural needs to produce positive outcomes
• Experience of multi-agency working

Skills and Abilities:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, responding effectively to changing demands and circumstances
• Effective time-management skills
• Ability to relate well to a range of staff, students and parents/carers
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour using a range of strategies
• Ability to communicate with and motivate young people
• Ability to plan and review strategies used to support students
• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions
• Ability to prioritise effectively, use initiative and common sense

Ability to use IT for communication, record keeping and data analysis – advanced IT/admin skills for analysing data, producing reports and letters

Other Attributes:

• Evidence of successful team working
• Commitment to comprehensive education and to equal opportunities
• Suitability to work with children
• Appropriate attitude to authority
• Emotional resilience
• Commitment to the school ethos and aims
• Deep understanding and commitment to the safeguarding of children
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Support the team’s ambition of continued improvement
• Prioritise, plan, organise and evaluate the work of the school
• Take initiative and work independently

Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts

What the school offers its staff

Up Holland High School is a happy and harmonious place to be where students are highly-motivated and have the opportunity to be inspired and succeed. We were recognised in May 2023 by Ofsted as ‘Good’ in all areas of school, with the capacity to improve still further. We believe that our strong collaboration with students, staff, parent/carers and governors continues to contribute towards the success of the school. This is the third successive ‘Good’ judgment the school has secured. The school aspires to move from ‘Good’ to ‘Great’ and we are seeking a professional that shares that level of ambition, a professional that can model our Dedication to Excellence in all that they do.

We consider the education of our students to be about developing the whole child, preparing them for life beyond school. Not only providing them with a good level of attainment in examination subjects but also helping them to develop the skills, values and attributes which will enable them to be strong, successful citizens when they move on from Up Holland, ready to contribute to their local community and the wider world. This philosophy is captured in our vision statement.

Commitment to safeguarding

Up Holland High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance, including checks with past employers. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy is seeking to appoint to the permanent post of Subject Leader, Physics.The successful candidate will be a passionate, self-motivated, and considerate professional with a proven track record of achieving academic excellence, delivering fantastic pastoral care, as well as the potential to lead a brilliant Physics team!

Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy is a mixed, oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with a tradition of academic excellence.The school is a strong Christian community.

We are an inclusive school that seeks to promote diversity in the workplace. This is reflected in our Mission Statement where “we aim for all members of our Christian community to flourish spiritually, academically and personally so that they can live life in all its fullness”.We are committed to equal opportunities and promoting the health and welfare of our school community.

This is a full time, permanent position.

Start date: January 2025 (preferably) or Easter 2025

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 25 October 2025

Please see the applicant information pack for full details.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A school with a distinctive Christian mission, ethos and strong traditions, dating back to 1864
• The opportunity to work in a school graded as outstanding in all areas by both Ofsted and SIAMS (Church school inspection)
• A highly achieving 11-18 school with consistently excellent results at GCSE and A Level
• Fantastic pupils who are hardworking, enthusiastic and impeccably behaved so that you can focus on your core purpose – teaching
• Supportive and aspirational parents
• A dedicated, enthusiastic and highly professional staff team
• A professional working environment in which all staff are valued, listened to and able to fully use their gifts and talents.
• An environment where teacher workload and well-being is taken seriously
• A sensible feedback policy which encourages the use of whole class feedback
• Excellent schemes of learning and resources, as well as a staff team who are keen to share ideas, resources and best practice
• No graded lesson observations – feedback is formative and developmental
• The opportunity to contribute to outstanding teacher training as part of the Ripley TSA SCITT
• The opportunity to teach A Level in our large and expanding Sixth Form
• Excellent teaching resources and facilities, from the Grade 2* listed Chapel to brand new buildings and facilities
• Extra-curricular sporting facilities for staff including fully equipped gym, swimming pool and running track

The school was last visited by Ofsted in December 2022 and we are delighted to report that, once again, we were judged to beOutstandingin all areas. Ofsted recognised what a special place Ripley is, the quality of education and pastoral care our pupils receive and how well behaved our pupils are, in addition to many other things.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ripley St Thomas CE Academy and the Bay Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. Further details will be sent to shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for any role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We currently have a rare opportunity to join our expanding and hugely successful Emergency Housing Team as a second, Emergency Housing Team Leader.

