Legal Services Lead An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Services Lead to join the Chief Executive's Office. Your role is to provide general legal advice; to act as commercial counsel, assisting in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts, ensuring these are fit for purpose and to manage any potential commercial disputes. This role is not open to sponsorship. Role Requirements Providing accurate, relevant and timely advice to the organisation on a wide range of legal topics that relate to the organisation. Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing organisational policies and procedures as well as providing in-house legal templates. Ensuring compliance with all laws, rules, regulations and statutory guidance that apply to the business including any changes that may arise from time to time Drafting, reviewing, and supporting with the negotiation of various commercial contracts and agreements including retail shop leases. Providing timely, accurate and commercially responsive advice to CEO, SLT, senior managers and trustees on both a formal and informal basis. Communicating with and managing third-party bodies such as regulators, external counsel or auditors. Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the organisation. Designing and delivering legal training to the organisation. Providing advice on the effective management and protection of The Children s Trust intellectual property. Providing advice on the effective management and protection of The Children s Trusts employees. Providing support with coroner s inquests including instructing external counsel, liaising with the Coroner s Office and conveying legally privileged advice to the SLT and trustees as appropriate. Supporting colleagues with the development and implementation of a contracts management process, contracts playbook (set of standard templates) and central contracts database. Managing the legal services budget. Undertaking other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time. Interview Date: 1st stage Interviews held 4th 7th August PLEASE READ CAREFULLY How to Apply Strictly no agencies, please. As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion. About Us The Children s Trust is the UK s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Legal Services Lead An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Services Lead to join the Chief Executive's Office. Your role is to provide general legal advice; to act as commercial counsel, assisting in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts, ensuring these are fit for purpose and to manage any potential commercial disputes. This role is not open to sponsorship. Role Requirements Providing accurate, relevant and timely advice to the organisation on a wide range of legal topics that relate to the organisation. Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing organisational policies and procedures as well as providing in-house legal templates. Ensuring compliance with all laws, rules, regulations and statutory guidance that apply to the business including any changes that may arise from time to time Drafting, reviewing, and supporting with the negotiation of various commercial contracts and agreements including retail shop leases. Providing timely, accurate and commercially responsive advice to CEO, SLT, senior managers and trustees on both a formal and informal basis. Communicating with and managing third-party bodies such as regulators, external counsel or auditors. Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the organisation. Designing and delivering legal training to the organisation. Providing advice on the effective management and protection of The Children s Trust intellectual property. Providing advice on the effective management and protection of The Children s Trusts employees. Providing support with coroner s inquests including instructing external counsel, liaising with the Coroner s Office and conveying legally privileged advice to the SLT and trustees as appropriate. Supporting colleagues with the development and implementation of a contracts management process, contracts playbook (set of standard templates) and central contracts database. Managing the legal services budget. Undertaking other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time. Interview Date: 1st stage Interviews held 4th 7th August PLEASE READ CAREFULLY How to Apply Strictly no agencies, please. As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion. About Us The Children s Trust is the UK s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
Location: Covent Garden, London/Online Salary: £38.72 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation time Hours of Work: Variable About the role Are you a stage manager with professional experience and teaching or mentoring experience, keen to help others learn the skills needed to start a career in theatre? Then why not join our thriving school of Performing Arts at our 'outstanding' Ofsted rated College, helping to bring together people across London and beyond, and to enrich lives through learning. The Drama department currently offers two courses per year in Stage Management and Technical Theatre: A non-accredited course that runs over 7 weeks (October-December), where students learn the basics and support a full production by drama students (four shows with public audience). An accredited course (Level 3 Award, Open College Network London) that runs over two terms (January-June) and supports two productions. The courses are run by the Stage Management and Technical Theatre Tutor and Theatre Manager. We are looking for an additional tutor to assist in the delivering the stage management pathway for each course, teaching key roles including Deputy Stage Manager and Assistant stage manager. We are looking for someone who is not only confident teaching but also able and willing to contribute to the planning and structure of the course. You will work closely with the lead tutor to shape the content and delivery in a way that best supports our learners. Some flexibility around delivery times may be required, and we'll agree the specific schedule with you closer to the course start date. 12 hours per course would be scheduled within the dates and times of the currently scheduled courses: Mondays 18:30-21:30 starting 13 Oct. 2025, Friday 24 Oct 2025, 10:30-17:00 Mondays & Fridays 18:30-21:30, starting 2 Feb. 2026. Further courses may be added during the academic year. Working hours within these dates/times can be negotiated with the course leader and department. About the applicant City Lit is London's largest provider of learning for adults, inspiring over 30,000 students a year and offering more than 5,000 courses, online and face-to-face. As a leader in our field, who have recently been rated as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we have a century's reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience. Partnering with community organisations across London, we deliver bespoke projects that support individuals and communities. To be considered, please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience. The ideal candidate will have: A qualification and/or experience relevant to the subject being taught. Experience of working with adults as a teacher/mentor. Experience of working with a backstage team and onstage performers. Up to date knowledge, professional experience and enthusiasm for the subject that can inspire students. The ability to support students to overcome barriers to learning and inspire them to achieve. Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There's also entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum) and we even offer free annual flu jabs! Sited in London's creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, these include applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those who have a disability and the LGBTQIA+ community. We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities. For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description . Closing Date: 23:59 on 17 August 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Location: Covent Garden, London/Online Salary: £38.72 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation time Hours of Work: Variable About the role Are you a stage manager with professional experience and teaching or mentoring experience, keen to help others learn the skills needed to start a career in theatre? Then why not join our thriving school of Performing Arts at our 'outstanding' Ofsted rated College, helping to bring together people across London and beyond, and to enrich lives through learning. The Drama department currently offers two courses per year in Stage Management and Technical Theatre: A non-accredited course that runs over 7 weeks (October-December), where students learn the basics and support a full production by drama students (four shows with public audience). An accredited course (Level 3 Award, Open College Network London) that runs over two terms (January-June) and supports two productions. The courses are run by the Stage Management and Technical Theatre Tutor and Theatre Manager. We are looking for an additional tutor to assist in the delivering the stage management pathway for each course, teaching key roles including Deputy Stage Manager and Assistant stage manager. We are looking for someone who is not only confident teaching but also able and willing to contribute to the planning and structure of the course. You will work closely with the lead tutor to shape the content and delivery in a way that best supports our learners. Some flexibility around delivery times may be required, and we'll agree the specific schedule with you closer to the course start date. 12 hours per course would be scheduled within the dates and times of the currently scheduled courses: Mondays 18:30-21:30 starting 13 Oct. 2025, Friday 24 Oct 2025, 10:30-17:00 Mondays & Fridays 18:30-21:30, starting 2 Feb. 2026. Further courses may be added during the academic year. Working hours within these dates/times can be negotiated with the course leader and department. About the applicant City Lit is London's largest provider of learning for adults, inspiring over 30,000 students a year and offering more than 5,000 courses, online and face-to-face. As a leader in our field, who have recently been rated as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we have a century's reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience. Partnering with community organisations across London, we deliver bespoke projects that support individuals and communities. To be considered, please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience. The ideal candidate will have: A qualification and/or experience relevant to the subject being taught. Experience of working with adults as a teacher/mentor. Experience of working with a backstage team and onstage performers. Up to date knowledge, professional experience and enthusiasm for the subject that can inspire students. The ability to support students to overcome barriers to learning and inspire them to achieve. Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There's also entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum) and we even offer free annual flu jabs! Sited in London's creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, these include applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those who have a disability and the LGBTQIA+ community. We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities. For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description . Closing Date: 23:59 on 17 August 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Lecturer Science Salary £30,570 - £37,668 per annum 42 Holiday Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period 28.68% Employer Pension Contribution into Teachers Pension Scheme About us We are a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage. About The role We are seeking a highly talented and experienced Science Lecturer who is passionate about teaching to enable high achieving students to reach their potential. You will be highly motivated, student focused and have strong interpersonal skills. You will be expected to deliver exceptional teaching which will assist students to achieve excellent results. Prior teaching experience is desirable, but a formal teaching qualification is not essential. There will be regular support offered to the successful candidate through collaboration with our Quality Team and Learning Development Coaches. This department fosters strong team cohesion and collaborative working practices. Main Responsibilities formal scheduled teaching tutorials and student assessment management of learning programmes and curriculum development student admissions educational guidance counselling preparation of learning materials and student assignments marking of students' work marking of examinations management and supervision of student visit programmes research and other forms of scholarly activity marketing activities consultancy leadership and staff management administration and personal professional development What we can offer you As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £30,570 - £37,668 per annum pro rata'd to reflect the hours worked based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role Our benefits Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS - 28.68% Annual leave - 42 Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer Employee assistance programme through Bupa Occupational Health through PAM Free eye tests for VDU users Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us. Armed Forces Covenant As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country. Safeguarding We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding Next Steps: To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team - just press APPLY. As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Closing date: 10th August 2025 Please be aware If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Lecturer Science Salary £30,570 - £37,668 per annum 42 Holiday Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period 28.68% Employer Pension Contribution into Teachers Pension Scheme About us We are a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage. About The role We are seeking a highly