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Think FE Ltd
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Fabric Engineer Join a Well-Established Team with Clear Progression Location: An Ofsted-rated college in Northamptonshire Salary: £24,378 - £26,601 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 00 (option for 08 00) Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a stable role with career development opportunities? This Estates Support Officer position offers hands-on maintenance work across a well-maintained college estate, with excellent benefits and funded training opportunities to enhance your skill set. The Role As an Estates Support Officer, you will be responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of the college s buildings and grounds. Your day-to-day duties will include: Plant and building maintenance Bulb replacements, leaky tap repairs, and patch painting Basic plumbing, toilet repairs, and carpentry tasks such as hanging doors Litter picking and cleaning Driving a trailer for refuse collection and site transportation (including to another site) What You ll Need Level 2 qualification in a trade (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry) At least five years of hands-on trades experience Full UK driving licence with the ability to tow a trailer Experience in a similar role (caretaker, fabric engineer, maintenance technician, maintenance engineer) Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning Must undergo an enhanced DBS check including the child barred list prior to commencing employment What s in It for You? 33 days annual leave + bank holidays and Christmas closure 23.8% government pension contribution Structured training to allow you to deputise in higher roles Funded trade courses, including electrical and plumbing qualifications A well-established team with clear career progression opportunities Next Steps Once you ve applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. is acting as an employment business for this position. Working with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply, you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to third parties without your permission.
Think FE Ltd
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Assistant Director of Finance Ofsted Rated Good Agricultural College, Northamptonshire Location: An Ofsted-rated Good agricultural college based in Northamptonshire on a beautiful site with acres of land Salary: £46,120 - £51,139 per annum + large pension + generous annual leave Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? A well-regarded agricultural college in Northamptonshire is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Director of Finance to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the financial leadership of a respected institution while working in a scenic and inspiring environment. Your Role As the Assistant Director of Finance , you will be responsible for: Overseeing the daily processing of financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance Leading the production of statutory and management accounts while providing insightful financial analysis Managing a finance team, including a Principal Accountant and Finance Assistants Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency within the finance function Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis , ensuring effective financial planning Supporting both internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance Leading financial aspects of student enrolment processes and debt recovery Maintaining adherence to financial regulations and supporting funding applications What We re Looking For Qualifications: A degree-level qualification and a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA) Experience: Proven experience managing finance teams , preparing monthly/year-end accounts , and working cross-functionally Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and finance systems such as Aptos Personal Attributes: Ability to work methodically, accurately, and under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Sector Knowledge: Experience in Further Education (FE) or Higher Education (HE) is desirable but not essential Safeguarding: Commitment to child protection and the safeguarding of young and vulnerable adults Why Join Us? Generous Annual Leave: 38 days (including bank holidays) Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme with 24.7% employer contribution Health & Wellbeing: Access to a Health Cash Plan , wellbeing programmes, and discounted gym membership Work-Life Balance: Flexible policies, volunteering day, and enhanced maternity/paternity benefits Discounts & Perks: High street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, and 10% off college courses Next Steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant and has a simple, concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. is acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you find work. By hitting Apply, you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to third parties without your permission.