If you can demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for supporting your team to achieve positive outcomes for our customers, through role-modelling empathetic, understanding, positive and level-headed behaviours then we would like to hear from you.

The role - Ref: 24/320
EMERGENCY HOUSING TEAM LEADER
Permanent
37 hours per week
Scale S01 (£32,076 - £33,945 per annum)

We are seeking an inspirational Team Leader who shares our passion, enthusiasm and commitment to supporting a team of Emergency Housing Officers to ensure the effective operation of all our emergency accommodation in Blackpool.

Our hostels provide emergency accommodation, specifically for families with support needs and also individuals requiring support, across our various settings. All our hostels are located within relatively close proximity and within no more than a 3 mile radius of each other. Due to increased need, we also offer dispersed emergency accommodation out in the community with Emergency Housing Officers providing support to customers in this type of accommodation too.
As an Emergency Housing Team Leader, you will assist the Emergency Housing Manager to deliver a high-quality, customer-orientated Emergency Housing service, working on the frontline within the services to provide cover, as and when required.

You will have responsibility for the day to day operations at the hostels ensuring effective and efficient service delivery. You will provide line management to the Emergency Housing Officers including supervision, appraisal, recruitment and induction responsibilities to meet BCH policy and provide appropriate support, guidance, coaching, advice and instruction to the team.

The role also requires effective collaboration with the housing benefit service, housing options, voluntary and statutory agencies, such as social services and other relevant departments, which will include contributing to the protocol/liaison meetings.

You will ensure adequate staff cover at all times to enable the services to operate safely and effectively. This can include carrying out ad-hoc weekend/bank holiday duties within Emergency Housing as necessary. In addition, you will ensure that all necessary service procedures and Health and Safety requirements and risk assessments are in place, reviewed regularly and updated as working practices change.

It is essential that candidates have valued supervisory skills, including setting, planning and monitoring workloads of team members and significant experience of working with and/or supporting vulnerable families.

You must also have significant experience of dealing with tenants in a social housing environment and experience of multi-agency partnership working.
Applicants are required to have an understanding of the principles of social housing, including emergency housing, customer rights, choices and how to provide appropriate support and knowledge of Safeguarding policy and practice and professional boundaries.

You must be an excellent communicator with a confident manner and the ability to remain calm under pressure and in crisis situation.

You must have a minimum of 3 GCSE’s or equivalent, at Grade C/4 or above to include Maths and English. A customer care or professional housing qualification would be desirable.

It is desirable for applicants to have access to a vehicle for work purposes due to potential travel between sites.

Any offer of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as a CRB check).

About Blackpool Coastal Housing
Blackpool Coastal Housing was set up by Blackpool Council in 2007 to manage their housing stock of almost 5,000 properties. Our goal is to create an organisation that delivers quality services, first time, every time, within a culture that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

Our services include an Operations Service providing responsive repairs to our valued tenants, empty homes management and refurbishment/capital works across Blackpool. Supported Housing; including supported living in Sheltered Schemes, Young People’s Resettlement Schemes including Care Leavers and Emergency Housing for those that find themselves homeless.

We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:
• Attractive and flexible membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions
• An in-house wellbeing program of wellbeing, social and charitable initiatives with BCH colleagues
• Vivup - the employee benefits scheme for discounts on various high street retailers and cycle to work
• Option to join BHSF - a voluntary salary sacrifice Health Cash Plan Scheme for help with medical costs such as physiotherapy, optical, osteopathy etc.
• Option to join the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Credit Union for preferential rates on financial services
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling services
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• A wide variety of training and learning and development opportunities
• Staff Suggestion Scheme
• Free annual flu vaccinations and Occupational Health Support

How to apply
This is a great time to join an ambitious, thriving and expanding organisation. If you like what you’ve read and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team then take action – apply now!

For further information about this position, please contact Heather O’Hanlon, Emergency Housing Manager at heather.o’hanlon@bch.co.uk.


Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th October 2022 at Midnight*
Interview date: Wednesday, 6th November 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Introduction

Store Location: Manchester Fort

Store Hours: 42.50

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

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About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

Project Management Graduate Programme
Locations: Chorley
Starting Salary: £29,000 + £1,000 welcome bonus (up to £36,000 by the end of the programme)
Start Date: September 2025

Why Choose Telent?
At Telent, we empower you to take charge and make a real impact from day one! Join our Project Management Graduate Programme and be at the forefront of delivering critical projects that keep the nation's infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Here, you'll have the freedom to innovate, make smart decisions, and stretch your abilities in a supportive environment.

