About The Role AV (Audio Visual) experience is essiential for this role Role Overview: proAV are a leading global audio visual integrator, providing AV and event services across multiple client partnerships globally. Our immediate requirement is for an experienced Client Direct Project Manager to be a key part of our Projects Delivery Department, representing proAV, taking full responsibility for ensuring the successful deployment of an end-to-end programme. They will be entrusted with the responsibility of working alongside the sales, operational and engineering teams in managing project scope for a range of client direct and construction projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Client Direct Project Manager to join an established operation with scope to drive and enhance the service at every opportunity. Experience and seniority of the position will be reflected by the remuneration and benefits package. Key Responsibilities: Perform work on multiple projects within the budgeted cost and to the satisfaction of the client. Monitor the progress and performance against the programme, identifying, resolving, escalating operational problems and minimizing delays. Ensure successful and profitable execution by following standards and supporting the implementation of processes and SOP s that drive consistency. Liaison with other internal departments, clients and contractors / AV integrators. Ensure that the H&S files are in place for your projects and that safe systems of work are put in place. Understand the contractual requirements of your projects and local regulations in regions. Ensure that technical and drawing information is available and correct to allow others to perform their works in an efficient manner adhering to client sign off procedures. Manage the setup elements of systems to prove the concept. Deal with all aspects of the financial management of your projects including invoicing and variations. Deal with all aspects interfacing of audio visual systems the client s buildings this will encompass both hardware and software interfaces. Represent the company at a senior level with the necessary level of professional conduct and presentation. To develop your knowledge from both experience and research to become an expert in one or more of a particular area of our project work to whom others in the organisation can refer. Produce project documentation through the lifecycle of the project i.e. Programme of works, reporting. Ensuring the client platforms are updated to include timesheets and project notes all reporting to be real time. Attend pretender interviews as required by the client being impartial at all times. Demonstrate Technical knowledge of: AVoIP Video, Audio and USB distribution, routing etc over the network. Crestron NVX, Extron NAV, Q-Sys NV and the likes) Bandwidth considerations especially with larger networks with uplinks to other switches. Dante/AES67 Primarily understanding audio over the network, how clocking works, distribution, bandwidth and layer 2 distribution. IP Networks (VLANS, DNS, Multicast/Unicast, PTP) Understanding IP networks for AVoIP, Dante, IPTV, IP addressing and VLAN routing DSP design/ concept Having an understanding how Audio DSP s work; licences needed if applicable. Dante channel counts and limitations depending on device models. Ideally having some DSP design knowledge Conferencing and audio reproduction. Audio basics understanding signal levels, sound reinforcement, echo cancellation, equalisation and audio delays for larger spaces System design (Schematics and workflow) AV signal flow and overall design understanding with the ability to spot errors or issues System build (M&E, containment, power and data requirements) Mechanical build of the space including the requirements needed to support the AV needs. Hours of work: 40 hours per week, 9 hours a day, 8.30am-5.30pm, including an hour unpaid break, Monday-Friday. About Us: proAV designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication. From reviewing technology to integration to post-deployment support, you re in safe hands when you trust your AV and UC to proAV. We are recognised as one of the AV industry s most powerful international delivery and support operations trusted by a varied client base in more than 80 countries across 6 continents. To date, we have completed 700+ projects outside of the UK that meets the demands and challenges of a globalised marketplace, keeping the lines of communication and collaboration open. From our state-of-the-art Customer Services Centre and Video Network Operations Centre (VNOC) our dedicated teams manage, monitor and protect our global clients business-critical AV systems architecture, products and technologies 24/7/365. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: proAV is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting and promoting an inclusive culture for all employees and job applicants. We want everyone to feel comfortable being themselves and create a culture where we understand and respect each other s differences. proAV does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We make employment decision based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and/or experience of the individual. proAV offers personal and professional development opportunities, not just through traditional qualifications, but also through Apprenticeship schemes, internal training and mentorship programmes. We support employees and job applicants with their work-life balance through our family friendly policies and practices. We encourage all to apply.
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
About The Role AV (Audio Visual) experience is essiential for this role Role Overview: proAV are a leading global audio visual integrator, providing AV and event services across multiple client partnerships globally. Our immediate requirement is for an experienced Client Direct Project Manager to be a key part of our Projects Delivery Department, representing proAV, taking full responsibility for ensuring the successful deployment of an end-to-end programme. They will be entrusted with the responsibility of working alongside the sales, operational and engineering teams in managing project scope for a range of client direct and construction projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Client Direct Project Manager to join an established operation with scope to drive and enhance the service at every opportunity. Experience and seniority of the position will be reflected by the remuneration and benefits package. Key Responsibilities: Perform work on multiple projects within the budgeted cost and to the satisfaction of the client. Monitor the progress and performance against the programme, identifying, resolving, escalating operational problems and minimizing delays. Ensure successful and profitable execution by following standards and supporting the implementation of processes and SOP s that drive consistency. Liaison with other internal departments, clients and contractors / AV integrators. Ensure that the H&S files are in place for your projects and that safe systems of work are put in place. Understand the contractual requirements of your projects and local regulations in regions. Ensure that technical and drawing information is available and correct to allow others to perform their works in an efficient manner adhering to client sign off procedures. Manage the setup elements of systems to prove the concept. Deal with all aspects of the financial management of your projects including invoicing and variations. Deal with all aspects interfacing of audio visual systems the client s buildings this will encompass both hardware and software interfaces. Represent the company at a senior level with the necessary level of professional conduct and presentation. To develop your knowledge from both experience and research to become an expert in one or more of a particular area of our project work to whom others in the organisation can refer. Produce project documentation through the lifecycle of the project i.e. Programme of works, reporting. Ensuring the client platforms are updated to include timesheets and project notes all reporting to be real time. Attend pretender interviews as required by the client being impartial at all times. Demonstrate Technical knowledge of: AVoIP Video, Audio and USB distribution, routing etc over the network. Crestron NVX, Extron NAV, Q-Sys NV and the likes) Bandwidth considerations especially with larger networks with uplinks to other switches. Dante/AES67 Primarily understanding audio over the network, how clocking works, distribution, bandwidth and layer 2 distribution. IP Networks (VLANS, DNS, Multicast/Unicast, PTP) Understanding IP networks for AVoIP, Dante, IPTV, IP addressing and VLAN routing DSP design/ concept Having an understanding how Audio DSP s work; licences needed if applicable. Dante channel counts and limitations depending on device models. Ideally having some DSP design knowledge Conferencing and audio reproduction. Audio basics understanding signal levels, sound reinforcement, echo cancellation, equalisation and audio delays for larger spaces System design (Schematics and workflow) AV signal flow and overall design understanding with the ability to spot errors or issues System build (M&E, containment, power and data requirements) Mechanical build of the space including the requirements needed to support the AV needs. Hours of work: 40 hours per week, 9 hours a day, 8.30am-5.30pm, including an hour unpaid break, Monday-Friday. About Us: proAV designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication. From reviewing technology to integration to post-deployment support, you re in safe hands when you trust your AV and UC to proAV. We are recognised as one of the AV industry s most powerful international delivery and support operations trusted by a varied client base in more than 80 countries across 6 continents. To date, we have completed 700+ projects outside of the UK that meets the demands and challenges of a globalised marketplace, keeping the lines of communication and collaboration open. From our state-of-the-art Customer Services Centre and Video Network Operations Centre (VNOC) our dedicated teams manage, monitor and protect our global clients business-critical AV systems architecture, products and technologies 24/7/365. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: proAV is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting and promoting an inclusive culture for all employees and job applicants. We want everyone to feel comfortable being themselves and create a culture where we understand and respect each other s differences. proAV does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We make employment decision based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and/or experience of the individual. proAV offers personal and professional development opportunities, not just through traditional qualifications, but also through Apprenticeship schemes, internal training and mentorship programmes. We support employees and job applicants with their work-life balance through our family friendly policies and practices. We encourage all to apply.
