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Head of Performing Arts Hounslow March 2026 A thriving secondary school in Hounslow is looking for an inspirational Head of Performing Arts to lead a talented team of Drama and Music teachers. The department is creative, ambitious, and ready for its next big chapter, and they need a leader who can take it there. What the role involves Leading a three-person Performing Arts team with direction, warmth, and a clear creative vision Teaching Drama and shaping a strong, engaging curriculum Raising standards of teaching, learning, and outcomes across Drama and Music Building a vibrant culture where performance, expression, and creativity feel central to school life Overseeing productions, concerts, showcases, enrichment clubs and all things stage-worthy Championing inclusive practice and spotting talent in every student, not just the loudest ones What they're looking for A skilled Drama practitioner with a record of excellent classroom practice A strategic leader who can inspire colleagues and confidently drive improvement Someone who loves the buzz of school productions and can raise participation across the board A flexible, collaborative teacher who brings energy and ambition A leader who believes Performing Arts should be a space where every student feels seen and supported About the school This is a Good 11-18 secondary school that has transformed rapidly in recent years. Every year group is now full, and the waiting lists speak volumes about the culture, behaviour and sense of community. It's a place where staff feel supported, leadership is strong, and students genuinely thrive. If you want to make a meaningful difference, shape a whole-school arts offer, and lead a department with huge potential, this is a fantastic opportunity. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Quality Team for the role of Safeguarding Lead for Children and Children Looked After (CLA) on part time, permanent basis (30hrs/week). Working with the Quality Team, the Safeguarding Lead will be instrumental in the promotion of a high-quality service to safeguard service users in our care. The Safeguarding Lead for Children and Children Looked After (CLA) will be instrumental in the promotion of a high-quality service to safeguard service users in our care. Although they will specialise in Safeguarding Children & Children Looked After (CLA), there will be a high degree of joint working with and mutual deputyship with the Safeguarding Lead for Adults and overall workload will be managed equitably. About the role The post holder will have a number of key responsibilities associated with the role, including but not limited to: Raising the profile of safeguarding, domestic abuse, Children's Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and the Care Act 2014 across HealthHero. Providing effective and appropriate support and specialist advice to our multi-professional staff, patients and carers following a suspicion of or a disclosure of abuse and/or neglect. Assisting staff with day-to-day safeguarding and domestic abuse issues acting in a consultative and advisory capacity. Conveying and presenting highly complex and sensitive information both written and verbal, formally and informally as appropriate. Collaborating with named professionals, partner agencies and Safeguarding Partnerships to develop robust evidence-based policies and procedures supporting key government legislation in relation to Safeguarding, Domestic Abuse, the Children's Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023 and the Care Act 2014. Working as an effective resource to teams to provide safeguarding supervision for staff members involved in safeguarding cases. Implement a company-wide training strategy and responsible for the appropriate delivery of safeguarding training across the organisation, including at induction. The post holder will ensure advice is available across the organisation on the day-to-day management of children, families and service users where there are Safeguarding concerns. They will provide specialist advice to practitioners, both proactively and reactively, including clarification about organisational policies, legal issues/frameworks and the management of child protection cases. About You Working as part of the Quality Team you will be responsible for developing, reviewing and updating robust internal Safeguarding Adult and Children's policies and standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: Key safeguarding legislation Mental health law with regard to MHA 2007 and MCA 2005 Care Act 2014 Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023 Intercollegiate Safeguarding Training Guidance Procedures and investigations required in the maltreatment of service users Adults, Children and Children Looked After Quarterly and Annual reporting Schedules PIPOT and DOFA pathways> Practice review processes Our ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and an ability to share and apply best practice and knowledge in Safeguarding with regard to the latest research evidence and the implications for practice; information sharing, information governance, confidentiality and consent. About us As an NHS funded service, HealthHero recognises its statutory responsibilities and will ensure that the organisation is committed to safeguarding adults, children and CLA and can demonstrate that robust governance structures and systems are in place to tocomply with legislation and statutory guidance and best practice guidance. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users, including identifying those who are suffering or at risk of suffering significant harm, and taking appropriate and timely action to protect or remove them from that harm, are the primary objectives of the HealthHero Safeguarding policies. Full Job Description To request a full job description, please you contact Should you have any role specific queries, questions or wish to arrange an informal conversation to discuss the role in greater detail ahead of submitting your interest, please contact What we offer Competitive rate of pay Ongoing professional development Access to a discretionary staff bonus scheme Generous holiday entitlement Company Pension Scheme Simply Health cash plan membership Life Assurance Apply If you would like to make a difference within a dynamic yet rewarding setting, we would love to hear from you. Please proceed to apply via the link below. If you would like to arrange an informal conversation ahead of submitting a formal application, please contact our Recruitment Team at Closing date: Wednesday 10th December (5pm) Interviews are due to take place on the week commencing 15th December Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early should sufficient applications be received in advance of the closing date Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and are committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us at . Safeguarding Please see here for information relating to our commitment to safeguarding as a provider of healthcare.

