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Join Barclays as a Customer Service Advisor, where you’ll begin by developing strong core telephony skills through hands-on training and ongoing support. Leading on from this, you’ll progress through a structured development path that includes complaints handling training and over time, more specialist skill sets. This layered approach is designed to create a flexible, capable team that can respond confidently to evolving service demands. At Barclaycard Payments Merchant Services, we’re building a team of adaptable, skilled professionals who can deliver high-quality service across a range of customer needs. If you’re passionate about delivering great service and looking for a role where you can learn, grow and thrive, we’d love to hear from you. The training will be on a full-time basis for the duration of 7 weeks. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. To be successful as a Customer Service Advisor, you should have: * Experience in customer service (internal or external). * Ability to manage a high volume of customer queries without compromising quality. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor your message. * Solid PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. Some other highly valued skills may include: * A genuine desire to develop and progress your career. * Confidence in balancing personal, team and client commitments. * Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise in fast-paced, governed environments. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to build a career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your development is mapped and your growth is supported every step of the way. The role is hybrid and based in Sunderland. Purpose of the role To address customer questions, concerns or requests while maintaining customer service expectations. Accountabilities • Provision of customer service to customer questions, concerns and requests regarding accounts, products, and services in a timely and professional manner., • Collaboration with teams across the bank to align, promote, and integrate customer care initiatives., • Management and maintenance of customer records and documentation to ensure accuracy., • Participation in training and development initiatives to improve customer skills, knowledge, and services., • Identification of industry trends and developments related to customer service to implement best practice in customer care., • Execution of escalation requests to the relevant team or senior management as required in a timely manner., • Execution of customer service activities through various communication channels including chat, email, and phone. Analyst Expectations • To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support, • Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles., • Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team, • They may lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. They supervise a team, allocate work requirements and coordinate team resources., • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team., • Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams., • Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements., • Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct., • Maintain and continually build an understanding of how all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams., • Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise., • Make judgements based on practise and previous experience., • Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures., • Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements., • Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Administrator WashingtonFull-time, Permanent £27,000 + Flexible Benefits Freedom is looking for a proactive Administrator to join our small but busy New Connections team. You’ll provide excellent customer service every step of the way, to ensure that our customer jobs progress efficiently, subcontractors have what they need, and documentation is accurate and complete. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy variety in your day, this could be the perfect role for you. The role: In this role, you’ll be central to the day-to-day coordination of jobs and work packs. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing a busy workbank of customer jobs and tracking each stage from start to finish., • Liaising with subcontractors to ensure they have all relevant information, drawings, and resources., • Communicating with customers and the client, providing updates and supporting excellent customer satisfaction. We’re seeking someone who is organised, confident, and ready to take ownership of their workload. You’ll also need: • Experience working in a busy office environment., • Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Outlook, Excel, and Word)., • Excellent communication and coordination abilities. Benefits: • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle), • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, • Private Medical Insurance, • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program, • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-JO1 #Freedom #LI-onsite

SHEQ Advisor Washington Permanent £42.5k – £52.5k DoE + Company car / car allowance + Flexible Benefits The Role Freedom Networks are currently recruiting a SHEQ Advisor to be based at our Washington Office. We’re looking for someone to provide SHEQ support, ensuring Freedom Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality procedures are followed. Freedom Networks partners with Distributions Network Operators, offering a full turnkey solution from survey, inspection through to design, construction and handover, and planned maintenance. Key Responsibilities • Ensuring company systems and processes are complied with via site inspections/audits., • Monitoring the relevant areas of work for SHEQ compliance and bringing significant findings to the attention of the Operations Director and Divisional SHEQ Manager., • Implementing effective systems to develop a positive health & safety culture., • Advising and assisting the project on SHEQ matters., • Developing relationships locally with clients., • Ensuring accident and incident investigations are carried out, whilst monitoring that all actions are followed up and completed., • Liaising and coordinating with the Group SHEQ Team to ensure consistency throughout the business., • Attending/presenting at client SHEQ meetings / forums and communicating findings throughout the region., • Monitoring the control of contractors within the region., • Maintaining personal competence., • Working with various parties from the central SHEQ team to address specific issues. We’re looking for a proactive and knowledgeable SHEQ professional who thrives in a dynamic project environment, ideally, you’ll have: Essential: • NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety., • Practical experience delivering projects in line with CDM regulations., • Working knowledge of HSG47 and underground utility avoidance., • Environmental knowledge / Environmental Qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH Environmental Certificate), • Experience in electrical utilities, • NEBOSH Construction Certificate, Diploma or NVQ Level 5 We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: • Company car / car allowance, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle), • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, • Private Medical Insurance, • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice), • Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-JO1 #Freedom #LI-onsite

