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Your new company An independent regulator based in Manchester city centre is recruiting for experienced Investigation Officers to join their busy team. Your new role You will be making enquires into complaints, obtaining relevant information and evidence to make decisions. Conducting one-to-one discussions with experts and managing caseloads throughout the progression of the investigation. Manage and progress cases and enquiries in accordance with agreed guidelines, policies, and procedures Collect, evaluate, and analyse information and evidence, recommending appropriate courses of action. Draft clear, concise summaries and recommendations for decision-makers Liaise effectively with colleagues and external parties to build strong working relationships Accurately record and maintain case information using the in-house CRM system Participate in regular case review meetings with senior managers Support the supervision, coaching, and development of colleagues where required Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective cover arrangements during periods of absence Consistently meet performance targets relating to timeliness and quality of work What you'll need to succeed Ability to work within established policies and procedures Strong confidentiality and data handling skills High levels of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to evaluate complex information and reach sound conclusions Experience managing complex casework and varied caseloads Ability to produce clear recommendations under time pressure Clear, concise and accurate written communication Professional and confident communicator with internal and external contacts Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team Willingness to engage openly in collaborative discussions Confidence supporting less experienced colleagues Understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment What you'll get in return 35 hour working week, Monday to Friday. 9am till 5pmHybrid workingOffices in the heart of Manchester city centre£17.29 per hour plus holiday payASAP start What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Strategic and Global Accounts Coordinator Full time, permanent Reporting directly to the Strategic & Global Accounts Manager, the successful candidate will pro-actively liaise with internal business units and regional account managers to assist in securing and growing volume across multi-trade tenders from the FFWD, NVOCC and BCO segment. The coordination, submission, and negotiation of tenders will be supported by internal analysis to aid strategic thinking based on tenders won, lost and/or declined so we can populate opportunity and target pipelines. The successful applicant will offer strategic thinking, long term planning and logistics solutions to the client base. The preparation of high-level reporting and analysis to develop new clients and opportunities, whilst shaping the strategy to drive increased sales of all MSC products. How you will help us and what you can expect To promote the MSC brand values through strong customer contact and development. Establish, lead and maintain key target accounts, nurturing and developing them to grow volume support across various trade lanes. Work closely with the Trade desk, wider sales team and supporting business units. Aid in the acquiring of new clients to the business through the administrative support provided to the team. Engage directly with clients, maintaining proactive relationships. Coordination and completion of multi-trade tenders with 100% accuracy within agreed deadlines. Pro-active follow up of tender submissions and maintenance of internal reporting systems to establish if secured, and where not secured to understand and communicate reasons why to key internal stakeholders. Working closely with origin/destination agencies to develop push-pull strategies. Monitor customer performance and preparation of KPI statistics for VIP customers. Day to day administration to support inbox handling and ad-hoc tasks arising. Contribute to a positive work climate through a flexible attitude to work, supporting colleagues and living MSC's brand values. Skills and experience you'll bring to us Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to analyse and present data effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes, including Excel and PowerPoint. Proactive, analytical, and results-driven, with the ability to prioritise effectively within deadlines. Excellent attention to detail for handling complex tender documents. Collaborative and solutions-focused approach, able to build positive working relationships across all departments and levels. A positive approach to resolving issues. Drive to proactively identify and secure new business. An understanding of major trades routes and supply chain logistics. Communicator and sound negotiator, that can "hunt" for potential new business. What we offer Competitive salary Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual) Generous pension scheme Life Assurance - 4x salary 22 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve Free parking On-site artisan restaurant Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers Buy or sell holiday scheme Christmas club saving MSC Cruises friends and family discount Full induction day and training provided Learning and development opportunities Dress for the day policy/modern office environment

Registered Manager - Outstanding Service £38,000 - £45,000 + Flexibility Are you an experienced leader within complex care who thrives in challenging environments and knows how to bring out the best in a team? We're recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead an Outstanding-rated service supporting individuals with autism, dual diagnosis, personality disorders, and challenging behaviours click apply for full job details