About Us:
We're not just a technology company; we're a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to using cutting-edge technology to improve everyday life. From mission-critical communications to innovative tech solutions, we work together to connect thousands of people and communities. Discover more about us here: Telent

Our Values:
✨ Be Inclusive
✨ Take Responsibility
✨ Collaborate
✨ Be Customer-Focused

What You'll Do:
Kick off with an engaging induction, then dive into real projects while building your skills. Over two years, you'll gain hands-on experience managing project lifecycles, finance, risk management, and stakeholder relations. With mentorship along the way, you'll focus on developing core technical skills to help you thrive. Flexibility is key-expect a mix of office, home, and site work.

Who You Are:
We're looking for passionate, driven graduates ready to take on challenges and deliver results. Here's what we're after:
A 2:2 Honours Degree in Project Management, Business Management, Business Studies, or a STEM subject focused on Project Management achieved within the last two years.
A knack for solving complex problems and understanding project risks.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Self-motivated and able to thrive under pressure.
Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office (experience in projects is a bonus!).

Please Note:
You'll need the right to work in the UK (we can't sponsor visas), and you'll undergo pre-employment security clearance and screening.

What We Offer:
A career at Telent means endless possibilities! You'll have the chance to grow, learn new skills, and make a real impact. We're committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Perks & Benefits:
Starting salary of £29,000 + £1,000 welcome bonus.
Regular salary reviews, with potential increases every six months.
Comprehensive welcome and induction programme.
Career development mentoring and ongoing professional support.
Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community.
34 days of annual leave + buy/sell options
Personal pension scheme
Discounts on gyms, shopping, food, travel, and more!
Occupational health support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're excited to start your career with us and help shape the future, we want to hear from you! Let's create something amazing together!

Registered Service Manager -Burnley up to £35,000 Depending on Experience

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

Registered Service Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Registered Service Manager to join us in leading our residential service in Burnley. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

Our Registered Service Manager will be working alongside local authorities, healthcare professionals and the families of the people we support as well as leading a team to ensure that people gain more independence in their daily lives and have positive outcomes.

You will be managing the day-to-day running of the service(s), developing and implementing person centred support plans, conducting care needs assessments, recruiting and inducting new colleagues, completing supervisions/appraisals, completing medication competencies and medication audits, attending mutli-disciplinary meetings, completing quarterly audits and reports, effectively manage the services P&L, ensure regulatory, legislative, internal and contractual requirements are met including relevant notifications and adherence to policies and procedures. You’ll be a friendly, dynamic and caring leader with a passion for the care sector and delivering the best support.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Registered Service Manager having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Registered Manager should have previous experience as a CQC registered manager in a care management role, be willing and able to undertake CQC registration and a Level 5 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals with autism, complex individuals with mental health needs, traumatic backgrounds and challenging behaviours.

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Job Description

Level 3 Nursery Room Leader
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

We're looking for a dynamic, highly skilled Level 3 Nursery Room Leader to become a key part of a forward-thinking team. If you're committed to providing exceptional early years education and have the leadership ability to inspire, support, and develop a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What We're Looking For:

• Level 3 in Early Years Childcare (or above) is essential.
• Extensive experience as a Room Leader or in a similar senior role within an established nursery.
• A thorough understanding of the EYFS framework, child development theories, and safeguarding protocols.
• A proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of childcare professionals, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
• A genuine passion for the early years, with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of care and education.
• Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage time effectively, handle multiple responsibilities, and stay on top of administrative duties.

Benefits for you:

• Company pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing programme and support
• Discounted childcare
• Team events and staff recognition
• Training and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management: Oversee daily operations, ensuring high-quality care and education. Lead, mentor, and support nursery staff, fostering professional growth and best practices.

Curriculum Planning: Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework, tailored to meet each child's individual needs.

Parent & Family Engagement: Build strong relationships with families, providing regular updates and support on their child's development.

Safety & Compliance: Ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment, adhering to safeguarding and health and safety standards.

Administrative Duties: Manage observations, assessments, and individual learning plans while maintaining accurate records.