Think FE Ltd Reading, Oxfordshire
Jan 29, 2025
Seasonal
Progress Coach - Reading Are you experienced in group coaching and mentoring? We want to hear from you! Think FE are working with a provider in Reading who work with young people aged 16-19. We are looking for someone to start immediately as a Progress Coach. The role Approximately 60% of your time will be spent leading whole class personal development sessions for a diverse range of students across different sectors. The groups will vary in size and level of study. The remaining time will be dedicated to delivering one-on-one and group coaching sessions. These sessions focus on targeted interventions to help students improve their learning behaviours, academic success, relationships, and career pathways. Their aim will be to support students in advancing to the next level of learning or employment while keeping them engaged. Rate: £137 + 12.07% holiday pay per day = £153.54 per day PAYE. Contract: 37 hours per week temporary to end of March (with a chance of going permanent) You Candidates must have previous experience working with young people in a school/youth work/college/careers/support work/social work environment, and experience of working with students whose behaviour can be described as challenging. Experience coaching/mentoring/teaching large groups is essential. This role involves meticulous record-keeping, collaboration with other student support services, and close communication with faculty staff. Adherence to safeguarding principles, professional integrity, and maintaining personal responsibility are crucial. Benefits: Anytime Wage Service. Have a sudden expense? Don't panic, just go onto the app and request some of your current week's pay early. Access to over 80 Free CPD / Learning & Development courses through Flick Learning. Savings on many services including; family activities through Kid Pass, the perfect gift experience with Red Letter Days, having flowers delivered to your door with Freddies Flowers, meal planning and prep with Hello Fresh and Simply food, plus much more. Big savings on hundreds of popular active brands like Nike, Timberland, Converse and so much more. Access to the Medicash virtual GP app and a discounted Health Club membership. 25% off all barista-made hot drinks, 7 days a week. Available at thousands of nationwide venues including Cafè Nero and Blacksheep. Free mortgage consultations PAYE pay - no umbrella fees or confusing payslips How to apply If this sounds like a great fit for you, hit the apply link and send us an updated copy of your CV. One of our experienced consultants will reach out to you ASAP and take it from there. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE for the purpose of this application and discussing our other vacancies. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission.
Think FE Ltd Bracknell, Berkshire
Jan 29, 2025
Seasonal
Progress Coach - Bracknell Are you experienced in group coaching and mentoring? We want to hear from you! Think FE are working with a provider in Bracknell who work with young people aged 16-19. We are looking for someone to start immediately as a Progress Coach. The role Approximately 60% of your time will be spent leading whole class personal development sessions for a diverse range of students across different sectors. The groups will vary in size and level of study. The remaining time will be dedicated to delivering one-on-one and group coaching sessions. These sessions focus on targeted interventions to help students improve their learning behaviours, academic success, relationships, and career pathways. Their aim will be to support students in advancing to the next level of learning or employment while keeping them engaged. Rate: £137 + 12.07% holiday pay per day = £153.54 per day PAYE. Contract: 37 hours per week temporary to end of March (with a chance of going permanent) You Candidates must have previous experience working with young people in a school/youth work/college/careers/support work/social work environment, and experience of working with students whose behaviour can be described as challenging. Experience coaching/mentoring/teaching large groups is essential. This role involves meticulous record-keeping, collaboration with other student support services, and close communication with faculty staff. Adherence to safeguarding principles, professional integrity, and maintaining personal responsibility are crucial. Benefits: Anytime Wage Service. Have a sudden expense? Don't panic, just go onto the app and request some of your current week's pay early. Access to over 80 Free CPD / Learning & Development courses through Flick Learning. Savings on many services including; family activities through Kid Pass, the perfect gift experience with Red Letter Days, having flowers delivered to your door with Freddies Flowers, meal planning and prep with Hello Fresh and Simply food, plus much more. Big savings on hundreds of popular active brands like Nike, Timberland, Converse and so much more. Access to the Medicash virtual GP app and a discounted Health Club membership. 25% off all barista-made hot drinks, 7 days a week. Available at thousands of nationwide venues including Cafè Nero and Blacksheep. Free mortgage consultations PAYE pay - no umbrella fees or confusing payslips How to apply If this sounds like a great fit for you, hit the apply link and send us an updated copy of your CV. One of our experienced consultants will reach out to you ASAP and take it from there. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE for the purpose of this application and discussing our other vacancies. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission.