Job Title Resident Liaison Officer Expected Start Date ASAP Expected Pay Rate (Candidate Rate) 35,000+ Expenses (Please specify) Overnight stays if required Hours of work (Please specify) 37 hours Shift Patterns (Please give details) Monday-Friday Duration 6 Months to be made permanent Flexible Working (Home/Hybrid/Office) Onsite Office Location (If hybrid/Office Based) Any Specific Days in the office Onsite Any additional travel required Travel to sites Overview of the role - Team / Projects / Key challenges Company Overview: Green Funding Solutions is a rapidly growing organisation, expanding from a small operation to a 100-strong team in just three years, generating between 70m- 100m in revenue. The company specialises in securing external funding for green solutions, supporting vulnerable customers and households through energy efficiency and healthcare innovations such as insulation, solar panels, heat pumps, and low-carbon heating systems. Team & Projects: The Resident Liaison Officer will work closely with project delivery teams, contractors, Housing Associations (HAs), and site managers, acting as the key point of contact for residents throughout the lifecycle of energy efficiency installations. The role involves a mix of customer service, site coordination, stakeholder engagement, and reporting. Key Challenges: Ensuring consistent, clear communication with residents, many of whom may be vulnerable or require accessibility support Managing multiple stakeholders across complex projects Addressing complaints or technical queries promptly and sensitively Maintaining strong relationships with contractors, HAs, and internal departments Balancing operational delivery with a high-quality customer journey, contributing positively to Net Promoter Scores (NPS) Experience and Qualifications - Essential / Desirable Any experience with accessibility, working with disabilities, dealing delegated authority Essential: Proven experience in resident liaison, customer service, or community engagement, ideally within construction or green energy environments Strong organisational and time management skills to coordinate multiple site visits and stakeholder communications Full UK driving licence Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal Confident in discussing technical matters with residents and translating complex concepts into simple explanations Experience working with vulnerable residents or those requiring accessible communication Understanding of site-based operations and construction processes Comfortable escalating operational issues and reporting to senior stakeholders Desirable: Previous experience working with Housing Associations, local authorities, or Advice Centres Familiarity with BEIS compliance and Local Authority scheme requirements Experience dealing with delegated authority structures or accessibility-focused service delivery Background in project coordination or support within the retrofit, energy, or healthcare sector Knowledge of reporting tools and customer data input systems (e.g., MSD) CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Feb 18, 2026
Contractor
Job Title Resident Liaison Officer Expected Start Date ASAP Expected Pay Rate (Candidate Rate) 35,000+ Expenses (Please specify) Overnight stays if required Hours of work (Please specify) 37 hours Shift Patterns (Please give details) Monday-Friday Duration 6 Months to be made permanent Flexible Working (Home/Hybrid/Office) Onsite Office Location (If hybrid/Office Based) Any Specific Days in the office Onsite Any additional travel required Travel to sites Overview of the role - Team / Projects / Key challenges Company Overview: Green Funding Solutions is a rapidly growing organisation, expanding from a small operation to a 100-strong team in just three years, generating between 70m- 100m in revenue. The company specialises in securing external funding for green solutions, supporting vulnerable customers and households through energy efficiency and healthcare innovations such as insulation, solar panels, heat pumps, and low-carbon heating systems. Team & Projects: The Resident Liaison Officer will work closely with project delivery teams, contractors, Housing Associations (HAs), and site managers, acting as the key point of contact for residents throughout the lifecycle of energy efficiency installations. The role involves a mix of customer service, site coordination, stakeholder engagement, and reporting. Key Challenges: Ensuring consistent, clear communication with residents, many of whom may be vulnerable or require accessibility support Managing multiple stakeholders across complex projects Addressing complaints or technical queries promptly and sensitively Maintaining strong relationships with contractors, HAs, and internal departments Balancing operational delivery with a high-quality customer journey, contributing positively to Net Promoter Scores (NPS) Experience and Qualifications - Essential / Desirable Any experience with accessibility, working with disabilities, dealing delegated authority Essential: Proven experience in resident liaison, customer service, or community engagement, ideally within construction or green energy environments Strong organisational and time management skills to coordinate multiple site visits and stakeholder communications Full UK driving licence Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal Confident in discussing technical matters with residents and translating complex concepts into simple explanations Experience working with vulnerable residents or those requiring accessible communication Understanding of site-based operations and construction processes Comfortable escalating operational issues and reporting to senior stakeholders Desirable: Previous experience working with Housing Associations, local authorities, or Advice Centres Familiarity with BEIS compliance and Local Authority scheme requirements Experience dealing with delegated authority structures or accessibility-focused service delivery Background in project coordination or support within the retrofit, energy, or healthcare sector Knowledge of reporting tools and customer data input systems (e.g., MSD) CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Group Head of HR Policy and Employee Relations Employer: Government Recruitment Service Location: Pay: Contract Type: Temporary Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes Closing Date: 18/03/2026 About this job Do you want to take the lead and strategically partner with an organisation that is passionate about the delivery of a high quality, strategic people agenda overseeing the vital areas of HR Policy and Employee Relations? Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to the performance and people agenda of a high-profile government department? Do you pride yourself on your excellent communication skills and the ability to work in with senior leaders & stakeholders? We are recruiting for a fixed-term maternity cover for the role of Group Head of HR Policy and Employee Relations, and we'd love to hear from you This is a unique opportunity as it has two parts: Firstly, operating as part of a job-share with another Grade 6 covering the core business as usual elements of the role, including management of the wider team. Secondly, we are looking for the post-holder to take responsibility for leading a temporary project, and discrete small team, to refresh and simplify our People Policies. The goal is to partner them with an AI tool to improve how our policies are presented and help our colleagues navigate them more effectively. DfT is a high-profile department at the heart of UK government. We work with agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest to make journeys better. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below Find out more about what it's like working at Department for Transport Central Department for Transport Careers As part of the Department for Transport Group HR function, our team is committed to providing expert HR and employee relations guidance. We take a business-oriented approach to developing effective solutions across the DfT Group. The Group HR team leads on HR policy and employee relations within the central department, as well as supporting five executive agencies: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), and Active Travel England (ATE). Responsibilities You and your job-share partner will: Lead of a team of HR professionals to build flexible and integrated HR policy and employee relations strategies/plans to support departmental strategy. Manage the relationship with the Departmental Trade Union side and build strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the DfT Group. Manage the work of the team using project techniques to enable the effective, tracking, monitoring, and reporting of workstreams and support prioritisation. Ensure the team act as a centre of expertise, providing professional advice and guidance to HR colleagues, shared services and key stakeholders that enable and support the successful implementation of our people policies. Act as the lead contact/s for the relationship with Civil Service HR Expert Services, feeding into central people policy development so that the specific requirements of DfT people are captured and that we can influence Civil Service wide approaches Additionally, you will: Manage a temporary project team that will focus on reviewing, evaluating and delivering a complete refresh of our existing HR Policies. The team will then need to work with our HR Data, Technology & AI Lab to implement an AI solution that will support staff self-service and navigability of our policies. It is anticipated that this will be a 12-month project to match the length of the appointment. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached Role Profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
Group Head of HR Policy and Employee Relations Employer: Government Recruitment Service Location: Pay: Contract Type: Temporary Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes Closing Date: 18/03/2026 About this job Do you want to take the lead and strategically partner with an organisation that is passionate about the delivery of a high quality, strategic people agenda overseeing the vital areas of HR Policy and Employee Relations? Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to the performance and people agenda of a high-profile government department? Do you pride yourself on your excellent communication skills and the ability to work in with senior leaders & stakeholders? We are recruiting for a fixed-term maternity cover for the role of Group Head of HR Policy and Employee Relations, and we'd love to hear from you This is a unique opportunity as it has two parts: Firstly, operating as part of a job-share with another Grade 6 covering the core business as usual elements of the role, including management of the wider team. Secondly, we are looking for the post-holder to take responsibility for leading a temporary project, and discrete small team, to refresh and simplify our People Policies. The goal is to partner them with an AI tool to improve how our policies are presented and help our colleagues navigate them more effectively. DfT is a high-profile department at the heart of UK government. We work with agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest to make journeys better. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below Find out more about what it's like working at Department for Transport Central Department for Transport Careers As part of the Department for Transport Group HR function, our team is committed to providing expert HR and employee relations guidance. We take a business-oriented approach to developing effective solutions across the DfT Group. The Group HR team leads on HR policy and employee relations within the central department, as well as supporting five executive agencies: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), and Active Travel England (ATE). Responsibilities You and your job-share partner will: Lead of a team of HR professionals to build flexible and integrated HR policy and employee relations strategies/plans to support departmental strategy. Manage the relationship with the Departmental Trade Union side and build strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the DfT Group. Manage the work of the team using project techniques to enable the effective, tracking, monitoring, and reporting of workstreams and support prioritisation. Ensure the team act as a centre of expertise, providing professional advice and guidance to HR colleagues, shared services and key stakeholders that enable and support the successful implementation of our people policies. Act as the lead contact/s for the relationship with Civil Service HR Expert Services, feeding into central people policy development so that the specific requirements of DfT people are captured and that we can influence Civil Service wide approaches Additionally, you will: Manage a temporary project team that will focus on reviewing, evaluating and delivering a complete refresh of our existing HR Policies. The team will then need to work with our HR Data, Technology & AI Lab to implement an AI solution that will support staff self-service and navigability of our policies. It is anticipated that this will be a 12-month project to match the length of the appointment. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached Role Profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Birmingham, Staffordshire
Group Head of HR Policy and Employee Relations Employer: Government Recruitment Service Location: Birmingham Pay: Contract Type: Temporary Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes Closing Date: 18/03/2026 About this job Do you want to take the lead and strategically partner with an organisation that is passionate about the delivery of a high quality, strategic people agenda overseeing the vital areas of HR Policy and Employee Relations? Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to the performance and people agenda of a high-profile government department? Do you pride yourself on your excellent communication skills and the ability to work in with senior leaders & stakeholders? We are recruiting for a fixed-term maternity cover for the role of Group Head of HR Policy and Employee Relations, and we'd love to hear from you This is a unique opportunity as it has two parts: Firstly, operating as part of a job-share with another Grade 6 covering the core business as usual elements of the role, including management of the wider team. Secondly, we are looking for the post-holder to take responsibility for leading a temporary project, and discrete small team, to refresh and simplify our People Policies. The goal is to partner them with an AI tool to improve how our policies are presented and help our colleagues navigate them more effectively. DfT is a high-profile department at the heart of UK government. We work with agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest to make journeys better. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below Find out more about what it's like working at Department for Transport Central Department for Transport Careers As part of the Department for Transport Group HR function, our team is committed to providing expert HR and employee relations guidance. We take a business-oriented approach to developing effective solutions across the DfT Group. Responsibilities The Group HR team leads on HR policy and employee relations within the central department, as well as supporting five executive agencies: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), and Active Travel England (ATE). You and your job-share partner will: Lead a team of HR professionals to build flexible and integrated HR policy and employee relations strategies/plans to support departmental strategy. Manage the relationship with the Departmental Trade Union side and build strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the DfT Group. Manage the work of the team using project techniques to enable effective tracking, monitoring, and reporting of workstreams and support prioritisation. Ensure the team act as a centre of expertise, providing professional advice and guidance to HR colleagues, shared services and key stakeholders that enable and support the successful implementation of our people policies. Act as the lead contact/s for the relationship with Civil Service HR Expert Services, feeding into central people policy development so that the specific requirements of DfT people are captured and that we can influence Civil Service wide approaches. Manage a temporary project team that will focus on reviewing, evaluating and delivering a complete refresh of our existing HR Policies. Work with our HR Data, Technology & AI Lab to implement an AI solution that will support staff self-service and navigability of our policies. It is anticipated that this will be a 12-month project to match the length of the appointment. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached Role Profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only. Whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