talented and experienced Science Lecturer who is passionate about teaching to enable high achieving students to reach their potential. You will be highly motivated, student focused and have strong interpersonal skills. You will be expected to deliver exceptional teaching which will assist students to achieve excellent results. Prior teaching experience is desirable, but a formal teaching qualification is not essential. There will be regular support offered to the successful candidate through collaboration with our Quality Team and Learning Development Coaches. This department fosters strong team cohesion and collaborative working practices. Main Responsibilities formal scheduled teaching tutorials and student assessment management of learning programmes and curriculum development student admissions educational guidance counselling preparation of learning materials and student assignments marking of students' work marking of examinations management and supervision of student visit programmes research and other forms of scholarly activity marketing activities consultancy leadership and staff management administration and personal professional development What we can offer you As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £30,570 - £37,668 per annum pro rata'd to reflect the hours worked based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role Our benefits Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS - 28.68% Annual leave - 42 Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer Employee assistance programme through Bupa Occupational Health through PAM Free eye tests for VDU users Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us. Armed Forces Covenant As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country. Safeguarding We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding Next Steps: To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team - just press APPLY. As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Closing date: 10th August 2025 Please be aware If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager, Top 20 firm, Chester Your new firm This market leading and longstanding accountancy practice, with a large national presence across the UK and Ireland is seeking to appoint a new audit and accounts manager into their Chester office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Manager to add value, bring new ideas and take their career to the next level. Overall, this is a fantastic choice for a candidate seeking to join a firm that is innovatively led by a group of experts in their field, helping to develop your career as an audit and accounts professional. Your new role As Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for taking an active role in all areas of an audit from planning through to completion. Your day-to-day duties will include being heavily involved in leading and managing audits, completing tricky and complex areas of fieldwork, as well as finalising concluding reports. You will be preparing/reviewing statutory and management accounts for a varying portfolio of clients as well as VAT and tax returns. Additionally, you will assist in the coaching of juniors and seniors, reviewing their audit and accounts work whilst providing valuable insights to clients. Alongside carrying out this high-quality audit and accounts work, you will receive continuous support throughout your role, reporting to managers surrounding your progress and audit work. What you'll need to succeed This organisation is seeking a professional audit and accounts assistant manager with extensive experience working in an audit team within a practice carrying out high-quality audit work. Experience in all three aspects of an audit and plenty of exposure to coaching junior/senior members will allow you to be successful in this job role. You will ideally be ACA/ ACCA qualified or part qualified, working towards final stages of completion. The organisation is looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and managerial skills with a strong commitment to providing professional excellence to help you to build strong client relationships, as well as good analytical review skills. What you'll get in return This Chester based Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager job role is an excellent opportunity to join a top 20 accountancy firm that will directly benefit your professional development by utilising your personal skill set to add value to the firm, whilst also providing ample growth opportunities. The firm is currently in the process of undergoing change and acquisition which should make for excellent opportunities in the near future. The organisation will offer you a competitive salary that is reflective of your experience and qualifications which includes a generous holiday package. Additionally, the package offers an array of schemes and internal benefits, including hybrid and flexible working hours. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager, Top 20 firm, Chester Your new firm This market leading and longstanding accountancy practice, with a large national presence across the UK and Ireland is seeking to appoint a new audit and accounts manager into their Chester office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Manager to add value, bring new ideas and take their career to the next level. Overall, this is a fantastic choice for a candidate seeking to join a firm that is innovatively led by a group of experts in their field, helping to develop your career as an audit and accounts professional. Your new role As Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for taking an active role in all areas of an audit from planning through to completion. Your day-to-day duties will include being heavily involved in leading and managing audits, completing tricky and complex areas of fieldwork, as well as finalising concluding reports. You will be preparing/reviewing statutory and management accounts for a varying portfolio of clients as well as VAT and tax returns. Additionally, you will assist in the coaching of juniors and seniors, reviewing their audit and accounts work whilst providing valuable insights to clients. Alongside carrying out this high-quality audit and accounts work, you will receive continuous support throughout your role, reporting to managers surrounding your progress and audit work. What you'll need to succeed This organisation is seeking a professional audit and accounts assistant manager with extensive experience working in an audit team within a practice carrying out high-quality audit work. Experience in all three aspects of an audit and plenty of exposure to coaching junior/senior members will allow you to be successful in this job role. You will ideally be ACA/ ACCA qualified or part qualified, working towards final stages of completion. The organisation is looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and managerial skills with a strong commitment to providing professional excellence to help you to build strong client relationships, as well as good analytical review skills. What you'll get in return This Chester based Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager job role is an excellent opportunity to join a top 20 accountancy firm that will directly benefit your professional development by utilising your personal skill set to add value to the firm, whilst also providing ample growth opportunities. The firm is currently in the process of undergoing change and acquisition which should make for excellent opportunities in the near future. The organisation will offer you a competitive salary that is reflective of your experience and qualifications which includes a generous holiday package. Additionally, the package offers an array of schemes and internal benefits, including hybrid and flexible working hours. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Job Title: Financial Reporting Manager Location: Hybrid (or fully remote will also be considered) Department: Finance Reports to: Head of Finance Job Type: Part-Time FTE 0.7 or 26.25 hours per week All Nations Christian College has been leading the way in cross-cultural mission training for over 60 years. We provide a flexible undergraduate programme validated by The Open University, alongside specialist short courses and a well-established postgraduate programme for mission leaders. Based in the UK, Hertfordshire, we are an independent, evangelical, interdenominational Bible college welcoming students from all over the world. Our mission is to serve the global church by training disciples of Jesus Christ for mission in a multicultural world. About the Role We are seeking a diligent and faithful Finance Reporting Manager to join our team in stewarding the financial resources of the organisation. This role plays a key part in supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and wise resource management in line with our Christian values and mission. Key Responsibilities Provide full support to the Head of Finance, especially in the preparation of year-end annual statutory accounts for the College and Trading Company including the audit. Assist in producing monthly management accounts for the College and Trading Company. Support the preparation of the annual financial data return as required by the Office for Students. Supervise the management of cash flow to ensure financial sustainability and accountability. Assist with statutory and regulatory compliance, including Charity Commission annual returns, Corporation Tax, and ONS returns. Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes across all courses, ensuring each has a minimum viable number for financial planning. Produce detailed product-level profit and loss statements for all courses. Prepare financial reports for specific projects and funds, including fund accounting and pricing of courses. Provide accurate and timely reporting on cashflows, budgets, and forecasts. Contribute to regulatory and management reporting requirements. Regularly review budgets against actuals and update forecasts in collaboration with budget holders. Reconcile service contracts such as catering to ensure appropriate use of funds. Oversee the ledgers and follow up on debtor balances as necessary, ensuring good stewardship of resources. Proactive in continuous improvements across the finance function. Provide support and coaching to the Finance Assistant, encouraging their growth and development. Offer flexible support across the finance team, including assisting with payroll and VAT returns as needed. Provide cover for the Head of Finance when required. Provide cover for other roles in the Finance team. Person Specification Essential: Demonstrable experience in financial reporting and budgeting Knowledge of UK charity accounting and compliance regulations Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Proven ability to lead and support others within a finance team Competence in Excel and financial systems A commitment to the values and ethos of a Christian organisation Desirable: Experience in the charity or education sector Understanding of Office for Students financial reporting Experience of project accounting A heart for service and a calling to support Christian ministry through financial stewardship Benefits Salary of £27,951 per annum Employer pension contributions of 8%. A salary sacrifice scheme option is also available. Life Assurance of three times salary Employee Assistance Programme 30 days holiday per annum pro rata plus bank holidays (excluding the May bank holidays) plus the days the College is closed between Christmas and New Year. Free, freshly prepared lunch at the College on your working days. Other Information This role is located at our site in Ware, Hertfordshire (hybrid, or fully remote will also be considered). It is a genuine requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian and fully supports the objectives of the college. All Nations Christian College is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children from abuse and neglect. We expect all staff who work with us to share this commitment and staff will be required to be checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Financial Reporting Manager Location: Hybrid (or fully remote will also be considered) Department: Finance Reports to: Head of Finance Job Type: Part-Time FTE 0.7 or 26.25 hours per week All Nations Christian College has been leading the way in cross-cultural mission training for over 60 years. We provide a flexible undergraduate programme validated by The Open University, alongside specialist short courses and a well-established postgraduate programme for mission leaders. Based in the UK, Hertfordshire, we are an independent, evangelical, interdenominational Bible college welcoming students from all over the world. Our mission is to serve the global church by training disciples of Jesus Christ for mission in a multicultural world. About the Role We are seeking a diligent and faithful Finance Reporting Manager to join our team in stewarding the financial resources of the organisation. This role plays a key part in supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and wise resource management in line with our Christian values and mission. Key Responsibilities Provide full support to the Head of Finance, especially in the preparation of year-end annual statutory accounts for the College and Trading Company including the audit. Assist in producing monthly management accounts for the College and Trading Company. Support the preparation of the annual financial data return as required by the Office for Students. Supervise the management of cash flow to ensure financial sustainability and accountability. Assist with statutory and regulatory compliance, including Charity Commission annual returns, Corporation Tax, and ONS returns. Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes across all courses, ensuring each has a minimum viable number for financial planning. Produce detailed product-level profit and loss statements for all courses. Prepare financial reports for specific projects and funds, including fund accounting and pricing of courses. Provide accurate and timely reporting on cashflows, budgets, and forecasts. Contribute to regulatory and management reporting requirements. Regularly review budgets against actuals and update forecasts in collaboration with budget holders. Reconcile service contracts such as catering to ensure appropriate use of funds. Oversee the ledgers and follow up on debtor balances as necessary, ensuring good stewardship of resources. Proactive in continuous improvements across the finance function. Provide support and coaching to the Finance Assistant, encouraging their growth and development. Offer flexible support across the finance team, including assisting with payroll and VAT returns as needed. Provide cover for the Head of Finance when required. Provide cover for other roles in the Finance team. Person Specification Essential: Demonstrable experience in financial reporting and budgeting Knowledge of UK charity accounting and compliance regulations Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Proven ability to lead and support others within a finance team Competence in Excel and financial systems A commitment to the values and ethos of a Christian organisation Desirable: Experience in the charity or education sector Understanding of Office for Students financial reporting Experience of project accounting A heart for service and a calling to support Christian ministry through financial stewardship Benefits Salary of £27,951 per annum Employer pension contributions of 8%. A salary sacrifice scheme option is also available. Life Assurance of three times salary Employee Assistance Programme 30 days holiday per annum pro rata plus bank holidays (excluding the May bank holidays) plus the days the College is closed between Christmas and New Year. Free, freshly prepared lunch at the College on your working days. Other Information This role is located at our site in Ware, Hertfordshire (hybrid, or fully remote will also be considered). It is a genuine requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian and fully supports the objectives of the college. All Nations Christian College is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children from abuse and neglect. We expect all staff who work with us to share this commitment and staff will be required to be checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Lead Clinician Location: Bramfield House, Suffolk - IP19 9AB Salary: £50,000 - £60, 000 dependent on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday 8am - 4pm Contract: Permanent ( Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise WE LISTEN. We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Bramfield House School based in Suffolk. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG 'all', 'group' and 'individual' clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Bramfield House, Suffolk - IP19 9AB Bramfield House School forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7 - 16 Welcome to Bramfield House School School Finder - Acorn For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: Recognised degree in either, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychotherapy or registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC. Valid and up to date professional Registration & membership of professional body e.g. BPS Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs. Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team Ability to work independently Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 283095
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Lead Clinician Location: Bramfield House, Suffolk - IP19 9AB Salary: £50,000 - £60, 000 dependent on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday 8am - 4pm Contract: Permanent ( Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise WE LISTEN. We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Bramfield House School based in Suffolk. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG 'all', 'group' and 'individual' clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Bramfield House, Suffolk - IP19 9AB Bramfield House School forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7 - 16 Welcome to Bramfield House School School Finder - Acorn For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: Recognised degree in either, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychotherapy or registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC. Valid and up to date professional Registration & membership of professional body e.g. BPS Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs. Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team Ability to work independently Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 283095
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Take on the role of Financial Reporting Advisory Director in Reading and lead as the FR Advisory Regional Leader. Collaborate with the regional Partner to enhance the region's share of national FR Advisory revenues. You'll drive local and national advisory projects, manage client relationships, and support the growth of a leading National FR Advisory practice. Your market-relevant knowledge and innovative solutions will be key to success. Join our team dedicated to empowering CFOs and finance teams, easing the pressures of accounting and financial reporting. As FR Advisory Director, you'll play a crucial role in achieving revenue targets within the National FR Advisory plan. Lead with vision and drive success in financial reporting. You'll be someone with: ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent overseas qualification. Extensive working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRSs, including IFRS 9, 15 and 16. Significant previous experience in a senior role, including delivering financial reporting advisory solutions, statutory accounts preparation or audit services to complex businesses. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. Proven ability in managing and developing staff i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, and recruiting. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Business development experience - able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Take on the role of Financial Reporting Advisory Director in Reading and lead as the FR Advisory Regional Leader. Collaborate with the regional Partner to enhance the region's share of national FR Advisory revenues. You'll drive local and national advisory projects, manage client relationships, and support the growth of a leading National FR Advisory practice. Your market-relevant knowledge and innovative solutions will be key to success. Join our team dedicated to empowering CFOs and finance teams, easing the pressures of accounting and financial reporting. As FR Advisory Director, you'll play a crucial role in achieving revenue targets within the National FR Advisory plan. Lead with vision and drive success in financial reporting. You'll be someone with: ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent overseas qualification. Extensive working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRSs, including IFRS 9, 15 and 16. Significant previous experience in a senior role, including delivering financial reporting advisory solutions, statutory accounts preparation or audit services to complex businesses. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. Proven ability in managing and developing staff i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, and recruiting. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Business development experience - able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Role: Head of Procurement. Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Head of Procurement. Below you will find a candidate opportunity briefing document developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Head of Executive Search & Principal Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the HR Business Partner & Resourcing Manager of the business. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: We are in a period of transition across the rail industry as a whole, our business is looking to embrace this change and work closely with our owning group on the challenges we may face across procurement over the coming months and years . The changes in the industry have meant we need to align from a procurement perspective. Bringing in a Head of Procurement that can deliver cost-savings and enhanced ROI across new and legacy contracts, whilst upskilling an established but uncertain team will be invaluable to ensuring that this progression is smooth . "Our new Head of Procurement will need to lead from the front, align the team and define what good looks like whilst working alongside the owning group to standardise processes and take us forward as a business . Challenges expected within the first 12 months include: There will need to be a recognition in the business that the industry is changing significantly and as such, the incoming Head of Procurement will need to effectively bring the team on a journey as the business evolves accordingly. The incoming Head of Procurement will need to challenge existing ways of working within the businesses, ensuring the what if mindset is present within the team. The successful Head of Procurement will be tasked with generating a culture that promotes collaboration and bring together differing perspectives. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Demonstrate a reduced reliance on subsidies. Owning the procurement strategy, whilst keeping a good eye on any duplication of efforts across the business, increasing alignment with the wider owning group. Strong leadership of the team to include a review of structure, skillsets and capability, complete with development plans across the board. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Proven ability to operate at a senior leadership level within a similar environment. MCIPS. Demonstratable understanding of Procure to Pay P2P. Familiar and comfortable with large-scale commercial procurement processes. Strong negotiator with a track record of success in public sector procurement functions. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Stakeholder engagement & management. Professional gravitas Strong leadership skills. Comfortable with change, complete with a track record of taking teams on a journey . Desire and track record of leading from the front. Proven resilience. Working Arrangements & Location: Based out of the London office 3 days a week, with the flexibility of working remotely for the remaining 2 days of the week. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage: Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage: The shortlist : Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Our Client Company s Process: 1st Stage interview: Face to Face Interview panel TBC. Final Stage interview: Face to Face Interview Panel TBC - Initial Discussion followed by a presentation. Good to know: The business is part of a wider owning group. It s important to note that in line with the ownership group, this individual will have a dotted line into the owning organisation. The business has gone through a huge period of change as the industry continues to develop. The role has come about due to the previous incumbent moving on from the business. The role reports directly into the Financial Director of the business. There is a team of 8 in total within the team that are spread across a deputy, senior leads for direct and indirect procurement. The position is a critical hire for the business and requires adaptability and understanding of ongoing change within the industry. The incoming Head of Procurement will be working closely with the wider team, owning group and HRBPs. The business operates very lean; therefore, the role will be required to embrace a hands-on, fast-paced team. The business's key and top priorities include Improving Safety and security, Development and training of employees, reducing energy use and supporting local communities. Key Responsibilities of the newly appointed Head of Procurement: Leadership and Strategy: Leading a team of 8 people at various levels, the new Head of Procurement will have to align and liaise with the wider owning group, create parity with process and feed this into the team. Being a doer and leading from the front, they will be responsible for the development of people in the team, upskilling whilst championing governance across all stakeholders. Commercial and Operational Oversight: Overseeing daily operations within the procurement function, understand, champion and own contractual efficiencies and relay this ethos within the team, aligning to the wider owning group understanding and ensuring cost savings are met, less reliance on subsidies and ensuring contracts for new products and contracts are bringing in the best ROI. Stakeholder Engagement: Building on the team s culture, ensuring that everyone aligns, having some uncertainty with changes to the industry, whilst working closely with the wider owning group to be able to build relationships across the board, including into the C-Suite. Financial Management: No direct financial management required; however, the need to manage new and legacy contracts. Ensure the business and wider owning group are getting the greatest return on investments. Team Leadership: Leading the procurement team, managing 8 people in a changing environment, with a lot of industry changes and challenges. Building a strong team ethos and a one team approach that can challenge the norm, whilst leading from the front in a very lean team and business. Budget: Low: £80,000/Mid: £87,500/High: £95,000 DOE Supporting benefits Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme EV Free Rail Travel Private Healthcare 25 days holiday + Statutory bank holidays. Pension: Final Salary Pension Scheme Executive Search Delivery Team: Billy Jackson Principal Consultant: Client & Search Management & Advisory. Sean Kerry Managing Consultant: Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel, Offer Negotiation. Ralitsa Kuzeva Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience. About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search . click apply for full job details