Talent-UK are recruiting for a HR professional on behalf of their client to join a family owned business to cover maternity. They have over 100 employees across a few sites The role would be great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a HR Manager role, working 25 hours over 5 days and will work alongside the HR Assistant. Key responsibilities of HR Manager: Oversee all employee relations cases, providing expert advice and ensuring consistent and legally compliant outcomes. Continuously review and implement HR policies and procedures in line with employment law and business requirements. Ensure appropriate documentation and processes are followed in line with company policy and UK employment law. Manage recruitment costs and control agency spending Support delivery of the company's training and development activities, ensuring statutory, compliance, and development needs are met. Support the Production Manager with ongoing apprenticeships and continuously drive training opportunities. Manage the salaried staff changes and finalise reporting for payroll processing. Promote employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives, supporting a positive and inclusive culture. Ensure full compliance with employment law, data protection and audit requirements. Monitor HR KPIs and prepare reports on headcount, turnover, absence, performance etc. Experience and Qualifications of the HR Manager: CIPD Level 5 advantageous not essential Experience in a HR generalist/HR Manager role or experience of managing people. Strong leadership and people management skills. Working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Excellent interpersonal, coaching, communication, and influencing skills. Experience in a manufacturing or family-owned business environment. Comfortable working hands-on while also contributing strategically. Understanding of payroll and basic finance processes. What is on offer to the HR Manager: Fixed Term, 11 months to cover maternity leave Reporting directly to the Finance Director New year start date, early January 2026 Pay: £24,000.00-£24,500.00 per year Hours: 25 per week Benefits: Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Profit sharing Sick pay For immediate consideration for this role please "click apply" and attach a copy of your CV. This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so. INDA

Janes empowers military, government, and defence leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defence, security, and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations-turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyse threats, accelerate decisions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges Job purpose: The Solutions Engineer is a critical member of the Product team, responsible for enabling the integration and optimization of Janes interconnected intelligence capabilities across the NATO enterprise. Working closely with the global Product Solutions team, you will support the deployment, configuration, and enhancement of Janes data across a variety of systems, platforms, and mission critical capabilities. This role focuses on enabling Janes data within individual systems, facilitating interoperability with third party and customer datasets, and aligning with NATO's evolving AI, intelligence and data requirements. You will help define and document data standards, technical specifications, and integration pathways to improve customer outcomes and drive innovation. You will contribute to high impact customer and partner projects across the Alliance, helping shape the future of Janes technical estate-including our graph knowledge base, intelligence products, and supporting infrastructure. Your work will have a direct impact on national security and defence capability. How you will contribute at Janes: System Integration: Support the integration of Janes data and models into customer systems of record, ensuring seamless functionality and operational relevance. Product Delivery: Assist in the development and delivery of Janes Interconnected Intelligence products, ensuring compliance with NATO standards and technical expectations. Customer Advisory: Provide remote and on site technical advisory services to customers, offering guidance on data attributes, integration strategies, and system optimisation. Documentation & Standards: Collate, analyse, assess and summarise current and emerging NATO documentation related to data models, ontologies, governance, processing, and third party integration. Ontology & Model Development: Advise on the evolution of Janes data models and ontologies to ensure compatibility and seamless integration with NATO and other customer ecosystems. Gap Analysis: Identify and prioritise unmet data requirements critical to NATO adoption and mission success. Strategic Expansion: Explore adjacent content and data domains for potential expansion-either organically or via acquisition-to deepen Janes relevance and support for NATO missions. Market Intelligence: Monitor and report on partner and competitor activity within NATO to identify opportunities for collaboration, expansion, or risk mitigation. Account Development: Share insights on how the NATO relationship can be leveraged to unlock opportunities in partner nations. Identify and help remove barriers to expansion. Presales & Bids: Support technical presales engagements, bid responses, and proposal submissions with subject matter expertise and solution design input. The ideal skills and experience for this role are: Domain Expertise: Proven experience in data integration, system interoperability, and technical advisory roles-ideally within defence and intelligence sectors. Strong understanding of data models, ontologies, and standards relevant to NATO and allied environments. Experience working with national security and defence organisations. Citizenship of a NATO nation with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Python, including SDKs, APIs, and data engineering best practices. Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Experience with graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, ArangoDB, GraphDB). Familiarity with at least two of the following technologies: ArcGIS, Palantir, RDBMS, Graph Databases. Education & Communication: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience. Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non technical stakeholders. Comfortable working in small, agile, and globally distributed teams. Knowledge of the Intelligence cycle and ability to understand NATO intelligence requirements and priorities. Mindset & Approach: Strategic thinker with a passion for solving complex technical challenges. Innovative, dynamic, and creative approach to problem solving. Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a fast paced environment. Front End & Web Technologies: Back End & Infrastructure: Experience with Docker, Elasticsearch, or Palantir. Hands on experience with cloud platforms and services, particularly AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.). Background in backend or frontend architecture and development. Experience with Python modules such as ArcPy and ArcGIS API for Python. Relevant experience using Esri technology and the full ArcGIS Enterprise suite, including ArcGIS Knowledge. Security & Clearance: An active security clearance is a strong advantage; however, the ability and willingness to obtain one is essential. 27 days of annual leave Healthy half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing) Private medical insurance - BUPA Maternity (100% of basic salary for the first 26 weeks followed by Statutory Maternity Pay) Paternity (100% of basic salary for 6 weeks) Life cover Access to LinkedIn Learning Access to an on site gym Life at Janes We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally. Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender. Although this role is advertised as full time, Janes believed that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and regions and can support different ways of working and offer different flexible working arrangements. So, if you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this. We will always consider part time or flexible applications.

