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* * SALARY: From £39,000 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Part time FTC, 32 hours per week, ending 31/12/27 CLOSING DATE: 28/05/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for a Financial Accountant, in this role you will play a key role in supporting the financial control and regulatory framework of the organisation. You will be responsible for producing accurate and comprehensive supporting schedules for the monthly management accounts and regulatory submissions for Volkswagen Bank GmbH UK Branch. What you’ll be doing: • Prepare monthly management accounts, disclosure information, and variance analysis for VW Bank UK Branch in accordance with IFRS and German GAAP, up to management review., • Analyse, reconcile, and investigate balance sheet and P&L positions to ensure accuracy and completeness, proposing correcting entries where required., • Produce regulatory reports for VW Bank UK Branch for submission to HQ, including liquidity, solvency and deposit guarantee reporting., • Review and update all regulatory submissions to reflect changes required by the regulator, HQ, or the Bank team., • Prepare regulatory and statutory submissions for VWFS UK Ltd. to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS)., • Ensure all intercompany balances are accurately accounted for, reconciled, and reported each month, including preparation of the monthly Intercompany Pack for management review., • Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)., • Experience preparing accounts under both IFRS and German GAAP., • Strong ability to work with large and diverse data sets, consolidating information into accurate final submissions., • Proven experience managing relationships with multiple stakeholders across the business., • Solid technical accounting knowledge, including exposure to regulatory reporting and taxation., • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

Agility Resourcing is partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Blackpool to appoint a high-performing Qualified Finance Manager into a newly created position within its finance function. The Finance Manager will report directly to a commercially astute and engaging Financial Controller, this role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the management accounts process, while contributing to the ongoing development of a robust, insight-led finance function. The Finance Manager Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end management accounts process, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery, • Produce high-quality financial and management information to support strategic decision-making, • Deliver detailed cost and margin analysis, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities, • Partner with operational stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, • Enhance financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks, • Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with regulatory requirements, • Fully Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with a strong academic or professional track record, • Previous experience in a Finance Manager role, • Advanced Excel capability and ...

Management Accountant | Growing Business | Blackpool (Excellent Commuter Links) A fast-paced business based in Blackpool are looking to engage a Fully Qualified Management Accountant where you will genuinely shape the finance function if the business. This is an exciting opportunity working closely with an engaging and supportive Financial Controller who is passionate about developing their team. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key part in driving insight, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the group. As Management Accountant you will be responsible for • Leading the production of monthly management accounts across the group, • Delivering meaningful variance analysis and insightful commentary to support business performance, • Owning balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring strong financial controls, • Driving process improvements, streamlining month-end and reducing timelines, • Managing customer and supplier rebate calculations (monthly/quarterly), • Preparing and submitting group VAT returns, • Producing weekly flash P&L reporting and leading internal performance calls, • Supporting audit and year-end processes, liaising with external auditors, • Assisting with corporation tax and R&D tax credit submissions, • Delivering ad hoc analysis to support key busines...

Senior Management Accountant Blackpool c£(phone number removed) + Excellent benefits A well-established and commercially focused business is looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant into a broad and highly visible finance role supporting operational and strategic decision-making across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant looking for a varied position combining management reporting, commercial analysis, forecasting and business partnering. The Role Responsibilities will include: Production and ownership of monthly management accounts Detailed variance analysis and financial commentary Budgeting and forecasting Cost, margin and profitability analysis Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of financial controls Group reporting and consolidated financial information Cashflow and treasury support Supporting audit and statutory accounting processes Business partnering with operational stakeholders across the business Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, controls and financial processes About You To be considered, you must be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA). You will also ideally possess: Strong management accounts experience Excellent analytical and commercial skills Advanced Excel and systems capability Experience within a fast-paced commercial environment Strong communication and stakeholder management ability A p...

Assistant Management Accountant ?? Bispham (office based) ?? £35,000 plus study package If youre looking for a role where you can get properly involved in the numbers, support decision making and not just sit in the background this ones worth a look. Im working with a great business in Bispham who are looking to bring in an Assistant Management Accountant to support the Financial Controller and play a key part in the finance function. This is a hands-on role with real exposure across the business. What youll be doing: • Supporting monthly management accounts for multiple entities, • Posting journals, accruals and prepayments, • Balance sheet reconciliations, • Budgeting and forecasting support, • Variance analysis and reporting, • Monitoring income, costs and margins, • Supporting audits and year-end, • Cashflow reporting, • VAT and regulatory returns What theyre looking for: • AAT qualified (or equivalent), • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups etc), • Good understanding of accounting principles ...

The purpose of the Broker Development role is to enhance broker and team performance through the delivery of structured process training, coaching, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on embedding consistent, compliant, and efficient ways of working by building strong capability across teams, ensuring processes are understood, applied correctly, and aligned to regulatory and customer outcome requirements. Through effective training and engagement, the role supports sustained performance, quality standards, and business growth. Role Responsibilities: * Ensure teams fully understand and correctly apply end-to-end processes in day-to-day activities. * Act as the subject-matter expert for agreed processes, supporting teams with queries and guidance. * Support onboarding and induction of new team members through process training. * Accountable for ensuring teams are integrated and fully competent in agreed end-to-end processes. * Accountable for the successful rollout and adoption of new or updated processes. * Act as a key enabler during business change by minimising disruption and maintaining standards Knowledge & Experience: * Proven experience in broker development, intermediary management and sales leadership. * Strong understanding of the business and processes ...

