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University Administrator University Administrative Support Officer Location: Central Manchester Contract Duration: Temporary Approx. 1 to 3 months Start Date: January 2026 Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week Working Environment: 100% office-based Salary: from 14.18 per hour About the Role: You’ll provide vital administrative support across the department—keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. This will involve transporting/ delivering and distribution of exam papers. This is a very busy exam team and this is their peak delivery time. The role is 100% onsite. Key Responsibilities: • Provide high-quality administrative support, • Handle incoming queries and provide excellent customer service, • Support the team in maintaining smooth day-to-day operations under pressureEssential Criteria, • Previous experience working in a higher education/ university setting, • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4764294

Per Hour, 30 Hours per week (5 days).Does attention to detail come naturally to you? Do you strive to make things perfect?.In this role you'll be working behind the scenes ensuring our rooms are nothing but perfection!.You will have high standards in terms of cleanliness and strive to meet tight dea

Drive Design Projects to Success Ready to take control of complex engineering timelines? We’re looking for a Senior Project Planner to join our consultancy team and keep high-profile defence sector projects. You’ll be the planning expert behind the scenes, building resource-loaded schedules, running mitigation scenarios, and ensuring every milestone is met. Your insights will guide multidisciplinary teams and help deliver projects that exceed expectations. What you’ll do • Develop and maintain robust, resource-loaded schedules using Primavera P6., • Collaborate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to keep plans aligned., • Identify risks early, report opportunities, and drive proactive solutions., • Run what-if scenarios to demonstrate cause-and-effect impacts., • Deliver clear, actionable monthly progress reports with corrective actions. What we’re looking for • Proven experience managing complex project schedules in a design consultancy environment., • Expertise in Primavera P6 and familiarity with NEC3/NEC4 contracts., • Strong analytical and communication skills – you make data tell a story., • SC Clearance (or ability to obtain - must meet minimum residency requirement of 5 years in the UK to obtain); DV clearance highly desirable., • Project management qualifications that back up your planning expertise a plus. Ready to master the timeline? Apply now and help us deliver projects that set the standard. Please be advised that while BakerHicks endeavours to process applications promptly, the upcoming festive season, our annual shutdown, and the planned leave of our hiring teams will delay the review of new applications until January 2026. Feedback and interviews are expected to commence the week of January 13th, 2026. Why join us? You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team where your expertise shapes the success of major engineering projects. We offer a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on projects that make a real impact. Join BakerHicks – where you’ll help shape tomorrow’s world. Apply today! Please take note this role is a full time staff position and not a contractor role. BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth. Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (___) About BakerHicks We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: ___. BakerHicks. A ___ company. Benefits Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: • Company car or cash allowance, • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan, • Life assurance scheme, • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave, • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc), • Flexible/hybrid working, • Family friendly policies, • Employee assistance, • Professional development BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

