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At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: SEN Teacher Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm Salary: £41,000 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: November 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role As an SEN Teacher, you’ll create an engaging, inclusive classroom where every student feels safe, valued and motivated to learn. You’ll plan and deliver creative, individualised lessons, and work alongside teaching assistants, therapists, families and the wider school team to support students’ academic progress as well as their social and emotional development. You’ll also have the opportunity to take on Form Tutor responsibilities, guiding a small team around your students to ensure they receive the personalised support they need to succeed. What you’ll be doing • Deliver creative, engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to students with SEN and SEMH., • Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment that promotes confidence, independence and outstanding behaviour., • Assess, monitor and track progress, using information to shape planning and interventions., • Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists and families to achieve the best outcomes for every student., • Support social, emotional and personal development while promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing., • Contribute to the wider life of the school, including pastoral support, EHCP reviews, parent communication and ongoing improvement. What you’ll bring • QTS/QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification., • A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential., • The ability to build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team., • Resilience, adaptability and calm confidence, with strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills., • Experience in SEN, SEMH or specialist education is desirable, but not essential—your teaching ability and commitment are what matter most., • Driving licence required. About Us At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education. About Our School Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on students, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities. Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our students and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs. We have developed our own curriculum pathways, to support the diverse needs of our young people, allowing each student to reach their full potential. At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care. Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. We are in a commutable distance from areas within Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire. We are really proud to say that in 2025 OFG Education were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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. #1

At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Domestic Assistant - Part time Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ Hours: 15 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Shifts 6am - 9am or 3pm - 6pm flexibility available. Salary: £8,864.25 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: November 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Looking for a role that fits around family life while making a real difference? At our specialist school, you'll be part of a team that helps create a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment where students can thrive. As a Domestic Assistant, your work will have a direct impact on students' wellbeing, helping to ensure every classroom, residential area and shared space is clean, cared for and ready for the day ahead. You don't need extensive experience to succeed in this role, just a great attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Every clean classroom, tidy living space and welcoming environment helps our students feel safe, supported and ready to achieve their potential. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking meaningful work, great work-life balance, and the chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team. What you will be doing • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across classrooms, residential homes, offices and communal areas., • Vacuuming, mopping, dusting and sanitising spaces to create a safe and welcoming environment., • Cleaning bathrooms, changing facilities and other essential areas., • Replenishing consumables and ensuring supplies are well stocked., • Reporting maintenance, health and safety or repair concerns., • Working closely with colleagues to provide the best possible environment for students and staff. We're Looking For Someone Who: • Takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces., • Is reliable, dependable and has a positive attitude., • Enjoys working as part of a team while being able to work independently., • Has excellent attention to detail and high standards., • Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality., • Is physically able to carry out cleaning duties., • Holds a Full UK Driving Licence. About Us At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education. About Our School Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on students, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities. Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our students and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs. We have developed our own curriculum pathways, to support the diverse needs of our young people, allowing each student to reach their full potential. At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care. Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. We are in a commutable distance from areas within Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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. #1