Janes empowers military, government, and defence leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defence, security, and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations-turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyse threats, accelerate decisions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges. Job purpose A dynamic, challenging and exciting role has arisen for a dedicated Customer Success Manager & Trainer to join the Janes NATO Team driving trusted advisory, maturity and expansion of the Janes & NATO intelligence environments. We are seeking a highly driven professional that will need to be comfortable enhancing and providing data centric OSINT intelligence products and training to existing and new customers within the NATO operations, planning and intelligence domain. The incumbent will operate as a key component of the NATO Customer Success, through liaison and training, identifying intelligence requirements, solutions and administrative support to enhance the overall NATO Janes relationship - with NATO as one of the most significant Strategic Partners of Janes. The NATO Customer Success Manager & Trainer overriding purpose is to support the NATO security environment through direct stakeholder engagement, outreach, coordination, training & exercises, intelligence support as well as administration and progress reporting (internal). Note: This role can be performed remotely within the Netherlands or on a hybrid basis from our Croydon office. How you will contribute at Janes You will work on a diverse and complex problem set that requires analysis, advice, assistance and evaluation of multiple factors within the complex NATO operating environment. You will bring Military or Defence as well as digital or intelligence experience, a keen knowledge of NATO intelligence and/or digital operating models, stakeholder management acumen and an understanding of training and solutions. You will possess the vibrant network to engage with key stakeholders and influencers within NATO military and civilian contexts and be able to build trusted and enduring relationships across the NATO alliance as part of an expanding and maturing NATO Team. You will work alongside European & North American Business Development & Sales colleagues, Customer Success Managers, Product, Marketing and Demand Generation partners to create and manage NATO outreach action plans within defined segments to identify and deliver strategic and operational enhanced relations both near term ( months) and long term (2+ years). You will demonstrate the power of the Janes Tools, visit and train NATO audiences, provide administrative support to the NATO Team, analyse and assess intelligence requirements of the NATO Operations and Intelligence community and be an all round team player on the NATO Team. The ideal skills and experience for this role are Customer Success/stakeholder engagement experience in NATO, Defence, National Security, intelligence and/or industry environments. High level of structured thinking and working, training expertise within the NATO, Defence Industry and/or National Security sectors. Previous experience of interacting with military & intelligence allies or partners in the defence community and understanding as well as administratively supporting their needs and portfolios. An understanding of the generic and specific challenges faced by analysts within NATO and/or National Security sectors. Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Well organised, analytical, flexible, resilient and a positive mind set. Team player with diplomatic skills as well as a strong sense of discretion. Trainer and Planner - administratively strong. NATO Security Clearance is a distinct advantage. Requirement for frequent travel - mostly scheduled ahead, though ad hoc travel may occur. Citizen of one of the 32 NATO nations. This role is based remotely in the Netherlands. French or another European language would be a bonus. A passion for using technology and online tools to drive results as well as experience working remotely. 27 days of annual leave. Healthy half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing). Private medical insurance - Bupa. Maternity (100% of basic salary for the first 26 weeks followed by Statutory Maternity Pay). Paternity (100% of basic salary for 6 weeks). Life cover. Access to LinkedIn Learning. Access to an on site gym. Life at Janes We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally. Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender. Although this role is advertised as full time, Janes believes that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and regions and can support different ways of working and offer different flexible working arrangements. So, if you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this. We will always consider part time or flexible applications.

