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EMPLOYER RELATIONSHIPS TEAM ADMINISTRATOR – APPRENTICESHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION LEVEL 3 – REF 241143
Up to £15,257 p.a. – pay award pending
Runshaw College has long been recognised as one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our exceptional results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the learner at the heart of all that we do.
Our shared vision provides the focus for our work: to be a Great Place to Study, a Great Place to Work, and a Great Place for Partnerships. Please see the Strategic Plan on the college website, for full details of our vision and objectives.
The Employer Relationships Administrator Apprenticeship post will have an important role providing efficient and effective administrative and clerical support to the Employer Relationships Team, Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator and Head of Employer Relationships.
Duties may change from time to time to meet changing circumstances but will include all the duties deemed appropriate to support, including general office duties like processing paperwork, data entry, answering and making telephone calls and dealing with e-mails. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate high levels of accuracy and a keen customer focus when entering recruitment data onto college systems and speaking with partner businesses and colleagues across the College. The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate high level skills in IT, literacy and be positive and friendly.
We are seeking to appoint an individual who will undertake further training and complete an Apprenticeship Programme.
Fixed Term for the duration of the apprenticeship – usually 20 months
Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 22^nd November 2024
For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

Grade J £44,711 - £48,710 per annum.

Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week. Fixed term until 31st of December 2025.

Role specifics Recognised HR qualification or relevant degree i.e. CIPD L5 or above or extensive HR experience.

Ask us about flexible working options to fit with your work/life balance - #HappytoTalkFlexible

The Role

This post is a key role within the Corporate HR Team, and will lead the delivery of a number of our People Plan/Workforce Strategy priorities, taking responsibility for a range of work streams including:

• Lead initiatives and projects which develop and embed our people priorities: recruitment and retention, cost of living, development, digital/data and hybrid working, generating creative solutions and making independent decisions
• Project initiation and management, from research to implementation, exploring the possible with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Use data to identify solutions/initiatives which inform the development of plans/strategies.
• Provision of strategic policy and employment law advice including people implications, legislative changes and government initiatives
• Supporting the HR/OD management team with new policy and strategy implementation
• Contributing to the day-to-day activities within the Corporate HR Team.

This is a fast-paced area of work, where teamwork and collaboration are key, and ambition and learning is encouraged! The role affords the opportunity to think ‘outside the box’ and explore creative solutions.

About You

We are looking for someone who is innovative and progressive in their thinking with strong strategic awareness, to help drive forward the people/workforce strategy.

The ideal person will have experience of managing staff and projects in a complex organisation, working independently and working with stakeholders/partners to deliver timely and effective results.

An up-to-date knowledge and understanding of local government terms and conditions of employment, employment law and project management is advantageous alongside excellent communication and IT skills. A HR qualification or extensive HR experience is required.

The successful candidate will be ambitious for the service, able to think outside the box and push the boundaries, encouraging innovation and challenge to drive forward change, redefining the norm.

Please detail in your application how you meet the requirements of the post detailed in the job description and person specification.

This is a fixed term role until 31st December 2025, full time (37 hours) role. Following an office-based induction period, hybrid working is available to staff in line with Council policy, with the expectation that the majority of working hours are completed in Bolton Town Hall.

If you think you could be what we’re looking for, apply now with your CV and covering letter.

Within your covering letter, with specific reference to the job description and person specification, please demonstrate:

1. Your working experience to date, including experience within HR and, if applicable, local government.
2. Your project management experience, including how you’ve used using data and research to generate innovative solutions.
3. How you keep up to date with employment law changes.

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role.

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should sufficient applications be received.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk

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DBS DIT provides digital capability that supports corporate services across the Ministry of Defence, including Finance, Commercial, Payroll and Human Resources for Military Personnel, Civilian Personnel and Veterans.

Cyber Security Assessors are responsible for independent assessment of Delivery Teams’ adherence to Secure by Design and relevant risk and security policies and standards. They coordinate between Delivery Teams dealing with similar security challenges to optimise solutions and minimise duplication of effort. They are responsible for consistent, coherent advice and support to relevant capabilities. They identify, understand and mitigate cyber-related risks. They provide risk or service owners with advice to help them make well informed risk-based decisions.