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Role: Head of Procurement. Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Head of Procurement. Below you will find a candidate opportunity briefing document developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Head of Executive Search & Principal Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the HR Business Partner & Resourcing Manager of the business. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: We are in a period of transition across the rail industry as a whole, our business is looking to embrace this change and work closely with our owning group on the challenges we may face across procurement over the coming months and years . The changes in the industry have meant we need to align from a procurement perspective. Bringing in a Head of Procurement that can deliver cost-savings and enhanced ROI across new and legacy contracts, whilst upskilling an established but uncertain team will be invaluable to ensuring that this progression is smooth . "Our new Head of Procurement will need to lead from the front, align the team and define what good looks like whilst working alongside the owning group to standardise processes and take us forward as a business . Challenges expected within the first 12 months include: There will need to be a recognition in the business that the industry is changing significantly and as such, the incoming Head of Procurement will need to effectively bring the team on a journey as the business evolves accordingly. The incoming Head of Procurement will need to challenge existing ways of working within the businesses, ensuring the what if mindset is present within the team. The successful Head of Procurement will be tasked with generating a culture that promotes collaboration and bring together differing perspectives. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Demonstrate a reduced reliance on subsidies. Owning the procurement strategy, whilst keeping a good eye on any duplication of efforts across the business, increasing alignment with the wider owning group. Strong leadership of the team to include a review of structure, skillsets and capability, complete with development plans across the board. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Proven ability to operate at a senior leadership level within a similar environment. MCIPS. Demonstratable understanding of Procure to Pay P2P. Familiar and comfortable with large-scale commercial procurement processes. Strong negotiator with a track record of success in public sector procurement functions. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Stakeholder engagement & management. Professional gravitas Strong leadership skills. Comfortable with change, complete with a track record of taking teams on a journey . Desire and track record of leading from the front. Proven resilience. Working Arrangements & Location: Based out of the London office 3 days a week, with the flexibility of working remotely for the remaining 2 days of the week. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage: Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage: The shortlist : Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Our Client Company s Process: 1st Stage interview: Face to Face Interview panel TBC. Final Stage interview: Face to Face Interview Panel TBC - Initial Discussion followed by a presentation. Good to know: The business is part of a wider owning group. It s important to note that in line with the ownership group, this individual will have a dotted line into the owning organisation. The business has gone through a huge period of change as the industry continues to develop. The role has come about due to the previous incumbent moving on from the business. The role reports directly into the Financial Director of the business. There is a team of 8 in total within the team that are spread across a deputy, senior leads for direct and indirect procurement. The position is a critical hire for the business and requires adaptability and understanding of ongoing change within the industry. The incoming Head of Procurement will be working closely with the wider team, owning group and HRBPs. The business operates very lean; therefore, the role will be required to embrace a hands-on, fast-paced team. The business's key and top priorities include Improving Safety and security, Development and training of employees, reducing energy use and supporting local communities. Key Responsibilities of the newly appointed Head of Procurement: Leadership and Strategy: Leading a team of 8 people at various levels, the new Head of Procurement will have to align and liaise with the wider owning group, create parity with process and feed this into the team. Being a doer and leading from the front, they will be responsible for the development of people in the team, upskilling whilst championing governance across all stakeholders. Commercial and Operational Oversight: Overseeing daily operations within the procurement function, understand, champion and own contractual efficiencies and relay this ethos within the team, aligning to the wider owning group understanding and ensuring cost savings are met, less reliance on subsidies and ensuring contracts for new products and contracts are bringing in the best ROI. Stakeholder Engagement: Building on the team s culture, ensuring that everyone aligns, having some uncertainty with changes to the industry, whilst working closely with the wider owning group to be able to build relationships across the board, including into the C-Suite. Financial Management: No direct financial management required; however, the need to manage new and legacy contracts. Ensure the business and wider owning group are getting the greatest return on investments. Team Leadership: Leading the procurement team, managing 8 people in a changing environment, with a lot of industry changes and challenges. Building a strong team ethos and a one team approach that can challenge the norm, whilst leading from the front in a very lean team and business. Budget: Low: £80,000/Mid: £87,500/High: £95,000 DOE Supporting benefits Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme EV Free Rail Travel Private Healthcare 25 days holiday + Statutory bank holidays. Pension: Final Salary Pension Scheme Executive Search Delivery Team: Billy Jackson Principal Consultant: Client & Search Management & Advisory. Sean Kerry Managing Consultant: Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel, Offer Negotiation. Ralitsa Kuzeva Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience. About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search . click apply for full job details
We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our client's multidisciplinary consultancy, contributing to the delivery of complex infrastructure and masterplanning projects across the UK. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing projects, mentoring junior staff, supporting business development activities, and ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence and quality across all design and delivery phases. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary project teams across sectors such as regeneration, aviation, infrastructure, industrial, and data centres, ensuring designs are optimised, sustainable, and fully compliant with planning and statutory regulations. This position is a full-time role, based in London 3 days per week. This contract role falls INSIDE IR35 . Technical Responsibilities Deliver masterplanning infrastructure design for site-wide and on-plot developments. Carry out Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, and SuDS designs. Use Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, Navisworks, and Infraworks for modelling and clash detection. Design roads and access routes to MfS and DMRB standards. Liaise with authorities for statutory approvals (S104, S106, S38, S278). Ensure quality control, risk management, and value engineering are embedded in design processes. Provide technical leadership throughout the planning, design, and construction phases. Lead client meetings and respond to planning and technical queries during and after submission. What We're Looking For Chartered or near-chartered Civil Engineer (ICE or equivalent) Extensive experience in infrastructure and masterplanning projects, preferably across multiple sectors Strong technical expertise in drainage, highways, and utility coordination Proficient in Civil 3D, MicroDrainage (Windes), Navisworks, Infraworks Proven leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities Strong commercial awareness and project financial management skills Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills Experience with statutory approvals and governance (S104, S106, CDM, ISO etc.) FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our client's multidisciplinary consultancy, contributing to the delivery of complex infrastructure and masterplanning projects across the UK. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing projects, mentoring junior staff, supporting business development activities, and ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence and quality across all design and delivery phases. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary project teams across sectors such as regeneration, aviation, infrastructure, industrial, and data centres, ensuring designs are optimised, sustainable, and fully compliant with planning and statutory regulations. This position is a full-time role, based in London 3 days per week. This contract role falls INSIDE IR35 . Technical Responsibilities Deliver masterplanning infrastructure design for site-wide and on-plot developments. Carry out Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, and SuDS designs. Use Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, Navisworks, and Infraworks for modelling and clash detection. Design roads and access routes to MfS and DMRB standards. Liaise with authorities for statutory approvals (S104, S106, S38, S278). Ensure quality control, risk management, and value engineering are embedded in design processes. Provide technical leadership throughout the planning, design, and construction phases. Lead client meetings and respond to planning and technical queries during and after submission. What We're Looking For Chartered or near-chartered Civil Engineer (ICE or equivalent) Extensive experience in infrastructure and masterplanning projects, preferably across multiple sectors Strong technical expertise in drainage, highways, and utility coordination Proficient in Civil 3D, MicroDrainage (Windes), Navisworks, Infraworks Proven leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities Strong commercial awareness and project financial management skills Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills Experience with statutory approvals and governance (S104, S106, CDM, ISO etc.) FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Our client are looking for an experienced Head of Design Management to lead Design Management within the Essex office. Reporting to the Area Director, you will be responsible for the day-to day management of the Design Management function including line management of Design Managers, resourcing and recruitment, project input within pre-construction and construction phases, design programme development and reporting, compliance with MS processes and standards. This position is office based with the requirement for regular site visits. Through the administering of our client's Design Management processes, you will be managing and co-ordinating safely the overall design process through the RIBA design stages, inputting to bid/work winning, PCSA/Second Stage, SHEQ, operations and commercial reviews. Sustainability and Digital knowledge/capabilities are essential for how our client works as this is built into their business-as-usual approach to design management. You will ensure completion and compliance of design management departmental procedures, be involved with design strategy and approach and ensure adherence to the design brief / scope of service and develop a comprehensive scope of service for the key stages of the project. The successful candidate will oversee design managers and their management/co-ordination of activities for the design team, supply chain and statutory bodies (e.g. Local Authority planners & Building Control/HSE) in line with programme critical dates, and ensure that the design process recognises compliance issues, current legislation, standards and codes of practice. What are they looking for? You may be an existing Principal Design Manager or Senior Design Manager who has previous experience of line management and looking for the next step in your career. This opportunity will include the management of a larger group of team members, and inputting to the evolution of design management within our client's business through the national Design Manager HoDM working group. You will have previous large or medium scale project experience across the RIBA plan of work stages, strong two-stage (PCSA) design and build procurement experience and on-site design management. Previous Tier one main contractor construction knowledge with qualifications to a BA / BSc level and/or membership of relevant professional institute is preferred. Ideally you will have: Significant experience in the main contracting market with experience of working on Education, Healthcare and/or Higher Education sectors upon schemes between £10 and £50million. Network of existing consultant contacts and relationships. Ability to lead a professional team of consultants is important along with strong sustainability knowledge including BREEAM previous project experience across the Bid/Delivery stage. Extensive experience in Pre-construction (PSCA), BIM, embodied carbon calculation, Energy-in-use, is advantageous. Experience presenting to variety of stakeholders/customers in both the work winning environment and also regular reporting process. To thrive in our client's business, you should share their passion for the project at hand and enjoy working in an inclusive and hardworking team environment. Their employees work collectively, encouraging and challenging each other to succeed. Across the business they treat everyone equally and have developed a community where voices are heard, and respected. Benefits Our client strives to support our colleagues to achieve a healthy work-life balance. They understand that many of their people have family and personal responsibilities and so are committed to providing that support with benefits including the following on-top of your salary: Pension Scheme matched up to 6%; 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and rising to 30 days after 8 years' service Holiday plus scheme; Private Healthcare Cover; Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary; Recognition for professional qualification/membership achieved up to £1000; Mental Wellbeing and Employee Supports; Company car/car allowance; Sharesave Plan; Incentive Scheme; People Portal for high street discounts; Long Service Wards; Enhanced Family leave About Us Our client provides national construction and infrastructure services to private and public sector customers across a comprehensive range of markets. They aim to create great results for their customers, partners and themselves. Their Leadership are focused on building a sustainable and profitable business unit based on selective, relationship-based business driven by outstanding people who are motivated by delivering an exceptional customer experience. Relationships with their customers and supply chain partners drives their business strategy. They have a balanced approach to securing new work, engaging with customers and frameworks that offer the opportunity for long-term relationships and repeat business. Please refer to the full Job Description upon completing your application Our client encourages diversity of people and thought, and embrace peoples' differences. Everyone is unique and they value the different ideas, experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to their work, their team, and the wider business. They are committed to ensuring they create the absolute best place to work in the industry, and an environment where every person feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect. Our client actively promotes an inclusive culture where you can be yourself at work. It's this approach they believe brings out the best in everyone and creates a fun, dynamic, innovative, and rewarding environment.