As an experienced Traffic Management Operative, you will be required to work on Traffic Management Schemes for a range of projects, helping them to run smoothly and efficiently to achieve maximum production in a working day, whilst maintaining a high Health and Safety standard. This role requires flexibility due to the nature of the business. You must be able to work both days and nights, including some weekends as required. You must have a can do and responsible attitude to work. We are looking for someone to: • Oversee all methods of traffic management; Give and take, Priority, Stop/Go boards, Portable traffic signals, Convoy working, Road closures, Lane closures and diversions, • Ensure all work is carried out according to safe working methods and best practice procedures, • Carry out risk assessments and method statements on works involving traffic management, • Ensure that all activities associated with the job are carried out according to laid down procedures where possible. Identify areas that can be improved and report to your line manager, • Ensure that daily vehicle checks are carried out – to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of vehicle and the safety of the driver and passenger, • Promote positive company image whilst at work (via wearing of company clothing, attitude, and site cleanliness), • Demonstrate initiative by constantly looking to see where improvements can be made, • Assist the public, directing them through safe site lines when required, • Ascertain when management intervention is required GTM Golden Rules to be followed, • Only undertake Traffic Management activities that you have the qualification to undertake (LANTRA), • All Traffic Management setups must be compliant with guidance and legislation (Red Book, Chapter 8, ARTSM etc.), • Regularly check your site to ensure it remains compliant, • Report any unsafe acts and conditions, and rectify immediately if safe and competent to do so, • Drive safely and avoid distractions. Keep within the speed limit and drive with due care and attention to prevent road traffic collisions, • Park vehicles safely, taking consideration of members of the public and other road users, • Five-point PPE to be worn on site at all times, • Lantra 12d accreditation as a minimum TTMBC, 12d (M1-M2), • Lantra 12 a/b accreditation, IPV driver, foreman advantageous, • Provide evidence that you understand the differences between Chapter 8 and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works (red book) and how these apply, • Full valid UK driving licence, • Be able to read and understand CAD drawings, in relation to the works required, • Preferable to have mechanical ability in relation to Traffic Lights We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find here - https://networkplus.co.uk/privacy-and-cookie-policy. Go Traffic Management has been serving traffic management solutions to clients since 2008, and are now one of the UK’s largest traffic management providers. Our services are delivered from our 22 regional depots, through our dedicated team of 200 employees and support network of approved suppliers. At Go Traffic Management, we have a reputation for providing clients with extensive, well-planned, and expertly delivered solutions for projects and schemes of all sizes. We pride ourselves in meeting (and often exceeding) clients’ expectations in a professional and cost-effective manner, which is a strategy that has resulted in our long-standing working relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. Be: SAFE - Go Traffic Management Our Be: SAFE campaign actively encourages our workforce to work safely and avoid unsafe acts and conditions by following four basic rules.

Project Supervisor (Electrical) Kendal - Lancashire patch - Hybrid £55,000 - £65,000 + Training + Progression + Company Vehicle + Project Delivery Bonus + Local Patch + Regular Progression Reviews Are you a Project Engineer with an electrical bias or similar, who wants to work for Cumbria's leading M+E services and work for one of the go-to names in the renewable sector? Do you want to work in a well-established and tightknit team with senior engineers, where you will be provided with the best-in-class training and progression opportunities and have the opportunity greatly increase your earning potential with a generous project delivery bonus? This well-established leading electrical services provider supply into the industrial and commercial sector within the northwest. After back-to-back successful decades, they have secured an exciting project pipeline across the renewables industry. In this role you will have the flexibility and the autonomy to work from either the office or at home, with some occasional travel to local sites to check project delivery timelines. You will be tasked with managing site installation teams, supervisors and subcontractors, including being a point of contact for site and commercial queries. This role would suit an experienced Project Engineer or Electrical Engineer with a background in industrial or commercial installations, looking to take ownership of projects, lead site teams and progress their career within a growing M+E business. • Deliver electrical, control and instrumentation projects from quote to completion, • Manage electricians, site teams and subcontractors, • Liaise with clients on technical and commercial queries, • Produce project, safety and electrical documentation, • Assist with tenders, quotations and material procurement, • Ensure installations meet BS7671 and safety standards, • Attend site and client meetings, • Support and develop the existing workforce, • Electrical Project Engineer or similar experience, • NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent, • 18th Edition, • Commutable to Cumbria Reference BBBH27330 Electrical, Project, Engineer, M+E, Installation, Industrial, Commercial, Control Systems, Automation, Instrumentation, Fault Finding, BS7671, 18th Edition, NVQ Level 3, NICEIC, Cumbria, Lancashire, Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Workington, Barrow, Lancaster, Northwest We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centres. At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications. We are looking for a new Project Manager employee to be based in either Blackburn or Kendal. Reporting to the Head of Projects (Modular) EMEA, this role is responsible for delivering Modular projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role leads projects through the full lifecycle from design and manufacture through FAT, logistics, delivery, and site integration, while ensuring commercial performance and customer satisfaction. • Manage multiple high-value Modular