Court of Protection Solicitor (Partner), 7+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £Highly competitive (DOE) - A new opportunity for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to step into a Partner-level leadership role, managing complex cases while helping to mentor and grow a small, high-performing team. JOB REF: 0678. THE ROLE: • Manage a caseload of high-value, complex Court of Protection matters, often involving damages awards • Handle a wide variety of property and affairs applications, including deputyship orders, statutory wills, trusts, and gifting • Lead on client relationships and referrals, working collaboratively across departments • Play an active role in business development to grow the team and expand our market presence SKILLS REQUIRED: • Applications are sought from Court of Protection Solicitors with a minimum of 7 Years PQE looking for that next step in their career. • Experience managing complex caseloads with exceptional attention to detail • Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and develop junior team members • A strategic mindset and the confidence to lead client work and referrals • A passion for working with vulnerable clients and delivering high-quality, empathetic legal support ON OFFER: • Highly competitive remuneration package on offer. • Flexible pension schemes • Genuine career progression For more information or to apply for the role contact Penny Trotman on or email . eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Overview Leasehold Enfranchisement Solicitor, 2-5 PQE, London - £Competitive. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join a specialist Leasehold Enfranchisement team, advising a broad range of clients on complex and high-quality matters. For more information or to apply, contact Gemma on quoting job reference . Responsibilities Work as part of a busy and growing team handling a wide variety of leasehold enfranchisement work. Handle statutory claims under the Leasehold Reform Acts, right to manage applications, right of first refusal, lease extensions, deeds of variation and property management issues arising from freehold acquisitions and right to manage claims. Advise on ground rent investments, acquisition and disposal of property portfolios, and support colleagues across other departments where enfranchisement issues arise. Support tribunal and court proceedings, attend industry events and contribute to business development initiatives. The Candidate Ideally 2-5 years' PQE, with experience in leasehold enfranchisement or within a strong real estate team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and a logical, proactive approach to problem-solving. Ability to work collaboratively, manage a busy caseload and build lasting client relationships; genuine enthusiasm for this specialist area of law and business development valued. The Firm This is a fabulous opportunity to join a leading firm with a national reputation in real estate. You will work alongside highly experienced lawyers within a supportive and collaborative environment, with access to excellent quality work and long-term career prospects. The firm offers a competitive salary, wide-ranging benefits and a flexible, hybrid approach to working. To Apply Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world's most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables "quantum everywhere" through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. Our mission is to commercialise atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude improvements in performance and computing applications. Location Infleqtion has offices in the USA, United Kingdom and Australia. This is a full-time position split between our Kidlington, Oxford office and the National Quantum Computing Centre, Harwell. Work from home permitted up to 2 days per week based on business needs and manager approval. Role Summary Infleqtion is seeking a Facilities and HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Manager to oversee all aspects of facilities management and ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees and visitors across our UK operations. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multi-site facilities, implementing and monitoring HSE programs, and ensuring compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to create an environment that fosters both innovation and safety. Facilities Management Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of Infleqtion's UK facilities, including laboratories, offices, and shared spaces. Manage building systems and services such as HVAC, security, waste management, utilities, and cleaning contracts. Coordinate with landlords, service providers, and contractors to ensure safe and efficient facility operations. Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules and facility asset registers. Support office expansion, refurbishment, and relocation projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Oversee procurement of facilities-related supplies, equipment, and external service providers. Health, Safety & Environmental Management Serve as the primary point of contact for all health, safety, and environmental matters across UK sites. Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and risk assessments, including Health & Safety committee meetings. Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, PUWER, RIDDOR, and other UK regulations. Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Manage HSE training and induction programmes covering emergency response, manual handling, PPE, laboratory safety, and first aid. Maintain statutory records, certifications, and documentation (e.g., fire safety, DSE, PAT testing, and building compliance). Oversee fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planning. Partner with laboratory and engineering teams to assess and mitigate risks in technical and research environments. Act as liaison with external auditors, local authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure continued compliance. Leadership & Continuous Improvement Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, communication, and training. Collaborate with Infleqtion's global facilities and operations teams to align standards and share best practices. Manage HSE and facilities budgets and report on performance metrics. Lead sustainability and environmental initiatives, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint improvements. Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Multiple years' experience managing facilities and/or HSE programs within a technical, scientific, or manufacturing environment. In-depth knowledge of UK HSE legislation. NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent qualification). Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, service providers, and maintenance operations. Excellent communication, problem solving, and organisational skills. Proficiency with facilities management systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to influence a positive HSE culture. DESIRABLE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Experience managing laboratory or cleanroom environments or complex technical facilities. Familiarity with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems). Knowledge of emergency response and crisis management planning. Benefits Competitive salary Unlimited PTO Generous company 10% pension contribution regardless of employee contribution Cycle to work and Technology schemes Incentive Stock Option Plan BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance once probationary period is successfully completed Travel Up to 10% travel may be required. Equal Opportunity Regardless of your interest in the quantum industry, you can take pride in the fact that Infleqtion is building an ecosystem of quantum technologies and commercial products, driving the industry towards the future. Studies reveal that while men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other groups tend to apply only when they meet all the criteria. If you believe you have the potential but don't meet every single point in our job advertisement, please don't hesitate to contact us! We would love to chat with you and see how you could bring great value to our team. Our goal is to find exceptional individuals who can enrich our team culture, actively contribute, and have a genuine passion for their work. Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin colour, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued, welcomed, and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