Streetworks CoordinatorWashington Permanent£26,500 + Flexible Benefits The role: We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Streetworks Coordinator to join our busy team supporting the Northern Powergrid Cable Engineering Services contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who’s ready for a new challenge and wants to develop specialist expertise. In this role, you will: • Prepare and submit streetworks permits in line with regulatory requirements, • Liaise with local highway authorities to ensure smooth coordination of works, • Communicate daily with direct labour teams and subcontractors, • Collate, review, and submit daily operational reports You’ll thrive in this role if you: • Have experience working in a fast-paced office environment, • Are confident managing multiple tasks and communicating with varied stakeholders, • Bring strong organisation and problem-solving skills Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: • Company car / car allowance, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle), • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, • Private Medical Insurance, • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice), • Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-JO1 #Freedom #LI-onsite

Our client is a hugely successful organisation based in the Sunderland area. An innovative, market-leader in their field, the organisation continues to expand its operations nationwide. To support this continued success and growth, an excellent opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a HR Coordinator who will work as part of a talented HR team and the support the business in providing all aspects of HR generalist support. Main responsibilities will include: • Delivering effective support to the HR team and the wider business ensuring operational excellence across all aspects of the HR function., • Providing an accurate and efficient HR administration service throughout the entire candidate selection process and employee lifecycle., • Maintenance of the HR Information Systems., • Maintaining accurate and up to date employee records., • Supporting the HR team with all generalist HR administration processes and procedures., • Answering and actioning HR queries in a responsive and accurate manner., • Providing frontline advice to managers and employees in line with best practice, policy and employment legislation., • Supporting the HR team with all recruitment related activities., • Taking ownership of the onboarding process including preparing offer letters, contracts and welcome information., • Processing payroll administration., • Partnering with the senior HR team in driving key HR initiatives., • Have proven HR administration skills ideally gained within a commercial HR department., • Understand how to effectively support in all HR competencies with an appetite to further develop knowledge in all areas., • Be a self-starter able to work autonomously and as part of a high-performing team., • Have excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. The position will be primarily office based and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

An established, customer-focused organisation is looking to appoint a dedicated and detail-oriented HubSpot Campaign Manager to join its small marketing team. This would suit a candidate looking for a hybrid or remote role and willing to travel to the Sunderland office on a semi-regular basis, mainly to provide training. This hands-on CRM Manager role will own and develop the HubSpot platform: setting the roadmap, writing the handbook on best practice to benefit the whole business, as well as delivering training to users to ensure the system is used effectively and aligned to wider business objectives. Duties will also include: • Owning and developing the HubSpot roadmap, driving continuous improvement across the platform., • Managing and segmenting campaign data, maintaining clear data standards and ensuring high levels of data quality., • Reviewing and optimising properties, removing duplicates and improving data accuracy for effective reporting and targeting., • Building and maintaining workflows and automations to support marketing, sales and customer processes., • Creating reports and dashboards that provide clear performance i...