Group Head of HR Policy and Employee Relations Employer: Government Recruitment Service Location: Birmingham Pay: Contract Type: Temporary Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes Closing Date: 18/03/2026 About this job Do you want to take the lead and strategically partner with an organisation that is passionate about the delivery of a high quality, strategic people agenda overseeing the vital areas of HR Policy and Employee Relations? Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to the performance and people agenda of a high-profile government department? Do you pride yourself on your excellent communication skills and the ability to work in with senior leaders & stakeholders? We are recruiting for a fixed-term maternity cover for the role of Group Head of HR Policy and Employee Relations, and we'd love to hear from you This is a unique opportunity as it has two parts: Firstly, operating as part of a job-share with another Grade 6 covering the core business as usual elements of the role, including management of the wider team. Secondly, we are looking for the post-holder to take responsibility for leading a temporary project, and discrete small team, to refresh and simplify our People Policies. The goal is to partner them with an AI tool to improve how our policies are presented and help our colleagues navigate them more effectively. DfT is a high-profile department at the heart of UK government. We work with agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest to make journeys better. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below Find out more about what it's like working at Department for Transport Central Department for Transport Careers As part of the Department for Transport Group HR function, our team is committed to providing expert HR and employee relations guidance. We take a business-oriented approach to developing effective solutions across the DfT Group. Responsibilities The Group HR team leads on HR policy and employee relations within the central department, as well as supporting five executive agencies: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), and Active Travel England (ATE). You and your job-share partner will: Lead a team of HR professionals to build flexible and integrated HR policy and employee relations strategies/plans to support departmental strategy. Manage the relationship with the Departmental Trade Union side and build strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the DfT Group. Manage the work of the team using project techniques to enable effective tracking, monitoring, and reporting of workstreams and support prioritisation. Ensure the team act as a centre of expertise, providing professional advice and guidance to HR colleagues, shared services and key stakeholders that enable and support the successful implementation of our people policies. Act as the lead contact/s for the relationship with Civil Service HR Expert Services, feeding into central people policy development so that the specific requirements of DfT people are captured and that we can influence Civil Service wide approaches. Manage a temporary project team that will focus on reviewing, evaluating and delivering a complete refresh of our existing HR Policies. Work with our HR Data, Technology & AI Lab to implement an AI solution that will support staff self-service and navigability of our policies. It is anticipated that this will be a 12-month project to match the length of the appointment. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached Role Profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only. Whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: £28,500 Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on . No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: £28,500 Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on . No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: £28,500 Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on . No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: £28,500 Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on . No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Mechanical Engineer - SME - Data Centre/ Critical Engineering Environment Hot Job! An amazing opportunity to join one of the Leading In-house Data Centre organisations - Fantastic Career Opportunity Basic Salary @ £70000 to £75000 depending on experience, 10 % Annual Bonus, Car allowance salary Sacrifice @ £7000 , career progression and the chance to join a Global market-leading organisation that continue to expand across the UK and EMEA As a new Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be working within the specialist critical Mechanical Engineering Team. This role provides support, expertise and preventative maintenance suggestions on Mechanical infrastructure, cooling water, and HVAC systems, amongst others, to the business to ensure the successful and efficient operation of all Data Centre estates in the UK Region. This mainly covers Essex, Hertfordshire, and Berkshire, EMEA and some global travel is expected Responsibilities Provide day-to-day technical support/liaison to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, Operational teams, and Critical FM in general. Operate and fault find on Control Systems Navigate and interrogate Programmable Logic Controllers and Building Management Systems (PLC & BMS). Interpret and communicate technical information and share this information with non-technical colleagues. Provide technical support and witness to commissioning activities to ensure installed infrastructure meets bespoke design intent. Identify non-compliant areas / faulty equipment and take corrective actions to address these within required timescales. Enquire about and support the evaluation of technical specifications that capture key design requirements and protect clients' interests. Undertake product comparison/selection reviews and recommend new and traditional approaches/suppliers based on project needs. Assist the Account Management Team by producing technical documentation and attending workshops with clients. Analyse supplier technical submittals, drawings, and reports for operational impact. Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for new equipment, which may include travelling outside of the UK on some occasions. Assist in writing, evaluating, and approving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs). Develop the process of verifying and compiling all Operation and Maintenance Documents (O&M manuals, including up-to-date descriptions, manufacturers' literature, drawings etc.). Your Profile An Engineering-Based Hons Degree (BEng / MEng / BSc. desirable), HNC / HND or equivalent. Demonstrable technical experience working in a Mechanical / Building Services environment and working on systems including Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Building / Energy Management Systems (BMS, EMS), controls, cooling (e.g., ADCs), etc. Knowledge of Data Centre cooling, specifically including closed and open water-cooling systems, cooling towers, refrigeration systems, etc. Previous experience working operationally as a primary supplier. Proven track record in technical analysis and problem-solving. Microsoft Office proficient with the ability to present report information to groups. Experience in strong relationships with internal customers. Track record in delivering to specified service level response times. Excellent engineering skills, knowledge, and experience. A passion for continued learning. Strong report writing skills for technical reports, proposals, and designs. Strong communication skills that include the ability to translate technical information so it can be clearly understood by operational teams. Ability to analyse and solve technical challenges. A keen eye for spotting details and discrepancies in information. Strong customer focus ethics. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to respond well to pressing deadlines and pressure. Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic, and growing working environment. Consistent approach to own continual professional development. Possess a full clean driving licence for use in the UK. If you are passionate about critical engineering and want to join a team of specialists, then this is 100% the job for you. Please apply Jim Hines
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer - SME - Data Centre/ Critical Engineering Environment Hot Job! An amazing opportunity to join one of the Leading In-house Data Centre organisations - Fantastic Career Opportunity Basic Salary @ £70000 to £75000 depending on experience, 10 % Annual Bonus, Car allowance salary Sacrifice @ £7000 , career progression and the chance to join a Global market-leading organisation that continue to expand across the UK and EMEA As a new Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be working within the specialist critical Mechanical Engineering Team. This role provides support, expertise and preventative maintenance suggestions on Mechanical infrastructure, cooling water, and HVAC systems, amongst others, to the business to ensure the successful and efficient operation of all Data Centre estates in the UK Region. This mainly covers Essex, Hertfordshire, and Berkshire, EMEA and some global travel is expected Responsibilities Provide day-to-day technical support/liaison to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, Operational teams, and Critical FM in general. Operate and fault find on Control Systems Navigate and interrogate Programmable Logic Controllers and Building Management Systems (PLC & BMS). Interpret and communicate technical information and share this information with non-technical colleagues. Provide technical support and witness to commissioning activities to ensure installed infrastructure meets bespoke design intent. Identify non-compliant areas / faulty equipment and take corrective actions to address these within required timescales. Enquire about and support the evaluation of technical specifications that capture key design requirements and protect clients' interests. Undertake product comparison/selection reviews and recommend new and traditional approaches/suppliers based on project needs. Assist the Account Management Team by producing technical documentation and attending workshops with clients. Analyse supplier technical submittals, drawings, and reports for operational impact. Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for new equipment, which may include travelling outside of the UK on some occasions. Assist in writing, evaluating, and approving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs). Develop the process of verifying and compiling all Operation and Maintenance Documents (O&M manuals, including up-to-date descriptions, manufacturers' literature, drawings etc.). Your Profile An Engineering-Based Hons Degree (BEng / MEng / BSc. desirable), HNC / HND or equivalent. Demonstrable technical experience working in a Mechanical / Building Services environment and working on systems including Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Building / Energy Management Systems (BMS, EMS), controls, cooling (e.g., ADCs), etc. Knowledge of Data Centre cooling, specifically including closed and open water-cooling systems, cooling towers, refrigeration systems, etc. Previous experience working operationally as a primary supplier. Proven track record in technical analysis and problem-solving. Microsoft Office proficient with the ability to present report information to groups. Experience in strong relationships with internal customers. Track record in delivering to specified service level response times. Excellent engineering skills, knowledge, and experience. A passion for continued learning. Strong report writing skills for technical reports, proposals, and designs. Strong communication skills that include the ability to translate technical information so it can be clearly understood by operational teams. Ability to analyse and solve technical challenges. A keen eye for spotting details and discrepancies in information. Strong customer focus ethics. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to respond well to pressing deadlines and pressure. Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic, and growing working environment. Consistent approach to own continual professional development. Possess a full clean driving licence for use in the UK. If you are passionate about critical engineering and want to join a team of specialists, then this is 100% the job for you. Please apply Jim Hines
