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JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST REPORTS TO: SENIOR RECEPTIONIST/ THE PRACTICE MANAGER HOURS: 25-30 Hours per week Job Summary: Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone Duties and Responsibilities: Administration To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures. To work in accordance of written protocols Reception Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients any other visitors to the practice Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments Using your own judgement and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed Be able to cover all reception positions as necessary Appointments Process appointment requests for today future appointments from patients by telephone and in person. Enter requests for home visits into the visit book, ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to Duty Doctor Computer Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records. Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of Practice area. Telephone Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery Have working knowledge of telephone/bleep system, during and after hours. Other Tasks Ensure all Health & Safety checks are undertaken within the desired timescales as indicated in the Practices Health & Safety Policy Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & Safety: The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to): Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Attendance at the quarterly Protected Time Meetings Attendance at all Mandatory and Statutory training requirements as indicated by the Practice Manager Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision whilst embracing the practices ethos of recording of any errors or near misses and learning by mistakes without blame Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply all Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed annually in conjunction with the post-holder at the annual appraisal. The post-holder is also required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partner, Practice Manager or the Senior Receptionist Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

As we approach the close of another successful year at Thames Water, are you seeking a new opportunity? If you're an experienced senior change or transformation leader who thrives on complex, multi layered challenges, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. We're seeking an Oversight and Quality Assurance Lead on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our Debt Management System Replacement Programme, playing a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of a new debt management system into live operation within the next 12-14 months. What you'll be doing as an Oversight and Quality Assurance Lead You'll sit within the senior leadership team of the transformation programme, where strong communication, curiosity, and a proactive mindset are essential. You'll build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Financial Customer Care, Revenue & Debt, and the wider Income leadership team, working collaboratively with Retail, Digital, Business Readiness, and change delivery teams. You'll engage confidently with both end users and senior stakeholders, communicating decisions clearly and transparently to ensure alignment across sponsors and delivery teams. Key responsibilities include: Quality Planning & Strategy Review programmes, build, test, and implement plans to identify risks, gaps, and optimisation opportunities Ensure delivery aligns with organisational strategy across people, process, technology, and customer outcomes Define quality metrics, acceptance criteria, and a prioritised QA roadmap Embed QA practices across the full programme lifecycle Conduct ongoing impact assessments, gap analyses, and reviews of workstream deliverables Revenue / Budget Control Apply a strong understanding of OPEX and CAPEX principles Assess programme impacts on OPEX budgets Identify and manage financial risks, trends, and issues Support governance to ensure delivery remains within agreed budgets Facilitate CAPEX approvals through appropriate governance forums Data Assurance Assure data migration strategies and execution readiness Validate data integrity, accuracy, and completeness across system flows Support data mapping, cleansing, reconciliation, and migration activities Solution Design Assurance Review functional and technical designs against business requirements Identify and track solution risks and gaps with clear mitigation actions Contribute QA input into programme forums and design workshops Support change management and user adoption activities in partnership with readiness and training teams Testing Assurance & Coverage Review Provide assurance over the overall testing strategy and approach Validate test plans against requirements and solution design Assess coverage across functional, non-functional, integration, and data migration testing Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects Identify testing risks and recommend mitigation actions Support stakeholder reviews of test outcomes and quality metrics Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, translating needs into delivery outcomes Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences Collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and project managers Provide regular QA updates, escalating risks and issues as required Facilitate QA reviews and secure required approvals Continuous Improvement & Innovation Drive continuous improvement in QA, testing, and delivery practices Support change management and user adoption to minimise disruption Partner with training and readiness teams to ensure capability uplift Location: Hybrid Walnut Court Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are: Extensive experience in senior change and QA roles on large-scale transformation programmes Proven delivery of sustainable financial and operational change Strong data management, migration, and validation expertise Deep understanding of solution design and delivery governance Experience working in Agile and Waterfall environments Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels Desirable: experience within utilities or debt management Additional skills and experience that would be advantageous: ISTQB or equivalent QA certification Analytics for Office and SQL capability Knowledge of APIs and system integrations Familiarity with SAP C4C and/or SAP ISU What's in it for you? Competitive salary between £75,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Private Medical Health Care Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We're here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 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A leading independent technology partner is seeking a Service Delivery Manager to oversee managed services in data centres for major clients. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring compliance with service quality, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in people management and data centre operations, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality services and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team dedicated to innovating business connectivity solutions.