Who Are We? Gear4music is a leading UK & European musical retailer. Since launching in 2003, our mission has been to make music accessible for all. We now offer over 62,000 products, serve customers in 190 countries, and operate in 15 languages and 9 currencies. In 2022, we also launched AV.com – retailing HiFi, Home Cinema, and accessories. Behind the scenes, we’re powered by a growing technical team who make all of this possible. We recently turned over £147m and continue to grow, evolve, and innovate. Who Are You? You're a motivated, flexible and talented engineer who is enthusiastic about learning new things and challenging themselves. You’re not a lone ranger but believe in collaborative, friendly working environments that deliver real projects. You’re someone who takes pride in the things you do, from beginning to end. You love the attention to detail and might admit it's a blessing and a curse. You’ll also need some personality, a strong GIF-game, and we’d love to know what you’re into.. to an extent. Your Mission You will be someone who pushes commercial value and helps improve team values. You relish the opportunity to work with like minded people, helping influence and reinforce value through data-driven decision making. You help shape and define how we can be more effective with both commercial and team values at the core of each decision. You will: • Have the soft-skills necessary to accept and provide feedback graciously., • Drive and deliver change utilising your technical knowledge., • Promote a positive, open, communicative attitude and culture within your team., • You will champion new technologies when it’s right for the business. Some of the technical things we’re looking for: • Modern PHP development skills., • HTML5, SCSS, JavaScript (including frameworks like ReactJS and ExtJS)., • MySQL knowledge, working with large databases., • Cloud computing and containerised applications., • Building scalable distributed systems., • A background in e-commerce., • An interest in software performance., • Any of: Composer, Docker, Github, CI, PHPUnit, Kubernetes, Google Cloud, ElasticSearch, xhprof. Don’t worry if you can’t tick all these boxes! If you did, you might be exaggerating. We’d like to hear from you if this sounds like the type of technology stack you’re used to working with. Why Us? Because we care about YOU. We pride ourselves on our culture, offering more than gimmicky branded merch and a PS5 you don’t have time to play. You are the most important aspect of our business. We want to grow and nurture you in an open and supportive environment. We create a safe and conducive atmosphere for you to share your ideas and make the necessary mistakes without the fear of failing - after all, mistakes are growing pains! We bring our most authentic selves forward - no need to pretend to be something you’re not, we’d rather your energy went into something more fulfilling. We embrace and encourage individual quirks and believe these qualities should be celebrated as they are vital to our innovation. We actively seek new ways to develop ourselves and respond to feedback constructively. We proactively share advice with others to accelerate our growth with new insights and perspectives. We celebrate each other's success because when we win, we win together and if we don't win, we learn together! We've got important things covered, like having properly trained mental health first aiders, a wellbeing coach, work-life balance, tailored personal progression plans and the glue that holds us all together - our Slack channel. We’re techy to the core, with technical leaders through to board level. We pride ourselves on our flat structure where directors sit in with the teams and are there when you need them. We encourage open and honest feedback, even if you’re critiquing your boss. No power games here! What We Will Offer • Great pay – and it’s always on time., • No expectation of long hours. We respect your time., • A personal development plan and regular 1:1s., • Your choice of Mac or Windows Laptop, • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme., • A generous staff discount scheme., • Flexible hours and no dress code., • Mental health first aiders., • A strong learning culture with support for external training. And the usual good stuff: • Cycle to work scheme., • Eyecare vouchers., • Company pension scheme., • Employee referral bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. A member of our friendly recruitment team will contact you to discuss your needs in more detail and ensure appropriate arrangements are made.

🌿 Ready to become the right-hand to a fast-scaling wellness founder? Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing, award-winning hair wellness and nutrition brand in the search for a high-calibre Personal Assistant / Founder’s Right-Hand to support the Managing Director as the business enters its next phase of accelerated growth. This is not a traditional PA role. This is an opportunity to sit at the heart of the business, anticipating needs, driving momentum, and acting as a trusted extension of a dynamic, visionary founder. The Business • Experiencing exceptional growth across the UK and international markets, • A values-led brand rooted in wellness, integrity, and innovation, • An ambitious team making serious waves in the wellness space The Role We’re looking for someone highly organised, commercially aware, and naturally one step ahead — someone who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and enjoys being instrumental to success. You will: • Act as a strategic gatekeeper to the Managing Director, managing a complex diary, inbox, and priorities, • Anticipate needs and proactively streamline the founders time, focus, and decision-making, • Coordinate travel, events, and business logistics seamlessly, • Support across both business and personal life admin, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, • Provide ad-hoc support across operations, marketing, and special projects as the business scale, • This role will suit someone who enjoys ownership, trust, and responsibility — and who wants to grow alongside a founder and business on an exciting upward trajectory. About You • Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail, • Confident communicator with polished written and verbal skills, • Comfortable using digital tools (Google Workspace, Outlook, Shopify or similar), • Proactive, discreet, and naturally reliable, • Thrives in a fast-moving, founder-led environment, • PA experience — initiative, judgement, and drive matter most, • A genuine interest in wellness, beauty, or lifestyle brands is a big advantage If this sounds like the kind of role where you’d truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. 📞 Call: 020 7871 8000 📧 Email: 💻 Click Apply Now to be considered Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals.