Building a sustainable tomorrow Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued.Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. BAM Infrastructure delivers complex and sustainable engineering projects across the UK, with a strong presence in Northern England. We work across key sectors including energy, flood defence, highways, rail, and water, and are active on numerous frameworks and high-profile projects. Our culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and supporting professional growth in an inclusive environment. Were currently looking for a Senior Estimator to join our Regional Civils pre-construction team. In this role, youll support bids and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects, playing a key part in securing new work and delivering high-quality pre-construction services. The role is based in Newcastle or Leeds, with a hybrid working model offering flexibility between home, office, and site/client visits. Your team • You will be based in either our Newcastle or Leeds office, but there will be a hybrid working model, including the opportunity for flexible working hours, allowing you to mix working from home or the office, together with visits to our project sites, client offices and our design partners offices., • BAM operates a flexible working policy, • Coordinate with bid teams, colleagues in the estimating department, the wider Pre-construction team and ECI project teams, • Manage and deliver cost estimates at various stages in scheme development, scope definition and design maturity to meet challenging timescales, including multiple iterations of budget and target prices, • Support the ECI project teams in preparing project budget costs, advising on value engineering and efficiencies and production of the Construction Target cost., • Contribute to optioneering and feasibility assessments, value engineering proposals, liaise with bid and project teams representing a range of disciplines to develop and refine proposals and budget costs through to final target price estimates, • Liaise with clients, designers and other consultants, quantity surveyors and other third parties, • Organise and administer tender documents, correspondence, enquiries and quotations, • Challenge and contribute to all aspects of the bid preparation and submission and investigate safe and cost-effective solutions, • Collect and distribute feedback and maintain awareness of the latest techniques, • Prepare cost estimates from first principles using Candy estimating software, • Organise and participate in bid preparation and review meetings, • Prepare tender summary information and price risk and opportunity registers, • Prepare and communicate estimated information for bid review meetings and for handover to project teams, • Co Comply with the Company and Group bid governance procedures.What do you bring to the role?, • Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level, • Suitable civil engineering project experience in management, engineering or commercial roles, • Proven estimating experience in civil engineering bids, • Considerable variety in types of work and disciplines priced, with understanding of methods and typical production rates/outputs, • Demonstrable understanding of common forms of contract, • Should demonstrate leadership and management skills and have experience of managing a team to achieve deadlinesWhats in it for you?, • Competitive salary, • A wide range of family-friendly policies, • Company car/car allowance/travel allowance, • 8 % matched pension contributions, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance, • 26 days holiday, • 2 wellbeing days, • 1 volunteering day JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering and planning consultancy in the appointment of a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner for their growing Newcastle office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded planning team working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile development projects across the UK, with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development. The Role As a Senior or Associate Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice and securing consents for a wide range of development projects across sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, education, retail, energy, leisure and major infrastructure. You will manage projects, build client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the planning team while mentoring junior planners. Key Responsibilities: • Advising clients on planning strategy and guiding them through the planning process, • Managing a broad portfolio of planning projects and clients, • Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation, • Working on projects across planning regimes including Environmental, Marine, Renewable and Major Infrastructure, • Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and communities, • Supporting and managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), including coordination and delivery, • Staying up to date with planning policy, legislation and best practice, • Relevant degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, • Relative planning experience within consultancy or similar environment, • Ideally Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards chartered status), • Strong communication, client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills, • Proactive approach to project management and problem-solving, • Experience with EIA and large-scale infrastructure or environmental planning is desirable, • Competitive salary with flexible benefits package, • Comprehensive training and professional development support, including RTPI fees, • Contributory pension, private healthcare and life assurance, • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) with buy/sell options, • Interest-free travel loan scheme, • Bonus schemes including loyalty and qualification awards Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or JBRP1_UKTJ

An established, customer-focused organisation is looking to appoint a dedicated and detail-oriented Campaign / CRM Manager to join its small marketing team in Sunderland Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates. • office-first environment, with potential to offer hybrid for the right candidate. This hands-on CRM Manager role will own and develop the HubSpot xrnqpay platform: setting the roadmap, writing the handbook on best practice to benefit t...