Due to the retirement of one of our existing team, Greasby Group Practice is looking for a new member of our reception team. We offer full training, 5 weeks annual leave, NHS Pension Scheme is available and a competitive salary. The post will be for 25 hours per week and working hours are Monday to Friday 13:30 - 18:30. These are set hours, please only apply if you are available to cover these hours. This is a busy and varied role which requires a flexible approach; you will need to be able to work using your own initiative and as part of a team, admin experience essential, preferably in a medical setting, flexibility and computer literacy is also essential. Full training will be provided. Main duties of the job This role will suit a person who is used to working in a fast paced environment, who is able to provide excellent service to our patients both on the telephone, face to face and online. About us Greasby Group Practice is a 2 Partner GP surgery which has a patient list size of approx. 6500. Our reception/admin team consists of 10 people covering the hours 08:00 - 18:30, we are a friendly team who support each other especially the new members of staff. Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT PRACTICE MANAGER HOURS: 25 hours per week Job Summary: Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. Job Responsibilities: Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice. Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow up appointments. Using your own judgment and communication skills to ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non disruptive manner. Explain Practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed. Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery. Enter requests for home visits into the clinical system, ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to Duty Doctor. Action repeat prescription requests either on the computer via workflow or manually. Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non General Medical Services) services, accept over the counter payment and issue receipts for same. Enter patient information onto the computer as required. Patient notes and correspondence: Ensure that clinical system practice notes are dealt with promptly and all actions taken are recorded appropriately. Action e consults received via the practice gatekeeper account and ensure they are workflowed to the correct team. Ensure correspondence, reports, results discharge letters etc are worked promptly using EMIS WEB or DOCMAN 10 and sent to the correct team. Make and serve refreshments as per office rota, ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy and air and tidy the waiting room in turn with other staff. Ensure that all new patients are registered onto the computer system promptly and accurately. Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety: The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining the own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Actively reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised. Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holder's role. Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually). Equality and Diversity: The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in an audit where appropriate. Person Specification Qualifications GCSE Grade A - C in English and Maths Experience Experience of working in an administration / reception role. Experience of working in a GP or healthcare setting. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Location: London City / North London / West London / South West Earnings: Competitive Package ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere. From structured cabling to managed services, our end-to-end services give infrastructure that can be completely replied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity. We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business, we work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Service Delivery Manager This role manages Managed Services in Workplace Technology or Data Centres for major Financial Services Institutions, focusing on physical support operations in the client environment. Working in conjunction with the account manager to develop and maintain client relationships, acting as a single point of contact for delivery and escalation with all elements of the managed services contract. You will work with local customer stakeholders and onsite staff to ensure the business requirement of the contract are met and should failures occur, that the appropriate root cause analysis and corrective actions are executed. What you'll be doing as our Service Delivery Manager: Team Management: Focus and motivate the Services and Technical teams on the necessary attributes for successful delivery of all Onnec's supported services for our client. Technical/Support Services Coverage: Ensure correct structure and personnel are in place to deliver Onnec's contracted Services and projects. Service Delivery: Overall responsibility for ensuring high quality product and service delivery is maintained including compliance to all contracted and non-contracted service level agreement targets and service quality across all support requirements. Accreditations: Proactive management of all technical accreditations as required of the service discipline and to better serve our clients. Financial Management: Ensure that divisional profitability is maximised. Formalise and manage operational expenditure as well as capital expenditure budgets within agreed commercial constraints. Reporting and providing analysis on a monthly basis. Strategy: Continually review product, service and delivery strategies within the support services environment. Contribute to overall Onnec strategic direction and growth planning as appropriate. Perform an active role in the pre-sales process providing direction and leadership throughout each life of each any engagement relative to the contracted account. Personnel Development: Recruit, budget for and plan development of individual team members, technically, commercially and personally. Ensuring a cohesive successor planning model is in place and kept current for all roles. Customer Satisfaction: Ensure that all Support Service staff are motivated in their roles to deliver maximum customer satisfaction and client feedback is sought and remedial actions are documented as part of a Continual Service Improvement Plan (CSIP) Toolsets: Periodic and proactive assessing of the software and hardware tools that complement the development and delivery of Onnec's Technical and Support Services. Management Information: Accurate and timely management reporting and review of Governance documentation. Standards & Procedures: Production of and compliance to all policies and procedures within the Technical and Support Services. All Support Service operations are to be governed by the ITIL service management standards. The development of an ITIL based service standards and the compliance thereto is a key element of the role. Contract Review: Review all deliverables of the client contract to ensure that deliverables are maintained throughout the life of the contract. What we're looking for in our Service Delivery Manager: Educated to Level 3 (Further Education) or equivalent Demonstrable experience in staff leadership and people management Proven experience working in a Data Centre environment Management experience within a service delivery