Think FE Ltd
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Part-Time Bakery Skills Lecturer Northampton Part-Time Role: 2 days per week (15 hours) Pro Rata Salary: £10,895.20 - £13,394.80 per annum ( FTE: £27,238 - £33,487 per annum ) Are you an experienced professional in the bakery or food industry looking to share your knowledge and skills? Think FE are working with a leading college in Northampton who are looking for a Bakery Skills Lecturer to inspire and develop the next generation of bakers. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity that allows you to bring your passion for baking into the classroom. The Role As a Bakery Skills Lecturer, you will: Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in bakery skills, combining theory and practical learning. Inspire and motivate learners to develop their technical expertise and creativity. Assess and monitor student progress, offering tailored support and feedback. Contribute to the curriculum to ensure it meets current industry standards and student needs. What We re Looking For We are seeking someone with: Qualifications: A degree in Food Technology or a related field. Experience: Practical industry experience in baking, patisserie, or a similar area. Teaching experience is desirable but not essential. Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a passion for supporting learners to achieve their best. What s on Offer Competitive Pro Rata Salary: Earn up to £13,394.80 for part-time hours. Flexible Working: Enjoy a part-time schedule, allowing a great work-life balance. Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and career. Supportive Environment: Join a friendly, forward-thinking team in a well-established college. Next Steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will contact you to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and the interview process is straightforward. Think FE Ltd. is acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply, you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to third parties without your permission.
Think FE Ltd Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Finance Business Partner Northampton Salary: £38,740 - £43,652 per annum Annual Leave: 38 days, plus bank holidays Pension Scheme: 24.7% employer contribution Think FE are proud to be partnering with a highly respected college in Northamptonshire who are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping financial strategy and delivering insights that drive organisational success. What s on Offer Salary of £38740 - Generous Annual Leave: 38 days annual leave plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to recharge. Outstanding Pension Scheme: Enjoy peace of mind with a government-backed pension scheme featuring a substantial 24.7% employer contribution. Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your skills and career through CPD and training. Work-Life Balance: A flexible and supportive working environment. Inspiring Location: Work in stunning rural surroundings, creating a calm and focused atmosphere. The Role As a Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for: Budgeting & Forecasting: Developing and managing budgets, providing accurate financial forecasts. Monthly Management Accounts: Producing reports, conducting variance analysis, and presenting KPI information to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Strategic Insight: Supporting decision-making with strong financial analysis and evidence-based recommendations. What We re Looking For To excel in this role, you ll need: AAT qualified or qualified by experience, or Part-qualified in CCAB, with ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or CIPFA qualifications being highly desirable Proven financial analysis expertise, including variance analysis and KPI reporting. Previous experience in an education setting is advantageous but not essential. You ll also be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check including the child barred list prior to commencing employment Next Steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will contact you to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and the interview process is straightforward. Think FE Ltd. is acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply, you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to third parties without your permission.
Think FE Ltd
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Job Opportunity: Estates Officer Northampton Salary: £24,000 - £26,600 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am 2:00 pm Annual Leave: 33 days, including bank holidays Pension Scheme: 23.8% employer contribution Are you a hands-on, multi-skilled professional looking for a stable and rewarding role? A leading college in Northampton is seeking an Estates Officer to join their dedicated team. This role is perfect for a skilled tradesperson or maintenance professional seeking variety and the opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic environment. The Role As an Estates Officer, your responsibilities will include: General Maintenance: Carrying out repairs and maintenance tasks such as replacing bulbs, fixing leaky taps, patch painting, and toilet repairs. Plant and Building Upkeep: Ensuring all buildings and equipment are in good working order. Outdoor Tasks: Litter picking, cleaning, and ensuring the campus is well-presented. This is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and problem-solving in a busy environment. What We re Looking For To excel in this role, you ll need: Qualifications: A Level 2 qualification in a trade such as electrical, plumbing, or carpentry. Experience: Previous experience in a similar role, such as caretaker, fabric engineer, maintenance technician, or maintenance engineer. Skills: A proactive approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. What s on Offer Salary of £24,000 - £26,600 per annum Generous Annual Leave: 33 days including bank holidays. Outstanding Pension Scheme: Benefit from a government-backed pension scheme with a 23.8% employer contribution. Consistent Hours: Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule, 6:00 am 2:00 pm, with no evening or weekend work. Supportive Environment: Be part of a dedicated team in a well-respected college. Next Steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will contact you to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and the interview process is straightforward. Think FE Ltd. is acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply, you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to third parties without your permission.