Creative Learning Producer (Maternity Cover) With circa 2,000 seats, Sunderland Empire is the largest seated theatre between Manchester and Edinburgh. A grade II listed building from the Edwardian era, with an exquisite Rococo interior, it hosts an exciting and high-profile programme, from the latest West End musicals and the most spectacular Disney shows, to community performances, rooted in the city and serving the north of England. The Creative Learning department engages local adults, children, and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds through our work in schools, our regular weekly programme of classes and our community projects. You will also benefit from the support of Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust who champion our work. The Creative Learning Producer (Maternity Cover) role: This is a position for a motivated and dynamic arts professional to produce a Creative Learning programme in the Sunderland Empire Creative Learning department. You will manage and deliver creative learning programmes for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. You’ll join a dedicated and dynamic venue team and work with them and, with national colleagues, to develop relationships with show producers, local organisations, and partners. You are a passionate, multi-faceted and talented individual, who is highly motivated and committed to inclusive arts practice. Your programmes are locally driven, addressing the needs, challenges, and opportunities of our immediate local area, and the live entertainment industry as a whole. You are committed to continued professional development and excited by the opportunity of sharing expertise by collaborating across the nationwide Creative Learning team. Please see an insight into the work of Creative Learning at ATG, through the ___. We also have a number of project films available which give a further flavour of our work, available if requested. Key responsibilities • Manage and deliver all aspects of a creative learning programme for ATG Entertainment Sunderland Empire, and in response to the national Creative Learning strategy., • Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across the wider arts community including local authorities, education, cultural organisations, and funders; as well as colleagues, partners, and key producers bringing shows to the venue., • Effectively manage agreed budgets to ensure income and expenditure targets are met., • Effectively monitor and evaluate activity, and work with colleagues to communicate Creative Learning opportunities and successes to the broadest audiences., • Recruit, engage and support Sunderland Empire Creative Learning staff, freelance practitioners, casual staff, and suppliers. We welcome transferable skills from other industries and backgrounds. If you can demonstrate many of the essential skills, qualities and experience we encourage you to apply. We can provide training where necessary. Essential • Experience of working in an arts or educational role producing and delivering high quality learning and engagement projects for diverse range of groups., • Experience of project management, including excellent finance management, generating earned income, and contributing to fundraising campaigns &/or sponsorship initiatives., • Experience of managing people and working in partnership., • Experience in recruiting and supporting arts workers, freelance artists, and practitioners., • Understanding of marketing and communications and their role in Creative Learning., • Understanding of safeguarding duties and best practises., • Resourceful and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple projects, relationships & partnerships., • Highly organised, able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team., • Computer literate including Office 365., • Experience as a skilled arts practitioner., • Knowledge of the local Creative Learning landscape and the broader cultural, and education sectors., • Knowledge of Privacy in the contexts of Creative Learning. About Us – Our values ATG Entertainment’s values set the tone for how we work, how we treat one another, and the culture we continue to build across the UK and the wider organisation. • THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism), • CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness), • DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage) You’ll help us uphold a positive culture around meeting our obligations, by having a positive attitude to health and safety, legal and insurance requirements and take care to understand our policies and procedures. We are all expected to participate actively in the life of the company, and opportunities will arise for you to collaborate with others across the business. Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to be flexible and adapt as the needs of the business change, taking on new or different responsibilities as the need arises. Our Corporate Social Responsibility pillars Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to play their part in achieving our goals and upholding our Corporate Social Responsibility priorities: • Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being., • Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working. Our stages are a platform for compelling stories – stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are passionate about the pursuit of true diversity and equality. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves. At ATG entertainment, we provide a stage for everyone. We recognise that we do not have all the answers; but we strive to listen, to learn and to change in order to ensure ATG Entertainment becomes a truly inclusive organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible. If you’d like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please email for a confidential discussion. Please note that all appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment check including DBS check and references. Salary: £31,000Closing Date:

As the Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of cloud and core infrastructure services. This role focuses on delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing systems while supporting business growth and continuous improvement.You will also provide mentoring within the team and occasionally support complex 3rd line technical issues, ensuring incidents are resolved professionally and in line with service expectations.???????This is an excellent opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies while continuing to develop your technical skills across a broad infrastructure environment.The successful candidate must be commutable to the head office Sunderland. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain cloud and infrastructure services, • Manage and optimise Microsoft Azure environments and cloud resources, • Ensure system availability, reliability, and security through monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery planning, • Respond to and resolve major incidents and technical issues, performing root cause analysis where required, • Implement security best practices, vulnerability management, and compliance controls, • Develop automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions to streamline operations, • Provide ...