environment Strong people management, leadership, and team development capability Proven ability to motivate, manage, and develop teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and time management skills; able to manage high workloads and work under pressure Proactive, innovative, and solution focused management style Experience delivering services to contractual requirements Experience managing projects across the full lifecycle Strong understanding of Data Centre technologies, terminology, and BAU support Extensive experience with telecommunications infrastructure cabling Experience supporting office and/or data centre environments Strong knowledge of ITIL processes, service measurement, and change management Experience producing financial and operational reports, including analysis Good understanding of industry processes, tools, systems, and partners Experience working in banking or other highly regulated environments Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project tools Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Preferred but not Essential ITIL certification PRINCE2 certification BICSi certification If you feel you have the required skills and experience, click apply now to be considered as our Service Delivery Manager - we'd love to hear from you!

All Locations: Europe All Departments: Project Management Currie & Brown is one of the leading International physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network. Our people, from the first-day apprentice to senior management make our business what it is today. Everybody in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced they are, plays their own unique part in our success and have fun along the way. About The Role Currie & Brown are looking for experienced construction Project Managers with Data Centres experience to join our Madrid team. The role will be responsible for overseeing the construction and Capital expenditure works for the Data Centres. The role will be based in Madrid with flexibility to work at client site locations. Responsibilities Your core duties will involve: To implement, and standardize as far as practically possible, highest standards of cost, quality and programme control throughout the design and build phases of multiple projects. Advise and lead in contract negotiations to determine design and construction programme and costs, while always ensuring that the highest quality of service is procured. Advise and negotiate with principle suppliers of major plant and equipment to procure these items prior to appointment of the contractors, to ensure the timely placement of orders for long lead items prior to contact negotiations and award to contractors. Play a leading role in the delivery of the M&E design and assist with M&E Consultants in achieving cost effective and resilient infrastructures on each site they work on. Conduct regular project review meetings with M & E consultants and contractors both on and off site. Develop project management systems, procedures and processes to ensure that external consultants and the internal team interface in the successful completion of the project. Advise and maintain standards for monitoring design and construction programme, cost control and project information systems to ensure successful project delivery. Prepare monthly reports based on agreed standard formats that demonstrate and provide accurate information to the Senior Management team regarding projects currently in execution and that they are being managed for a successful outcome (including relevant financial and cash-flow reports). Ensure compliance with all relevant local permitting and government/local authority regulations. Together with local construction and fit out teams ensure all project plans and information are properly communicated and understood by all relevant client staff including costs, design schedules, procurement, construction issues, M&E technical data, construction issues, contractor invoices and payments, funding requirements, change order notifications and any other issues that might materially affect the construction progress of each project. Ensure timely resolution of issues and deficiencies and develop and implement contingency plans to recover project costs and schedule slippage when appropriate. Ensure the proper and complete handover of the completed works to the Client operations teams. Participate in a culture of a team working and continuous improvement. Responsible for implementing modern project management and quality assurance techniques. Works closely with the Development Managers, Technical Directors, Regional Construction Managers, Site Operations Managers, Facility Managers / Supervisors and rollout team regarding the design, construction and progress of the works. Regular liaison with M & E consultants and power authorities to ensure correct design and implementation of electricity supply. The role will have a strong focus on contractor management and performance, establishing and managing relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring the efficient and seamless delivery of facilities management services to the facilities. Qualifications and Skills What skills and attributes are we looking for from you: Relevant tertiary degree in a construction related field Technical delivery experience gained within the construction industry, ideally extensive Data Centre experience Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills (Local language speaking at professional level) Delivery of large capital expenditure projects with a high dependence on M&E Worked in Mission Critical environments Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute A team player with a 'can-do' attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible Risk management/CDM qualifications or experience About You About Us Why choose Currie & Brown? Unlike some businesses, we prioritise for the long term and honour our commitments. We are compassionate and inclusive in the way we approach our work, and always look to invest in our people's futures. Be it a desire to work internationally, a drive to progress, or even a curiosity to operate in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage - providing advice, support and the structure to achieve. That is why so many of us have established and built successful careers here for so long. We don't offer just a job we offer a career with clear structured route to progression, and a track record of making international mobility happen with international moves encouraged on a permanent or secondment basis. We are an international industry leader - Working for us provides the chance to work for a leading brand with a focus on excellence, being digitally-led in our approach, we present the chance to work on some of the world's most prestigious projects and for some of the world's top clients. We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day and that is why we firmly believe equality, diversity and inclusion should be taken seriously. Diverse people, backgrounds and experiences develop the most innovative of ideas, they are essential to our success, that is why we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are a truly independent business where our people are empowered to make quick, agile decisions that drive real impact. As part of Sidara, we collaborate directly with some of the world's brightest partner brands in our industry, offering exciting opportunities to innovate and grow.