As Cyber security Assessor within the DBS Cyber Team you will manage all day to day IT Security and System Information Assurance, and, applying Secure by Design, ensure that security is embedded in all stages of the application development life cycle, and that there is continuous monitoring through use. You will also advise on and test the efficacy of measures to build security into continuous integration and deployment with specific responsibilities for the day to day IT security for multiple Military and Civilian HR systems and Finance systems.

The role will require you to demonstrate a talent for solving complex problems and for effective communication at all levels. You will be able to advise on complex risk balance decisions, propose innovative solutions and to explain MOD’s security policy, governance and technology controls to non-IT/security experts. Senior Responsible Owners and Project Leads will rely on your expertise to ensure they have an accurate understanding of through-life cyber security risks, so they can make informed decisions. Projects may involve complex technical and security challenges and you will need a good understanding of technical controls and policy (JSP 440; JSP 604/453)

The Key Responsibilities are:

• Lead the embedment of Secure by Design (SbD) principles into application development by providing advice and internal consultancy on highly complex criteria and contexts for multiple systems.
• Manage system accreditation transition to SbD
• Lead multi-team assessment of application resilience throughout the DBS IT estate, reviewing regular application security reports, holding accountability and responsibility for secure design implementation;
• supporting delivery of main gate assurance of all projects and changes; ensuring compliance with Information Assurance Policy and Security Principles
• Lead and assure processes, and provide specialist advice though leadership on tooling and dynamic and static analysis in the product development life cycle.
• Lead Delivery Team Security Leads (previously Security Assurance Co-ordinator (SACs)) alongside senior decision makers to embed secure development life cycle and security awareness.

As a Principal Cyber Security Risk Manager, you will:


• Conduct cyber security risk assessments
• Implement continuous risk management; Lead and undertake risk management activities against the hardest or more novel scenarios, while applying the fundamental principles of risk management to a range of complex scenarios and lead regulatory or legislative compliance activities.
• Guide and direct specialist activities or others, actively promoting development in the applicable skills, providing leadership and sharing best practice widely across government, the public sector, and industry.
• Lead the analysis and derivation of complex security needs.
• Lead Cyber Security related risk assessments and other expert risk management activities, including providing guidance on establishing the organisation’s Cyber Security related governance arrangements.
• Provide guidance to ensure on-going confidence that fundamental organisational security needs have been met, including integrating a range of assurance approaches and techniques to give continued confidence to the risk, service or system owner.
• Shape leadership decision-making through
o Effective reporting and communication regarding the effectiveness of security processes across an organisation
o Providing recommendations to highly complex problems
o Acting as an SME for complex cyber risk management concerns, issues and problems

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Repairs SchedulerLocation:
Blackpool Salary:
£25,000 - £26,500 per year Job Type:
Permanent, Full-Time Working Hours:
Monday to Friday
About Us: We are a dedicated housing association committed to providing quality homes and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Repairs Scheduler to join our team in Blackpool.
Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate repair and maintenance work for our housing properties.
• Liaise with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of all scheduled repairs and completed work.
• Monitor and prioritise repair requests to meet service level agreements.
• Provide excellent customer service and handle any queries or complaints professionally.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a scheduling or coordination role, preferably within the housing or construction sector.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in using scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of QL is desirable.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £25,000 - £26,500 per year.
• Permanent, full-time position with stable working hours (Monday to Friday).
• Opportunity to work with a supportive and dynamic team.
• Career development and training opportunities.

How to Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and make a difference in our community, please submit your CV as soon as possible.Start Date:
ASAPJoin us and be part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and excellence in service delivery!

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Your role will be an Associate Commercial Practitioner (HEO) within the sub-category Business Services Team in the wider ABBSER Category.

The role’s overriding responsibility is to support commercial activities across the sub-category encompassing the full commercial lifecycle. This includes supporting our internal stakeholders to determine our commercial strategies for future delivery of their services, supporting procurement activities and undertaking contract management, supplier performance and relationship management.

We are seeking aspiring commercial professionals who are capable and enthusiastic individuals with relevant transferable skills looking to build a career in a commercial environment.

You will need to be driven, dynamic and a proactive individual with experience of building collaborative working relationships; be able to identify problems, build creative solutions, improve ways of working and work towards ensuring commercially sound outcomes.

Successful candidates will support CD in playing a crucial role in driving and supporting DWP’s efficiency agenda, helping better control costs through third party spend.

Person specification
Your role will be supporting the procurement and contract management of a portfolio of contracts throughout the commercial lifecycle. Full training will be provided on all aspects of commercial activity.