Reference: WILL80007/MW

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Your new company
I am currently working with a public sector organisation to support the recruitment of a Leisure and Commercial Venues Manager. This organisation's priorities and ambitions include the promotion of healthy and happy communities, whilst being co-operative and kind.

Your new role
This role reports into the Chief Officer of Environment and Place and has supervisory responsibility for four direct reports. The Leisure and Commercial Venues Manager will manage the continuous development, improvement and success of all commercial venues through effective planning, budget management, and staff management. This person will lead the development and implementation of the services business plan by working with all relevant stakeholders.
37 hours per week- flexitime offered.
To summarise, you will:

• Be responsible for providing regular reports to the Chief Officer highlighting performance against targets including new business. You will assist in setting new targets which maximise financial performance and reduce operating costs. Reports to include customer and stakeholder feedback and cost analysis.
• Working with various organisations to ensure the success of such key events for the community. Ensuring a commercial approach to programming enables rapid response to change in market demands in order to maximise financial performance. This will include supporting and working closely with the central marketing and corporate teams in coordinating marketing, sales and public relations activities.
• Monitors' financial performance and efficiency of own team ensuring delivery of work within budget and prepare and submit bids for external funding as an when opportunities arise to maximise the use of these funding opportunities to deliver additional services not funded by corporate budgets.
• Staff management responsibilities to include management of all direct reports, annual appraisals and regular coaching and mentoring. Leading on staff recruitment, including providing details to management team, ensuring high quality induction processes are in place and probationary reviews are carried out on time.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed
Essential:

• Project management skills.
• Experience in cost analysis.
• High level of commercial experience across various sectors.
• Experience leading and implementing change.
• Strong numerical, report writing and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management.
• Flexible and self-motivated- able to juggle a varied and broad workload and meet deadlines, often under pressure.
• Able to work collaboratively to achieve targets.
• Experience of providing good customer service to a wide range of users.
  Desirable:
• Educated to degree level or with a good standard of education.

What you'll get in return

• Salary progression from £42,403 to £46,464 (pending additional pay award)
• Generous annual leave allowance - 27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years service. As well as the opportunity to purchase extra holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - employer contribution of 16.3%
• Family Friendly polices
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Home and Electronics discount scheme
• Discounts on days out
• Discounts on activities and retail

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
For more information, please feel free to reach out directly.

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Job Description

Level 3 Nursery Room Leader
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

We're looking for a dynamic, highly skilled Level 3 Nursery Room Leader to become a key part of a forward-thinking team. If you're committed to providing exceptional early years education and have the leadership ability to inspire, support, and develop a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What We're Looking For:

• Level 3 in Early Years Childcare (or above) is essential.
• Extensive experience as a Room Leader or in a similar senior role within an established nursery.
• A thorough understanding of the EYFS framework, child development theories, and safeguarding protocols.
• A proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of childcare professionals, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
• A genuine passion for the early years, with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of care and education.
• Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage time effectively, handle multiple responsibilities, and stay on top of administrative duties.

Benefits for you:

• Company pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing programme and support
• Discounted childcare
• Team events and staff recognition
• Training and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management: Oversee daily operations, ensuring high-quality care and education. Lead, mentor, and support nursery staff, fostering professional growth and best practices.

Curriculum Planning: Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework, tailored to meet each child's individual needs.

Parent & Family Engagement: Build strong relationships with families, providing regular updates and support on their child's development.

Safety & Compliance: Ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment, adhering to safeguarding and health and safety standards.

Administrative Duties: Manage observations, assessments, and individual learning plans while maintaining accurate records.

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Senior Bid Manager

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, operation and maintenance of the UKS's critical digital infrastructure, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. We enable organisations to create, improve and operate the ICT and communication networks that their businesses and operations depend on. Telent are at the heart of many of the UK's and Ireland's best-known organisations, with a strong focus on key areas including transport, emergency services, network providers and the public sector.

The successful candidate will coordinate and manage bids to develop compelling written and financial submissions that help us secure projects. They will efficiently deliver, leading and produce medium-value bids, end-to-end, while keeping in line with Telent's bid governance procedures. The Senior Bid Manager will coordinate inputs into the cost model, arrange cost reviews and document changes/decisions made. The Senior Bid Manager will monitor progress of the written submission and ensure appropriate reviews have taken place.