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Our client are looking for an experienced Head of Design Management to lead Design Management within the Essex office. Reporting to the Area Director, you will be responsible for the day-to day management of the Design Management function including line management of Design Managers, resourcing and recruitment, project input within pre-construction and construction phases, design programme development and reporting, compliance with MS processes and standards. This position is office based with the requirement for regular site visits. Through the administering of our client's Design Management processes, you will be managing and co-ordinating safely the overall design process through the RIBA design stages, inputting to bid/work winning, PCSA/Second Stage, SHEQ, operations and commercial reviews. Sustainability and Digital knowledge/capabilities are essential for how our client works as this is built into their business-as-usual approach to design management. You will ensure completion and compliance of design management departmental procedures, be involved with design strategy and approach and ensure adherence to the design brief / scope of service and develop a comprehensive scope of service for the key stages of the project. The successful candidate will oversee design managers and their management/co-ordination of activities for the design team, supply chain and statutory bodies (e.g. Local Authority planners & Building Control/HSE) in line with programme critical dates, and ensure that the design process recognises compliance issues, current legislation, standards and codes of practice. What are they looking for? You may be an existing Principal Design Manager or Senior Design Manager who has previous experience of line management and looking for the next step in your career. This opportunity will include the management of a larger group of team members, and inputting to the evolution of design management within our client's business through the national Design Manager HoDM working group. You will have previous large or medium scale project experience across the RIBA plan of work stages, strong two-stage (PCSA) design and build procurement experience and on-site design management. Previous Tier one main contractor construction knowledge with qualifications to a BA / BSc level and/or membership of relevant professional institute is preferred. Ideally you will have: Significant experience in the main contracting market with experience of working on Education, Healthcare and/or Higher Education sectors upon schemes between £10 and £50million. Network of existing consultant contacts and relationships. Ability to lead a professional team of consultants is important along with strong sustainability knowledge including BREEAM previous project experience across the Bid/Delivery stage. Extensive experience in Pre-construction (PSCA), BIM, embodied carbon calculation, Energy-in-use, is advantageous. Experience presenting to variety of stakeholders/customers in both the work winning environment and also regular reporting process. To thrive in our client's business, you should share their passion for the project at hand and enjoy working in an inclusive and hardworking team environment. Their employees work collectively, encouraging and challenging each other to succeed. Across the business they treat everyone equally and have developed a community where voices are heard, and respected. Benefits Our client strives to support our colleagues to achieve a healthy work-life balance. They understand that many of their people have family and personal responsibilities and so are committed to providing that support with benefits including the following on-top of your salary: Pension Scheme matched up to 6%; 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and rising to 30 days after 8 years' service Holiday plus scheme; Private Healthcare Cover; Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary; Recognition for professional qualification/membership achieved up to £1000; Mental Wellbeing and Employee Supports; Company car/car allowance; Sharesave Plan; Incentive Scheme; People Portal for high street discounts; Long Service Wards; Enhanced Family leave About Us Our client provides national construction and infrastructure services to private and public sector customers across a comprehensive range of markets. They aim to create great results for their customers, partners and themselves. Their Leadership are focused on building a sustainable and profitable business unit based on selective, relationship-based business driven by outstanding people who are motivated by delivering an exceptional customer experience. Relationships with their customers and supply chain partners drives their business strategy. They have a balanced approach to securing new work, engaging with customers and frameworks that offer the opportunity for long-term relationships and repeat business. Please refer to the full Job Description upon completing your application Our client encourages diversity of people and thought, and embrace peoples' differences. Everyone is unique and they value the different ideas, experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to their work, their team, and the wider business. They are committed to ensuring they create the absolute best place to work in the industry, and an environment where every person feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect. Our client actively promotes an inclusive culture where you can be yourself at work. It's this approach they believe brings out the best in everyone and creates a fun, dynamic, innovative, and rewarding environment.
PROPELLUM TAYLOR WIMPEY
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don't just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you'll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it. Job Summary To efficiently manage the field operations including controlling sub-contractors day-to-day operations and ensuring that material supplies are available in conjunction with the Site Manager. Assist the Site Manager in the planning and programming of site activities ensuring the work is completed in a safe manner. Deputise for the Site Manager where necessary and managing quality standards to meet customer expectations. Primary Responsibilities Organisation and Control of labour and sub-contractors Completion of weekly planning sheets to ensure the overall build programme is met. Provide direction to individual contractors and contractormanagement to ensure quality standards are met. Co-ordinate with the Site Manager to ensure the availability of materials to meet the construction programme. Health and Safety Ensure all site personnel comply with the Construction Health and Safety Regulations 1974 as amended together with the Taylor Wimpey Health and Safety Procedures Manual. Carry out frequent inspection of all operations to ensure they are carried out in a safe manner. Ensure all operatives are working to the method statements and risk assessments submitted by the relevant sub-contractors or Taylor Wimpey management. Comply with the site specific environmental action plan requirements. Sales Liaise on a daily basis with the Sales Executive regarding customer options and variations. Liaise with the Sales Executive, Buying Department and sub-contractors regarding the supply and installation of customer choices. Co-ordinating with the Sales Executive the resolution of customer issues. Site Inspection Plan and arrange visits of National House Builders Council inspection to carry out stage inspections. Plan and arrange with Local Authority statutory services to carry out stage inspections. Accompany inspectors during the course of their visits. Customer Care Assist the site manager in completion of the Home Quality Inspection (HQI), prior to Customer Relations Manager HQI sign off inspection. Ensure that at legal completion the house is defect free, clean and ready for occupation, inclusive of all items identified at Home Quality Inspection Assist the Site Manager and Customer Relations Manager if required, in regular visits to customers post legal completion to ensure the customers satisfaction with their new home. Undertake regular inspection of each property during each stage of the build process and complete snagging lists Ensure all contractors work to issued drawings, company specification and trade conditions/scope of works. Site Presentation Assist the Site Manager applying Company operating framework franchise rules in respect of street scene etc. Control of Work Ensure that requisite waste disposal skips and tip skips are available. Ensure that sub-contractors and direct labour separate waste in accordance with Company policy Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements Trade background NVQ Residential Construction Site Supervision L4 Detailed knowledge of building process, including NHBC and Building Regulations First aid qualified CSCS card holder at Manager/Supervisor level What we offer at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team. Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don't just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you'll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it. Job Summary To efficiently manage the field operations including controlling sub-contractors day-to-day operations and ensuring that material supplies are available in conjunction with the Site Manager. Assist the Site Manager in the planning and programming of site activities ensuring the work is completed in a safe manner. Deputise for the Site Manager where necessary and managing quality standards to meet customer expectations. Primary Responsibilities Organisation and Control of labour and sub-contractors Completion of weekly planning sheets to ensure the overall build programme is met. Provide direction to individual contractors and contractormanagement to ensure quality standards are met. Co-ordinate with the Site Manager to ensure the availability of materials to meet the construction programme. Health and Safety Ensure all site personnel comply with the Construction Health and Safety Regulations 1974 as amended together with the Taylor Wimpey Health and Safety Procedures Manual. Carry out frequent inspection of all operations to ensure they are carried out in a safe manner. Ensure all operatives are working to the method statements and risk assessments submitted by the relevant sub-contractors or Taylor Wimpey management. Comply with the site specific environmental action plan requirements. Sales Liaise on a daily basis with the Sales Executive regarding customer options and variations. Liaise with the Sales Executive, Buying Department and sub-contractors regarding the supply and installation of customer choices. Co-ordinating with the Sales Executive the resolution of customer issues. Site Inspection Plan and arrange visits of National House Builders Council inspection to carry out stage inspections. Plan and arrange with Local Authority statutory services to carry out stage inspections. Accompany inspectors during the course of their visits. Customer Care Assist the site manager in completion of the Home Quality Inspection (HQI), prior to Customer Relations Manager HQI sign off inspection. Ensure that at legal completion the house is defect free, clean and ready for occupation, inclusive of all items identified at Home Quality Inspection Assist the Site Manager and Customer Relations Manager if required, in regular visits to customers post legal completion to ensure the customers satisfaction with their new home. Undertake regular inspection of each property during each stage of the build process and complete snagging lists Ensure all contractors work to issued drawings, company specification and trade conditions/scope of works. Site Presentation Assist the Site Manager applying Company operating framework franchise rules in respect of street scene etc. Control of Work Ensure that requisite waste disposal skips and tip skips are available. Ensure that sub-contractors and direct labour separate waste in accordance with Company policy Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements Trade background NVQ Residential Construction Site Supervision L4 Detailed knowledge of building process, including NHBC and Building Regulations First aid qualified CSCS card holder at Manager/Supervisor level What we offer at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team. Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.