Trainee Development & Operations Consultant Location: Remote‑first (Manchester collaboration days, monthly London meet‑ups, occasional travel) Looking to launch your career in a fast‑moving, mission‑driven business that’s shaking up how major organisations buy and manage their energy? Here’s your chance to dive into the world of commercial development, operational excellence, and clean‑energy innovation — all at once. We’re building a new kind of energy platform for the UK’s largest power users. The foundations are in place, momentum is building, and we’re ready for someone curious, ambitious, and eager to learn to join the team. What This Role Is All About As a Trainee Development & Operations Consultant, you’ll be part of the team that keeps our commercial engine running smoothly and our pipeline of opportunities growing. You’ll learn how the pieces fit together — data, outreach, systems, process, and people — while contributing to real work that makes a difference. Some days you’ll be researching potential customers and spotting opportunities. Other days you’ll be supporting meetings, tightening workflows, updating systems, or helping prepare proposals. You’ll sit in the middle of many different functions, giving you a rare, full‑circle view of how modern B2B commercial operations work. Your Day-to-Day Will Include • Working with leaders across Sales, Marketing, RevOps, and Product to support commercial activity., • Researching potential customers, partners, and industry insights to identify new opportunities., • Keeping Salesforce, Pardot, and Account Engagement tidy, accurate, and useful., • Supporting outreach by helping craft clear, relevant messages across email, phone, and LinkedIn., • Preparing notes, action lists, and follow-ups that keep conversations and deals moving forward., • Helping run weekly reporting and rhythm meetings that keep the team aligned., • Highlighting operational issues, trends, and areas for improvement — and helping drive solutions. Who We're Looking For You don’t need years of experience — you just need the right mindset. If you’re early in your career and excited by the idea of learning fast and contributing to something meaningful, this could be perfect for you. We’d love someone who is: • Naturally curious and keen to understand how things work, • Comfortable with data and thoughtful with communication, • Organised, reliable, and happy juggling varied tasks, • Motivated to improve processes and take ownership What You’ll Learn • How high‑value commercial processes run behind the scenes, • How large energy deals move from first interaction to contract, • Core operational systems like Salesforce and modern sales‑enablement tools, • The rhythms and routines that make a commercial team effective, • How to build a career path in Business Development, RevOps, Sales Ops, Customer Ops, or Marketing You won’t just see how decisions are made — you’ll help make them. Every improvement you support, every insight you surface, and every process you refine will make a real impact. Why Work With Us We’re a small, ambitious team on a mission to change how businesses access clean energy. You’ll join at a stage where your contribution genuinely matters, and where you’ll get more exposure and responsibility than you’d find in most junior roles. We work remotely, come together regularly in Manchester, connect monthly in London, and collaborate closely across the business. It’s fast-moving, energising, and full of opportunity.

Forge Talent is a fast-growing recruitment business specialising in Finance & Accounting across the North West. We’re scaling quickly and building real momentum, and we’re now looking to bring in an Office Administrator to help keep the business running smoothly while also getting involved in the growth of the brand. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their career who wants exposure to how a high-growth recruitment business operates, with the opportunity to take on more responsibility as we continue to scale. This will be a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8:30-17:00, Friday, 8:30-15:00, with one hour for lunch. The role • Supporting the day-to-day running of the office and keeping things organised, • Respond to internal requests by providing information, administrative support, or directing queries to the appropriate team, • In-charge with the day-to-day upkeep of office space in Manchester, ensuring communal areas, meeting rooms, and supplies are maintained to company standards., • Organise desk setups, equipment checks, and basic troubleshooting., • Monitor stock levels for office supplies, stationery, and consumables, raising replenishment requests where needed., • Providing admin support to consultants across the business, • Assisting with candidate onboarding paperwork and basic compliance checks, • Keeping candidate and client information up to date on internal systems, • Preparing contracts/TOB’s/schedules on DocuSign., • Posting job adverts across job boards and social platforms., • Supporting social media activity for the business, including LinkedIn posts., • Assisting with creating simple video content and behind-the-scenes marketing as the business grows., • CV reformatting (will be a large part and task), • Timesheet collection for contractors, • Reporting into and working closely with our Operations Manager About you • Organised, proactive, and happy to get stuck in, • Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Comfortable communicating with people at all levels, • Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic, • Interested in learning how a recruitment business grows and scales, • Confident using Microsoft Office, • Proactive team player, • Fantastic time management, • Quick leaner, • Comfortable on social media Desirable: • Previous experience in an administration role, • Previous experience in social media or marketing Benefits • Manchester office based in the heart of Spinningfields, • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office with 2 days from home, • 1-2x Company incentives per year, • 3pm finish on Fridays, • Room for quick progression to Office Manager OR Marketing role Why Forge Talent • A business growing quickly with clear ambition, • A chance to be part of a scaling team from an early stage, • Exposure across recruitment, operations, and marketing, • Real scope to grow with the business and shape the role over time Holidays – 25 days plus bank holidays (Increased by a day each year of service, capped at 30) Pension – UK standard 8% contribution (employer 3% Employee 5%) Salary £26,000 per annum with a bonus £1,000 split over 4 Q’s based on deliverables. If you’re looking for a role where you’ll learn fast, get involved and be part of a business on the up, we’d like to hear from you.