projects, taking full ownership for delivery to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements., • Lead delivery across the full Modular project lifecycle, including design, manufacture, FAT, logistics, delivery sequencing, and site integration., • Own project commercial performance, including cost control, profitability, variations, invoicing, final accounts, forecasting, and financial reporting., • Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and site operations to ensure delivery alignment., • Control, monitor, and report project performance, implementing interventions where required to achieve project objectives., • Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation., • Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and third-party partners., • Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, current, and stored appropriately., • Provide accurate project reporting and forecasting in line with business governance requirements., • Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and the adoption of best practices., • Support and mentor project team members where required to drive consistent delivery standards., • Proven experience delivering complex Modular, skid‑based, switchgear, busbar, or power distribution projects., • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent, high‑value projects and diverse stakeholders., • Strong commercial and financial awareness, including profitability management, cost control, and variation management., • Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, factory delivery, and site execution environments., • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, including senior customer stakeholders., • Proficient in project management and reporting tools, including Microsoft Office and Smartsheet., • Excellent organisational, communication, and reporting skills., • Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in fast‑paced, pressurised environments., • Strong attention to detail, decision‑making capability, and ability to work with high levels of autonomy and accountability., • Full clean driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK, passport and flexibility to also travel abroad., • Project Management certification (APMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent), • Understanding of electrical principles and power distribution/generation systems, • An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;, • Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast‑paced industry;, • A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:, • A merit‑based annual pay review, • Enhanced annual leave, • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards, • Referral bonus, • Volunteer days, • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year, • Sick pay scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, • Blackburn or Kendal/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function. Being able to travel occasionally is essential;, • Travel opportunities (role dependent);, • Support in your well‑being by access to:, • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice, • On‑site trained Mental Health First Aiders, • Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.) Blackburn / Kendal TK43 Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e‑mailing: . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job reference REQ00000020400 Date posted 21/09/2026 Application closing date 25/10/2026 Location kendal Salary £83,724 - £86,703 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank Location: Multiple locations Contract Type: Permanent Are you an experienced and inspirational children's services leader ready to make a real difference for children, young people and families? Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking an exceptional Senior Manager – Support and Protect and Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH) to provide strategic leadership across our safeguarding and child protection services. This is a key senior leadership role within Children's and Families, responsible for leading high-quality services that support and protect vulnerable children and ensure that statutory responsibilities are delivered effectively and consistently. You will oversee Support and Protect Services, the Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH) and Emergency Duty Team, ensuring that children and families receive timely, effective and proportionate responses to safeguarding concerns. Working closely with partners across health, police, education and the wider safeguarding system, you will champion a culture where children's needs are at the centre of decision-making. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape strategic direction, drive continuous improvement, lead inspection readiness and embed excellent social work practice across services. You will also lead on pre-proceedings and court-related practice while providing visible leadership and support to a workforce. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced senior leader who is passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families. You will bring: • A recognised Social Work qualification at degree level (or equivalent)., • Registration with Social Work England., • Significant senior management experience within children's social care and safeguarding services., • A proven track record of leading large teams, managing substantial budgets and delivering service improvement., • Extensive experience of working in partnership across agencies and influencing strategic outcomes., • Experience of leading services through inspection and regulatory scrutiny., • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, pre-proceedings and court work., • The ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, including elected members, senior leaders and partner organisations., • A demonstrable commitment to creating a culture of high performance, continual improvement and excellent social work practice. As a senior leader, you will exemplify the leadership behaviours of Westmorland and Furness Council and be committed to delivering outstanding services for children, young people and families. Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: • Post Specification, • Role Profile Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted. For an informal discussion with Jonathan Taylor, Director – Children and Families about this opportunity, please contact: Closing date: 25/10/2026 Interview date: 06/11/2026 We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you. If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at . For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s/Adults Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and/or Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and/or Children. Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