The main responsibilities for this position include, but are not restricted to:

Supporting procurement activity for specific Business Service initiatives across the full commercial lifecycle (sourcing, contract, performance and relationship management).
Provide commercial advice to a wide range of stakeholders to support colleagues with market engagement, sourcing, tendering and a wide range of procurement activities.
Stakeholder Management / Engagement / Communication.
Working with stakeholders at all levels (internal and external) to support the development of the Business Services strategy for commercial category initiatives.
Create positive supplier relationships, encouraging innovation, creation of “value add” solutions, and a strong customer service ethic.
Support the production and review on governance documents and processes for DWP Internal Governance alongside support to Ministerial, Treasury and Cabinet Office gated submissions.
Develop and maintain compliant input and records of commercial activity on Microsoft Lists pipelines and DWP’s eProcurement solution (which utilises Jaggaer) within the scope of your daily role.
Support the contributions towards supplier cost savings targets, and initiatives that increase efficiency whilst maintaining performance and risk management.
Supporting the development, review and execution of contracts including supporting negotiation where required.
Support stakeholder engagement surrounding more complex contract issues and procurement documents.
Play an active part in supporting Commercial Directorate values and culture.

Senior Digital Project Manager

Pay up to £66,058, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience in taking full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of a number of large-scale complex projects, utilising both internal and external suppliers.
• Demonstratable skills in effective project control, change control, risk management, ensuring testing processes are maintained, using data to respond appropriately and develop solutions.
• Experience of managing complex external dependencies that have required significant planning and prioritising in order to ensure pace and quality of delivery is maintained
• Concise communication with the team and stakeholders. Explaining complex issues in a way that is easy to understand and influencing Senior level decision making.
• Experience in identifying appropriate development for both themselves and their team to improve the delivery.

You and your role

As a Senior Digital Project Manager, you will be working on a number of complex end-to-end digital transformation projects, ensuring project control, risk identification & management, project reporting and stakeholder engagement. As a senior member of the team, you will be lending your extensive experience and skills to guide, support and coach a team of project managers.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £66,058

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £19,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and increasing by one day after 5 years, and up to 31 day after 10 years.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
2. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring, self-motivated individual to join Bolton NHS Foundation Trust's Digital Team as Senior Project Manager on a fixed term basis.

The team are a group of staff from a number of disciplines and backgrounds and we will expect you to be ready to hit the ground running working together with them and clinical colleagues to lead the delivery of a number of our key projects within the Digital Programme.

The demands and scale of the projects you will work on will vary but we will look to you to utilise the following: experience of delivering large scale change; skills to manage competing demands; ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities; response to short deadlines; effective communication to all stakeholders, flexibility to take on all tasks within a project and your ability to quickly build strong working relationships.

You will work across health and care settings to deliver digital transformation to patients, clinicians and support functions. Managing a project and seeking opportunities to deliver benefit to our staff and thrive on diversity of work. You may find yourself presenting to project boards, briefing groups, facilitating process mapping workshops, drawing process maps, preparing business cases, defining project scope, developing the project plan, completing project documentation and producing highlight reports.

You will be equally happy leading your own project as you will be working collaboratively and being a good team player who demonstrates the organisations values. You will be a natural fit into the team, which is compassionate, friendly and has dedicated professionals who always go the extra mile. The successful candidate will be qualified in Prince2, will excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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FIRWOOD HIGH SCHOOL “Learning without Limits” Head of School: Mrs Dawn Evans
Trust CEO: Mr Mike Sidebottom

School Business Manager

Contract: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hrs per week, Term Time plus 15 days
Start Date: To be agreed Salary: Grade I, Point 31- 35 NJC pay scale
FTE Salary: £40,476 - £44,711
Actual Salary: £36,437 - £40,249 per annum

Firwood High School is a successful 11-19 special school meeting the needs of children with severe and complex learning difficulties. We are a growing school, with 230 children currently on roll. We are part of Woodbridge Trust and work closely with Ladywood Primary Special School, Woodbridge SEND Services and Woodbridge College, our Post 19 provision.

We are currently seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced School Business Manager to join our team. You will play an integral role in supporting the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team to strategically lead and manage the school.

The successful candidate will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school’s financial, administrative, personnel, premises, health & safety, business, IT and support services, alongside day-to day operational aspects. They will work closely with the Head of School to identify priorities and contribute to strategic planning in-line with the school’s strategic plans.