Supply and Inventory Planner We're Nichols - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours! We have been making life taste better since 1908. Every day here is bursting with flavour - from the loved brands we're proud to share with the world, to the energy, ambition and innovative ideas that fizz through our teams. As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks categories - so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK's leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products that everyone loves. At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. This is a place where you can be yourself, speak up, and get stuck in. We celebrate the wins, cheer each other on and keep things fizzing with positivity. From leaders who listen to teammates who've always got your back, its work that feels as good as it tastes! We take a refreshingly agile approach to how we work, combining the energy of being together in the office with the flexibility of working from home. You'll be office-based three days a week, with core hours designed to help you balance work and home life. Nichols is where serious fun meets real opportunities - and where work tastes better. About the Opportunity The Supply and Inventory Planner is responsible for short to long terms supply plans, working collaboratively with internal and external operational teams whilst minimising costs and maintaining inventory to maximise availability. The Role Will Include Develop and maintain a comprehensive supply plan for our products across the network using SAP IBP. Plan and execute inventory replenishment to meet availability and service level targets whilst controlling costs. Monitor inventory performance, including stock turns, fill rate and aging inventory. Collaborate with Procurement, Co Manufacturers and demand planning team. Raise purchase orders for inbound deliveries and communicate all transport requirements to the 3PL's including tracking the 3PL performance. Represent supply team/copackers/supply chain in different meetings across the business. Own NPI projects delivery - This will include tracking supply chain elements of product launches & delists, managing existing product run out as well as communicating impacts to the business before and after the event. Identify risks in supply or demand and implement mitigations plans to avoid out of stocks. Analyse data to recommend improvements in planning processes, safety stock levels and reorder strategies. Support and maintain Master Data in S4 Hana/IBP. Develop current ways of working and implement new processes across the Supply function whilst supporting S&OP Manager and Supply Team Leader with monthly cycle. About You To make a splash in this role you will bring‿. Experience of working within a Supply or Production Planning in FMCG environment. Strong working knowledge of multi-site planning. Good organisational and problem-solving skills. Excellent data skills - including skills using office 365 and ERP system for reviewing large amounts of data. Professional approach to any situation, highly motivated for delivering best possible customer experience with excellent communication skills. Highly analytical. Ability to review processes and to propose better ways of working. Influential characteristics with the ability to challenge the norm. Continuous improvement mindset. Full clean UK driving license. Benefits of Working with Us No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of amazing benefits, here is a snapshot of what we can offer you: 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year) Annual Bonus Save as you Earn Share Scheme Option to join our private medical cover scheme Enhanced Primary Carers leave and sick pay And Let's Not Forget the Perks We are also proud to offer: Holiday home stay Your birthday off work Free on site parking 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where) Help yourself to our drinks when at one of our sites Staff shop with discounts on our products Apply now if you want a taste of a new career and join Nichols - Where work tastes better. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe diverse teams perform at their best, and we welcome people with different backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking. Our standard recruitment process for short listed candidates typically includes an initial call with our Talent Advisor, followed by a first stage interview via Microsoft Teams and second stage interviews face to face. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process please feel free to contact us. Any job offer is subject to an individual's Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Receptionist, Urology The closing date is 14 April 2026 This vacancy is currently only open for candidates from Hereford and Worcestershire NHS. The Urology Investigations Unit and the Urology Same Day Emergency Care is based at the Alexandra Hospital. The department is an outpatient investigations and diagnostic unit, and an emergency assessment unit. The opening hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00 to 20.00. This position will cover the evening hours of 16.00 to 19.00 Main duties of the job To input all TCI notifications from the Secretaries for patients requiring procedures onto PAS Responsible for generating and sending out patient attendance letters Responsible for the booking of minor urology procedures, ensuring there is enough capacity Assisting in planning the weekly allocation sheets and as new bookings come in, that these are checked regularly to ensure capacity is not exceeded. Contact patients via telephone to change attendance times as required Preparing daily notes for all patients including emergency ambulatory patients for UIU, organising all the correct paperwork for the correct procedures