EC&I Engineer (Project Engineering) Kendal - Office Based/Site Visits - (Cumbria Patch) £50,000 - £60,000 Training Progression Company Vehicle Bonus Local Patch Regular Progression Reviews Are you an EC&I Engineer or similar, who wants to work for Cumbrias leading ME services and work for one of the go-to names in the renewable sector? Do you want to work in a well-established and tightknit team with senior engineers, where you will be provided with the best-in-class training and progression opportunities and have the opportunity greatly increase your earning potential with a generous project delivery bonus? This well-established leading electrical services provider supply into the industrial and commercial sector within the northwest. After back-to-back successful decades, they have secured an exciting project pipeline across the renewables industry. In this role you will have the flexibility and the autonomy to work from either the office or at home, with some occasional travel to local sites to check project delivery timelines. You will be tasked with managing site installation teams, supervisors and subcontractors, including being a point of contact for site and commercial queries. This role would suit an experienced EC&I Engineer or Project Engineer with a background in industrial or commercial installations, looking to take ownership of projects, lead site teams and progress their career within a growing ME business. The Role: Deliver electrical, control and instrumentation projects from quote to completion Manage electricians, site teams and subcontractors Liaise with clients on technical and commercial queries Produce project, safety and electrical documentation Assist with tenders, quotations and material procurement Ensure installations meet BS7671 and safety standards Attend site and client meetings Support and develop the existing workforce The Person: EC&I Engineer or similar experience NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent 18th Edition and SSTS Commutable to Cumbria BBBH27330 EC&I, Electrical, Project, Engineer, M&E, Installation, Industrial, Commercial, Control Systems, Automation, Instrumentation, Fault Finding, BS7671, 18th Edition, NVQ Level 3, NICEIC, Cumbria, Lancashire, Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Workington, Barrow, Lancaster, Northwest If youre interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

As School Business Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial sustainability and operational effectiveness of both schools. Leading on finance, HR, safeguarding compliance, health and safety, and office administration, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring and managing school budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively to maximise outcomes for pupils. Working closely with the Headteachers and Site Manager, you will be a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic financial advice and robust budget management. You will lead on budget planning, forecasting, financial monitoring and reporting, identifying risks and opportunities, challenging expenditure, and supporting informed decision-making to ensure the schools remain financially sustainable whilst achieving their educational priorities. This role is ideal for someone with strong financial acumen who enjoys analysing data, solving problems and driving continuous improvement. You will be confident in translating financial information into meaningful insights, developing efficient systems and processes, and ensuring that every pound spent delivers value for money and supports the schools' long-term strategic objectives. Through effective resource management and operational leadership, you will help create the conditions in which children, staff and school communities can thrive. Hollingwood & Poolsbrook Primary are vibrant and inclusive primary schools where children are at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming ethos and strong sense of community, where every child is supported to achieve their very best. Our federation is built on strong relationships, shared expertise, and a genuine commitment to every child’s success. As our collaboration continues to grow, our staff work seamlessly across both schools, using our strengths to create a rich and talented staff team. We are now looking for a School Business Lead to join this journey—someone who can provide strategic leadership across our business and administrative functions. across both settings, adding even more strength to our already brilliant team. Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way. Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders. Together, we make every day count. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to play a pivotal role in the life of our school. As our School Business Lead, you will be at the heart of the school's operations, ensuring that our business, financial, administrative, and support functions run effectively and efficiently. Working in partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will help shape and support the strategic direction of the school through excellent financial management, robust administrative systems, effective personnel processes, and high-quality operational leadership. You will lead and develop a dedicated administrative team, fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Together, you will deliver a welcoming, responsive, and highly organised service for pupils, staff, parents, governors, and external partners, ensuring that every interaction reflects the values and ambitions of our school. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference every day, providing the strong operational foundation that enables our staff and pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential. • Inspire, lead and develop a talented office team, fostering a positive, collaborative culture where high standards, professional growth and exceptional service are at the heart of everything we do., • Champion excellence across all business functions, driving continuous improvement and ensuring information systems, processes and procedures are accurate, efficient, compliant and fit for purpose., • Work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to support financial planning and decision-making, including budget setting, monitoring and reporting, helping to maximise resources and deliver value for money., • Lead procurement and contract management activities, identifying opportunities to secure high-quality services, achieve best value and support the school's long-term objectives., • Take a leading role in HR and personnel management, providing oversight of employment processes, policies, compliance and workforce matters to support a thriving and effective staff team., • Proactively resolve complex operational challenges, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school and enabling staff to focus on delivering excellent outcomes for pupils., • Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, colleagues, governors, Trust colleagues and external partners, acting as a trusted professional and ambassador for the school., • Be an accomplished business professional with experience of leading school operations, including finance, HR, administration, compliance and facilities management., • Have the strategic vision and commercial awareness to drive continuous improvement, maximise resources and ensure value for money across all areas of the school., • Be confident in managing budgets, financial planning and reporting, using data and insight to support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability., • Demonstrate strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, develop and support teams to deliver outstanding service and achieve ambitious goals., • Have excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail., • Be proactive, resilient and solution-focused, with the confidence to make sound decisions and resolve complex operational challenges effectively., • Build positive and productive relationships with staff, parents, governors, Trust colleagues and external partners, acting as a trusted advisor and professional role model., • Have a thorough understanding of employment processes, safeguarding responsibilities, statutory compliance and risk management within an educational setting., • Be committed to delivering high-quality business support that enables teachers and leaders to focus on what matters most: achieving the very best outcomes for pupils., • Share our values and have a genuine passion for supporting a thriving school community where staff and children can flourish., • A strong commitment to our people, guided by principles of wellbeing, adaptability, inclusivity, and collaboration., • Access to high-quality professional learning at every stage of your career, including leadership development opportunities., • Clear pathways for career progression across our partnership., • An employee assistance programme offering specialist support, including counselling, financial guidance, and legal advice., • A positive, supportive working environment where teamwork benefits every child., • The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every single day. We would be delighted to welcome prospective applicants to visit the school before the closing date. A visit offers the chance to see our school in action, meet members of the team, and discover what makes our school such a rewarding place to work. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office. Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date. Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Role As a Retail Advisor, you'll be the person customers turn to for advice, guidance and solutions, helping them get the most out of the technology that keeps them connected. It's about more than selling; it's about building trust, showing empathy and taking ownership to create positive, memorable experiences for our customers. You'll receive a competitive hourly rate of £13.45 . Day to Day, You'll: Help customers choose from our range of products, including mobile phones, tablets, SIMs, accessories, broadband and our TV entertainment packages. Support customers in finding the right price plan and setup for their lifestyle. Confidently showcase new and existing technology, demonstrating features like accessibility tools. Take ownership of customer queries, resolving issues and building trust. Work with your team to achieve store targets and strong customer satisfaction outcomes. You'll be supported from day one. Within your first two weeks, you'll complete 2 x 2-day induction sessions (30 hours) covering product knowledge, systems and customer experience. Ongoing coaching and development will support your growth beyond induction. You'll work as part of a close-knit retail team where collaboration, shared success and learning from each other are part of everyday life. Our Ways of Working This is a retail role, so flexibility is important. Shifts are worked across store opening hours and may include evenings, weekends and peak trading periods. Shift patterns and working hours will be discussed as part of the recruitment process so expectations are clear from the start. Accessible, Inclusive and Equitable for All Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we work hard to remove bias and barriers. We want everyone who joins us – and everyone thinking about joining us – to feel seen, heard and supported. When you work with us, you'll have access to our award-winning employee network groups that champion allyship, connection and inclusion across the business. Who we are At Virgin Media O2, we connect millions of people across the UK through broadband, mobile, TV and entertainment. Our retail teams are at the heart of our high street presence, helping customers understand their options and make confident choices. We're proud to be named one of the Financial Times Top 500 Best Employers for 2026. The must haves To be successful in this role, you'll bring: Confidence and strong communication skills. A