In respect to post award would lead, manage and coordinate projects as assigned ensuring all aspects of contract, programme, budget, logistics, resource, planning, finance and customer relationships are fully understood by delivery teams.

Key Deliverables

• Work closely with the Sales team, Subject Matter Experts and Technical and Commercial leads within Telent to develop compelling written and financial responses.
• Deliver efficient end to end management & production of timely, high quality and ultimately successful Bids and Proposals in keeping with Telent's Bid procedures.
• Promote improvements in the quality of Bids and Proposals, ensuring that best practice approaches to developing and producing Bids and Proposals are always pursued.
• Continually monitor the costs being incurred by the business throughout the Bid process and seek on-going measurable improvements in Telent's "return on Bid investment".
• Support and build knowledge within the post contact operations teams of the specific deliverables required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing Bid winning strategies in partnership with the opportunity owner & business heads
• Producing material from Go/No Go stage through to deal review, Bid submission & win / loss reviews
• Post Bid submission support including preparation of Bid presentations
• Support the Programme Director with workload planning, bid forecasting, cost and win / loss tracking & reporting.
• Bid and Proposal reviews - won & lost - including recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure Telent's Bid wiki (Bid library) is updated and maintained with information from Bids you have led
• Share lessons learnt with the bid teams

Qualifications / Skill Requirements

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• ITT Quality response writing skills.
• ITT Cost response financial skills.
• Experience of a Bid team (often virtual), driving efficiencies, reviews and continual improvement ultimately leading to an improved Bid / Success conversion rate.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Financially astute with ability to create & interpret financial reports and models.
• A proven ability to write and 'Red Review' answers to tender questions to a winning standard.
• Demonstrable experience of winning as part of high performing and efficient Bid team.
• Proven experience of leading & delivering high and medium-value bids, ideally in a services or solutions environment.
• Demonstrable intellectual capacity to develop and deliver simple solutions to complex challenges.
• Ability to present, persuade and influence at all levels via strong interpersonal communications skills.
• Experience producing Bids and Proposals to the Private and Public Sector in an environment such as Communications Service Provider, Higher Education, Defence and Emergency Services markets.

The additional benefits with this role:

• Company Vehicle
• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

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Your new company
A leading manufacturing company based in Nelson is currently seeking a Sales Administrator to join their growing business on a full-time permanent basis.
This position is due to internal progression, as the company is known to have a brilliant reputation for providing excellent training and support. The ideal candidate should have a strong administration background and be adaptable within the workplace. This role is office based, working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Your new role
- Working closely with the Sales Director to ensure a smooth running of the business.
- Providing quotes to clients, ensuring they are kept up to date throughout the entire process.
- Proofreading and thoroughly checking documents are correct and accurate before sending them out.
- Utilising the in-house system effectively.
- Processing orders through an online web portal.

What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience within administration, including excellent communication both written and verbal.
- The ability to update and maintain databases.
- Willingness to learn new processes and work collaboratively within the team.
- Great attention to detail and ability to update and maintain databases.
- Proficient with IT, including Microsoft Packages.
- An ability to work well in environments.

What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary between £25,000-£28,000.
- Full training and support is provided.
- Monday-Friday, office based.
- Opportunities to grow and progress within the organisation.
- 28 days annual leave plus Christmas and New Year off.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for you to have:

• The ability to embody the school’s vision and mission within the school, the parish and the wider community.

• The ability to inspire and nurture talent.

• A proven track record of effective leadership and management of people.

• A commitment to working in partnership with governors, staff, parents/carers, church, other schools and the local community.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• A school family full of enthusiastic and spiritually inquisitive children.

• A supportive and talented team of staff and senior leaders.

• St James’ Church which is passionate about school and church working together to see our community flourish.

• A highly supportive Governing Body, which fully encourages the Headteacher’s continuing professional and spiritual development.

• A welcoming and well maintained school.

• Strong links with Blackburn Diocese and the Local Authority.

Further details about the role

Required Beginning of Summer term 2025 or earlier by agreement. The Governors of St James’ Lower Darwen Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher, who has the skills and ability to drive our vision as a welcoming and aspirational primary school. Everything we do as a school is underpinned by our Christian ethos. Our vision is that we will equip our children to live ‘life in all its fullness’ as we know God has a plan for each of us. As our children come from a range of contexts, we are seeking a Headteacher who is empathetic and can enable every child to thrive.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.