Role Summary We are looking for a Finance Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including billing, payroll, and accounts payable, while ensuring the financial health of our nurseries. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the nursery manager and directors. The Finance Lead will report to the Operations Manager and will line manage a Finance Assistant. Salary This position has a starting salary of £30,000, with the view of it rising to £32,000 upon successful completion of a six-month probationary period. Essential Qualifications & Skills * Proven experience in a finance management or lead role, preferably within the education or nursery sector. * Proficiency with payroll software and a demonstrated ability to help us on our digital journey by implementing efficient, modern financial processes. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Qualifications * Proficiency with financial software, specifically Xero and Dext. * A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. * A full driving licence. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting and Auditing * Produce quarterly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements to provide a clear overview of financial performance. * Carry out monthly audits to accurately monitor occupancy and fee income across all settings. * Conduct quarterly financial audits to ensure accuracy and compliance. * Provide monthly income and expenditure updates to the directors. * Attend monthly management meetings with the management team, Operations Manager, and Directors to discuss any financial concerns. * Agree on transactions in both Dext and Xero to ensure accurate bookkeeping. Billing and Accounts Receivable * Manage all monthly billing runs and ensure fees are accurately calculated and invoiced. * Deal with all fee enquiries and make necessary amendments, including adjusting fees for two-year age changes and invoicing for additional sessions. * Calculate and create new fee policies for new starters. * Calculate annual fee increases, create new fee policies for all children, and liaise with the nursery management team to roll out the increases. * Allocate daily fees to the correct accounts to maintain up-to-date records on our parent portal. * Ensure timely payment of fees by parents and proactively chase outstanding debt on a monthly basis. * Assist the nursery manager with fee-related complaints. Payroll and Staff Administration * Manage payroll deductions for sickness and additional hours on a daily basis, keeping wage sheets up to date. * Calculate and manage annual leave entitlements for all staff. * Log and monitor sickness absences, creating reports on high sickness volumes and sharing them with the nursery management team and Operations Manager. * Process monthly staff wages, managing any increases or changes to contracted hours. * Liaise with external accountants for payroll and any other financial related matters, meeting with them quarterly. Operations and Management * Line manage a Finance Assistant, providing guidance and support to ensure team goals are met. * Upload and log invoices daily, splitting them between settings as necessary. * Ensure invoices and receipts are paid within the agreed timescale. * Manage and monitor all purchase order requests, including sourcing the best suppliers and overseeing if the request is essential or non-essential. * Work closely with the Operations manager to monitor occupancy across all settings and support business growth. * Work location schedule: You will be required to spend two days per week at each nursery setting (Heaton and Gosforth) and one day per week at the Heaton head office. JBRP1_UKTJ

Join one of the UK's leading independent engineering consultancies, known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across civil, structural, environmental, geotechnical and transport disciplines. You'll become part of a collaborative, people-focused team where your professional growth and technical curiosity are genuinely supported. Due to a increase in workload, the geotechnical and environmental team are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist, you will play a pivotal role: managing projects, mentoring junior professionals, and contributing to business development. This is a key, permanent leadership position. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage a growing multidisciplinary geotechnical and environmental team (engineering geologists, geo-environmental and geotechnical engineers)., • Act as a project manager: define project scope, lead technical teams, and deliver to time, quality, and budget., • Provide strong technical leadership, applying high-level geotechnical, geological, and environmental engineering expertise., • Support business development efforts build and maintain client relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to winning new work., • Deliver across a broad range of sectors: infrastructure, industrial, residential, commercial, and leisure developments., • Ensure solutions are technically robust, cost-effective, and aligned with client needs., • Technical Competencies & Expectations, • You will need to demonstrate:, • Experience scoping and reviewing ground risk: preliminary risk assessments, intrusive ground investigations, sampling, and lab testing., • A working knowledge of contaminated-land legislation and planning processes, supported by geo-environmental specialists., • Strong interpretative report writing: ground-modelling, soil/rock characterisation, geotechnical behaviour., • Capability to prepare, review, and authorize comprehensive ground investigation and geotechnical design reports.Expertise in detailed design for:, • Slope stability, • Foundations (shallow and deep), • Earthworks and reinforced earthworks, • Retaining structures, • Soil and rock engineering, • Ground improvement techniques, • Ground movement, settlement, subsidence, • Natural cavities or mineral workings, • Temporary works (e.g., crane platforms, working platforms), • Leadership & Development, • Mentor and develop junior geotechnical and environmental staff., • Provide technical governance, ensuring best practice and consistency across reports and designs., • Support and drive continuous improvement within the team., • Business & Client Engagement, • Build and nurture a client base by providing high-quality, technically sound, and efficient geotechnical solutions., • Contribute to fee proposals, pitches, and bids., • Work with the wider business to align geotechnical strategy with broader business goals.Candidate Profile, • Ideally Chartered Geotechnical Engineer, Chartered Engineer, or similarly qualified geologist/engineering geologist., • Experience and people management experience., • Feel confident across the full geotechnical project lifecycle: risk assessment, design, reporting, and site work., • Are committed to mentoring and developing less experienced team members., • Are commercially aware and have some experience in business development / client relationship building.What's In It For You, • A permanent role in a growing, technically respected multi-disciplinary consultancy., • Opportunity to lead and shape geotechnical work in your region., • Meaningful mentorship responsibilities and a chance to grow a team., • Exposure to varied and challenging projects across sectors., • Competitive compensation and benefits (depending on office policy).Benefits, • Generous Salary, • 25 days holidays + Bank holidays (long term service holidays), • Contributed Pension Scheme, • Flexible & Hybrid working, • Medical & Health Cover, • Bonus Scheme (Loyalty), • Cycle to work scheme JBRP1_UKTJ