Job Role: Regional Manager Salary: £42,205 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Southwest, covering Exeter, Somerset and Dorset Additional information: Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work. Patriciate in an out-of-hours on-call rota. Travel across the Southwest region with projects across Exeter, Somerset and Dorset. While we d ideally like candidates based in Somerset, we re open to considering applicants located in Dorset and Exeter. About Julian House: Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we re looking for! About the Role: As a Regional Manager at Julian House , you ll play a vital leadership role in tackling homelessness and changing lives for the better. You ll lead and support a portfolio of frontline services, empowering Service Managers and teams to deliver compassionate, high quality support that enables people to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose. As part of our Senior Operational Team , you ll help shape strategy, drive continuous improvement, and embed our values across everything we do. You ll bring thoughtful leadership, resilience, and creativity championing innovation while ensuring services remain safe, effective, and person centred. You ll have oversight of Outreach and Supported Housing services across Exeter, Weymouth, and parts of Somerset , supporting teams who work every day with people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. Through your leadership, you ll strengthen services, nurture talent, and help create sustainable pathways out of homelessness for individuals and communities. What you ll be doing: Lead and inspire Service Managers , providing oversight across multiple projects and driving continuous improvement to ensure services thrive within Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) . Oversee the day to day delivery of outreach, support, and accommodation services, fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and excellence. Drive performance and impact through robust KPI reporting, using accurate data and high quality analysis to identify gaps, implement action plans, and support service improvement. Build and maintain strong partnerships , working collaboratively with internal teams and key external stakeholders, including local authorities, probation services, and commissioners. Participate in the senior management on call rota , providing leadership oversight and back up support to local on call teams when required. Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined. What we re looking for: Full driving licence and access to own car for work purposes. Previous experience of managing services and teams across different locations. Knowledge and understanding of the support needs of people facing homelessness, including those with mental health challenges, complex needs and substance misuse issues. There are many great reasons to join our team! Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan 27 days annual leave , including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff) 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop A generous and competitive pension scheme A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators For all the fantastic and valuable work, you ll be doing, you ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don t miss out!

Are you ready to inspire, lead and make a real difference to people s lives Apply today to join our team where your kindness, energy and care can truly change lives! We re seeking a passionate, experienced, motivated Area Manager to join our Supported Living team. This is a rewarding and meaningful role, overseeing multiple services supporting adults with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex behaviours, and other challenged. You ll ensure high-quality, person-centred support is delivered consistently across your area, while leading and developing staff teams to create environments where both they and the people we support can thrive. Location: Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Salary: £36,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday, with additional out-of-hours on-call duties as part of the on-call rota What We Offer: £36,000 per annum 40-hour Full-Time Contract 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) A meaningful and rewarding role where you can directly influence outcomes for people we support Opportunities for leadership, professional development, and career progression Supportive and values-driven working environment What We re Looking For: Proven leadership and management experience in supported living environment or similar health and social care settings. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is required as a minimum. Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this qualification. Strong understanding of CQC standards, safeguarding, and person-centred care. Experience working with individuals with complex needs or behaviours that challenge. Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. A passion and drive and make a difference. Requirements: Must be 18 or over. Must have the right to work in the UK. Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting. A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates. What You ll Be Doing: Provide strategic and operational oversight of multiple supported living services. Lead, coach, and develop the management team to ensure safe, effective, and compliant service delivery. Monitor service quality, performance, and outcomes to drive continuous improvement. Ensure regulatory compliance, including CQC standards, health and safety governance. Lead and support workforce management across your area. Act as a senior point of contact for families, commissioners, local authorities, and external professionals. Promote a positive culture of inclusion, respect, accountability, and person-centred values. Use audits, performance data, and feedback to inform service improvement and strategic development. Support referrals, occupancy management, and service development in line with organisational objectives. Act as a key link between operational delivery and senior management, ensuring effective communication. About Us Keyline Care Supported Living is committed to ensuring that individuals who use our services receive great enabling support from a team of highly trained and engaged staff in environments that are homely and comfortable. At Keyline Care, we are like family, our team is small and friendly, with over 110 years of combined experience in social care and a passion for providing care that works for every individual. We know that care isn t one size fits all and that s why we work to create and maintain fantastic relationships with our services users, founded on trust and respect. Independence, Wellbeing and Potential is at the core of everything we do, we keep our values close to heart. Safeguarding Statement Keyline Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals we support. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines. Why wait Apply now to make a difference every day!