If you're a recent graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education, this could be the perfect first step. A specialist school in Gateshead is looking for a Graduate Trainee Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, open-minded, and ready to learn from an experienced and supportive team. The school works with pupils who have a range of additional needs, and they're keen to welcome someone who genuinely enjoys working with young people and wants to build practical skills in a nurturing environment. No formal school experience is required, just a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved. What you'll be doing Supporting pupils in lessons and during structured activities throughout the school day. Helping teachers adapt tasks and routines so pupils can learn comfortably and confidently. Encouraging positive communication and celebrating small steps of progress. Taking part in hands on training, shadowing, and mentoring to help you develop your skills. Who this role is ideal for Graduates considering a career in teaching, psychology, youth work, SEND, or education. Someone who enjoys working with children and wants to gain practical experience in a specialist environment. A calm, patient person who can support pupils in a kind and consistent way. Experience with children or SEN is helpful but not essential, as full training and guidance are provided. What you'll receive Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies involved. Free access to our CPD Academy, including training in SEND, behaviour support, and emotional regulation. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who knows specialist schools well. A chance to develop confidence, skills, and long-term opportunities within education. If you're ready to start a meaningful career in a school that values your growth as much as its pupils', we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and we'll guide you through the next steps. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

About us Stone King is an ambitious and friendly firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Faith and Private Client sectors. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country. The opportunity This is a fantastic and rare opportunity for an experienced Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Chartered Legal Executive specialising in residential property to join our Charity property team and become an integral part of the team. In this role, you'll have access to a broad caseload, working closely with our private client teams. As part of our real estate team, you will have ample support and opportunity for development, including opportunities to support the team's marketing and business development initiatives. Reasons to apply Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the Residential property team, this role has plenty of scope for career and personal development. To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work. Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront. Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance, and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements. Key responsibilities General duties include, but are not limited to: Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and lease extensions. Provide expert legal advice to clients on property transactions, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in property law and regulations. Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to residential property transactions. Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties to facilitate smooth property transactions. Handle negotiations and resolve any legal issues that may arise during the conveyancing process. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards. Attend to clients of the Firm in the office or elsewhere if needed. Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment. Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients. Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law. To carry out your work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm's standards, procedures and core values. To regularly attend, and be involved in preparation for, Team meetings. To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities Essential Experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with experience of running caseload. Solid knowledge of conveyancing processes, property law, and relevant legislation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships. Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management skills. Proven track record of managing a high-volume caseload efficiently IT proficiency, including experience with case management systems and legal research tools. Previous experience working with case management systems is desirable, but further training will be provided. A knowledge of conveyancing processes and previous experience in a conveyancing or a similar role. Previous experience handling own caseload from exchange of contracts to completion. Desirable Some experience in marketing and business development. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Individual differences are embraced at Stone King, and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We have a partner-led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy Group, and a dedicated DE&I Adviser. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development of all our people, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. As part of our continued commitment to an inclusive working environment, we are proud to be part of the Race Fairness Commitment, the Age Friendly Employer Pledge and a Disability Confident Employer. Stone King are signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements. As part of our commitment to DE&I, we want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible, which means we will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform to your best, so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. Our recruitment team are on hand to discuss any reasonable adjustments with candidates and can provide full job details and applications in alternative formats if required. You can contact our recruitment team via email at or . As a Disability Confident employer, Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment team. In some recruitment situations such as high-peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens, we'll still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants. Competitive salary Profit Share Scheme Cycle to work scheme Profit Share Scheme Private Medical Insurance Life assurance (4 x salary) Pension scheme 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays) Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum Closing date: 12 September 2025 Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices. Recruitment agencies - please do not send us unsolicited CVs. If you do so, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly and your T&Cs will not apply.