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Senior Estimator / Cost Engineer (Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Bid Manager) Location: Birmingham (Agile Working) Salary: 60,000 70,000 + Extensive Benefits Package The Opportunity We are representing a UK market leader in Geotechnical Engineering and Ground Investigation, recognised for technical authority, commercial rigour, and a strong, people-focused culture. As part of a planned and sustained growth strategy, the business is strengthening its commercial and bidding capability. This newly enhanced role offers an experienced Senior Estimator / Cost Engineer the opportunity to take a leading position in shaping bid strategy, pricing, and commercial performance across a diverse and technically complex portfolio of ground investigation works. This is a senior appointment with real influence over which projects are bid, how they are priced, and how commercial risk is managed. The Role Reporting into senior commercial leadership, you will provide end-to-end commercial and estimating leadership from early engagement through to project handover. You will operate at the centre of the business, working closely with operations, business development, and senior management. Key responsibilities include: Leadership of estimating, cost planning, and commercial management for geotechnical and ground investigation projects Ownership of bid governance, ensuring tenders are accurate, competitive, contractually compliant, and aligned with agreed margin and risk targets Managing incoming tender enquiries, prioritisation, and client expectations around turnaround times Contributing to bid/no-bid decisions, including responsibility for small to medium projects and input into major bid approvals Participation in commercial and pricing strategy discussions based on workload, market conditions, and business objectives Ensuring effective handover from bid stage to project delivery teams, maintaining commercial continuity Acting as a senior commercial point of contact for key clients and tender interviews Technical & Commercial Capability Preparation of detailed cost estimates covering drilling, in-situ testing, laboratory testing, plant, preliminaries, and specialist subcontractors Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and ICE conditions of contract, including risk allocation and compensation events Awareness of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety requirements, and commercial risk mitigation Experience using estimating software such as Eque2 Evaluate or similar advantageous Ability to interpret or review logic-linked programmes (MS Project, P6 or equivalent) beneficial Leadership & People Management Line management, workload planning, and performance oversight of estimating / commercial team members Identification of training and development needs to support team growth and capability Willingness to act as an overflow bidding resource during peak workload periods A collaborative leadership style, able to influence across disciplines About You Proven experience in geotechnical engineering, ground investigation, or a closely aligned enabling works environment Strong background in estimating, cost engineering, quantity surveying, or commercial management Confident commercial decision-maker with a track record of driving positive financial outcomes Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with clients and internal stakeholders Degree-qualified in a relevant technical discipline (qunatity surveying, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geology, civil engineering) or equivalent demonstrable industry experience Why Apply? Join an industry-leading business with a strong UK reputation and secure forward workload Play a key role in shaping the commercial and bidding function during a period of growth Genuine, visible career progression beyond traditional estimating roles A people-centric employer known for investing in its teams and promoting from within An ideal move for professionals feeling constrained, overlooked, or frustrated in less ambitious organisations If 2025 has been a year of limited progression or influence, this role offers a clear, credible step forward within a business that values expertise, leadership, and long-term thinking. Contact Russell Taylor for a confidential conversation and discussion. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Estimator / Cost Engineer (Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Bid Manager) Location: Birmingham (Agile Working) Salary: 60,000 70,000 + Extensive Benefits Package The Opportunity We are representing a UK market leader in Geotechnical Engineering and Ground Investigation, recognised for technical authority, commercial rigour, and a strong, people-focused culture. As part of a planned and sustained growth strategy, the business is strengthening its commercial and bidding capability. This newly enhanced role offers an experienced Senior Estimator / Cost Engineer the opportunity to take a leading position in shaping bid strategy, pricing, and commercial performance across a diverse and technically complex portfolio of ground investigation works. This is a senior appointment with real influence over which projects are bid, how they are priced, and how commercial risk is managed. The Role Reporting into senior commercial leadership, you will provide end-to-end commercial and estimating leadership from early engagement through to project handover. You will operate at the centre of the business, working closely with operations, business development, and senior management. Key responsibilities include: Leadership of estimating, cost planning, and commercial management for geotechnical and ground investigation projects Ownership of bid governance, ensuring tenders are accurate, competitive, contractually compliant, and aligned with agreed margin and risk targets Managing incoming tender enquiries, prioritisation, and client expectations around turnaround times Contributing to bid/no-bid decisions, including responsibility for small to medium projects and input into major bid approvals Participation in commercial and pricing strategy discussions based on workload, market conditions, and business objectives Ensuring effective handover from bid stage to project delivery teams, maintaining commercial continuity Acting as a senior commercial point of contact for key clients and tender interviews Technical & Commercial Capability Preparation of detailed cost estimates covering drilling, in-situ testing, laboratory testing, plant, preliminaries, and specialist subcontractors Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and ICE conditions of contract, including risk allocation and compensation events Awareness of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety requirements, and commercial risk mitigation Experience using estimating software such as Eque2 Evaluate or similar advantageous Ability to interpret or review logic-linked programmes (MS Project, P6 or equivalent) beneficial Leadership & People Management Line management, workload planning, and performance oversight of estimating / commercial team members Identification of training and development needs to support team growth and capability Willingness to act as an overflow bidding resource during peak workload periods A collaborative leadership style, able to influence across disciplines About You Proven experience in geotechnical engineering, ground investigation, or a closely aligned enabling works environment Strong background in estimating, cost engineering, quantity surveying, or commercial management Confident commercial decision-maker with a track record of driving positive financial outcomes Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with clients and internal stakeholders Degree-qualified in a relevant technical discipline (qunatity surveying, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geology, civil engineering) or equivalent demonstrable industry experience Why Apply? Join an industry-leading business with a strong UK reputation and secure forward workload Play a key role in shaping the commercial and bidding function during a period of growth Genuine, visible career progression beyond traditional estimating roles A people-centric employer known for investing in its teams and promoting from within An ideal move for professionals feeling constrained, overlooked, or frustrated in less ambitious organisations If 2025 has been a year of limited progression or influence, this role offers a clear, credible step forward within a business that values expertise, leadership, and long-term thinking. Contact Russell Taylor for a confidential conversation and discussion. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
Manpower is currently looking for a Senior Product Developer to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Magnum, Carte d'Or, Cornetto, Walls, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based at our client's Research & Development facility, at Colworth Science Park, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire (MK44), accessible by car. It also houses our client's global centre of excellence in safety and sustainability sciences. This is a full-time temporary role for 12 months, to start ASAP requiring 37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £43,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. JOB PURPOSE: The Magnum Ice Cream Company in Europe is large and highly successful. The EU Ice Cream Research Development and Innovation (RD&I) team is the driving force behind the creation and delivery of benefit-led, innovative ice cream products across our world-renowned global (e.g. Magnum, Carte d'Or, Cornetto, Walls), premium (e.g. B&J, GROM) and regional (e.g. Cremissimo, Ingman, Evga, Cucciolone) brands. The team embrace agile innovation and are fully connected to countries and markets to land global, regional, and local projects in the markets. The business reaches across all Ice Cream experiences from familiar in-home tubs, pints and mono portions and out of home scooping to global and local classics and kid's favourites. In this role you will be the RD&I first point of contact in an area of the portfolio. You will lead projects in close partnership across functions (Marketing; Supply Chain; Procurement) as well as key (external) partners and suppliers (e.g. 3PM, Flavour and Ingredients suppliers). You will manage a portfolio of projects across innovation, quality, complexity and cost reduction. And will use your understanding of consumer and customer needs to shape and deliver brilliant, sustainable, product experiences. RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, organise and execute a variety of project types as assigned under guidance from line manager, working closely with RD&I experts from a variety of fields. Work closely with marketing teams in global, European and local country teams to define projects scope at start of projects. Use your creative talents to develop great products. Lead technical delivery of projects. This includes diverse topics such as product concept development; formulation design; lab and pilot plant prototypes; cost calculation; specifications; quality assessments; legislation compliance checks and claims assessments. Manage supplier relationships working closely with other functions such as Procurement. Lead and manage pilot plant and factory trials for prototype/product development. Write and manage specifications and systems data for the products you work on. Provide key updates for our Innovation Process Management and other relevant systems Develop selling stories and supporting Customer Development teams with sell-in meetings. Provide support and training for more junior members of the team. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: SKILLS: Passion for creative food product design and development Excellent communication and project management skills Attention to detail especially in experimentation, data recording and analysis Time management and priority setting Health & Safety EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS: Degree level qualification (or equivalent) and / or relevant experience in a technical discipline preferably in food technology or development Experience of working cross-functionally and with third parties Experience of leading projects from brief to delivering in-market European language skills are highly desirable (optional) Colworth Science Park working environment: 9 miles from Bedford 18 miles from M1 Modern working environment in a beautiful, listed building Large green outdoor spaces Shuttle bus is provided from Bedfordshire area to Site. JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Manpower is currently looking for a Senior Product Developer to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Magnum, Carte d'Or, Cornetto, Walls, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based at our client's Research & Development facility, at Colworth Science Park, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire (MK44), accessible by car. It also houses our client's global centre of excellence in safety and sustainability sciences. This is a full-time temporary role for 12 months, to start ASAP requiring 37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £43,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. JOB PURPOSE: The Magnum Ice Cream Company in Europe is large and highly successful. The EU Ice Cream Research Development and Innovation (RD&I) team is the driving force behind the creation and delivery of benefit-led, innovative ice cream products across our world-renowned global (e.g. Magnum, Carte d'Or, Cornetto, Walls), premium (e.g. B&J, GROM) and regional (e.g. Cremissimo, Ingman, Evga, Cucciolone) brands. The team embrace agile innovation and are fully connected to countries and markets to land global, regional, and local projects in the markets. The business reaches across all Ice Cream experiences from familiar in-home tubs, pints and mono portions and out of home scooping to global and local classics and kid's favourites. In this role you will be the RD&I first point of contact in an area of the portfolio. You will lead projects in close partnership across functions (Marketing; Supply Chain; Procurement) as well as key (external) partners and suppliers (e.g. 3PM, Flavour and Ingredients suppliers). You will manage a portfolio of projects across innovation, quality, complexity and cost reduction. And will use your understanding of consumer and customer needs to shape and deliver brilliant, sustainable, product experiences. RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, organise and execute a variety of project types as assigned under guidance from line manager, working closely with RD&I experts from a variety of fields. Work closely with marketing teams in global, European and local country teams to define projects scope at start of projects. Use your creative talents to develop great products. Lead technical delivery of projects. This includes diverse topics such as product concept development; formulation design; lab and pilot plant prototypes; cost calculation; specifications; quality assessments; legislation compliance checks and claims assessments. Manage supplier relationships working closely with other functions such as Procurement. Lead and manage pilot plant and factory trials for prototype/product development. Write and manage specifications and systems data for the products you work on. Provide key updates for our Innovation Process Management and other relevant systems Develop selling stories and supporting Customer Development teams with sell-in meetings. Provide support and training for more junior members of the team. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: SKILLS: Passion for creative food product design and development Excellent communication and project management skills Attention to detail especially in experimentation, data recording and analysis Time management and priority setting Health & Safety EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS: Degree level qualification (or equivalent) and / or relevant experience in a technical discipline preferably in food technology or development Experience of working cross-functionally and with third parties Experience of leading projects from brief to delivering in-market European language skills are highly desirable (optional) Colworth Science Park working environment: 9 miles from Bedford 18 miles from M1 Modern working environment in a beautiful, listed building Large green outdoor spaces Shuttle bus is provided from Bedfordshire area to Site. JBRP1_UKTJ