Team / Directorate: Marine and Coastal ecosystems advice / Evidence, Policy and Permitting Starting salary: £45,367 rising to £50,877 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome) Interview Date: 29/09/2025 Post number: 204012 (For office use: GGL / ENV / GRJ / TTJ) The role As Lead Specialist Advisor - Marine Water Quality you will be a skilled and motivated specialist, able to provide expert, evidence-based advice on marine water quality. In this role you'll provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders,covering a varied range of topics including nutrients, climate change and potential impacts of marine energy developments. You will ensure that our advice is evidence based, look for ways to improve our evidence base and manage evidence projects. You will also write and contribute to guidance for staff and developers. An important part of the role is to help shape the strategic direction of NRW's work on marine and estuarine water quality. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Kirsten Ramsay Interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams . Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. About us This role is part of our Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Team - a multi-disciplinary group of specialists passionate about protecting and enhancing Wales's marine and coastal environments. We provide expert technical advice across a wide range of topics, supporting both internal colleagues and external partners on strategic policies, programmes, plans, and guidance. You will work alongside other lead specialists in the team who advise on coastal habitats, marine habitats, marine mammals, maritime birds, marine and coastal physical processes and fish and you will also work closely with staff in the Sustainable Water and Nature Group. What you will do Lead and project manage specific and complex issues that require development of NRW policies, strategies, plans, programmes and guidance including support on casework that is novel, contentious or of high public interest. Provide statutory advice to WG and other bodies in Wales as well as UK government departments with reserved marine responsibilities, and in-turn review and advise on the produced policy, plans and strategies. Retain ownership and oversight of marine water quality policy area to ensure integrity of NRW approaches with Welsh Government, UK Government and International Policy intent. Advise on evidence needs and opportunities, commission evidence and project manage evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme. Create and advise on guidance for NRW staff and external stakeholders. Maintain a detailed working knowledge of marine water quality, identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the sector(s). Provide specialist advice to relevant NRW Programme Boards and contribute to the delivery of NRW's Marine Programme. Steer the overview and ownership of engagement with Welsh Government on specific policy areas related to marine water quality. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method . Knowledge of: Welsh, UK and other legislation related to the marine environment and specifically water quality; Welsh & UK Governments & other policy drivers on marine issues; and the issues and opportunities in Wales. Knowledge and practical understanding of how to overcome the complex priorities, drivers and barriers faced by NRW, partners and stakeholders involved in delivering marine and coastal ecosystems outcomes in Wales, with particular reference to water quality. Specialist technical knowledge and an in-depth understanding of marine water quality. Experience of delivering evidence and guidance projects or programmes relevant to water quality. Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications. You will be a member of a relevant professional institution and/or working towards membership. Representing the organisation in high profile and contentious issues in the public arena. Welsh language level requirements Essential: Level A1 - Entry level (able to use and understand simple, basic phrases and greetings, no conversational Welsh) Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to equal opportunities and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a Bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards . Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Team / Directorate: Marine and Coastal ecosystems advice / Evidence, Policy and Permitting Starting salary: £45,367 rising to £50,877 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome) Interview Date: 29/09/2025 Post number: 204012 (For office use: GGL / ENV / GRJ / TTJ) The role As Lead Specialist Advisor - Marine Water Quality you will be a skilled and motivated specialist, able to provide expert, evidence-based advice on marine water quality. In this role you'll provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders,covering a varied range of topics including nutrients, climate change and potential impacts of marine energy developments. You will ensure that our advice is evidence based, look for ways to improve our evidence base and manage evidence projects. You will also write and contribute to guidance for staff and developers. An important part of the role is to help shape the strategic direction of NRW's work on marine and estuarine water quality. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Kirsten Ramsay Interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams . Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. About us This role is part of our Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Team - a multi-disciplinary group of specialists passionate about protecting and enhancing Wales's marine and coastal environments. We provide expert technical advice across a wide range of topics, supporting both internal colleagues and external partners on strategic policies, programmes, plans, and guidance. You will work alongside other lead specialists in the team who advise on coastal habitats, marine habitats, marine mammals, maritime birds, marine and coastal physical processes and fish and you will also work closely with staff in the Sustainable Water and Nature Group. What you will do Lead and project manage specific and complex issues that require development of NRW policies, strategies, plans, programmes and guidance including support on casework that is novel, contentious or of high public interest. Provide statutory advice to WG and other bodies in Wales as well as UK government departments with reserved marine responsibilities, and in-turn review and advise on the produced policy, plans and strategies. Retain ownership and oversight of marine water quality policy area to ensure integrity of NRW approaches with Welsh Government, UK Government and International Policy intent. Advise on evidence needs and opportunities, commission evidence and project manage evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme. Create and advise on guidance for NRW staff and external stakeholders. Maintain a detailed working knowledge of marine water quality, identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the sector(s). Provide specialist advice to relevant NRW Programme Boards and contribute to the delivery of NRW's Marine Programme. Steer the overview and ownership of engagement with Welsh Government on specific policy areas related to marine water quality. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method . Knowledge of: Welsh, UK and other legislation related to the marine environment and specifically water quality; Welsh & UK Governments & other policy drivers on marine issues; and the issues and opportunities in Wales. Knowledge and practical understanding of how to overcome the complex priorities, drivers and barriers faced by NRW, partners and stakeholders involved in delivering marine and coastal ecosystems outcomes in Wales, with particular reference to water quality. Specialist technical knowledge and an in-depth understanding of marine water quality. Experience of delivering evidence and guidance projects or programmes relevant to water quality. Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications. You will be a member of a relevant professional institution and/or working towards membership. Representing the organisation in high profile and contentious issues in the public arena. Welsh language level requirements Essential: Level A1 - Entry level (able to use and understand simple, basic phrases and greetings, no conversational Welsh) Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to equal opportunities and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a Bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards . Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills.
Team / Directorate: Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Advice / Evidence, Policy and Permitting Starting salary: £45,367 rising to £50,877per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome) Interview Date: 9&10/09/2025 Post number: 204011 (For office use: GGL / ENV / GRJ / TTJ) The role As Lead Specialist Advisor - Marine Species (Fish) you will be a skilled and motivated specialist, able to provide expert, evidence-based advice on marine, estuarine and diadromous fish. Providing expert advice to colleagues across Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and to external partners, covering a varied range of topics, including fish biodiversity and the potential impacts of marine energy developments. You will ensure that our advice is evidence based, look for ways to improve our evidence base and manage evidence projects. You will also write and contribute to guidance for staff and developers. Crucially, you'll help shape the strategic direction of NRW's work in this field, playing a key role in protecting Wales' aquatic environments. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Kirsten Ramsay Interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams . Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. About us This role is part of our Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Team - a multi-disciplinary group of specialists passionate about protecting and enhancing Wales's marine and coastal environments. We provide expert technical advice across a wide range of topics, supporting both internal colleagues and external partners on strategic policies, programmes, plans, and guidance. You'll be working alongside other experts in the team, whose focus areas include coastal and marine habitats, marine mammals, maritime birds, marine and coastal physical processes, and water quality. What you will do Lead and project manage specific and complex issues that require development of NRW policies, strategies, plans, programmes and guidance including support on casework that is novel, contentious or of high public interest. Provide statutory advice to WG and other bodies in Wales as well as UK government departments with reserved marine responsibilities, and in-turn review and advise on the produced policy, plans and strategies. Retain ownership and oversight of assigned marine species policy area to ensure integrity of NRW approaches with Welsh Government, UK Government and International Policy intent. Advise on evidence needs and opportunities, commission evidence and project manage evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme. Create and advise on guidance for NRW staff and external stakeholders. Maintain a detailed working knowledge of assigned marine species (marine, estuarine and diadromous fish) identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the sector(s). Provide specialist advice to relevant NRW Programme Boards and contribute to the delivery of NRW's Marine Programme. Steer the overview and ownership of engagement with Welsh Government on the specific policy areas related to assigned marine species. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method . Knowledge of: Welsh, UK and other legislation related to Marine Species; Welsh & UK Governments & other policy drivers on marine issues; and the issues and opportunities in Wales. Specialist technical knowledge and experience related to marine, estuarine and diadromous fish. Knowledge and practical understanding of how to overcome the complex priorities, drivers and barriers faced by NRW, partners and stakeholders involved in delivering marine and coastal ecosystems outcomes in Wales, with particular reference to marine, estuarine and diadromous fish. Experience of delivering evidence and guidance projects or programmes relevant to marine, estuarine and diadromous fish. Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications. You will be a member of a relevant professional institution and/or working towards membership. Representing the organisation in high profile and contentious issues in the public arena. Welsh language level requirements Essential: Level A1 - Entry level (able to use and understand simple, basic phrases and greetings, no conversational Welsh) Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to equal opportunities and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a Bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards . Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Team / Directorate: Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Advice / Evidence, Policy and Permitting Starting salary: £45,367 rising to £50,877per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome) Interview Date: 9&10/09/2025 Post number: 204011 (For office use: GGL / ENV / GRJ / TTJ) The role As Lead Specialist Advisor - Marine Species (Fish) you will be a skilled and motivated specialist, able to provide expert, evidence-based advice on marine, estuarine and diadromous fish. Providing expert advice to colleagues across Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and to external partners, covering a varied range of topics, including fish biodiversity and the potential impacts of marine energy developments. You will ensure that our advice is evidence based, look for ways to improve our evidence base and manage evidence projects. You will also write and contribute to guidance for staff and developers. Crucially, you'll help shape the strategic direction of NRW's work in this field, playing a key role in protecting Wales' aquatic environments. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Kirsten Ramsay Interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams . Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. About us This role is part of our Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Team - a multi-disciplinary group of specialists passionate about protecting and enhancing Wales's marine and coastal environments. We provide expert technical advice across a wide range of topics, supporting both internal colleagues and external partners on strategic policies, programmes, plans, and guidance. You'll be working alongside other experts in the team, whose focus areas include coastal and marine habitats, marine mammals, maritime birds, marine and coastal physical processes, and water quality. What you will do Lead and project manage specific and complex issues that require development of NRW policies, strategies, plans, programmes and guidance including support on casework that is novel, contentious or of high public interest. Provide statutory advice to WG and other bodies in Wales as well as UK government departments with reserved marine responsibilities, and in-turn review and advise on the produced policy, plans and strategies. Retain ownership and oversight of assigned marine species policy area to ensure integrity of NRW approaches with Welsh Government, UK Government and International Policy intent. Advise on evidence needs and opportunities, commission evidence and project manage evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme. Create and advise on guidance for NRW staff and external stakeholders. Maintain a detailed working knowledge of assigned marine species (marine, estuarine and diadromous fish) identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the sector(s). Provide specialist advice to relevant NRW Programme Boards and contribute to the delivery of NRW's Marine Programme. Steer the overview and ownership of engagement with Welsh Government on the specific policy areas related to assigned marine species. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method . Knowledge of: Welsh, UK and other legislation related to Marine Species; Welsh & UK Governments & other policy drivers on marine issues; and the issues and opportunities in Wales. Specialist technical knowledge and experience related to marine, estuarine and diadromous fish. Knowledge and practical understanding of how to overcome the complex priorities, drivers and barriers faced by NRW, partners and stakeholders involved in delivering marine and coastal ecosystems outcomes in Wales, with particular reference to marine, estuarine and diadromous fish. Experience of delivering evidence and guidance projects or programmes relevant to marine, estuarine and diadromous fish. Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications. You will be a member of a relevant professional institution and/or working towards membership. Representing the organisation in high profile and contentious issues in the public arena. Welsh language level requirements Essential: Level A1 - Entry level (able to use and understand simple, basic phrases and greetings, no conversational Welsh) Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to equal opportunities and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a Bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards . Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Join our Northern team and step into a fast-growing business with real career progression. We pride ourselves on a fantastic culture, offering flexible schedules and a great work-life balance. With our hybrid working policy, you can choose to work from home or the office based on your tasks and business needs. As an Assistant Manager, you'll manage a portfolio of clients, working closely with senior team members to deliver services on time. You'll prepare year-end statutory financial statements, compile financial information, manage corporate tax services, and provide ad-hoc financial reporting advisory services. You'll lead client relationships, oversee project performance, and ensure resource needs are met. You'll review junior staff work and resolve issues before Partner review. Beyond client work, you'll support our strategic growth plan, coach junior staff, drive business development, and ensure compliance with policies and risk management procedures. This role is perfect for developing your financial reporting and technical knowledge within a supportive team. We offer high-quality training and development to help you succeed. Join us and make a real impact across various sectors, focusing on owner-managed businesses and SMEs. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in a supervisory role. Strong working knowledge of UK reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements. Previous experience preparing and/or reviewing statutory accounts, consolidations and cash flows. Evidence of the ability to research technical accounting matters. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Join our Northern team and step into a fast-growing business with real career progression. We pride ourselves on a fantastic culture, offering flexible schedules and a great work-life balance. With our hybrid working policy, you can choose to work from home or the office based on your tasks and business needs. As an Assistant Manager, you'll manage a portfolio of clients, working closely with senior team members to deliver services on time. You'll prepare year-end statutory financial statements, compile financial information, manage corporate tax services, and provide ad-hoc financial reporting advisory services. You'll lead client relationships, oversee project performance, and ensure resource needs are met. You'll review junior staff work and resolve issues before Partner review. Beyond client work, you'll support our strategic growth plan, coach junior staff, drive business development, and ensure compliance with policies and risk management procedures. This role is perfect for developing your financial reporting and technical knowledge within a supportive team. We offer high-quality training and development to help you succeed. Join us and make a real impact across various sectors, focusing on owner-managed businesses and SMEs. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in a supervisory role. Strong working knowledge of UK reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements. Previous experience preparing and/or reviewing statutory accounts, consolidations and cash flows. Evidence of the ability to research technical accounting matters. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
We re Morden College: an almshouse charity with a proud 330-year history and a big vision for the future. We provide homes, care, and support for over 250 older people across two lovely sites in Blackheath and Beckenham, helping our residents lead independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. We're entering an exciting new phase, with a fresh strategy focused on excellent housing, high quality services, and thriving communities. Our team of passionate Chefs prepare delicious meals using excellent quality of nutritious fresh food for our colleagues, our Residents and their families. Our 60 seats cover Café is located within the John Morden Centre, which is a vibrant space where people meet, eat, take part to fun events, develop and enjoy a variety of interesting hobbies. Our Chefs also provide our Care Home Residents with a personalised service that caters for a variety of dietary needs ensuring that our Residents have access to a healthy and balanced diet all year round. JOB PURPOSE Prepare, cook and present food safely and efficiently using high quality ingredients according to the College standards, health and safety and food hygiene practices. Work collaboratively with other Chefs and contribute with new ideas to support the Catering Manager in the creation of new dishes and update of seasonal menus. Contribute to create a safe and fun work environment. KEY RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES Always ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas Ensure that the equipment is clean and safe to use Regularly check inventory levels Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use Cook healthy and nutritious dishes in accordance with our menus Adapt recipes to cater for special dietary requirements where needed Complete all appropriate company documentation, due diligence records and key tasks during your shift Comply with statutory and organisational requirements including but not limited to Health and Safety, Food Safety and Fire Safety Keep wastage to a minimum and ensure that wastage recording procedures are followed Deal with deliveries and report any loss or damages to the Manager or Supervisor on duty Work safely with kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to the Manager or Supervisor on duty Keep knowledge up to date by completing mandatory and CPD training online and/or face-to-face Adhere to the College standards, policies and procedures Carry out management team requests and instructions SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Proven experience in a similar role or food production operation Level 3 Food Safety certificate First Aid certificate (desirable) Environmental awareness (desirable) Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills Excellent organizational and time-management skills Ability to motivate and inspire others Ability to work well under pressure and remain level-headed during busy times Located within commutable distance to Morden College Menu planning and food service development (desirable)
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
We re Morden College: an almshouse charity with a proud 330-year history and a big vision for the future. We provide homes, care, and support for over 250 older people across two lovely sites in Blackheath and Beckenham, helping our residents lead independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. We're entering an exciting new phase, with a fresh strategy focused on excellent housing, high quality services, and thriving communities. Our team of passionate Chefs prepare delicious meals using excellent quality of nutritious fresh food for our colleagues, our Residents and their families. Our 60 seats cover Café is located within the John Morden Centre, which is a vibrant space where people meet, eat, take part to fun events, develop and enjoy a variety of interesting hobbies. Our Chefs also provide our Care Home Residents with a personalised service that caters for a variety of dietary needs ensuring that our Residents have access to a healthy and balanced diet all year round. JOB PURPOSE Prepare, cook and present food safely and efficiently using high quality ingredients according to the College standards, health and safety and food hygiene practices. Work collaboratively with other Chefs and contribute with new ideas to support the Catering Manager in the creation of new dishes and update of seasonal menus. Contribute to create a safe and fun work environment. KEY RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES Always ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas Ensure that the equipment is clean and safe to use Regularly check inventory levels Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use Cook healthy and nutritious dishes in accordance with our menus Adapt recipes to cater for special dietary requirements where needed Complete all appropriate company documentation, due diligence records and key tasks during your shift Comply with statutory and organisational requirements including but not limited to Health and Safety, Food Safety and Fire Safety Keep wastage to a minimum and ensure that wastage recording procedures are followed Deal with deliveries and report any loss or damages to the Manager or Supervisor on duty Work safely with kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to the Manager or Supervisor on duty Keep knowledge up to date by completing mandatory and CPD training online and/or face-to-face Adhere to the College standards, policies and procedures Carry out management team requests and instructions SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Proven experience in a similar role or food production operation Level 3 Food Safety certificate First Aid certificate (desirable) Environmental awareness (desirable) Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills Excellent organizational and time-management skills Ability to motivate and inspire others Ability to work well under pressure and remain level-headed during busy times Located within commutable distance to Morden College Menu planning and food service development (desirable)
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Location: Woodside Park - Penge, London SE20 8QU Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 FTE, DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week 8.30am-4.30pm Contract: Permanent ( Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise WE LISTEN. We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Woodside Park School based in Penge, London. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG 'all', 'group' and 'individual' clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Woodside Park - Penge, London SE20 8QU - Woodside Park School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 7 - 11 Welcome to Woodside Park School Education - Options Autism For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: Recognised degree Speech and Language Therapy Valid and up to date professional Registration & membership of professional body e.g. BPS Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs. Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team Ability to work independently Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 285230
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Location: Woodside Park - Penge, London SE20 8QU Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 FTE, DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week 8.30am-4.30pm Contract: Permanent ( Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise WE LISTEN. We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Lead Clinician - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Woodside Park School based in Penge, London. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG 'all', 'group' and 'individual' clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Woodside Park - Penge, London SE20 8QU - Woodside Park School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 7 - 11 Welcome to Woodside Park School Education - Options Autism For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: Recognised degree Speech and Language Therapy Valid and up to date professional Registration & membership of professional body e.g. BPS Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs. Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team Ability to work independently Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 285230
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced speech and language therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Overton School - Shropshire SY8 4AD Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata DOE Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+ Hours: 22 hours per week, 3 days per week, 08.30 - 16.30 Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise WE LISTEN. We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Overton school Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Overton School - Shropshire SY8 4AD - OvertonSchool forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 7 - 18 Welcome to Overton School Education - Options Autism For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registered 1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting. Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills Good communication skills (oral and written) Good time management and organisational skills Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting Desirable: Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual's communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication Full driving license and access to a car (Highly Desirable) Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: £2,000 training allowance Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 285237
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced speech and language therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Overton School - Shropshire SY8 4AD Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata DOE Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+ Hours: 22 hours per week, 3 days per week, 08.30 - 16.30 Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise WE LISTEN. We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Overton school Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Overton School - Shropshire SY8 4AD - OvertonSchool forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 7 - 18 Welcome to Overton School Education - Options Autism For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registered 1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting. Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills Good communication skills (oral and written) Good time management and organisational skills Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting Desirable: Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual's communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication Full driving license and access to a car (Highly Desirable) Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: £2,000 training allowance Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 285237
Gas Network Shift Operations Engineer Salary from £40,109 plus a 26% shift allowance Up to 10% bonus 37.5 Hours Per Week - working shifts covering our 24/7 operation Based at our offices Doxford Park, Sunderland Join our dynamic System Control Team at NGN s Energy Management Centre (EMC), a 24/7 hub responsible for demand balancing and the safe, efficient transportation of gases from the various entry points onto the NGN networks, to the consumer. As a Gas Network Shift Operations Engineer , you ll play a vital role in maintaining system balance, managing remote assets, and ensuring network resilience. Being a 24/7 operation, please be advised that you will be working a shift pattern. As a Gas Network Shift Operations Engineer you will develop detailed knowledge of all NGN gas systems, our characteristics, behaviours, and how to develop the regular forecasts and balancing strategies necessary to maintain supply, and to publish this information to National Gas. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Develop strategies that ensure system balance and gain sign off from the shift lead prior to publication Manage the remote plant and equipment associated with the daily balancing of the network, including offtakes, storage sites, valves and regulators to ensure that network capacity requirements are met Handle alarms generated by the network, analysing such in conjunction with the shift lead to raise faults and ensure an appropriate response is secured, based on the defined alarm response and assessment of prevailing conditions Manage the daily maintenance activity on the network both for planned and unplanned maintenance as well as non-routine activities to ensure that network capacity and resilience requirements are met Support the department during Network Gas Supply Emergencies or equivalent exercises to meet NGN statutory obligations Provide cover arrangements for the 24/7 function and additionally provide cover for the other functions working weekdays within the EMC What we are looking for Degree-level education or equivalent within a technical discipline Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and experience of successful project planning and co-ordination on a range of work types Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Effective communicator written, verbal, and numerical Previous positive work / engagement with external stakeholders If you are passionate about ensuring the safety and efficiency of gas networks we would love to hear from you! Please Note: National Security Vetting is a requirement for this role. What we offer you Salary from £40,109 per annum plus a 26% shift allowance Up to 10% bonus per annum 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period) SSP for the first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days and much more! An array of fantastic family-friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months' full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more! We are Northern Gas Networks. We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire. That s around 6.7 million individual customers. We don t generate or sell the gas, but we transport it to homes and businesses in our region through a vast network of underground pipes. In fact, we own and maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes - enough to stretch from Leeds to Sydney and back again. We cover large cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, and our work extends to rural areas like North Yorkshire and Cumbria. Our Values are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role. We are Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and most of all we are Happy! Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion culture at NGN is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our Opportunity Action Plan having signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a force for good in the communities that we serve. Next Steps - Please apply by clicking 'apply' and uploading your CV. We love to see how your experience and skills are transferable to this role so please ensure these are all included in your application. Once the advert has closed, we will be in contact within one week to let you know if you have progressed to the next stage. We are looking to hold interviews for this role beginning of September. We look forward to receiving your application for the role. If you require adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process, we want to hear about how we can help. Any applicant that requires reasonable adjustments from initial application through to interview are asked to contact the Recruitment Team at (url removed)