Head of People (Oxford Street Development Corporation) This role will sit in the future Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC). OSDC is to be established by 1 January 2026 as a new Mayoral Development Corporation part of the GLA Family to drive the transformation of Oxford Street. The Head of People will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the OSDC's people agenda, ensuring the organisation attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent. This role will shape and deliver the OSDC's People Strategy, embedding a high-performance, inclusive culture that makes OSDC a destination employer. You will build influential relationships across the GLA family and with key public and private sector stakeholders to ensure best practice informs our policies and approaches. As the senior lead for people matters, you will maximise workforce capability and agility to enable delivery of corporate objectives. A critical part of the role is overseeing the shared HR service arrangement with TfL, ensuring it delivers consistently high-quality outcomes for OSDC. You will also be accountable for embedding strategic business partnering across the organisation, ensuring HR adds measurable value to organisational priorities. What your day will look like Your day-to-day will include the following responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership in designing and delivering the OSDC People Strategy, ensuring clear alignment with organisational objectives and embedding best practice across all people policies and plans. Partner with the Corporate Management Team and managers to deliver expert, forward-thinking HR advice, coaching, and solutions that shape OSDC's culture and enable high performance. Lead the development and management of reward and benefits frameworks, working collaboratively with the wider GLA Group to ensure competitiveness and consistency. Develop and drive the workforce element of OSDC's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy, overseeing action plans that foster an inclusive culture and improve representation at all levels. Build strong relationships with GLA Group HR teams (e.g., GLA and OPDC) to ensure policy alignment, collaboration, and sharing of best practice. People Management Establish and embed the new People Function, ensuring its operating model delivers long term success and resilience. Oversee implementation and governance of the shared HR service with TfL, maintaining clear communication and accountability to ensure high quality, responsive service delivery. Lead senior and executive recruitment, ensuring innovative, timely, and user focused approaches, including effective use of external partners where required. Manage OSDC board appointments, ensuring compliance with Mayoral protocols and legislative requirements. Provide leadership on complex employee relations matters, ensuring adherence to policy and promoting a culture of strong people management. Draw on GLA People function support where appropriate. Represent OSDC on HR matters with senior HR leaders across the GLA Group and external bodies, ensuring OSDC benefits from collaboration and shared expertise. People Development Lead the design and delivery of Learning & Development and talent management strategies, embedding a coaching culture and supporting organisational capability. Sponsor and project manage key HR initiatives and organisational development programmes, ensuring effective implementation, consultation, and staff engagement. Health and Safety Act as Senior Sponsor for Health and Safety, providing strategic direction and support to the Health and Safety Lead. General Manage allocated staff and budgets in line with OSDC policies and ethical standards, ensuring procurement and contract management deliver best value. Champion flexible, collaborative working across teams and organisations, contributing to cross functional projects and task groups. Ensure HR systems and data are accurate, secure, and used effectively to support decision making. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of professional competence through learning and experience. Substantial experience gained in senior strategic human resources roles in a complex and high profile organisation. Experience across a broad range of HR functions, including organisational and learning development, recruitment, and generalist HR Ability to work autonomously and resiliently in a dynamic and changing work environment Comfortable with taking on a variety of tasks from strategic to administrative over the course of any one day The following competencies will also be essential: Building and managing relationships is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support OSDC's objectives Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership. Managing and developing performance is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the OSDC's objectives and statutory obligations. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Motivates and inspires others to perform to their best, recognising and valuing their work and encouraging them to learn and reflect Sets clear direction and expectations and enables others to interpret competing priorities Agrees and monitors challenging, achievable performance objectives in line with OSDC priorities Manages performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on team morale and performance Promotes a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to inclusion Problem solving is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issuesInitiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions Organisational awareness is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the OSDC and shaping our approach accordingly. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Uses understanding of differences between the OSDC and its partners to improve working relationships Helps others understand the OSDC and the complex environment in which it operates Translates changing political agendas into tangible actions Considers the diverse needs of Londoners in formulating OSDC objectives Helps others understand how the media and external perceptions of OSDC influence work The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Molly Strauss, Head of Oxford Street Transformation at the GLA, would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview. The interview date is week commencing 8 December 2025 Is this role eligible for sponsorship? This role DOES NOT meet the criteria for sponsorship for external candidates . click apply for full job details