Salary: £40,076.40 per annum Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week) About the role Here at Joseph Rowntree Foundation, we are seeking an Accounting Services Supervisor to be responsible for all month-end, quarterly and year-end processes and ensuring they are completed in a timely manner with accurate transactions on general ledger and cash book. In this role, you will work collaboratively and proactively with the Procure to Pay Team, the JRHT and JRF Embedded Finance Teams, Group Central Services, and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, while championing the continuous improvement of procedures and processes. You will take responsibility for approving and processing HSBC priority payments in line with the Bank Mandate, providing Civica Financials administration cover to the Finance Systems Owner, and ensuring all reconciliations are completed, recorded, checked, and appropriately signed off across the cash book, Cx/CF, Creditors Ledger and Debtors Ledger. You will play a key role in meeting month-end and year-end closedown deadlines, authorising non-supplier creditors and general ledger journals, and investigating and resolving queries and anomalies within Accounting Services. The role also involves managing a small team and providing cover for the Senior Accounting Services Analyst on rent and tenancy charge changes together with liaising with External Auditors on routine transactional audit requests, providing a bridge between the audit team and colleagues and coordinating the flow of audit requests in the process. About you We are seeking a candidate with strong, demonstrable experience of transactional processes within a Finance Department, supported by an AAT qualification, part-qualified CCAB status, or equivalent experience. You will bring proven experience in managing reconciliations, overseeing end-to-end processes, and ensuring all activity is monitored, recorded and checked in line with audit requirements. The successful applicant will be a confident and capable user of intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office applications, with hands-on experience of using financial systems such as Sage, Civica or similar accounting packages. A sound understanding of accounting principles and budget management is essential, particularly in relation to financial coding and user structures across the Group. You will have excellent accuracy and numeracy skills, strong organisational and time-management abilities, and demonstrable experience of managing a small team to deliver a varied workload to tight and precise deadlines. Exceptional communication skills and a positive, proactive approach to self-development and learning are also key to this role. How to apply If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV and supporting information via our online application platform. The closing date for applications is 3 March 2026 Interviews will take place on 12 March 2026 We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Additional Information Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background. We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process. In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full-time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part-time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part-time work and, if part-time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for. At JRF we’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we’re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home (with an expectation of two days a week in our office). We encourage you to read our EVP, which is located here: We are a Disability Confident Employer . This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have any additional needs and need reasonable adjustments to be made to the interview process, please let us know.