The successful candidate will have:
Experience of managing and setting budgets and financial reporting systems in school
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
HR knowledge and experience, including managing absence and line management responsibilities
The ability to manage and support staff, establishing positive working relationships
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Knowledge of school systems and processes

In return we can offer:
A challenging yet rewarding working environment working with inspirational young people
Professional development to support you in your career
The benefits of working in an innovative and forward-thinking school and Trust
Supportive leadership and real opportunities to develop as a leader
A genuinely happy and caring place to work
High standard facilities

Firwood High School is an exciting place to be and if you are a team player with a commitment to the highest quality provision for pupils with SEN then we would like to hear from you.

Please refer to the School Business Manager recruitment pack for more information on this exciting role and information on how to arrange a visit.
To apply:
Application packs can be downloaded or are available from Firwood School:
Firwood School, Stitch-mi-Lane, Harwood, Bolton, BL2 4HU Email: Recruitment@firwood.bolton.sch.uk

Closing Date for applications: Monday, 18th November 2024 at 9am Interviews and assessment centre: Monday. 25th November 2024

Applications should be returned for the attention of:
Mrs Helen Penketh
HR Administrator
Firwood School
Stitch-mi-Lane
Harwood
Bolton
BL2 4HU
Or by email to: Recruitment@firwood.bolton.sch.uk

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Planner / Scheduler required to work for a value driven not-for-profit business with a truly amazing team! The hours are full time, 35 hours per week. The main purpose of the role is to deliver excellent customer service and booking inspections, through effective resource scheduling and planning.
You must have previous experience in the co-ordination or planning of works! It would be perfect if you have previous experience dealing with repairs or damp and disrepair, however this is not essential. The role would suit someone who is highly organised and able to manage their own workload well and has a high standard of customer service! You must be a strong communicator for this position!

What will you be doing as a Planner / Scheduler?

• Allocating and planning inspections for both in house operatives and external contractors covering day to day and void jobs
• Monitoring and managing inspectors diaries to maximise productivity
• Monitoring and managing time taken to complete jobs, following up on outstanding work and ensuring both in house and external contractors communicate the status of the damp and disrepair allocated to them
• Being the principal contact for in house operatives
• Ensuring excellent customer service

If you have the following skills and experience, we would LOVE to hear from you:

• You must have previous experience planning and scheduling operatives / engineers works or distributing works for disrepair or maintenance
• Proficient with the full range of Microsoft Office
• Your previous job titles may include; Planner / Scheduler / Scheduling Co-ordination / Planning Co-ordinator / Resource Planner / Planning Officer
• Ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication
• Effective liaison with staff/other stakeholders to give information/find information/resolve problems
• Organisation and ability to time-manage workload
• Able to deliver a high standard of customer service
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as own initiative

What's in it for you as a Planner / Scheduler?

• Salary £26,500
• 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week full time
• Full training on the internal system provided
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Working for an award winning, not for profit business, who are truly passionate about what they do
• Immediate start can be available for the right person

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

Are you seeking a new challenge where you can make a difference to the lives of young people?

If so please read on as we may have the role for you. As a Project Worker you will be working for an established provider of housing support and resettlement within a service for young people aged 16-24.

The role:

• Permanent over 37.5 hours per week working on a rota basis including early, late and weekend shifts
• Act as a Key worker to a case load of young people working in line with their support plans to help them engage in and promote their independent living skills
• Offer support, guidance which will help them access education, employment and other services.
• Work proactively to engage them in activities, facilitating group and 1-1 sessions.

The ideal candidate:

• You will be passionate about wanting to support young people and have the flexibility to commit to shifts on a rota basis.
• Your energy, creativity and positive 'can do' attitude will be key, as will your ability to work confidently with the young people to help them create their own confidence.
• You will have experience of working with young people and with those with a mental health issue, or learning disability and autism and have an understanding of those who may have experienced trauma.
• This role is ideal for those who want to be part of a great team and share your skills and knowledge.

The good bit and benefits:

• EAP programme, with health care plan
• 28 days annual leave plus birthdays
• Counselling services and ongoing support
• Excellent training and induction plan

Interested ? Meet the criteria? If so please apply now!

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Exciting new opportunities for Project Workers!

Permanent roles, 37 hours per week, East Lancashire area.

Are you seeking a new opportunity as a Project Worker to offer and provide support to vulnerable adults in the community? Do you have strong values and work in a person-centred way?