and treatments Responsible for discharging the patients as they go home throughout the day on PAS or transferring them to award if the patient does not go home. On arrival check their demographic details are correct and admit and amend any necessary details on PAS To receive general telephone calls, recording messages and dealing with initial enquiries in a friendly professional manner and referring the call to the relevant member of staff, as appropriate. Maintain records regarding admission/discharges/ward attender/ appointments on clinical IT systems and via a unit diary as indicated by the ward manager To undertake other relevant clerical duties as required. About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move forward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. Job responsibilities Key Working Relationships Patients, relatives, carers, senior and junior medical, nursing staff, ward staff, Trust staff, GP surgeries, medical secretaries. Risk Assessment This post involves handling medical notes and VDU work. Individuals may be exposed to violence and aggression. Job Purpose To provide administrative and clerical support to the ward, professional qualified staff and provide first point of contact to all users of the service. To take a key role in allocating patients to maximise capacity within the unit The particular duties to be undertaken by the post holder will be determined by his/her ward/department manager. Objectives, performance and training needs will be regularly reviewed in accordance with the Trust's performance review guideline and are listed below Key Duties To input all TCI notifications from the Secretaries for patients requiring procedures onto PAS Responsible for generating and sending out patient attendance letters Populate and maintain an Excel spreadsheet information for additional capacity patients to capture data. Responsible for the booking of minor urology procedures, ensuring there is enough capacity Responsible for informing the Ward Manager, if additional staff are required to provide escort for Radiology patients Assisting in planning the weekly allocation sheets and as new booking come in, that these are checked regularly to ensure capacity is not exceeded. Contact patients via telephone to change attendance times as required Preparing daily notes for all patients including emergency ambulatory patients for UDU, organising all the correct paperwork for the correct procedures and treatments If patient cancels an appointment, inform relevant personnel, cancel on PAS and update to reflect the cancellation. Responsible for discharging the patients as they go home throughout the day on PAS or transferring them to award if the patient does not go home. On day of surgery when patients arrive, check their demographic details are correct and admit and amend any necessary details on PAS Work station is required to be kept clean and tidy in line with infection control policy. To receive general telephone calls, recording messages and dealing with initial enquiries in a friendly professional manner and referring the call to the relevant member of staff, as appropriate. To update and maintain filing systems in the ward/department to enable timely and accurate information retrieval. Maintain records regarding admission/discharges/ward attender/ appointments on clinical IT systems and via a unit diary as indicated by the ward manager To undertake other relevant clerical duties as required including: photocopying, operating the fax, receiving, sorting and distribution mail, basic typing and stock stationery levels. Ensure that all notes are tracked to the relevant department. Arrange for urgent collection and delivery of notes as required for scanning Assigned Tasks within Ward/Department To assist Ward Manager to produce correspondence i.e. thank you letters, communications with other departments, memos to staff, etc. To assist with reception and comfort of relatives as requested by nursing staff. Work collaboratively as part of an integrated team Organise own day to day work tasks showing an ability to prioritise in order to achieve set timescales. Ability to make decisions and take actions within the Ward environment relating to routine enquiries, whilst receiving support and supervision. General Responsibilities To ensure the confidentiality of all patient information and Trust business. To comply with all Trust policies and procedures. In accordance with the Trust's Health and Safety Policy, the post holder must take reasonable care of their own health and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. The post holder must cooperate with staff in complying with any statutory requirements and participate in the workplace monitoring processes in order to help maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace. To report any accident or untoward incidents and complaints. To create and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and other staff within the workplace. To act always in a manner which will promote a good image of the ward/department To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies as directed by the senior officer/nurse in charge. To contribute to and participate in any initiatives to improve the quality of service to patients. Vision and Values The Trust aims to provide local services for local people. It has developed its vision to reflect this commitment. To continue to be the major provider of acute/specialist services for the people of Worcestershire (and wider) with a strong reputation for providing outstanding, high quality, reliable, accessible and integrated healthcare for local people Person Specification Experience Previous clerical/reception experience within a hospital / customer service environment Experience of maintaining excel spreadsheets to capture