Principal Highway Quantity Surveyor Hours: 37 per week Closing date: 17th April Interview Date: 23rd April Contract: Permanent Salary: HC10 £46,142-£50,269 The Role This is an exciting time to join the Highways and Public Realm team at Herefordshire Council. We're transforming how highways and public realm services are delivered across Herefordshire, bringing them back under direct Council control for the first time in years. From June this year, we'll be working in a new way that gives us greater flexibility, more local accountability, and a sharper focus on quality and value for money. By joining us now, you'll be part of a team shaping the future of essential services that residents rely on every day from maintaining roads and green spaces to keeping our streets clean and safe. We can offer the chance to make a real difference in your community, work with a dedicated team, and help deliver improvements that matter. If you're looking for a role where you can take pride in what you do and be part of positive change, we'd love to hear from you. What you will be doing In this role you will be that person with strong highway quantity surveying experience, excellent technical knowledge and confidence working with contractors, budgets and detailed bills of quantities. You will oversee cost management, contract administration and NEC4-based governance across a varied programme of works, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. Who you are is equally important to us as we want someone who is motivated, commercially minded and ready to play a key part in maintaining and improving Herefordshire's highway network and public realm spaces. About You Strong highway quantity surveying experience Excellent technical knowledge and confidence working with contractors, budgets and detailed bills of quantities Experience of overseeing cost management, contract administration and NEC4-based governance We Offer A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: Salary range ofHC10£46,142-£50,269 Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Career progression: clear pathways to progress Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements) Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. Why Choose Us? Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan, with four main areas; People We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life. Place We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers. Growth We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure. Transformation We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money. Don't meet all parts of the job description? Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. Reasonable Adjustments Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: . Creating an inclusive workplace We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: . Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme. Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. How to apply To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ed Bradford. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too. Good luck, we're looking forward to meeting you!
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Principal Highway Quantity Surveyor Hours: 37 per week Closing date: 17th April Interview Date: 23rd April Contract: Permanent Salary: HC10 £46,142-£50,269 The Role This is an exciting time to join the Highways and Public Realm team at Herefordshire Council. We're transforming how highways and public realm services are delivered across Herefordshire, bringing them back under direct Council control for the first time in years. From June this year, we'll be working in a new way that gives us greater flexibility, more local accountability, and a sharper focus on quality and value for money. By joining us now, you'll be part of a team shaping the future of essential services that residents rely on every day from maintaining roads and green spaces to keeping our streets clean and safe. We can offer the chance to make a real difference in your community, work with a dedicated team, and help deliver improvements that matter. If you're looking for a role where you can take pride in what you do and be part of positive change, we'd love to hear from you. What you will be doing In this role you will be that person with strong highway quantity surveying experience, excellent technical knowledge and confidence working with contractors, budgets and detailed bills of quantities. You will oversee cost management, contract administration and NEC4-based governance across a varied programme of works, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. Who you are is equally important to us as we want someone who is motivated, commercially minded and ready to play a key part in maintaining and improving Herefordshire's highway network and public realm spaces. About You Strong highway quantity surveying experience Excellent technical knowledge and confidence working with contractors, budgets and detailed bills of quantities Experience of overseeing cost management, contract administration and NEC4-based governance We Offer A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: Salary range ofHC10£46,142-£50,269 Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Career progression: clear pathways to progress Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements) Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. Why Choose Us? Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan, with four main areas; People We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life. Place We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers. Growth We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure. Transformation We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money. Don't meet all parts of the job description? Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. Reasonable Adjustments Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: . Creating an inclusive workplace We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: . Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme. Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. How to apply To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ed Bradford. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too. Good luck, we're looking forward to meeting you!