Head of Service - Community Led Support Team Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Service Manager within the Community Led Support Team to work full time based in Swindon. The salary for this permanent Service Manager job is up to £73,416per annum. You will ensure that your service areas are delivering safe and effective services as described within relevant statutory duties. The aim is the delivery of a high quality, effective and efficient services for Swindon residents, delivered within the required outcomes of the Council's plan. You will represent your service areas at the Quality and Assurance Board, preparing and presenting detailed performance reports that ensure the voice if the person using our service is heard and valued. Learning from Quality Assurance, complaints and Safeguarding Adult Reviews, inform your effective service improvement plans. You will lead on several continuous improvement deliverables across the service, and ensure delivery of agreed savings and cost reduction plans. You will provide specialist advice and input to the development and delivery of policy, strategy, and inspection activity, working with other specialist areas to ensure a corporate and collaborative approach. You will work with the Senior Leadership Team to support the preparation and delivery of briefings and presentations for Members, the Director of Adult Services and the Corporate Director Adult Services, Health & Housing. You will solve problems and manage complex strategy development, taking the most complex decisions, applying greatest discretion and judgement in relation to the policy guidelines. You will ensure effective stakeholder management, developing, managing and supporting external partnerships/relations, and working with key internal stakeholders to ensure a responsive and proactive delivery of the service that delivers the Council's outcomes and meetings the needs of the people we serve. You oversee the planned audit activity in your services areas in line with the Adult performance framework and governance, working with your peers to improve care and support where it does not yet meet the standard of quality that people should experience. You will maintain and update the knowledge of the service throughout the organisation including the updating of policy and practice, developing best practice and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery. You will support the collection of data that you will analyse to inform our continuous improvement journey, recognising the experience and voice of the person as a valued data source. Requirements of the Service Manager: CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work of equivalent professional qualification. Management qualification at least at Level 4. At least 1 years' experience of supervising professional staff. Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation. Ability to travel independently to all required areas by the job's responsibilities. Contact: This Service Manager job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. Excellent 1,016 reviews on

Contract terms Starting salary: PO6 (£54,267 - £57,402) - PO7 (£59,511 - £62,766) Work location: Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TR (Hybrid) Hours per week: 18 or 36 per week contracted Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Sunday, 4th January 2025 at 23:59 Expected interview date: TBC About Haringey Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work - the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We'll be celebrating all this and more as the "rebel borough" when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey's people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents. About the role This is a great opportunity to work as an Education Lawyer in a busy in house legal team conducting a range of challenging and interesting work. The post holder will carry a varied caseload that covers the wide spectrum of education law work as it impacts on the statutory roles and responsibilities of local authorities maintained schools. Another primary area of work for this role concerns the discrete operational area of Special Educational Needs and Education Health Care Plans. Such work will cover advice on processes JR pre action protocols and the conduct of JR proceedings. About the team This is an exciting time to join an in house legal team, which is delivering an efficient and high quality legal service to enable the council to deliver its corporate priorities. We are looking for a confident, motivated, resilient lawyer with strong communication and influencing skills to be part of our excellent and friendly legal team. About you We are looking for an experienced and committed candidate who is able to manage a varied and interesting range of education related work areas including SEND/EHCP advice and litigation, school governance and operational advice work. You will be able to provide advice to clients including the local authority, maintained schools in the borough and external strategic partners in a clear and concise way. You will enjoy working in a fast paced and diverse environment and be able to work under your own initiative and under pressure in an objective, calm and efficient manner applying sound case management practices. You must also be able to develop and maintain good relationships with clients and key stakeholders. Working for Haringey At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money saving discounts. Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible. Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact .

Trainee Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Gateshead If you're ready to take your first step into education and want experience working with older pupils, this Trainee Teaching Assistant role in a Gateshead secondary school could be a brilliant place to start. The school is looking for someone motivated, friendly and keen to learn alongside experienced staff. What the role involves as a Trainee Teaching Assistant You'll support teachers across different subjects, learning how to assist pupils in lessons, help with routines and offer encouragement where it's needed most. You don't need previous school experience, just enthusiasm, patience and a willingness to get stuck in. This is a great route for anyone interested in progressing into a full TA role, SEND support, youth work or teacher training in the future. What you'll pick up along the way as a Trainee Teaching Assistant How to support pupils aged 11 to 16 during lessons Strategies for building rapport with young people Ways to help pupils stay focused, organised and confident Positive behaviour management techniques How to work as part of a wider pastoral and teaching team You'll be supported by staff who are genuinely invested in your development and want you to grow in confidence week by week. You'll thrive in this Trainee Teaching Assistant role if you are Patient, approachable and great with young people Looking to gain practical experience in a secondary setting Keen to learn from experienced teachers and support staff Confident communicating with a range of learners Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check What Protocol Education provides Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella fees Free online CPD including SEND basics, behaviour support and safeguarding A dedicated consultant who knows Gateshead schools well Referral bonuses Opportunities to progress into long-term TA or SEND roles About Us Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, a collection of specialist organisations working together to improve outcomes for pupils. Being part of SEG means better training, wider expertise and more opportunities for career development. We partner with secondary schools across Gateshead to place enthusiastic trainees who are ready to make a positive difference. Our approach is friendly, supportive and always people-first. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