Job Purpose: Lucy Group is seeking a Lead Talent Development Manager to play a strategic role in designing and delivering impactful learning and development programmes across the organization and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The role will lead the development of structured learning programmes that enhance workforce capability and align with business strategy, focusing on training that supports skills development, career pathways, leadership growth, and compliance requirements. Strong collaboration with senior stakeholders and a deep understanding of digital learning tools and analytics are essential. Business Overview: Lucy Group is an international group that makes the built environment sustainable. Its electric businesses advance the transition to a carbon free world with infrastructure that enables renewable energy and smart cities, while its real estate businesses support sustainable living through responsible property development and investment. Job Context: We are looking for a highly organised, data driven and experienced L&D professional who can design programmes that support business strategic goals at a global level. The candidate should have worked for an industrial multinational business, preferably in the manufacturing sector, and have significant senior stakeholder experience evaluating learning and development strategies. This role reports to and supports the Global Head of Leadership, Development & Coaching and is part of Lucy Group's Talent Centre of Excellence based in Oxford. Job Dimensions: Hybrid role: work from the Oxford office or at one of our UK sites 2-3 days per week. Some travel required for effective stakeholder engagement. Key Accountabilities: Strategic Learning Design - develop training programmes that align with Lucy Group's business objectives and workforce needs. Mapping Learning Programmes to Succession Planning - map learning programmes and plans that support identified successors to be trained to support readiness for identified roles, working closely with the HRPB community. Skills & Career Pathway Mapping - structure learning interventions to support employee progression and leadership development. Training Needs Analysis (TNA) - identify skill gaps and design targeted development solutions. E Learning & LMS Management - oversee digital learning platforms and ensure seamless training delivery. L&D Programme Management - manage the core global learning programmes and ensure effective communication. Compliance & Mandatory Training - ensure adherence to industry regulations and company wide training requirements. Kirkpatrick Model Evaluation - measure training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Training Programme Delivery - deliver internal programmes. Stakeholder Engagement - collaborate with senior leaders to integrate L&D strategies into business planning. Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience: CIPD Level 5 in Learning & Development. Minimum 10 years of experience in L&D programme design, preferably within engineering or manufacturing companies. Expertise in succession planning, leadership development, and workforce analytics. Strong understanding of LMS platforms, e learning tools, and compliance training. Ability to engage senior leaders and align L&D strategies with business goals. Proven experience in learning and development with a focus on programme management. Exceptional understanding of learning and development best practices and methodologies. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical skills to assess training needs and programme effectiveness. Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams. Excellent service orientation, attention to detail, ability to manage several projects running concurrently, first class written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in using learning management systems and other relevant software, using data from them to continuously evaluate and improve programme impact and experience. Desired Experience: Oracle Fusion Learning and Grow platforms. Korn Ferry competency framework. E learning design using Articulate. Behavioral Competencies: Data Collection and Analysis Planning and Organising LMS, E learning and Computer Based Training Tech Savvy Collaborates Communicates Effectively Manages Complexity Develops Talent Demonstrable examples of using Lucy values
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Job Purpose: Lucy Group is seeking a Lead Talent Development Manager to play a strategic role in designing and delivering impactful learning and development programmes across the organization and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The role will lead the development of structured learning programmes that enhance workforce capability and align with business strategy, focusing on training that supports skills development, career pathways, leadership growth, and compliance requirements. Strong collaboration with senior stakeholders and a deep understanding of digital learning tools and analytics are essential. Business Overview: Lucy Group is an international group that makes the built environment sustainable. Its electric businesses advance the transition to a carbon free world with infrastructure that enables renewable energy and smart cities, while its real estate businesses support sustainable living through responsible property development and investment. Job Context: We are looking for a highly organised, data driven and experienced L&D professional who can design programmes that support business strategic goals at a global level. The candidate should have worked for an industrial multinational business, preferably in the manufacturing sector, and have significant senior stakeholder experience evaluating learning and development strategies. This role reports to and supports the Global Head of Leadership, Development & Coaching and is part of Lucy Group's Talent Centre of Excellence based in Oxford. Job Dimensions: Hybrid role: work from the Oxford office or at one of our UK sites 2-3 days per week. Some travel required for effective stakeholder engagement. Key Accountabilities: Strategic Learning Design - develop training programmes that align with Lucy Group's business objectives and workforce needs. Mapping Learning Programmes to Succession Planning - map learning programmes and plans that support identified successors to be trained to support readiness for identified roles, working closely with the HRPB community. Skills & Career Pathway Mapping - structure learning interventions to support employee progression and leadership development. Training Needs Analysis (TNA) - identify skill gaps and design targeted development solutions. E Learning & LMS Management - oversee digital learning platforms and ensure seamless training delivery. L&D Programme Management - manage the core global learning programmes and ensure effective communication. Compliance & Mandatory Training - ensure adherence to industry regulations and company wide training requirements. Kirkpatrick Model Evaluation - measure training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Training Programme Delivery - deliver internal programmes. Stakeholder Engagement - collaborate with senior leaders to integrate L&D strategies into business planning. Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience: CIPD Level 5 in Learning & Development. Minimum 10 years of experience in L&D programme design, preferably within engineering or manufacturing companies. Expertise in succession planning, leadership development, and workforce analytics. Strong understanding of LMS platforms, e learning tools, and compliance training. Ability to engage senior leaders and align L&D strategies with business goals. Proven experience in learning and development with a focus on programme management. Exceptional understanding of learning and development best practices and methodologies. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical skills to assess training needs and programme effectiveness. Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams. Excellent service orientation, attention to detail, ability to manage several projects running concurrently, first class written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in using learning management systems and other relevant software, using data from them to continuously evaluate and improve programme impact and experience. Desired Experience: Oracle Fusion Learning and Grow platforms. Korn Ferry competency framework. E learning design using Articulate. Behavioral Competencies: Data Collection and Analysis Planning and Organising LMS, E learning and Computer Based Training Tech Savvy Collaborates Communicates Effectively Manages Complexity Develops Talent Demonstrable examples of using Lucy values
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: £28,500 Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on . No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: £28,500 Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on . No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Purpose of the Role To support the Soft Services Cleaning Manager in ensuring the effective management of the Cleaning/Environmental Department at Queensgate Shopping Centre; coordinating with stakeholders, contractors and both senior and operational staff to achieve and maintain the expected standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the entirety of the property (inclusive of front-of-house, back-of-house and external). This is a hands-on role, which will involve the direct supervision of Housekeeping Shift Leaders and their team members to support the delivery of the cleaning and environmental functions across the site. Key Responsibilities To support the Soft Services Cleaning Manager in their duties. To ensure that employees are trained in accordance with pre-determined schedules, and that all relevant records are maintained effectively. To undertake and deliver training as necessary and appropriate. To induct new/relief staff to ensure they understand the requirements and expectations associated with their roles, completing training records and refreshing these as required. To ensure that all employees wear the correct uniform, are polite, and represent Savills in a positive manner. To ensure that Savills' Company Policies & Procedures are adhered to by all employees, at all times. To engage with contractors and tenants as required, ensuring that all are aware of their environmental responsibilities whilst operating within the property. Escalating any environmental non-conformances to the Soft Services Cleaning Manager as appropriate. To accurately store and record environmental data, inclusive of waste records, for future reference and analysis. Collate, monitor and interpret data for inclusion within reports and presentations. To highlight any shortfalls in service delivery via our appointed contractors and service partners, liaising with them to find a swift resolution to any concerns raised. To inform the Soft Services Cleaning Manager of any vacancies and assist in all stages of recruitment. To support with the management of HR Procedures to address staff welfare, absence and conduct standards, escalating any concerns as appropriate. Conduct investigatory meetings and support with note-taking. To regularly review the employee roster, ensuring that contingencies are implemented in the event that an employee is on leave/absent, and reflect all amendments on the relevant systems. To supervise and co-ordinate periodic works as and when required. To undertake routine quality audits and take corrective actions as necessary, within the agreed timeframe. To ensure that all contents of the Cleaning/Environmental Site File & COSHH Files are kept up-to-date, escalating any requirements to the Soft Services Cleaning Manager as necessary. To undertake own cleaning duties, supporting colleagues and covering them when required. To undertake any other reasonable duties/request that commensurate with this position as designated by the Soft Services Cleaning Manager / Operations Director / Client / Company. Health and Safety To take reasonable care of your own health and safety. To take reasonable care not to put colleagues, members of public and others at risk by what you do or do not do in the course of your work. To not interfere with, or misuse anything that's been provided for your health, safety or welfare. To report any accidents/incidents that your are involved within (personal or third-party) to your line manager immediately. To report any injuries, strains or illnesses you suffer as a result of doing your work activities to your line manager immediately. To inform your line manager if something happens that might affect your ability to work, like becoming pregnant or suffering from an injury. To inform your line manager if you take medication may have an impact on your safety and that of others (i.e. drowsiness, confusion, sight or hearing impairment, etc.). To ensure that you receive training to enable you to undertake work activities in a safe manner. If you identify the need for further training, or are concerned for your safety you must inform your line manager. To ensure that you understand and work to all risk assessments, training, safe working practices and Health and Safety Policies. To ensure that employees are provided with a quality induction that offers such information, instruction, supervision and training to enable them to safely carry-out their duties. To facilitate the communication process and to provide feedback as necessary and appropriate. To ensure that all equipment within your control is serviced and maintained in a safe condition. To ensure that an employee who is an expectant mother is referred to their line manager for an appropriate risk assessment pertinent to the activities which they perform. To ensure that accidents, incidents, ill-health and near-misses that arise within the workplace are reported and recorded. To ensure that any sub-contractors that are employed by Savills on a site for which you are responsible have the correct method statement and risk assessment for the activity/duty they are performing on our behalf. To regularly monitor and review health and safety arrangements in liaison with the Soft Services Cleaning Manager for effectiveness. To inform the Soft Services Cleaning Manager of any non-compliance or issues. To be fully aware as to your individual, and those within your teams' responsibilities, in relation to Savills' Health & Safety Policy Statement. To be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and materials and wear appropriate protective clothing as supplied. Other To contribute to the development and implementation of the overall ethos/work/aims of Savills Management Resources & Queensgate Shopping Centre. To work in accordance with site policies and procedures. To liaise and communicate with other colleagues as needed. To live within commuting distance of the site and have your own independent method of transport. To act as an ambassador for Queensgate Shopping Centre and the Cleaning/Environmental Department, promoting recognition for the team, the property and the wider business through your exemplary behaviour. To lead by an example, uplifting the team, and instilling a passion for excellence in delivering a first-in-class service. To be confident in holding open and honest conversations - not only relating to our customers, but to all stakeholders, including contractors, tenants and colleagues. To promote an operational focus on compliance, communication, consistency and collaboration in all you deliver. Person Specification Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, furniture, rubbish. Able to wear personal protective equipment as supplied. An effective communicator with a good understanding and speaking of English. Able to plan and prioritises workload to ensure objectives are achieved on time. Able to identify problems and take appropriate action where necessary to resolve. Able to follow instructions on the use of cleaning materials and machinery. Able to attain a consistent standard of service in cleaning duties. Enjoys and is able to work constructively as part of a team. Ableto adhere to manual handling and health and safety regulations as required. Appreciates that projects need to be completed; effective and efficient time management of self and duties. Methodical approach with an ability to work under pressure. Uses judgement to know when to ask for help and guidance. Takes responsibility for own work and demonstrates initiative. Records information accurately and pays attention to detail. Builds appropriate professional, friendly and accessible relationships with line managers, colleagues and tenants. Able to train and coach employees, both formally and informally. A flexible approach to work, with the ability to work varied shift times (inclusive of night shifts) to meet the needs of the business. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Experience of working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. Previous cleaning experience within the retail (or similar) industry. Full UK Driving Licence (Required) BICSc Licence To Practice (Desirable) IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable) Working Hours - 40 HRS / Week - Monday-Friday - 10:00 - 18:00 (Flexibility Required) Salary - £34,000 / Annum
