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We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it. At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work. That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay. If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work. Job Title: Compliance and Onboarding Administrator Location: Bolton Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £24,792.77 per annum Hours: 37.5, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm About the Role Outcomes First Group is on the lookout for a passionate process driven person with a problem-solving attitude to join our Compliance team as a Compliance and Onboarding Administrator. Are you interested in working in a fast paced and high-volume customer facing role? As our Compliance and Onboarding Administrator you will help to administer the referencing process in a timely and effective manner. You will help recruit best fit candidates, as quickly as possible by acquiring references within our preferred SLAs. You will communicate with offered candidates undertaking pre-employment checks including DBS checks and overall uphold the groups commitment to safeguarding our pupils by championing our safer recruitment standards. Key Responsibilities • Administer the referencing process accurately and efficiently to help deliver a proactive onboarding service to allow for the highest standard of care., • Manage all candidate records in the applicant tracking system ensuring all job details and candidate records are accurate., • Communicate with candidates proactively using the system, phone, email and field queries via email, phone and social media to ensure all documentation is complete to avoid delays to start date., • Respond to recruiting manager queries via phone and email providing updates on recruitment performance as requested by Resourcing Managers., • Conduct pre-employment checks in a timely and effective manner and within SLA’s and in line with SAFER recruitment including DBS checks, reference checks, and reference verifications in line with process and within SLA’s., • Coordinate and work with Learning and Talent to ensure all new starters are booked on the induction and receive all relevant information., • Following up candidates where offers are not accepted. We’re looking for: • Customer service experience including telephone customer service., • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines., • Highly organised can prioritise and manage on workload., • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team., • Attention to detail. About Compliance: Our Compliance team provides administration support with the onboarding process of new starters for Outcomes First Group. Safeguarding is at the heart of what we do, and we work as one unit supporting every new starter complete the right background checks and referencing before joining, to keep our inductions running as smooth as possible. Joining Compliance you will get the chance to develop your personal and professional skills. Why join Outcomes First Group? About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise We Listen. We never assume. We work together. To make the remarkable happen. We are accountable. To each other and for one another. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it. At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work. That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay. If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work. Job Title: Resourcer Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum not pro rata (dependent on experience and qualifications) Location: Hybrid - Bolton (2 days in office per week) Contract: Fixed Term Contract- 15 Months Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9-5 We are looking for a Resourcer to join our Central team to search and source for the best talent, work on continuous improvement strategies and maintain incredible stakeholder relationships. Outcomes First Group is currently going through an exciting period of growth and we require someone who is used to recruiting to niche and specialist roles and using their own initiative to attract talent in new and interesting ways. What you'll do: • Proactively search for and pool talent for senior and specialist, live and future vacancies, • Reduce agency spending and raise brand awareness in key markets. Partner with the Resourcing Team to complement other direct sourcing methods and develop talent pools for key future vacancies, • Review continuous improvement projects and share ideas, • Maintain relationships with Stakeholders, being on hand to assist when needed., • Uphold the Group’s commitment to safeguarding the children and young people in our care by championing our safer recruitment standards What we're looking for: • Continuous improvement experience, • Previous experience in taking recruiting manager briefs on key roles, • Proven experience in searching for candidates using a variety of different platforms and qualifying candidates before presenting them to the stakeholders, • The ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, • A firm understanding of advertising content and methods and able to generate further ideas and trial them, • Excellent verbal and written communication, • Shortlisting and interviewing experience Why join Outcomes First Group? About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise We Listen. We never assume. We work together. To make the remarkable happen. We are accountable. To each other and for one another. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it. Job Title: IT Engineer (6 Month Fixed Contract) Location: Bolton Based with hybrid working (Travel to our Bolton office and school sites within the UK when required) Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Driving is essential for this role JOB PURPOSE Provide 3rd line support services as part of a team of experienced engineers to assist with the company's progression. Investigate a range of technical issues across all areas of the business, providing fixes, escalating where necessary, and assisting the wider IT teams with their investigations. The key focus will be on supporting services in our large estate of offices, schools, and care homes. Although the role is flexible in relation to location, the post holder will be required to attend our key office in Bolton and be willing to travel to other sites as needed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, major incidents, problems and service requests, providing regular updates to the end user., • Conduct root cause analysis of major incidents and problem records, contributing to the implementation of remedies and preventative measures., • To be the first point of escalation for the 1st and 2nd line support engineers., • Own, monitor and resolve incidents and requests in a timely manner, escalating where necessary to the IT Service Desk Manager., • Work closely with the IT Service Desk Manager to define and improve processes and implement Service Improvement Plans., • Deputise for the IT Service Desk Manager when required, managing incidents and requests, and ensuring resources are focused on the highest priority tasks., • Liaise with the Infrastructure team on infrastructure problems defining and agreeing remediation and/or improvement plans., • Liaise with the Software and Applications team on application problems, defining and agreeing remediation and/or improvement plans., • Manage and remediate Cyber and Infrastructure P1 incidents., • Configure and maintain user permissions on SharePoint or file servers., • Create and build the knowledge base, sharing knowledge across the service desk and wider IT team., • Identify, recommend and amend inefficient work tasks and processes to improve efficiency., • Package Applications for distribution through InTune or Microsoft System Centre., • Administer and manage user accounts and permissions (Active Directory/Office 365/Azure AD)., • Provide support for printers, both hardware and software., • Configure devices such as laptops, mobile phones and tablets., • Manage mobile device configurations in Jamf or InTune., • Support Web Filtering., • Support connectivity and hardware in remote sites, conducting remote site diagnostics., • Manage server environments., • Support of cloud telephone systems and ensure smooth operations, • Support networking equipment such as routers and switches (Cisco Meraki & Unifi). EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: ESSENTIAL • 3 to 5 years’ experience in 2nd/3rd line support role within a technical support desk or MSP, • Strong knowledge of desktop and server platforms, • Proven experience operating in an ITIL framework, • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and technical diagnostic skills, • Strong customer service skills, • Proven experience in knowledge sharing and creating knowledge base articles, • Broad technical knowledge of PCs/peripherals and their architecture, • Strong working knowledge of current software packages and operating systems, • Experience with service desk products, • Attention to detail, ability to follow processes, and take ownership of tasks or issues, • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, • Ability to learn, prioritize workload, and meet tight deadlines, • Ability to work on own initiative, tackle tasks proactively, address and resolve problems methodically, • Ability to diagnose faults in the hardware/software/operating systems, • Contributes to and supports team collaboration, • Ability to work well with challenging customers and under pressure, • Holds or is working towards a professional qualification in IT or a related degree (preferred) Why join Outcomes First Group? About the Group Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations. There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise We Listen. We never assume. We work together. To make the remarkable happen. We are accountable. To each other and for one another. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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