capacity data Knowledge of medical terminology Qualifications Good general education (e.g. GCSE English and Maths A-C) or equivalent NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification within administration or equivalent experience ECDL, or other information technology/word processing qualifications Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire. One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you're working to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings. As part of Shropshire Councils transformation programme, it is investing in a new structure for Procurement and Contracts. This is an exciting time to join the council to be part of its journey in building a new team and to be part of a council that is making significant strives and improvements for its residents to ensure value for money, and good quality services are delivered. You will provide a strategic business partnering approach to lead the development of commercial contract management best practice across the Council in order to drive commercial outcomes for non-pay spend. You will need significant and demonstrable knowledge and understanding of various current forms of contracts documentation, systems and processes. Be able to lead the development and delivery of policy, strategy, guidance and training on programmes of work relating to contract management within strict audit and risk mitigation regimes. If you would like to discuss this role you can contact Helen Doherty to arrange a conversation. This position is one of several vacancies, we are recruiting a new team and there are other posts available, please view our website for more information.

Employer: Ministry of Justice Location: Pay: £24,549 per year Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 02/05/2026 About this job Overview of the job This is an administrative role based within the Probation Service (PS) Directorate in HMPPS. The job holder reports to the designated Line Manager and supports the provision of business specific and transactional office-based activities. The job holder works collaboratively with other team members to provide reception duties and a range of administrative support services. The job holder may be expected to support a number of teams/functions within the operational area and is to offer support and cover during periods of absence, for which training will be provided. The job holder must promote diversity and anti-discriminatory practice in the performance of the post in a way that embraces Equality and values Diversity. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. NB: Core Hours include regular unsocial hours (evenings and/or weekends) as determined by the business need. Summary To provide an effective and efficient first point of contact with all visitors, telephone callers and undertake administrative functions in accordance with service policy and procedures. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: To be first point of contact for Probation Service and greet people on probation and visitors professionally both face to face and via telephone and email, logging their arrival and departure, ensuring the appropriate member of staff is notified and issue visitor passes and security fobs as necessary. Through observation and situational awareness to use tact and diplomacy to diffuse potentially violent situations and recognising where additional support is required, be that internal management or external security/policing presence, and to be alert to conversations that might indicate a safeguarding/risk issue and take appropriate remedial action such as emailing the Probation Practitioner and updating Delius. Answer all enquiries, while on Reception, relating to basic information about the Probation Service and local Person on Probation support services such as the provision of food banks, referring more technical enquiries to an appropriate manager. To deal with all logistics for a building including managing all mail items, ordering PPE and office stationery, meeting room equipment, taking delivery of items and ensuring they get to the right destination and managing room, hot desk and car parking bookings, support and service meeting rooms including preparing for events and event registration as required. To pay bus fares/travel warrants to people on probation and handle day to day petty cash including collection and transport of petty cash and travel warrants between Probation properties. To assist in maintaining Health and Safety and security aspects of the building, including acting as key holder, operating the physical security of the building, the testing of fire alarms, testing panic alarms, monitoring CCTV and assisting evacuation measures and where necessary to act as Fire Warden/First Aider and in the absence of a line manager to support risk assessments where trained. To log building faults and incidents and keep a log of maintenance and repairs escalating issues through the appropriate channels and making decisions (within guidelines) on the urgency of the faults in order to maintain the security of the building. In the absence of the Senior Admin Officer escorting contractors and visitors around the building. Where necessity arises to support the case administration of Person on Probation by providing a confidential and high-level administrative support service to operational teams, to include: Process and update computer based and manual files and filing systems Use a range of computer software in providing comprehensive administration support Produce a range of documentation and correspondence To access databases for information as necessary and input information as required Scanning and archiving data, some of which is sensitive and highly confidential The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).