About Network Rail About Network Rail Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more. We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support. If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you! Vacancy Details Duration: Permanent (3 x positions available) Location: This role is based in The Quadrant MK with potential to be based in Birmingham New Street or Manchester Square One. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes. Band & Salary: Band 3C £55,596 - £65,966 Brief Description Brief Description Who are we looking for? We are looking for a commercially astute and driven Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team at Network Rail. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management, with a proven ability to deliver value and ensure compliance across complex procurement projects. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with a good understanding of public sector procurement regulations. About the role (External) About the role Are you a sourcing superstar? If so, we want you! We are looking for dynamic procurement professionals to join our team, leading high value and complex sourcing projects. If you love to engage with your customers, thrive on using your own initiative, have great people skills and are passionate about making a difference, please read on. We are committed to working with our customers and the supply chain to procure and manage great commercial solutions that deliver value for passengers. Our team leads exciting infrastructure related sourcing projects including building and civils, structural design and engineering projects, professional consultancy, lifts & escalators, property, decarbonisation, property development schemes, personal protective equipment, ecological services, drones, helicopters, waste management, security services and specialist rail plant. All of which supports our vision to Putting Passengers First by keeping our rail infrastructure operational. Our team is one of 6 sourcing teams as part of the Route Services Commercial and Procurement team. We are a team of 20, with a great team ethos of supporting and developing each other. We enjoy regular team events together combining an element of learning as well as enjoying each other's company. You'll work closely with your customers and our business experts to undertake pre-market engagement with the supply chain, draft sourcing strategies and tender documentation. You'll be the expert leading the sourcing project, undertake complex commercial evaluations, including using your professional knowledge to lead negotiations with suppliers. You will have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, be proactive, have in depth experience of the end-to-end procurement process, be happy to challenge and be challenged and be prepared to go above and beyond to support our customers. Understanding your customer's needs will put you in the best place to identify the optimum strategic direction and put in place contracting strategies that embrace change, innovation and creative thinking. We want you to bring us new ideas to help us: • improve safety - everyone home safe every day; • be more sustainable. • be more efficient - financially and programme management. • introduce innovation from our supply chain; and • provide creative contracting strategies What does the average day look like? As a Sourcing Manager at Network Rail, no two days are the same. You'll lead complex, high-value sourcing projects - particularly across indirect procurement - from shaping business requirements through to contract signature, ensuring we deliver meaningful commercial outcomes. Working closely with stakeholders across functions and regions, you'll implement category strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive innovation to solve business challenges through the supply market. You'll also manage risk and governance in a regulated environment, support the smooth handover to supplier management teams, and contribute to continuous improvement across the sourcing function. With a strong focus on collaboration, inclusion, and delivering value beyond expectation, your work will help us unlock savings and build a more efficient, effective railway for everyone. Essential Criteria Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges Completer finisher mindset Please see attached job description for full details. Desirable Criteria Has an understanding of public sector procurement legislation. Experience in delivering multi-million pound procurement projects (over £10m). Line management experience. Is a member of the chartered institute of Purchasing & Supply. How to apply (External) How to apply Additional Information Closing date: 9 th November 2025. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted. Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 17 th November 2025 depending on business requirements. Please note: the interview process will consist of 3 elements, should you be successful, including: 1. Brief Teams call to understand your alignment to the role; 2. A) Competency test and B) formal interview (2A and 2B stages will take place on the same day. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information Some of our great benefits: Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered. Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days. Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass. Defined benefit pension scheme 75% subsidy on train tickets. Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets. Volunteer leave to make a positive impact. Plus more

# Deputy Payroll Manager FTC Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading social enterprise committed to making a difference in people's lives. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Payroll Manager to join our HR Operations team and ensure the accurate and timely payment of salaries during this maternity cover period.This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 12 months.This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our Manchester office and the rest working from home. About the Role As Deputy Payroll Manager, you will lead and coach the Payroll and Pension Officers to deliver an outstanding service to colleagues across Turning Point. You'll assist the Payroll Manager in managing end-to-end payroll processes and act as the senior escalation point for complex queries. This role is key to maintaining compliance, improving processes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Manage and coach the payroll team to deliver accurate and timely payroll services Support the Payroll Manager and process end-to-end payroll in their absence Act as senior escalation point for payroll queries, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact on colleagues Oversee pension processing, including NHS and LGPS schemes Develop and monitor SLAs for payroll, reporting monthly and driving improvements Maintain and improve payroll processes and systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery Lead process improvement initiatives and train colleagues on new processes About You Proven leadership experience within a payroll environment Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends Knowledge of payroll regulations and statutory requirements Proficient in Office 365 and comfortable with process improvement initiatives Level 5 CIPP qualification or equivalent experience (advantageous) Enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and committed to delivering outstanding customer serviceAt Turning Point, we value innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, enhance processes, and make a real impact on the colleague experience.As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career.We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.You will get 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents Salary £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Frequency Annual Job Reference turningp/TP/131/12261 Contract Type Fixed Term Closing Date 03 December, 2025 Job Category Finance and Accounting Business Unit Support Functions Location Manchester / Hybrid, United Kingdom Posted on 19 November, 2025 Contract Details Full-time Working Hours 37 hours per week Spread the word