If so we want to hear from you! Working for an established organisation, and innovative community project who provide support to people with learning disability and mental health issues.

The role:

• To work with and support adults with learning disability, mental health issues and other additional needs.
• Lone working, you will be offering daily support to help promote independent living to adults who may present with behaviours that challenge.
• Support with dally activities which may include walking, football, music, fun days out and more!
• Build positive and professional relationships with the people being supported.

The good bit:

• Training and scope for career development
• Perk Box with various incentives
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement that rises after a qualifying period
• Suggestion box and EAP schemes
• Flexible approach to work
• Competitive salary ( unqualified and qualified salary brackets plus £60 per sleep in)

The ideal candidate:

• Ideally you will have some knowledge/experience of supporting people with a learning disability/mental health issue although not essential.
• Level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferable but training also provided
• Hold strong core values and display a positive and 'can-do attitude
• Be committed to wanting to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people
• Be able to work flexibly for shifts that will include days, evenings and alternate weekends plus sleep ins.
• Ideally car drivers with access to your own vehicles.

Apply now!
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What skills and experience we're looking for

Unity College is currently seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Senior College Receptionist.

In this vital role, you will be the welcoming face of our college, greeting visitors, staff, and students at the main reception desk. Your responsibilities will include operating a busy switchboard and performing a variety of administrative tasks to support our reception team.

The ideal candidate will have a flexible and friendly demeanour, along with exemplary customer service skills to handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our reception area in a supportive and professional manner.

The successful candidate will be committed to the vision and values of the College, demonstrating these at all times within their role.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• a high level of support for all new staff
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities

You will:

• share the College’s very high expectations
• be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life

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) Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to Work in the UK 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

Main Duties:

The successful applicant will be a well-qualified, ambitious, and enthusiastic teacher of Business Studies and Computing who will contribute positively to the work of this successful department. You will be required:

• to teach your subject at all levels and to all abilities, seeking to ensure that all pupils make very good progress, enjoy their learning, and become well educated;
• to contribute more widely to the well-being of our pupils, through being a form tutor, undertaking duties, and being a role model for them for their learning and their conduct

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• be an acknowledged practitioner with a clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
• motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for teaching
• actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
• work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs
• understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
• demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and instil in our young people.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• fantastic facilities
• a lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

HR BUSINESS PARTNER – REF 240927R
Up to £29,868 p.a. - Pay award pending
Runshaw College has long been recognised as one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our exceptional results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the learner at the heart of all that we do.
Our Leyland campus is home to over 5000 learners and 650 staff. Our staff community is thriving; we respect the diverse experiences of all individuals, who support each other towards shared goals through effective teamwork and collaboration. We value our staff and learners highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.
We’re seeking a skilled and proactive Human Resources Business Partner to join our dynamic team, working alongside HR professionals who are passionate about delivering an excellent service. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of HR services to successfully deliver our People strategy, providing expert guidance and support to managers and staff, and helping to shape a positive workplace culture.
You will have a minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification (or be working towards it) and proven experience in a similar HR or training role. You should possess strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build relationships at all levels. Being organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within an organisation dedicated to continuous improvement, staff development, and employee well-being. If you're passionate about HR and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 15th November 2024
For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

Your new company
This small family run surveying business, based in Preston, is currently looking to expand and welcome a Business Administrator to join the team. They have been established for a number of years, and are seeking a Business Administrator to contribute to the daily functioning of the business. This will be on a full or part-time, permanent basis and there is an opportunity for flexible working hours and days dependent on the candidate and business needs.
Your new role

• Managing and organising an inbox, ensuring emails are distributed and actioned according.
• Updating and maintaining the company database and client information.
• Assisting will all aspects of administration to ensure a smooth running of the business.
• Diary management, organising files and taking general queries via email and phone.
• Processing invoices using Xero.
• Ensuring files and compliance is maintained.
• Utilising excellent communication, both written and verbal.

What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Previous experience working within administration is essential.
• Ability to commute to Preston one day per week.
• Working off your own initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Packages and inhouse systems.
• An understanding of Xero and previous experience of bookkeeping would be desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return

• £26,000 or pro rata depending on hours agreed.
• Full training and support throughout the induction period.
• Hybrid working with one day in the office per week.
• Between 20-40 hours per week, depending on the successful candidate.
• Opportunity to join a small expanding business.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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