About The Company: OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. About The Role: Days of Working: Flexible Locations Varied Shifts SIA Licence Required Purpose of the Role: As a Retail Area Support Officer, you'll play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers, staff, and stock across multiple retail locations. You'll act as a visible deterrent to criminal activity, deliver excellent customer service, and respond effectively to incidents. This is a mobile role requiring flexibility to cover different sites, shifts, and operational needs. Key Responsibilities: Maintain a strong and visible security presence to deter theft, anti-social behaviour, and other risks. Conduct regular patrols across store premises, ensuring safety and vigilance at all times. Monitor CCTV and other security systems to identify and respond to suspicious activity. Carry out searches in line with company policy and legal guidelines. Respond promptly to alarms and incidents, escalating where necessary to management or emergency services. Complete accurate and timely incident and observation reports. Collaborate with store teams to address security concerns and support loss prevention. Provide a professional, approachable presence for customers, staff, and visitors. Assist with directions, queries, and general support as needed. Calmly and effectively de-escalate confrontational situations. Adhere to all site-specific procedures, company policies, and legal requirements. Support the wider security team and undertake additional duties as directed by the Site Supervisor or Security Manager. Essential Requirements: Right to work in the UK. Valid SIA Licence - Door Supervisor (DS) or Security Guarding. Strong observational skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to manage challenging situations professionally. Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written. A proactive, reliable, and professional approach to safety and service. Flexibility to work across multiple locations, including travel between sites. Willingness to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. How to Apply: If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available. Equal Opportunities Statement: We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
About The Company: OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. About The Role: Days of Working: Flexible Locations Varied Shifts SIA Licence Required Purpose of the Role: As a Retail Area Support Officer, you'll play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers, staff, and stock across multiple retail locations. You'll act as a visible deterrent to criminal activity, deliver excellent customer service, and respond effectively to incidents. This is a mobile role requiring flexibility to cover different sites, shifts, and operational needs. Key Responsibilities: Maintain a strong and visible security presence to deter theft, anti-social behaviour, and other risks. Conduct regular patrols across store premises, ensuring safety and vigilance at all times. Monitor CCTV and other security systems to identify and respond to suspicious activity. Carry out searches in line with company policy and legal guidelines. Respond promptly to alarms and incidents, escalating where necessary to management or emergency services. Complete accurate and timely incident and observation reports. Collaborate with store teams to address security concerns and support loss prevention. Provide a professional, approachable presence for customers, staff, and visitors. Assist with directions, queries, and general support as needed. Calmly and effectively de-escalate confrontational situations. Adhere to all site-specific procedures, company policies, and legal requirements. Support the wider security team and undertake additional duties as directed by the Site Supervisor or Security Manager. Essential Requirements: Right to work in the UK. Valid SIA Licence - Door Supervisor (DS) or Security Guarding. Strong observational skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to manage challenging situations professionally. Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written. A proactive, reliable, and professional approach to safety and service. Flexibility to work across multiple locations, including travel between sites. Willingness to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. How to Apply: If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available. Equal Opportunities Statement: We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
Description Contract: Permanent, part time (14 hours over 2 days) Salary: £8,958 p/annum (£22,394 p/annum FTE) Location: High Street, Pershore Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026 Interview date: Interviews will be arranged as applications are received With over 50 charity shops across England and Wales, our Pershore shop is based within a community that is rich with history and is well supported by its locals. Our store is looking for a part time Assistant Manager to create a warm and welcoming shopping experience for visitors and those donating to the store . More about the role Using your experience in retail management/leadership, you will work with our Shop Manager and local community to drive forward sales and source quality fashion, accessories and homeware from donations to regenerate and find a new home! This store really needs someone who understands the local community and can work to build a solid customer base and network of generous donors. Every item sold helps fund our vital work: supporting sick, injured, and homeless pets and caring for over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes. We're looking for a positive role model to join our leadership team, guiding our team of volunteers in creating a friendly and welcoming shopping experience. We'd like you to have experience of managing others and have creative ways to lead and motivate a team to achieve maximum success. In this role, you will be supporting the recruitment and training of new volunteers, sharing your knowledge of merchandising and provide a quality customer service to those both purchasing and donating. You could be a current team leader or supervisor, looking to take on more management responsibility or you could be an experienced manager (or deputy) looking for a new challenge. We want to hear from you to see if we are the employer for you! Our shop is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 till 17:00 and your normal working pattern may change each week, subject to the needs of the business and the levels of staff and volunteers available to work. This working pattern includes weekends and bank holidays so having the ability to be flexible is essential, and you may also be required to support with additional holiday and sickness cover. Join us today to have a career you can be proud of! About you You will have: Previous experience of working in a retail environment Cash handling and reconciliation experience Experience of leading a team Experience of providing great customer experience Computer and administration skills It would also be great if you had: Managing volunteers How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
Description Contract: Permanent, part time (14 hours over 2 days) Salary: £8,958 p/annum (£22,394 p/annum FTE) Location: High Street, Pershore Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026 Interview date: Interviews will be arranged as applications are received With over 50 charity shops across England and Wales, our Pershore shop is based within a community that is rich with history and is well supported by its locals. Our store is looking for a part time Assistant Manager to create a warm and welcoming shopping experience for visitors and those donating to the store . More about the role Using your experience in retail management/leadership, you will work with our Shop Manager and local community to drive forward sales and source quality fashion, accessories and homeware from donations to regenerate and find a new home! This store really needs someone who understands the local community and can work to build a solid customer base and network of generous donors. Every item sold helps fund our vital work: supporting sick, injured, and homeless pets and caring for over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes. We're looking for a positive role model to join our leadership team, guiding our team of volunteers in creating a friendly and welcoming shopping experience. We'd like you to have experience of managing others and have creative ways to lead and motivate a team to achieve maximum success. In this role, you will be supporting the recruitment and training of new volunteers, sharing your knowledge of merchandising and provide a quality customer service to those both purchasing and donating. You could be a current team leader or supervisor, looking to take on more management responsibility or you could be an experienced manager (or deputy) looking for a new challenge. We want to hear from you to see if we are the employer for you! Our shop is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 till 17:00 and your normal working pattern may change each week, subject to the needs of the business and the levels of staff and volunteers available to work. This working pattern includes weekends and bank holidays so having the ability to be flexible is essential, and you may also be required to support with additional holiday and sickness cover. Join us today to have a career you can be proud of! About you You will have: Previous experience of working in a retail environment Cash handling and reconciliation experience Experience of leading a team Experience of providing great customer experience Computer and administration skills It would also be great if you had: Managing volunteers How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