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Purpose of the Role To support the Soft Services Cleaning Manager in ensuring the effective management of the Cleaning/Environmental Department at Queensgate Shopping Centre; coordinating with stakeholders, contractors and both senior and operational staff to achieve and maintain the expected standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the entirety of the property (inclusive of front-of-house, back-of-house and external). This is a hands-on role, which will involve the direct supervision of Housekeeping Shift Leaders and their team members to support the delivery of the cleaning and environmental functions across the site. Key Responsibilities To support the Soft Services Cleaning Manager in their duties. To ensure that employees are trained in accordance with pre-determined schedules, and that all relevant records are maintained effectively. To undertake and deliver training as necessary and appropriate. To induct new/relief staff to ensure they understand the requirements and expectations associated with their roles, completing training records and refreshing these as required. To ensure that all employees wear the correct uniform, are polite, and represent Savills in a positive manner. To ensure that Savills' Company Policies & Procedures are adhered to by all employees, at all times. To engage with contractors and tenants as required, ensuring that all are aware of their environmental responsibilities whilst operating within the property. Escalating any environmental non-conformances to the Soft Services Cleaning Manager as appropriate. To accurately store and record environmental data, inclusive of waste records, for future reference and analysis. Collate, monitor and interpret data for inclusion within reports and presentations. To highlight any shortfalls in service delivery via our appointed contractors and service partners, liaising with them to find a swift resolution to any concerns raised. To inform the Soft Services Cleaning Manager of any vacancies and assist in all stages of recruitment. To support with the management of HR Procedures to address staff welfare, absence and conduct standards, escalating any concerns as appropriate. Conduct investigatory meetings and support with note-taking. To regularly review the employee roster, ensuring that contingencies are implemented in the event that an employee is on leave/absent, and reflect all amendments on the relevant systems. To supervise and co-ordinate periodic works as and when required. To undertake routine quality audits and take corrective actions as necessary, within the agreed timeframe. To ensure that all contents of the Cleaning/Environmental Site File & COSHH Files are kept up-to-date, escalating any requirements to the Soft Services Cleaning Manager as necessary. To undertake own cleaning duties, supporting colleagues and covering them when required. To undertake any other reasonable duties/request that commensurate with this position as designated by the Soft Services Cleaning Manager / Operations Director / Client / Company. Health and Safety To take reasonable care of your own health and safety. To take reasonable care not to put colleagues, members of public and others at risk by what you do or do not do in the course of your work. To not interfere with, or misuse anything that's been provided for your health, safety or welfare. To report any accidents/incidents that your are involved within (personal or third-party) to your line manager immediately. To report any injuries, strains or illnesses you suffer as a result of doing your work activities to your line manager immediately. To inform your line manager if something happens that might affect your ability to work, like becoming pregnant or suffering from an injury. To inform your line manager if you take medication may have an impact on your safety and that of others (i.e. drowsiness, confusion, sight or hearing impairment, etc.). To ensure that you receive training to enable you to undertake work activities in a safe manner. If you identify the need for further training, or are concerned for your safety you must inform your line manager. To ensure that you understand and work to all risk assessments, training, safe working practices and Health and Safety Policies. To ensure that employees are provided with a quality induction that offers such information, instruction, supervision and training to enable them to safely carry-out their duties. To facilitate the communication process and to provide feedback as necessary and appropriate. To ensure that all equipment within your control is serviced and maintained in a safe condition. To ensure that an employee who is an expectant mother is referred to their line manager for an appropriate risk assessment pertinent to the activities which they perform. To ensure that accidents, incidents, ill-health and near-misses that arise within the workplace are reported and recorded. To ensure that any sub-contractors that are employed by Savills on a site for which you are responsible have the correct method statement and risk assessment for the activity/duty they are performing on our behalf. To regularly monitor and review health and safety arrangements in liaison with the Soft Services Cleaning Manager for effectiveness. To inform the Soft Services Cleaning Manager of any non-compliance or issues. To be fully aware as to your individual, and those within your teams' responsibilities, in relation to Savills' Health & Safety Policy Statement. To be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and materials and wear appropriate protective clothing as supplied. Other To contribute to the development and implementation of the overall ethos/work/aims of Savills Management Resources & Queensgate Shopping Centre. To work in accordance with site policies and procedures. To liaise and communicate with other colleagues as needed. To live within commuting distance of the site and have your own independent method of transport. To act as an ambassador for Queensgate Shopping Centre and the Cleaning/Environmental Department, promoting recognition for the team, the property and the wider business through your exemplary behaviour. To lead by an example, uplifting the team, and instilling a passion for excellence in delivering a first-in-class service. To be confident in holding open and honest conversations - not only relating to our customers, but to all stakeholders, including contractors, tenants and colleagues. To promote an operational focus on compliance, communication, consistency and collaboration in all you deliver. Person Specification Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, furniture, rubbish. Able to wear personal protective equipment as supplied. An effective communicator with a good understanding and speaking of English. Able to plan and prioritises workload to ensure objectives are achieved on time. Able to identify problems and take appropriate action where necessary to resolve. Able to follow instructions on the use of cleaning materials and machinery. Able to attain a consistent standard of service in cleaning duties. Enjoys and is able to work constructively as part of a team. Ableto adhere to manual handling and health and safety regulations as required. Appreciates that projects need to be completed; effective and efficient time management of self and duties. Methodical approach with an ability to work under pressure. Uses judgement to know when to ask for help and guidance. Takes responsibility for own work and demonstrates initiative. Records information accurately and pays attention to detail. Builds appropriate professional, friendly and accessible relationships with line managers, colleagues and tenants. Able to train and coach employees, both formally and informally. A flexible approach to work, with the ability to work varied shift times (inclusive of night shifts) to meet the needs of the business. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Experience of working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. Previous cleaning experience within the retail (or similar) industry. Full UK Driving Licence (Required) BICSc Licence To Practice (Desirable) IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable) Working Hours - 40 HRS / Week - Monday-Friday - 10:00 - 18:00 (Flexibility Required) Salary - £34,000 / Annum
HR Business Partner Contract Type: Permanent, full time Annual Salary: circa 45,000 Manchester City Centre Benefits include: bonus, healthcare cash plan, hybrid and flexible working Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking an enthusiastic HR Business Partner to join our client as part of their next stage of growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive HR professional who is eager to align people strategies with business objectives and drive workforce performance. What You'll Be Doing: As the HR Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers. Your mission? To create a high-performance culture and enhance employee engagement! Here's a glimpse of your key responsibilities: Collaborate with the leadership team to translate business goals into effective HR strategies. Influence workforce and succession planning while driving talent management initiatives. Lead People Integration for M&A workstreams, ensuring seamless transitions. Provide expert guidance on employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent practices. Champion initiatives that foster a vibrant, high-performance culture. Coach and mentor line managers through various stages of the performance lifecycle, including appraisals and promotions. Work alongside recruitment professionals to attract top talent that aligns with our growth plan. Support onboarding, training, and career development programs. Advocate for the Group culture by ensuring all people initiatives reflect our values. Contribute to wider HR-related projects that enhance the employee experience. What You Bring to the Table: We are looking for an HRBP who thrives in a client-focused environment. If you have the following qualifications/experience, we want to hear from you! Proven experience as an HRBP, ideally within professional services. CIPD qualified (Level 5). Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills. Strong ability to interpret data and use insights to drive decisions. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for adapting your style to different audiences. Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), integrations, and TUPE is a plus! Why Join? Joining our client means becoming part of a vibrant culture where your contributions matter. You will have the chance to work closely with a talented team, drive meaningful change, and develop your career in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to find out more. Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who 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, abilities 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. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts 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, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
HR Business Partner Contract Type: Permanent, full time Annual Salary: circa 45,000 Manchester City Centre Benefits include: bonus, healthcare cash plan, hybrid and flexible working Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking an enthusiastic HR Business Partner to join our client as part of their next stage of growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive HR professional who is eager to align people strategies with business objectives and drive workforce performance. What You'll Be Doing: As the HR Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers. Your mission? To create a high-performance culture and enhance employee engagement! Here's a glimpse of your key responsibilities: Collaborate with the leadership team to translate business goals into effective HR strategies. Influence workforce and succession planning while driving talent management initiatives. Lead People Integration for M&A workstreams, ensuring seamless transitions. Provide expert guidance on employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent practices. Champion initiatives that foster a vibrant, high-performance culture. Coach and mentor line managers through various stages of the performance lifecycle, including appraisals and promotions. Work alongside recruitment professionals to attract top talent that aligns with our growth plan. Support onboarding, training, and career development programs. Advocate for the Group culture by ensuring all people initiatives reflect our values. Contribute to wider HR-related projects that enhance the employee experience. What You Bring to the Table: We are looking for an HRBP who thrives in a client-focused environment. If you have the following qualifications/experience, we want to hear from you! Proven experience as an HRBP, ideally within professional services. CIPD qualified (Level 5). Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills. Strong ability to interpret data and use insights to drive decisions. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for adapting your style to different audiences. Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), integrations, and TUPE is a plus! Why Join? Joining our client means becoming part of a vibrant culture where your contributions matter. You will have the chance to work closely with a talented team, drive meaningful change, and develop your career in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to find out more. Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who 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, abilities 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. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts 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, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Talent Acquisition Partner - Next Generation The Talent Acquisition Partner Next Generation, is responsible for designing and implementing the attraction and selection process for the Intern, Graduate and Apprentice Programmes, ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive recruitment process across CBRE GWS Business lines. This role will have direct responsibility for the apprenticeship programme. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Lead and working with a flexible structure alongside Talent Acquisition (TA), Learning and Talent Management(L&TM), TA Marketing and the wider Next Gen teams to deliver recruitment activity and a seamless candidate experience across CBRE GWS. What You'll Do Responsible for strategic approach to next generation TA Managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders internally (Technical Directors, leadership, L&TM, business etc) / externally (Universities, schools, charity partnerships, and societies) & partners for apprenticeship schemes Advertising, sourcing & screening for UK technical apprenticeship scheme for all GWS business lines Promoting CBRE GWS as an employer of choice for Next Gen including internally /externally and through creating / updating collateral that empowers the business to also promote this e.g., Hiring Manager toolkit Acting as SME / point of contact for TA on Next Gen recruiting for example educating & sharing clearly defined recruitment & selection process for grad / intern / apprentice schemes to TA / business both in & outside of UK; owning & clearly communicating UK Next Generation recruitment timelines etc Providing data & insights on Next Gen hiring including DEI objectives & ensuring those objectives are met Collaborating closely with the business, L&TM, business line dedicated TA teams to ensure a world class approach to Next Generation hiring which enables our business to thrive Design and overseeing of Assessment Centre assessments, designing scoring matrix, running assessor briefing and wash up sessions. Lead on assessment centres, act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders to advise on recruitment strategy Work closely with C&C steerco, EBRG's and diversity communities' team to ensure we are building diverse talent pipelines from school through to university Act as the candidate's liaison throughout the hiring process ensuring a positive experience and high retention rate. Working in collaboration with other members of the Talent Acquisition and People team to ensure the delivery of high-quality recruits against requirements from diverse pools of candidates Promotes CBRE employer brand initiatives to attract diverse talent, actively participating across the TA team ensuring best practice is shared and implemented Update Avature (ATS) and other reporting systems to enable weekly and monthly TA activity reports Support charity partners, C&C Partnerships, and third-party suppliers to enhance the Next Gen recruitment process and support the C&C targets. Support Next Gen recruitment activity across EMEA, liaising with international TA partners and People leads to identify hiring needs, eligibility criteria and target schools. Engage with target schools, Universities, and charities to run in house workshops, CV skills sessions, presentations etc to promote CBRE GWS and attract talent into the Next Gen Schemes. Support L&TM with hosting induction programmes for intern, apprentices, and graduates into the business. Ensure the team support the graduates and apprentices through a range of professional qualifications What You'll Need Recruitment experience within Next Generation (apprentices, graduates & Interns) Experienced in the use of resourcing technologies and social networking to build candidate/talent pools A passion for Diversity Equity and Inclusion in all approaches Recruitment technology - ATS expertise, varied search and sourcing methods, LinkedIn, talent pooling and market mapping Excellent MS Office Skills. Thrives on working in a fast moving, creative, flexible environment Excellent stakeholder management & Business partnering skills, working with senior leaders, communities' partnerships and training suppliers Why CBRE CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at (url removed). Our Values in Hiring At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Talent Acquisition Partner - Next Generation The Talent Acquisition Partner Next Generation, is responsible for designing and implementing the attraction and selection process for the Intern, Graduate and Apprentice Programmes, ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive recruitment process across CBRE GWS Business lines. This role will have direct responsibility for the apprenticeship programme. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Lead and working with a flexible structure alongside Talent Acquisition (TA), Learning and Talent Management(L&TM), TA Marketing and the wider Next Gen teams to deliver recruitment activity and a seamless candidate experience across CBRE GWS. What You'll Do Responsible for strategic approach to next generation TA Managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders internally (Technical Directors, leadership, L&TM, business etc) / externally (Universities, schools, charity partnerships, and societies) & partners for apprenticeship schemes Advertising, sourcing & screening for UK technical apprenticeship scheme for all GWS business lines Promoting CBRE GWS as an employer of choice for Next Gen including internally /externally and through creating / updating collateral that empowers the business to also promote this e.g., Hiring Manager toolkit Acting as SME / point of contact for TA on Next Gen recruiting for example educating & sharing clearly defined recruitment & selection process for grad / intern / apprentice schemes to TA / business both in & outside of UK; owning & clearly communicating UK Next Generation recruitment timelines etc Providing data & insights on Next Gen hiring including DEI objectives & ensuring those objectives are met Collaborating closely with the business, L&TM, business line dedicated TA teams to ensure a world class approach to Next Generation hiring which enables our business to thrive Design and overseeing of Assessment Centre assessments, designing scoring matrix, running assessor briefing and wash up sessions. Lead on assessment centres, act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders to advise on recruitment strategy Work closely with C&C steerco, EBRG's and diversity communities' team to ensure we are building diverse talent pipelines from school through to university Act as the candidate's liaison throughout the hiring process ensuring a positive experience and high retention rate. Working in collaboration with other members of the Talent Acquisition and People team to ensure the delivery of high-quality recruits against requirements from diverse pools of candidates Promotes CBRE employer brand initiatives to attract diverse talent, actively participating across the TA team ensuring best practice is shared and implemented Update Avature (ATS) and other reporting systems to enable weekly and monthly TA activity reports Support charity partners, C&C Partnerships, and third-party suppliers to enhance the Next Gen recruitment process and support the C&C targets. Support Next Gen recruitment activity across EMEA, liaising with international TA partners and People leads to identify hiring needs, eligibility criteria and target schools. Engage with target schools, Universities, and charities to run in house workshops, CV skills sessions, presentations etc to promote CBRE GWS and attract talent into the Next Gen Schemes. Support L&TM with hosting induction programmes for intern, apprentices, and graduates into the business. Ensure the team support the graduates and apprentices through a range of professional qualifications What You'll Need Recruitment experience within Next Generation (apprentices, graduates & Interns) Experienced in the use of resourcing technologies and social networking to build candidate/talent pools A passion for Diversity Equity and Inclusion in all approaches Recruitment technology - ATS expertise, varied search and sourcing methods, LinkedIn, talent pooling and market mapping Excellent MS Office Skills. Thrives on working in a fast moving, creative, flexible environment Excellent stakeholder management & Business partnering skills, working with senior leaders, communities' partnerships and training suppliers Why CBRE CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at (url removed). Our Values in Hiring At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council
Great Wenham, Essex
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Voids Contract Manager to join our team based in Great Wenham . You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £53,460 - £63,013 per annum (pro rata for part time). This role is open to full time , part time , and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are looking for a Voids Contract Manager to join our Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team. Our Housing Directorate has been on an exciting journey of change in recent months, with a new operating model for Housing Repairs. This is your opportunity to help drive performance and shape the future of our Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team. If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role Reporting to the Head of Housing Repairs and Maintenance, you will be responsible for providing the delivery of a high-quality voids management service, that ensures our councils meet the top quartile national key performance indicators for voids performance. You will ensure all our void homes are maintained to a high standard and that our contractors deliver a consistent, high-quality service that drives great value for money. The main purpose of this role is to provide leadership and direction within the voids service, which includes leading on the development and implementation of service strategies, managing contractor performance and being responsible for all areas of performance and budgets within the service area. You will: lead and be responsible for delivering a high standard of complex void repairs across our property portfolio manage assigned contractors whilst maintaining effective budget management ensure works are carried out in accordance with the contract and legislation be responsible for making sure void contractors work to deliver our goals and targets You will work to develop strong and effective cross functional working initiatives with both internal and external stakeholders and take the lead on developing service excellence within the management of voids. About you The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent in Building Surveying or similar with a relevant professional qualification in surveying/maintenance or similar (e.g. CIOB or RICS) and a NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety. You must demonstrate continuous professional development. In this key management role, we are looking for an individual with significant experience in contract management and driving operational excellence. You will need to demonstrate experience in effectively managing voids to a high standard of customer satisfaction, minimising void losses, and possess an up to date knowledge of housing legislation, regulation, policy and practice in relation to voids management. You will have: knowledge of current issues affecting local authority on empty properties and disrepair claims knowledge of construction and building maintenance knowledge of repairs and maintenance databases and management systems performance, contract and people management skills up to date knowledge of housing legislation, regulation, policy and practice in relation to responsive repairs experience in cost centre management and controlling budgets experience in project management and partnership working the ability to effectively manage wide ranging building works undertaken by different contractors and recognise the customer needs the ability to collate and present data and monitor KPIs and other statistical records for senior managers strong problem solving skills and attention to detail, as well as effective organisational skills. A full valid driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of this role. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs. Private Health Care Options. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Paid volunteering days. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting). Great learning and development opportunities. Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. For more information For an informal discussion, please contact Jane Branch , Head of Housing Repairs and Maintenance, by either calling (phone number removed) or emailing: (url removed) Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this job opportunity. Closing date: 5.00 pm, 11 March 2026 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Voids Contract Manager role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Voids Contract Manager to join our team based in Great Wenham . You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £53,460 - £63,013 per annum (pro rata for part time). This role is open to full time , part time , and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are looking for a Voids Contract Manager to join our Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team. Our Housing Directorate has been on an exciting journey of change in recent months, with a new operating model for Housing Repairs. This is your opportunity to help drive performance and shape the future of our Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team. If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role Reporting to the Head of Housing Repairs and Maintenance, you will be responsible for providing the delivery of a high-quality voids management service, that ensures our councils meet the top quartile national key performance indicators for voids performance. You will ensure all our void homes are maintained to a high standard and that our contractors deliver a consistent, high-quality service that drives great value for money. The main purpose of this role is to provide leadership and direction within the voids service, which includes leading on the development and implementation of service strategies, managing contractor performance and being responsible for all areas of performance and budgets within the service area. You will: lead and be responsible for delivering a high standard of complex void repairs across our property portfolio manage assigned contractors whilst maintaining effective budget management ensure works are carried out in accordance with the contract and legislation be responsible for making sure void contractors work to deliver our goals and targets You will work to develop strong and effective cross functional working initiatives with both internal and external stakeholders and take the lead on developing service excellence within the management of voids. About you The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent in Building Surveying or similar with a relevant professional qualification in surveying/maintenance or similar (e.g. CIOB or RICS) and a NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety. You must demonstrate continuous professional development. In this key management role, we are looking for an individual with significant experience in contract management and driving operational excellence. You will need to demonstrate experience in effectively managing voids to a high standard of customer satisfaction, minimising void losses, and possess an up to date knowledge of housing legislation, regulation, policy and practice in relation to voids management. You will have: knowledge of current issues affecting local authority on empty properties and disrepair claims knowledge of construction and building maintenance knowledge of repairs and maintenance databases and management systems performance, contract and people management skills up to date knowledge of housing legislation, regulation, policy and practice in relation to responsive repairs experience in cost centre management and controlling budgets experience in project management and partnership working the ability to effectively manage wide ranging building works undertaken by different contractors and recognise the customer needs the ability to collate and present data and monitor KPIs and other statistical records for senior managers strong problem solving skills and attention to detail, as well as effective organisational skills. A full valid driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of this role. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs. Private Health Care Options. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Paid volunteering days. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting). Great learning and development opportunities. Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. For more information For an informal discussion, please contact Jane Branch , Head of Housing Repairs and Maintenance, by either calling (phone number removed) or emailing: (url removed) Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this job opportunity. Closing date: 5.00 pm, 11 March 2026 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Voids Contract Manager role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