Data Product Manager Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days in the office per week) Contract Length: 6 Months Are you a data enthusiast with a knack for product management? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to play a key role in transforming the utilities industry? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! About Us: At our organization, we're committed to leveraging data to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation in the utilities sector. We believe in the power of data to inform decisions and create impactful solutions. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional data-driven products! What You'll Do: As a Data Product Manager, you'll be at the forefront of managing our data products through their entire lifecycle-from conception to delivery. Here's what you'll be responsible for: Product Management: - Champion our data products, ensuring they meet user needs and deliver financial benefits. - Manage the product backlog and coordinate trials and launches. - Adapt to changing user requirements and create transitioning plans. Data Management: - Develop and implement master data management processes. - Ensure consistency in data retrieval and analysis across the organization. Data Engineering & Visualisation: - Drive the development of data engineering solutions while adhering to security and compliance standards. - Lead innovative approaches for data visualisation to enhance understanding and storytelling. Data Science & Business Intelligence: - Apply analytical techniques to gain insights and predict behaviors that drive business value. - Manage business intelligence activities, ensuring robust and efficient processes. Stakeholder Engagement: - Build strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitating open communication and collaboration. - Provide informed feedback to promote understanding and decision-making. Who You Are: Experience: You bring a solid background in product management, ideally in a data-centric role within a complex organization. Skills: You have excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with a strong understanding of agile methodologies and product development. Education: A degree in a relevant field (data, information systems, business) is essential; an MBA is a plus! Why Join Us? Impact: Be part of an innovative team that is shaping the future of the utilities industry through data. Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Collaboration: Work with passionate individuals in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference, we want to hear from you! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Family Service Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Family Service Manager Location: Based within HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley, Liverpool. Step Free access is available at this service. You may be expected to travel to other services as required, including to Central London Central Office and for in-person meetings held off site. Salary: £38,000 Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and organisational requirements, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays and forming part of the out of hours on call rota for managers. About the Role We are seeking a Family Service Manager to lead our flagship family service based in HMP Altcourse. This is an ideal opportunity if you are seeking a hands-on role within a prison setting, confident in working in complex environments and wants to create meaningful change within punitive systems. You will lead a multidisciplinary team who deliver high-quality, therapeutically informed, arts-based work with men in prison and their families. You will bring together creative group interventions, bespoke family counselling services, and day-to-day operational & practical family support within a complex prison environment. As the Family Service Manager, you will lead a team of Programme Co-Ordinator's, Facilitators, Family Counsellors, a Deputy Service Manager, and other appropriate staff. The team support operational booking for all social visits and deliver programmes such as Fathers Inside and Man Up which have received national recognition being delivered nationally across custodial and community settings. The role requires leadership experience, managing a diverse team, with line management responsibilities to support, enable, and empower your team to deliver high quality support to the participants of our programmes and their families. You will work closely with prison and Sodexo colleagues, as well as other internal SIG teams to ensure innovative, safe, and compassionate service delivery. Key Responsibilities Include: Line Management throughout the employee lifecycle embedding a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation. Creative leadership of creating and delivering engaging high-quality services and interventions which support rehabilitation, reintegration, and culture shifts in systems of power and compliance. Manage day-to-day operational delivery of programmes, the service, and visitors centre. Ensure core responsibilities and contractual requirements are fulfilled. Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery. Why work with Safe Ground Prisons? At SIG Safe Ground, we do things differently. Safe Ground is an Arts-based therapeutically informed charity with over 30 years' experience working across the criminal justice system. We support people in custody and their families to build stronger and more fulfilled relationships, reflect on behaviours, and navigate change without shame. Working with Safe Ground means working differently. It s about meeting people without judgement, holding space for accountability, and using creativity to disrupt cycles of harm. We believe real change happens when people are seen, challenged and supported, even (and especially) inside prison walls. Please be informed that as this role is based within a Prison environment, therefore further vetting from SIG's enhanced DBS will be required such as MOJ clearance. About You This is a role for you if you truly believe change happens through relationships, not control; you will lead with warmth and clarity and hold care and accountability together. You will be part of a values-led organisation that takes people, reflection, and creativity seriously. You will be comfortable working within a prison setting, with regular interactions with people from all backgrounds and circumstances which have led to them being imprisoned. We're seeking a proactive leader, someone who has the ability to motivate and empower a team to drive excellence, both as individuals, and as a team, whilst providing practical solutions to challenges which arise. You will be knowledgeable of the criminal justice setting, and ideally have experience within a similar environment. We're looking for someone who can build rapport, trust, and create an environment which allows individuals to grow their skills and experience and develop as individuals. Previous experience in facilitation of group programmes and/or training to various groups, ideally in a similar setting (preferably within a creative setting) Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds Demonstratable experience in leading a service/team in a similar capacity. Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff. Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software. Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Service Manager to oversee a portfolio of supported living services across Oxford and Reading, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex needs. You will have operational responsibility for: One supported living service in Oxford, supporting a diverse group of clients click apply for full job details

We are recruiting for a person-centred , passionate, and motivated Supported Living Manager to lead one of our small supported living services in the Blackburn. This bespoke service enables people with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions, and learning disabilities to lead fulfilling, happy and rewarding lives within our high-quality and well-established Supported Living Service click apply for full job details

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Complex Mental Health Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets £20,009.60 per annum, working 26 hours per week. 2x 13 hour shifts per week, including weekends and bank holidays with team meetings on a Friday. Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The Barnsley Street Project is a pilot service funded by NHS money following a bid by East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT). The service comprises of Look Ahead staff, ELFT staff, and Tower Hamlets Mental Health VCSE Alliance, formed of 17 local VCSE organisations. The Barnsley Street Project operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support for people in the catchment area of one primary care network in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets. It provides a variety of psychosocial and clinical interventions, including the provision of 6 Hospitality Beds for short term support and intervention. Support Workers within the Barnsley Street Project will be expected to support individuals requiring support from the local community that walk in to the service and those staying in our hospitality beds. This support may include providing tailored and co-produced practical, emotional, trauma-informed support to individuals with a variety of challenges relating to their mental health. This may include the management of symptoms, social support, navigating benefits and welfare systems, practical skills and signposting to specialist services in the local authority for intensive or specific support as required. What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve individual goals Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking' Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc Taking on shift leading responsibilities by coordinating and leading shifts in the absence of a manager Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead Please see our website for the full job description.

We are working in partnership with a reputable complex care provider to recruit a Regional Nurse Manager to support the delivery and oversight of high-quality, community-based care packages across Cornwall. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and the ongoing development of care teams within a growing service click apply for full job details

Healthwatch Healthwatch was set up in 2013 to champion the rights of health and social care users and hold the health and social care system to account for how well it engages with the public. Its remit covers all publicly funded health and social care services for adults and children. Healthwatch s remit covers all publicly funded health and social care services for adults and children. The Advocacy Project delivers Healthwatch services in Kensington & Chelsea, Brent and Westminster three of 152 local Healthwatch organisations. We re building on the important work that s been done to date, while bringing new insights from the voices of seldom heard and radicalised communities. Future of Healthwatch There are plans to abolish the local Healthwatch network with the implementation of the new NHS 10-year plan and NHS Bill. However, we are committed to delivering the best service for residents until that time and build a strong, lasting legacy. About the role The role is to lead the work of Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea, working with a small skilled staff team and a range of volunteers and other community stakeholders. In particular, you will share our commitment to embed user engagement and community development at the heart of the Healthwatch service model, empowering user voices and improving access to health services. We are looking for someone who can bring a thorough understanding of the