genuine passion for delivering great customer experiences. Resilience and motivation to work towards individual and team targets. Flexibility to adapt to different customers, products and priorities. An open mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced retail environment. The other stuff we are looking for What matters most in this role is mindset. If you're customer-focused, passionate about technology and keen to build your skills through structured training and support, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you Our benefits include Bupa healthcare, wellbeing support, life cover, a pension and generous holiday – plus your birthday off. You'll also have access to: Discounts on broadband, TV and mobile. Cycle2Work schemes. Dental insurance and neurodiversity assessments. The Virgin Family platform and O2 Priority. Next steps If this sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to hear from you. The next steps are: Complete our quick online application and assessment. If successful, have a conversation with one of our friendly recruiters. We'll ask about any adjustments you might need and do our best to support you throughout the process. Applications are reviewed throughout the advert window. Any offer will be subject to background checks, including a criminal record check and, for some roles, a financial background check. TPBN1_UKTJ

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Sales Leadership & Team Development • Lead, coach, and develop the European sales team to achieve profitable revenue growth, market share, price realization, and customer retention objectives., • Establish clear goals, territories, accountabilities, performance expectations, and development plans for sales leaders and team members., • Conduct regular pipeline, forecast, opportunity, pricing, and strategic account reviews; hold the team accountable for timely execution and results., • Support recruiting, onboarding, coaching, talent development, and succession planning across the European sales organization., • Build an inclusive, high-performance culture grounded in customer obsession, collaboration, accountability, and servant leadership., • Develop team capabilities in value selling, strategic account management, negotiation, market analysis, and executive customer engagement.European Market & Growth Strategy, • Develop and execute short- and long-term sales strategies for the European market across Industrial, Aerospace, and Energy segments., • Identify and prioritize target markets, applications, strategic accounts, channel opportunities, and white-space growth initiatives using customer, market, and competitive insights., • Drive profitable growth within existing accounts while accelerating new customer acquisition and segment penetration., • Apply 80/20 principles to focus commercial resources on the customers, products, applications, and opportunities that offer the strongest strategic and financial return., • Monitor market dynamics, competitor activity, regulatory and technology trends, customer requirements, and emerging applications to shape regional priorities., • Lead the regional sales contribution to annual operating plans, strategic plans, goal deployment, and business reviews.Strategic Account, Channel & Customer Leadership, • Serve as executive sponsor for key European accounts, strategic growth initiatives, and complex multi-country opportunities., • Build and maintain relationships with senior customer decision‑makers, distributors, channel partners, and relevant industry stakeholders., • Ensure direct and indirect sales channels are aligned to improve market coverage, customer experience, and share growth in targeted segments., • Guide strategic account plans that define growth opportunities, customer value propositions, stakeholder engagement, risks, and actions., • Lead high‑priority customer engagements, negotiations, and opportunity strategies; 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MBA or advanced business degree preferred., • 10+ years of progressive experience in sales, business development, strategic marketing, or account management within industrial or engineered‐product markets., • 5+ years of leadership experience managing sales teams, commercial leaders, or multi‑country growth initiatives., • Demonstrated success leading profitable revenue growth, market expansion, strategic account development, pricing, and forecasting., • Experience in one or more of the following segments is preferred: Industrial, Aerospace, or Energy., • Experience leading sales across European markets and working effectively in a global matrix organization is preferred., • Drives Results, • Strategic Mindset, • Customer Focus, • Builds Effective Teams, • Collaborates and Communicates Effectively, • Plans and Aligns, • Instills Trust, • Decision Quality, • Accountability, • Manages Complexity, • Cultivates Innovation, • Travel: Able to manage frequent regional and occasional long‑distance travel with demanding schedules., • Work Environment: Work is performed in office, customer, trade‑show, and manufacturing environments, with travel throughout the region., • Customer and Product Engagement: May participate in customer visits, product reviews, and demonstrations under varying environmental conditions. 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We’re looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Head of Marketing to help shape the next phase of growth for our Advanced Materials business. This is much more than a traditional marketing role. You’ll sit at the heart of commercial decision making, bringing an external market and customer perspective to our strategy and turning insight into opportunities for growth. Working as part of the Commercial Leadership Team, you’ll lead our approach to marketing strategy, portfolio management, pricing, brand positioning and value propositions, working closely with Sales, Technical, Finance and Operations to strengthen our market position and deliver sustainable revenue growth. 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James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries. Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings. We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability. 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