Commercial Lawyer Salary £60,000per annum plus34 days leave rising to 39 with matching pension contributions up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary Permanent,?full?time?(37.5?hpw),?with hybrid working Newcastle upon Tyne We can't offer a CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong You will work in one of the largest in-house legal teams in the North of England, known and trusted across Home Group. If you feel stuck or not seeing the impact of your work, this roleis for you. Here, youll see your advice land fast, influence big decisions and work with senior leaders who value clear legaland commercialthinking. What youll do * Advise colleagues on commercialissuesto reduce legal risk. * Draft and negotiate contracts that support services, suppliers and partners. * Spot legal issues early and give clear recommendations that guide decisions. * Build strong relationships so teams come to you before a problem grows. * Track transactions and share trends to help improve how we work. Why join us Youll join a respected legal team where collaboration matters and your voice carries weight. Youll handle varied workinvolving suppliers as well as public sector partners,learning from experts and shaping how Home Group manages risk. Youll work closely with senior leaders who value practical legal advice. Be part of one of the UKs top Great Places to Work! You have * Provenexperienceof handling your own workload andproviding sound independent legal advice. * Confidence in identifying commercial risks and negotiatecommercial contractsindependently. * Proven experience of supervising or mentoring members of a team, supporting other team members to make decisions. * A law degree or are a solicitor or barrister, or equivalentwith experience in commercialand/or public sector legal work. * Soundknowledge ofcommercial contract andprocurement law. * Knowledge and experience of Information Technology contracts could also be beneficial. * You have strong communication skills and build trusted relationships. Stronger?together We do our best work when?were?ourselves.?Thats?why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work! The practical bits * Youll work Monday toFriday, part-time will also be considered. * Youll manage your own diary. * We typically work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our Newcastle office, with the rest from home. Our anchor daysin the officearecurrently Monday and Wednesday. Whats?in it for you? * 2 paid volunteering days each year * Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more * 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more * Work your way with flexibility to balance life and work * Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support Find out more? Click?APPLY NOW?to?see?our?Commercial Lawyer Job Description,?find out about?us,?for?help to apply?and?for all?our?benefits.?Roles can close early, so?dont?wait. For reasonable adjustments email?. JBRP1_UKTJ

Salary £38,000 - £45,000 per year (depending on experience) plus 34 days leave rising to 39 days and health cash plan of £1140+ Temporary (12 months fixed term), full-time (37.5 hpw) One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne We can t offer a CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong You will play a pivotal role in shaping how we work supporting major initiatives such as the transition to the new FRS 102 standard, enhancing our capitalisation processes, and delivering smarter, more efficient ways of working across the finance function. Alongside this, you ll bring strong technical accounting expertise and a keen eye for detail to ensure our financial reporting is accurate, compliant and well-controlled. If you are ready to step out of routine accounting and into a diverse role where your work is high profile, in an organisation which helps improve homes for people across the UK, this is the role for you. What you ll do • Support finance projects that make our processes and ways of working stronger, particularly around accounting standards and process improvements., • Keep our fixed asset register complete, correct, and always audit-ready., • Support the production of accurate financial statements, VAT returns and other tax filings. You ll also prepare submissions for key external stakeholders and help respond to audit requests. You will work as part of our highly collaborative and supportive Finance team, sharing ideas and solving problems together. You ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance and integrity of our financial reporting. You ll grow your skills and see the impact of your work every day. Be part of one of the UK s top 10 Great Places to Work! You have • An accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) or be working towards one., • An excellent working knowledge of FRS102 (Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland) or IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)., • Experience in fixed asset accounting and a user of fixed asset modules within ERP systems. We do our best work when we re ourselves. That s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work! The practical bits • We work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our office at One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, with the rest from home. Our anchor day is Wednesday, and the second day is flexible to meet the needs of our stakeholders and you., • 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includesbank holidays and a me day ).Theoptionto buy 5 more each year, • Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more, • Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary), • 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more ClickAPPLY NOWto see our Group Financial Accountant Job Description, find out aboutus,for help to apply and for all our benefits. Roles can close early, so don t wait. JBRP1_UKTJ