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Gas Network Shift Operations Engineer Salary from £40,109 plus a 26% shift allowance Up to 10% bonus 37.5 Hours Per Week - working shifts covering our 24/7 operation Based at our offices Doxford Park, Sunderland Join our dynamic System Control Team at NGN s Energy Management Centre (EMC), a 24/7 hub responsible for demand balancing and the safe, efficient transportation of gases from the various entry points onto the NGN networks, to the consumer. As a Gas Network Shift Operations Engineer , you ll play a vital role in maintaining system balance, managing remote assets, and ensuring network resilience. Being a 24/7 operation, please be advised that you will be working a shift pattern. As a Gas Network Shift Operations Engineer you will develop detailed knowledge of all NGN gas systems, our characteristics, behaviours, and how to develop the regular forecasts and balancing strategies necessary to maintain supply, and to publish this information to National Gas. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Develop strategies that ensure system balance and gain sign off from the shift lead prior to publication Manage the remote plant and equipment associated with the daily balancing of the network, including offtakes, storage sites, valves and regulators to ensure that network capacity requirements are met Handle alarms generated by the network, analysing such in conjunction with the shift lead to raise faults and ensure an appropriate response is secured, based on the defined alarm response and assessment of prevailing conditions Manage the daily maintenance activity on the network both for planned and unplanned maintenance as well as non-routine activities to ensure that network capacity and resilience requirements are met Support the department during Network Gas Supply Emergencies or equivalent exercises to meet NGN statutory obligations Provide cover arrangements for the 24/7 function and additionally provide cover for the other functions working weekdays within the EMC What we are looking for Degree-level education or equivalent within a technical discipline Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and experience of successful project planning and co-ordination on a range of work types Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Effective communicator written, verbal, and numerical Previous positive work / engagement with external stakeholders If you are passionate about ensuring the safety and efficiency of gas networks we would love to hear from you! Please Note: National Security Vetting is a requirement for this role. What we offer you Salary from £40,109 per annum plus a 26% shift allowance Up to 10% bonus per annum 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period) SSP for the first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days and much more! An array of fantastic family-friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months' full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more! We are Northern Gas Networks. We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire. That s around 6.7 million individual customers. We don t generate or sell the gas, but we transport it to homes and businesses in our region through a vast network of underground pipes. In fact, we own and maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes - enough to stretch from Leeds to Sydney and back again. We cover large cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, and our work extends to rural areas like North Yorkshire and Cumbria. Our Values are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role. We are Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and most of all we are Happy! Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion culture at NGN is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our Opportunity Action Plan having signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a force for good in the communities that we serve. Next Steps - Please apply by clicking 'apply' and uploading your CV. We love to see how your experience and skills are transferable to this role so please ensure these are all included in your application. Once the advert has closed, we will be in contact within one week to let you know if you have progressed to the next stage. We are looking to hold interviews for this role beginning of September. We look forward to receiving your application for the role. If you require adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process, we want to hear about how we can help. Any applicant that requires reasonable adjustments from initial application through to interview are asked to contact the Recruitment Team at (url removed)
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join ! Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Regional Role working across Barton School, Bradford Beacon School & Armley Grange School. Salary : Up to £65,000 (DOE) plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle We are looking for an outstanding and experienced Practitioner Psychologist to work in a key role for our service. This is a wide and varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving change. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the role: We are excited to be expanding our clinical service during a time of growth for the service. We currently have an opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Team. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as they expand their clinical provision, making a real difference and implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach. You will be responsible for holding a caseload alongside other clinicians, with the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload. Our well-established Clinical Team support a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Location: Options Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, Armley Grange School Welcome to Options Barton School Welcome to Armley Grange School Bradford Beacon School - Opening Autumn 2025 For more information, please visit the company's website: About the Group: Outcomes First Group is an independent provider of high-quality special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we support. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Essential Criteria: Professional qualification in Psychology (including post-graduate qualifications at Masters and/or Doctorate level). Experience of working with children and young people who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern). Registered with the HCPC. Additional experience and ideally qualifications in leadership and management. For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: What's in it for you? You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that's really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the adults we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. Benefits and Rewards Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes for people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS. At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Job ID: 280994 Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join ! Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Regional Role working across Barton School, Bradford Beacon School & Armley Grange School. Salary : Up to £65,000 (DOE) plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle We are looking for an outstanding and experienced Practitioner Psychologist to work in a key role for our service. This is a wide and varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving change. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the role: We are excited to be expanding our clinical service during a time of growth for the service. We currently have an opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Team. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as they expand their clinical provision, making a real difference and implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach. You will be responsible for holding a caseload alongside other clinicians, with the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload. Our well-established Clinical Team support a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Location: Options Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, Armley Grange School Welcome to Options Barton School Welcome to Armley Grange School Bradford Beacon School - Opening Autumn 2025 For more information, please visit the company's website: About the Group: Outcomes First Group is an independent provider of high-quality special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we support. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Essential Criteria: Professional qualification in Psychology (including post-graduate qualifications at Masters and/or Doctorate level). Experience of working with children and young people who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern). Registered with the HCPC. Additional experience and ideally qualifications in leadership and management. For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: What's in it for you? You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that's really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the adults we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. Benefits and Rewards Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes for people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS. At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Job ID: 280994 Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join ! Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Underley Gardens School - Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Salary: Up to £70,000 (pro rata, DOE) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only (There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract if this is your preference, please get in touch.) (Part time will be considered) Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle We're looking for a Practitioner Psychologist. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the developing clinical service and to work closely with the Lead Clinician to develop the clinical provision in line with neurodiversity and intersectionality affirming therapeutic support. This is a varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving transformational change. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the role We are excited to be expanding our clinical service during a time of growth for the service. We currently have an opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Team. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as they expand their clinical provision, making a real difference and implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach. You will be responsible for holding a caseload alongside other clinicians, with the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload. Our well-established Clinical Team support a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Location : Underley Gardens School - Kirkby Lonsdale, Underley Garden About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality education and special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Essential Criteria: Doctoral level degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational) Registered with the HCPC and own professional body. Experience of working with people who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern). Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners. Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting. Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults. Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work. For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: What's in it for you? You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that's really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. This role will be key to the development of the service, working closely with the Lead Clinician. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make a positive difference. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Vacancy ID 285135 Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join ! Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Underley Gardens School - Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Salary: Up to £70,000 (pro rata, DOE) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only (There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract if this is your preference, please get in touch.) (Part time will be considered) Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle We're looking for a Practitioner Psychologist. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the developing clinical service and to work closely with the Lead Clinician to develop the clinical provision in line with neurodiversity and intersectionality affirming therapeutic support. This is a varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving transformational change. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the role We are excited to be expanding our clinical service during a time of growth for the service. We currently have an opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Team. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as they expand their clinical provision, making a real difference and implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach. You will be responsible for holding a caseload alongside other clinicians, with the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload. Our well-established Clinical Team support a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Location : Underley Gardens School - Kirkby Lonsdale, Underley Garden About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality education and special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Essential Criteria: Doctoral level degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational) Registered with the HCPC and own professional body. Experience of working with people who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern). Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners. Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting. Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults. Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work. For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: What's in it for you? You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that's really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. This role will be key to the development of the service, working closely with the Lead Clinician. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make a positive difference. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Vacancy ID 285135 Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