health system and project management with the ability to deliver results quickly including leading on the planning and delivery of targeted projects, supporting a diverse and varied engagement programme, and building relationships with a range of strategic partners. The Healthwatch Manager (Kensington & Chelsea) also takes the lead on managing our local Advisory Board. You will work closely with the Healthwatch teams in Westminster and Brent. Key responsibilities Ensure Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea s work conforms to all required principles, objectives and statutory obligations, and meets all contractual requirements between The Advocacy Project and RBKC Council. Manage and motivate a small staff team to deliver an effective and vibrant local Healthwatch. Provide leadership to make sure the patient and public voice is heard across health, social care, children s and other sectors in a continuously changing external environment. Support the effective working of the Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea Advisory Board. Ensure local communities are able to participate fully in our work, particularly those that are least likely to have had their voices listened to. Support these communities in influencing local and national policy. Represent Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea at strategic governance and external meetings with key stakeholders, liaising with nominated Board leads regularly. Develop the service to respond to emerging trends and needs, keeping abreast of Healthwatch England best practice to continually enhance the quality of the service. Monitor the service to make sure it delivers to time, budget and quality; provide reports evidencing this to key stakeholders, including local commissioners, Healthwatch Advisory Board, the Bi-borough Health and Wellbeing Board and Healthwatch England. Develop effective partnerships with key staff in health and social care services. Work with the communications and engagement lead to make sure all relevant internal and external stakeholders receive relevant, timely and up-to-date communication about all Healthwatch projects. Work with the Healthwatch Service Manager and Head of Business Development to identify opportunities for funding additional work which will add value to our Healthwatch services. General responsibilities Participate in team meetings, training and organisational development. Contribute to monitoring reports. Keep to our policies, including health & safety, safeguarding and risk regulations. Work to our mission, vision, and values. Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, in line with the changing local and national landscape and carry out other projects and tasks as needed. Person specification Essential Excellent knowledge of and experience of working with the health and social care system and the voluntary and community sector. Thorough understanding of user engagement, community development, user involvement and co-production principles and practice. Experience of working with diverse communities and tackling discrimination and inequality. Understanding of the public health challenges in Kensington & Chelsea. Experience of managing team members. Experience of contract management and compliance. Excellent communications (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Effective in working with a wide variety of stakeholders ranging from trustees, commissioners, partners, colleagues and local residents. Able to interpret complex information and deal effectively with competing interests and challenging situations. Excellent organisational skills who can work on their own initiative and plan and prioritise your own workload. Experience of working with a budget. Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project and Healthwatch code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies. Willingness to attend further training as appropriate and to adopt new procedures. Willingness to promote Healthwatch and The Advocacy Project in line with our mission, vision and values. Desirable Evidence of ongoing personal development and training. Experience of working with senior managers in public sector bodies. Experience of developing ideas for new areas of work. Experience of working directly with volunteers

Configuration Management is pivotal to MBDA's success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. Through the controlled application and compliance of processes, we give our programmes confidence and assurance in all products that we produce. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Configuration professional to actively lead the application of Configuration Management processes across MBDAs prestigious product portfolio. Your ability to build networks and foster strong relationships with our business programmes will enable you to deliver outstanding governance of our Configuration Management processes whilst contributing towards the overall success of our business programmes. As a Configuration Manager, you will confidently establish yourself within your designated programme to provide strategic direction and deliver technical application of Configuration Management principles throughout the lifecycle of the product. What we're looking for from you: Highly experienced within a Configuration Management discipline. Extensive knowledge of Configuration Management principles, processes and standards, both nationally and internationally. A technical understanding of complex weapon systems or other defence systems being desirable. Strong technical appreciation of engineering business networks and associated stakeholder relationships across the product lifecycle. Highly developed communication skills; ability to lead through technical challenges with confidence and assertion. Outstanding networking skills with an ability to build and maintain critical stakeholder relationships. An ability to plan, lead and deliver technical Configuration Management activities. Proven ability to successfully influence and negotiate at all levels, without compromising relationships. Whilst not essential, an operational knowledge of Def Stan 05-57, ISO10007 or EN9100 would be beneficial. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Your new companyWe are currently exclusively working with a Global FTSE business, which not only has an extremely reputable name, but is also going through some significant and exciting change. You will be working within a high-performing and friendly team within the organisation.Your new roleThe role is a 6-month FTC, due to a high volume of work, and an extra need for resource within the employment law capacity. The role will predominantly be focussed on employment litigation. You will be a key member of the Legal team in the UK&I, currently made up of circa 6 individuals, mainly across employment and commercial. You will act as a trusted advisor, both internally and externally, and you will take the lead on litigation employment work. This is an opportunity to get exposure to some very interesting work and make a real difference within a global organisation.As Senior Employment Lawyer, you will report to the General Counsel (UK&I), and will provide expert, pragmatic and commercially focused employment law advice to a business operating in a highly regulated and people-intensive environment. The role is heavily advisory and strategic, supporting the business across employee, worker and contractor matters, while managing litigation risk and ensuring compliance with complex UK employment and labour legislation. This is a senior, trusted advisor role requiring strong technical expertise, excellent judgment and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. Your responsibilities will also include the following: Provide day-to-day and strategic employment law advice across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, redundancies, restructurings and exits. Support senior leaders and People & Culture teams with legally robust, commercially sensible solutions. Advise on the application of legislation impacting businesses Provide expert advice on TUPE in the context of outsourcing, insourcing, client change and service provision changes. Manage employment disputes and litigation, including Employment Tribunal claims, claims management strategy, settlement negotiations and risk assessment. Draft and negotiate settlement and severance agreements. Draft defences and witness statements and create bundles. Instruct, manage and control external counsel where appropriate, ensuring proportionate and cost-effective outcomes. Draft, review and maintain employment policies, procedures and employment contract templates. Monitor legislative and case law developments and proactively advise the business on legal risk and operational impact. Support internal audits, compliance initiatives and risk mitigation strategies related to employment matters. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the business, including HR, operations and leadership teams. Deliver employment law training and guidance to People & Culture and management teams. Contribute to the development of best practice guidance and playbooks for managers and recruiters. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Legal function. Support and mentor junior lawyers where appropriate. Collaborate closely with commercial, data privacy and regulatory colleagues on cross-cutting issues. Skills, Experience & QualificationsEssential Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience in employment law. Strong experience advising on employment matters within a professional services or similarly regulated, people-led business. Deep technical knowledge of UK employment law, including TUPE and Employment Tribunal litigation, and ideally AWR. Ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice in a fast-paced environment. Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable operating autonomously and managing complex, sensitive matters. Desirable Experience advising on worker status, contingent labour models and large scale restructurings. Exposure to Irish employment law (helpful but not essential). Key Competencies Strong technical credibility and judgment Commercial pragmatism Calm, confident handling of contentious matters Excellent influencing and communication skills Collaborative, resilient and solution-focused approach If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

This role has a starting salary of £61,784 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. Are you an ambitious programme manager ready to lead the end-to-end commissioning and contract management of county-wide skills programmes? Can you lead and embed high performance in a team to ensure contracted provision improves outcomes for residents and employers? We are excited to be hiring a new Skills for Jobs Programme Manager to play a key role in discharging adult education functions and funding devolved from the UK Govt to Surrey County Council. The contractual base will be Woodhatch Place, Reigate. The role is hybrid with at least one day in Woodhatch (usually Tuesday), combined with regular attendance at meetings, workshops and events across the county, which be require travel across the county. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the team This post sits within the Council's Economy & Growth service and plays a key role in driving inclusive and sustainable growth in line with Surrey's wider economic ambitions. The service works across the organisation as One Council to deliver strategic priorities that grow the economy while ensuring no one is left behind. We provide strategic services spanning business support, innovation, skills and employment, working with partners and major employers to champion and future proof the county's economy. Surrey is home to 110,000 businesses, supports 1.2 million residents and contributes £50bn annually to the UK economy. Working closely with employers, providers and partners, the team delivers the Council's devolved adult education functions, aligning skills provision with pathways into work and empowering residents to achieve sustainable employment. Make a real difference to people living, learning and working in Surrey Surrey County Council is committed to ensuring residents can access the skills they need to enter, progress in and sustain meaningful employment, while employers can access the workforce they need. Through devolved adult education funding, Surrey is shaping skills and employment support around local needs to drive economic growth for all. About the role This is a high profile role with significant interest from senior leaders and external stakeholders. As part of the Economy & Growth team, you will lead the end to end commissioning and contract management of a county wide portfolio of skills programmes (including Adult Skills Fund and Skills Bootcamps) valued at over £10m per year. You will develop and deliver a Skills for Jobs delivery plan, ensuring adult skills and employability provision delivers measurable outcomes for residents and employers. You will manage a commissioning and contract management team to plan, procure, mobilise and continuously improve provision in line with economic priorities and funding requirements. The role works horizontally across the Council, contributing to shared Economy & Growth outcomes and connecting with complementary programmes such as Connect to Work and WorkWell. Key responsibilities and outcomes Lead a complex adult skills commissioning programme, delivering on time, on budget and against KPIs Manage a commissioning and contract team to drive provider performance and value for money Use data and insight to improve employment outcomes and reduce skills gaps Build strong stakeholder partnerships to support collaborative delivery Ensure robust governance, risk management and compliance across all funding and regulatory requirements Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Leadership in commissioning, contracts and procurement for skills/employability programmes Experience in local or combined authorities with strong knowledge of UK skills funding Proven provider performance, financial management and grant assurance Strong data literacy to inform performance and decision making Excellent stakeholder influence, communication and inclusive leadership To apply, please submit your CV and outline your experience and suitability for the role by responding to the following questions (no more than 400 words for each): Describe your experience of designing and delivering large scale skills or employment programmes. How did you ensure the programme aligned with local labour market needs, employer demand, and strategic priorities? Describe your experience of managing a team or teams with complex contract management responsibilities. How did you ensure performance, quality, effective financial controls and compliance throughout delivery? This advert will close at 23:59 on Sunday 10th May 2026, with interviews currently scheduled for Monday 18th May. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

HR Business Partner Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Barton Bread, Barton-Upon-Humber, DN185RS Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: Monday - Thursday / 08:30-17:00 Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Barton-upon-Humber, near the Humber Bridge, specialises in producing high-volume chilled speciality baguettes and employs over 165 people. What you'll be doing In this busy and exciting role, you will work in partnership with senior leaders and line managers to deliver the People Plan, providing pragmatic HR support, driving engagement, strengthening leadership capability and ensuring effective people processes that support business performance. Role Accountabilities • Partner with leaders to diagnose people challenges, recommend solutions and support delivery of agreed actions • Provide expert guidance on employee relations, attendance management and complex people matters • Support ethical compliance activity including SEDEX audits, modern slavery requirements and internal audit readiness • Produce and analyse people data and reports to support leadership decision making • Work collaboratively with Centres of Expertise across HR operations, payroll, reward, talent acquisition and learning • Drive engagement initiatives, employee voice activity and delivery of the annual engagement survey action plans • Build effective relationships with unions, employee forums, wellbeing champions and temporary labour providers • Support reward processes including pay reviews and accurate HR system implementation • Strengthen workforce planning and talent pipelines for both hourly paid and salaried roles • Coach and develop managers to build capability, support organisational change and deliver performance and succession processes What we're looking for • Proven ability to build relationships, influence and challenge stakeholders effectively • Strong understanding of business priorities and how HR drives performance outcomes • Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt approach to different audiences • Proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset • Ability to work to tight timescales within a fast-paced environment • Strong analytical capability with experience extracting and presenting people data • Experience delivering HR or people-focused projects through to completion • Strong organisational skills with excellent prioritisation and time management • Sound judgement with the ability to assess risk and escalate appropriately • High integrity with a passion for inclusion and championing a positive culture We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return • Competitive salary and job-related benefits • Holidays • Competitive matched pension contributions • Life insurance up to 4x salary • Company share save scheme • Greencore Qualifications • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.