Media Sales Consultant * Attractive salary * Full-time, permanent Across the North East (field-based with office in Sunderland) For driven, commercially minded sales professionals, this is an opportunity to grow digital and print revenues across some of the North East’s best-known media brands – including The Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and Northumberland Gazette – part of Iconic Media Group. Blending the innovation of digital with the credibility of trusted news brands, this multi-platform role helps businesses connect with audiences through powerful advertising solutions. You’ll develop existing client relationships and identify new opportunities, leveraging the strength of Iconic’s local media portfolio to deliver effective campaigns across display, video, social, branded content and audience targeting – supported by the reach and heritage of our established print titles. Using audience insights and campaign performance data, you’ll demonstrate the value of our platforms and help clients achieve measurable results. You’ll manage your own sales pipeline, maintain consistent activity levels and deliver against clear revenue targets. Collaboration is key. You’ll work closely with editorial, digital and marketing teams to create integrated campaigns that resonate with audiences and deliver for clients. We’re looking for someone with experience in B2B sales, idea...

Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Energy, were enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. Want to come and be a part of it? This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in our HQ located in Cobalt Business Park. What will you be doing? As our Senior Bid Writer, youll take the lead on strategic bids that help us win the work that powers essential infrastructure across the UK. This isnt just a writing role its a chance to shape solutions, bring clarity to complex ideas and influence key decisions at a high level. Youll set the standard for written quality, guide our bid writers through mentoring and coaching, and work closely with teams across metering, EV, gas, renewables, transmission and distribution. From storyboarding and strategy sessions to developing compelling written and visual content, youll play a central role in creating submissions that score highly and stand out for all the right reasons. If you love bringing people together, turning ideas into confident narratives and helping teams deliver their best work, this is the role for you. Your tasks will include: Team Management Lead and support a team of bid writers, allocating resources across a range of tenders. Coach, mentor and build capability creating a learning culture that strives for excellence. Embed best-practice bid writing standards and drive continuous improvement. Bid Leadership Own bid responses end-to-end, shaping solutions and crafting high-scoring content. Facilitate planning/storyboarding workshops and steer bid strategy. Ask the right questions to strengthen clarity, compliance and value. Content Development & Collaboration Produce clear, visually engaging, client-focused responses. Translate technical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives. Work with engineers, operations and senior leaders to align solutions to client priorities, ESG and social value. Capture lessons learned and enhance bid tools, templates and knowledge resources. Support post-tender presentations and clarification activities. What youll bring 5+ years delivering major tenders/frameworks in a fast-paced environment Experience mentoring and supporting others Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-influencing skills Exceptional writing ability able to simplify complexity and structure compelling content Advanced MS Word and strong MS Office skills; InDesign desirable APMP Foundation/Practitioner preferred Ability to travel when required Not sure you meet every single requirement? Wed still love to hear from you. Your experience might be exactly what we need even if your path has been a little different. Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; 25 days plus bank holiday About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. • Wereresponsibleand go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet, • Wereopenand seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations, • Weretogetherand as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts #MGroupE #LI-SZ #LI-Hybrid IND2 . JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Account Manager Reports to: Sales Manager Location: Covering the North East region Overview To deliver the pre-agreed budgeted margin for the designated postcode area. To increase the number of trading accounts in the postcode area by achieving a pre-agreed new business target. To retain the existing customer base and grow the spend per account through category up selling. To represent the company to the market and to represent the market to the company. Main Duties • Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customer accounts • Build strong relationships with clients and understand their business needs • Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products/services • Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve targets • Prospect and generate new business leads • Prepare quotations, proposals, and negotiate contracts • Conduct client meetings, presentations, and regular follow-ups • Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely delivery • Maintain accurate records of sales activity using CRM systems • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback Knowledge and Experience: • Proven experience in sales, account management, or business development • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills • Target-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals • Ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritise workload effectively • Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach • Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office • Experience in hospitality sector is desirable but not essential LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,800 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester

A family-run alcohol distributor in Greater London is seeking an Office Administrator for a full-time role.

A staffing agency is seeking a reliable and organised Administrator for an office-based role in England. Candidates should have prior office experience, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Best Wines Limited are seeking a dedicated and efficient professional to join our team as an Office Administrator. This full-time position, based at our Perivale office, offers an immediate start for a professional available Monday to Friday. Best Wines Limited - established since 1997 are a London