We are looking for a Team Leader who can work in a fast-paced aviation environment and help ensure every flight leaves fully prepared and on time. From clean systems to smooth departures, lead the team behind the scenes.

Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist.Permanent | Full-time | On-site?| 24/7 shift system.This is a rare opportunity to move into a.Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist.You'll be the calm, decisive voice behind the scenes, helping resolve complex, fast-moving situati

We’re looking for an On‑Camera Social Media Executive & Visual Storyteller to bring gee’s world to life through thoughtful, on‑camera content. You’ll take approved ideas and turn them into finished social content: behind‑the‑scenes storytelling, studio moments, transformations, product

Data Analytics and Dashboard Development.The United Synagogue are looking for a motivated volunteer to support our data analytics work by collecting and organising data and creating a visual dashboard to help inform decision‑making.This is a fascinating opportunity to go behind the scenes of the U

Software Engineer (.NET / Azure) – Manchester / up to £70k Ready to build something that actually works — and keeps getting better? This team owns one of the core systems that keeps everything running behind the scenes. You’ll be developing new features, refining existing logic, and helping evolve a platform that thousands rely on daily. It’s the kind of work that rewards curiosity — solving complex problems, improving reliability, and finding smarter ways to do things. You’ll get support when you need it, but plenty of freedom to take ownership and learn as you go. What You’ll Be Doing: • Developing and enhancing .NET Core services hosted in Azure. • Creating new features that drive efficiency and improve the customer experience. • Collaborating with other engineers, testers, and product teams to deliver quality code fast. • Improving performance, reliability, and maintainability across a large distributed system. • Writing clean, testable, well-structured code (TDD, SOLID principles). What We’re Looking For: • Strong C# / .NET Core experience. • Familiar with Azure cloud services and modern development pipelines. • Someone who enjoys digging into logic, finding the ‘why’, and improving what’s already there. • Comfortable working independently but always up for learning from others. Why You’ll Love It: • Meaningful Work – You’ll help shape the backbone of a platform used by thousands. • Growth – The team values learning and will invest in your development. • Flexibility – Manchester-based with hybrid working options. • Package – Up to £70k + benefits (pension, medical, life assurance). Join a team where you’ll be trusted to get things done, supported to keep learning, and see the real impact of what you build

Associate Management Advisor (100% Remote) Work from anywhere. Make a real difference. At ManpowerGroup, we're looking for an Associate Management Advisor who loves solving problems, supporting people, and making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes. If you're detail-driven, great with people, and passionate about delivering outstanding service, this could be the role for you. What you'll do Be the go-to expert for associates on pay, holiday, pension, and assignment queries Make sure associates are paid accurately and on time Own queries from start to finish, working closely with payroll and internal teams Set up, amend, extend, and close assignments accurately Deliver a best-in-class experience that puts associates firstWhat we're looking for Excellent attention to detail and communication skills Confident handling queries, even in challenging situations Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling priorities Payroll or admin experience is a bonus, but not essential Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and online systemsWhy join ManpowerGroup? 100% remote role - work from home, permanently Be part of a supportive, people-focused team Make a real impact on associates' day-to-day experience Grow your skills in a global, respected organisationIf you're passionate about helping people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want a remote role with purpose - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us put Associates first

Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist Location: Manchester City Centre (M2) Salary: £32,000 per annum Contract: Permanent | Full-time | On-site This is a rare opportunity to move into a high-responsibility, safety-critical role at the cutting edge of transport technology. Were recruiting for an Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist to support advanced vehicle operations in real time. You'll be the calm, decisive voice behind the scenes, helping resolve complex, fast-moving situations where safety is non-negotiable. This role suits people from 999 / emergency services, control rooms, call handling, dispatch, or high-pressure operational environments who want something different without losing the seriousness or purpose of their work. What you'll be doing: Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist Providing real-time guidance during complex and unusual incidents Supporting vehicles through restricted routes, obstructions and unexpected scenarios Monitoring behaviour and stepping in where safety could be compromised Making quick, balanced decisions under pressure Communicating clearly during dynamic situations Learning from incidents to help improve future responses What were looking for: Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist Minimum 1 year experience in emergency call handling, control room, dispatch or similar Strong de-escalation and decision-making skills Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator with a safety-first mindset Comfortable working with multiple systems and new technology Full UK driving licence with 3+ years driving experience and a clean record Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation, including nights and holidays What's on offer: Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist £32,000 salary Private medical, dental, life insurance & income protection Company pension 28 days holiday plus Birthday Leave Referral incentive scheme A genuinely meaningful role shaping the future of transport safety Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation before applying

Kitchen Porter - Salford Turtle Bay is all about introducing you to that carefree, island way of life—a Caribbean kitchen and beach bar where food, drinks, and music flow effortlessly from morning until night. Everyone’s invited. Our team can sense if you need coffee, a cocktail, a cold beer, or a plate of cutters bursting with flavour. Our people serve up the magic and warmth of the Caribbean every day, ensuring everyone feels relaxed and welcome. We create genuine connections and put people at ease, welcoming guests with our natural hosting skills and unpretentious atmosphere. We bring people together. Strangers become friends, and guests return again and again because of the familiar faces and friendly service that make Turtle Bay special. From brunch to sundowners, we’re here to create unforgettable moments. Our Purpose? To naturally and intuitively host, create genuine connections, and make everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and immersed in our carefree island way of life. Our DNA: The Way We Do Things: Be open and listen intently. Do the right thing. Recognise differences and celebrate individuality. Enjoy what we do and have fun. Deliver exceptional hospitality. Kitchen Porter at Turtle Bay For over a decade, our chefs at Turtle Bay have been crafting dishes that bring the vibrant, flavourful soul of the Caribbean to every plate. Using fresh ingredients and bold, exciting spices, we are committed to offering more than just food – we create unforgettable experiences. As a Kitchen Porter, you play an essential role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. You will support the kitchen team by maintaining cleanliness and organisation, ensuring everything is ready for our chefs to create exceptional dishes. Your hard work and attention to detail will help keep the kitchen running efficiently, ensuring our guests enjoy a seamless culinary experience. What Does Great Look Like? Live the Turtle Bay DNA : Embody and demonstrate Turtle Bay's vibrant culture and values through your work, helping to maintain a clean, organised and welcoming kitchen where every task is approached with care and pride. Support Kitchen Efficiency : Ensure the kitchen is always spotless and organised, keeping workstations tidy and fully stocked with the necessary tools and equipment. Maintain a steady flow of clean dishes, utensils, and cookware, so the kitchen team can work seamlessly and efficiently. Create Memorable Guest Experiences and Deliver Exceptional Food Quality: Your hard work behind the scenes helps the chefs create memorable dishes. By keeping the kitchen clean and organised, you ensure that everything runs smoothly, allowing the team to deliver high-quality, consistent dishes that exceed guest expectations. Health and Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen at all times. Follow food safety practices, including washing dishes thoroughly, properly sanitising surfaces, and ensuring that all kitchen equipment is cleaned and stored correctly. Adhere to hygiene standards and support the kitchen in complying with health and safety regulations. Work Together as One Team: Work closely with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure the restaurant runs smoothly. Communicate effectively to support your team and guests, helping maintain a seamless workflow. Embrace diversity and respect everyone’s needs, contributing to a supportive, inclusive, and united team environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow with us through tailored training and progression, ensuring you have the tools to succeed and thrive in your role. Let’s bring the spirit of the Caribbean to life—together.