About Nscale At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for Europe's AI revolution. Nscale is developing cutting-edge, sovereign generative AI solutions powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centers and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Positioned at the heart of this transformation, Nscale is delivering the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation. Working closely with the world's most advanced AI technology providers, Nscale integrates next-gen compute hardware and GPU clusters across both partner and self-delivered facilities. This is a unique opportunity to join Nscale's journey, play a pivotal role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across Europe and beyond. The Role We're looking for an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong Quantity Surveying / Construction Cost Management background to manage commercial and contractual aspects of Nscale's Hyperscale Data Centre projects in the UK & Europe. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects - overseeing procurement, cost control, forecasting, contract administration, and financial reporting from pre-contract through to final account. This role requires a commercially astute professional with excellent attention to detail and a hands on approach to project delivery. You will work collaboratively with Development, Design, and Construction teams to ensure that each project is delivered on budget, on time, and in full compliance with contractual and governance requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of major hyperscale data centre construction projects, ensuring delivery within approved budgets, timelines, and Nscale standards. Drive cost efficiency and value creation, optimising expenditure while maintaining financial discipline, commercial control, and alignment with business and project objectives. Own and manage detailed project budgets and CAPEX models, providing accurate financial data and scenario analysis to support decision making. Prepare and deliver detailed cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely insight into project financial performance. Conduct budget preparation and benchmarking exercises, including detailed cost modelling and comparative analysis, and review outcomes with senior management. Analyse and present cost reports to senior management, providing commentary, trend analysis, and recommendations to inform executive decision making. Manage project costs throughout the lifecycle, including cost validation, variations analysis, value engineering, and cost saving initiatives to enhance overall project value. Oversee financial close out processes, including reconciliation of budgets, settlement of vendor accounts, and completion of all final commercial documentation. Manage and provide guidance on commercial change management, including change evaluation, negotiation, and approval in line with contractual and governance requirements. Lead commercial risk management activities, identifying and mitigating risks proactively, maintaining live risk registers, and implementing strategies to minimise exposure. Collaborate cross functionally with Development, Construction, Finance, and Operations teams, ensuring that commercial objectives are aligned with design, schedule, and operational goals. Stay informed on regional market trends, cost indices, and regulatory developments, applying insights to continuously refine Nscale's commercial approach and maintain best in class delivery standards. Who You Are 7+ years' experience in forecasting, cash flow management, cost control, and profitability across complex Construction projects / portfolios, with experience within Data Centres Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline; MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation advantageous. Proven track record of delivering profitable projects and optimizing commercial performance Able to engage effectively across regions, time zones, and disciplines. Adaptable, proactive, and energised by working in a high growth, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. Fluency in English required; other European languages a plus. Why Join Nscale? Be part of a fast-moving, high-growth Necoloud company driving and delivering sustainable, next generation AI infrastructure. High performing scale up culture built on autonomy, accountability, and execution excellence. 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days total) Highly competitive compensation including ESOP (equity options) Progression opportunities - we grow, you grow. Hybrid / remote working options with 25% travel to project sites across UK & Europe For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
About Nscale At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for Europe's AI revolution. Nscale is developing cutting-edge, sovereign generative AI solutions powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centers and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Positioned at the heart of this transformation, Nscale is delivering the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation. Working closely with the world's most advanced AI technology providers, Nscale integrates next-gen compute hardware and GPU clusters across both partner and self-delivered facilities. This is a unique opportunity to join Nscale's journey, play a pivotal role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across Europe and beyond. The Role We're looking for an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong Quantity Surveying / Construction Cost Management background to manage commercial and contractual aspects of Nscale's Hyperscale Data Centre projects in the UK & Europe. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects - overseeing procurement, cost control, forecasting, contract administration, and financial reporting from pre-contract through to final account. This role requires a commercially astute professional with excellent attention to detail and a hands on approach to project delivery. You will work collaboratively with Development, Design, and Construction teams to ensure that each project is delivered on budget, on time, and in full compliance with contractual and governance requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of major hyperscale data centre construction projects, ensuring delivery within approved budgets, timelines, and Nscale standards. Drive cost efficiency and value creation, optimising expenditure while maintaining financial discipline, commercial control, and alignment with business and project objectives. Own and manage detailed project budgets and CAPEX models, providing accurate financial data and scenario analysis to support decision making. Prepare and deliver detailed cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely insight into project financial performance. Conduct budget preparation and benchmarking exercises, including detailed cost modelling and comparative analysis, and review outcomes with senior management. Analyse and present cost reports to senior management, providing commentary, trend analysis, and recommendations to inform executive decision making. Manage project costs throughout the lifecycle, including cost validation, variations analysis, value engineering, and cost saving initiatives to enhance overall project value. Oversee financial close out processes, including reconciliation of budgets, settlement of vendor accounts, and completion of all final commercial documentation. Manage and provide guidance on commercial change management, including change evaluation, negotiation, and approval in line with contractual and governance requirements. Lead commercial risk management activities, identifying and mitigating risks proactively, maintaining live risk registers, and implementing strategies to minimise exposure. Collaborate cross functionally with Development, Construction, Finance, and Operations teams, ensuring that commercial objectives are aligned with design, schedule, and operational goals. Stay informed on regional market trends, cost indices, and regulatory developments, applying insights to continuously refine Nscale's commercial approach and maintain best in class delivery standards. Who You Are 7+ years' experience in forecasting, cash flow management, cost control, and profitability across complex Construction projects / portfolios, with experience within Data Centres Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline; MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation advantageous. Proven track record of delivering profitable projects and optimizing commercial performance Able to engage effectively across regions, time zones, and disciplines. Adaptable, proactive, and energised by working in a high growth, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. Fluency in English required; other European languages a plus. Why Join Nscale? Be part of a fast-moving, high-growth Necoloud company driving and delivering sustainable, next generation AI infrastructure. High performing scale up culture built on autonomy, accountability, and execution excellence. 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days total) Highly competitive compensation including ESOP (equity options) Progression opportunities - we grow, you grow. Hybrid / remote working options with 25% travel to project sites across UK & Europe For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.
About the Role A leading university in South East London is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their People & Culture team on an interim basis. This is a broad and impactful role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can build strong, credible relationships across academic and professional services. The focus of the position will centre around workforce planning, supporting senior leaders to shape future capability, optimise organisational design, and ensure people strategies align with long-term institutional priorities. Leading redundancy processes, including settlement agreements. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leaders to deliver proactive, strategic workforce planning across designated faculties and departments. Provide trusted HR advice on organisational design, resourcing models, talent planning and capability frameworks. Support change initiatives, including restructures and service redesign, ensuring effective consultation and communication. Analyse workforce data and trends to inform decision-making and future workforce requirements. Build strong, influential relationships with stakeholders, including managers, trade unions and internal HR teams. Coach and support managers on complex employee relations matters, performance management and people development. Contribute to wider People & Culture projects as needed to support institutional priorities. About You Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within Higher Education. Strong background in leading redundancy processes, including settlement agreements. Strong background in workforce planning, organisational change, or strategic transformation work. Confident working with senior stakeholders and able to influence at all levels. Sound understanding of employee relations and UK employment legislation. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with the ability to hit the ground running. CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience). Why Join?This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a respected university, shaping how the organisation supports its people now and in the future. You'll work alongside a collaborative HR leadership team with the autonomy to make a meaningful impact. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. 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
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
About the Role A leading university in South East London is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their People & Culture team on an interim basis. This is a broad and impactful role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can build strong, credible relationships across academic and professional services. The focus of the position will centre around workforce planning, supporting senior leaders to shape future capability, optimise organisational design, and ensure people strategies align with long-term institutional priorities. Leading redundancy processes, including settlement agreements. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leaders to deliver proactive, strategic workforce planning across designated faculties and departments. Provide trusted HR advice on organisational design, resourcing models, talent planning and capability frameworks. Support change initiatives, including restructures and service redesign, ensuring effective consultation and communication. Analyse workforce data and trends to inform decision-making and future workforce requirements. Build strong, influential relationships with stakeholders, including managers, trade unions and internal HR teams. Coach and support managers on complex employee relations matters, performance management and people development. Contribute to wider People & Culture projects as needed to support institutional priorities. About You Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within Higher Education. Strong background in leading redundancy processes, including settlement agreements. Strong background in workforce planning, organisational change, or strategic transformation work. Confident working with senior stakeholders and able to influence at all levels. Sound understanding of employee relations and UK employment legislation. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with the ability to hit the ground running. CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience). Why Join?This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a respected university, shaping how the organisation supports its people now and in the future. You'll work alongside a collaborative HR leadership team with the autonomy to make a meaningful impact. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. 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