Our client is well established business based in Blackpool who are looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join them due to a recent restructure of the finance team. The business has a long-standing presence in the area and a fabulous brand, and it is a great time to join them as they begin to offer a more diverse offering to their audience. Internally they have a long serving and loyal workforce, with staff retention that is high and valued, and this role is required due to further support in finance team producing accurate reporting in line with its growth. Duties include: - Assistance with the monthly management accountants ready for review at month end Accruals/Prepayments Manage the nominal ledger reconciliations and associated coding Daily cash posting and bank reconciliations, monitoring the cashflow Process the company expenses and mileage claims Manage the day-to-day processing of within the accounts Assist with streamlining the current efficiencies alongside the Management Accountant. If you are interested in this role or wish to have a confidential discussion, then please apply to Rachel Mitson at Rebus Recruitment immediately. Only those applicants who have a legal right to work within the UK and possess a suitable amount of UK based finance experience will be considered, candidates already registered will be considered automatically.

Digital Marketing Executive Full-time | £25,000–£28,000 | On-site Blackpool Reed are looking for a Digital Marketing Executive who’s bursting with ideas, curious about digital trends, and excited by the challenge of building a brand presence. The Opportunity This is a hands-on, creative role is perfect for someone early in their marketing career who wants real ownership, variety, and room to grow. You’ll play a key role in shaping how the clients brand looks, sounds, and shows up across digital platforms. Working closely with internal teams, you’ll help create and share content that brings the business to life, strengthens brand awareness, and supports overall business growth. What You’ll Be Creating & Managing • Engaging content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and digital channels, • Social posts, blogs, website content, emails, and newsletters, • Visual and written content that reflects a premium, design-led brand, • Scheduled and planned campaigns aligned with wider marketing goals, • Support campaign planning and promotional activity, • Research trends and gather insights to inform content ideas, • Monitor performance metrics like reach, engagement, and growth, • Keep ...

As Facilities Manager, you will take responsibility for the effective management of facilities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations aligned with business and client expectations. Support operational and project teams with facilities expertise. Proven experience in a Facilities Manager

SC Cleared Engineer - Short-Term Contract Location: Blackpool (On-Site) Duration: 11/05/2026 - 17/05/2026 (7 days, including weekend) Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) We are currently recruiting for an SC Cleared Engineer to support a short-term deployment project in Blackpool. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role working alongside an established OSS team. Scope of Work: -Floorwalking to provide end-user support -Patching and resolving technical issues -Triaging incidents and escalating where required -Working collaboratively with the OSS team to ensure smooth operations Requirements: -Active SC Clearance (essential) -Strong desktop/support engineering experience -Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills -Ability to work on-site for the full duration, including weekend coverage If you're immediately available or interested in hearing more, get in touch at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy...

Your new company We are currently recruiting for a Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join a fast-paced and growing logistics and distribution business on a 4-month temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic environment supporting a busy finance function. This well-established logistics company operates nationally, specialising in efficient supply chain and distribution services across multiple sectors. With a strong focus on operational excellence, they are seeking a finance professional who can support the team during a busy period. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the production of accurate and timely financial information. You will work closely with operational teams across the business, ensuring financial controls and reporting processes are maintained. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts Support with accruals, prepayments, and journal postings Carry out variance analysis and provide commentary Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes Reconcile balance sheet accounts Support with cash flow reporting and analysis Partner with operational teams to improve financial understanding Contribute to process improvements within the finance team What you'll need to succeed Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) Previous experience in a management accounting o...

£46,000-£66,000 per annum | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. Were confident, inspiring and always ready to get hands-on. Just like you. As a Lidl Store Manager, youre ready to embrace our unique culture and play a key part in building our global business. From taking ownership of your store and keeping customers happy to developing and inspiring your team, youll lead from the front and guide us toward success. Youll find plenty of challenges and with them, the thrill of seeing your hard work pay off; hitting targets, solving problems and championing your team to reach their full potential. In return, well give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. Were proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so therell be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, well help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here. • Motivate and support your team, learning from our Company Values, • Confidently create an environment wher...

Head of Sales Franchised Motor Dealership - Blackpool Our client, a well established and reputable organisation in the motor trade, is seeking an experienced Head of Sales to lead and manage their sales function. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to take ownership of sales performance, drive profitability and lead a high-performing team within a fast paced automotive environment. As Head of Sales, you will be responsible for the overall success of the sales department. This includes managing day-to-day operations, driving business growth, ensuring a first-class customer experience, and aligning departmental goals with wider business objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead, inspire, and manage the sales team to consistently exceed targets Drive departmental profitability through strategic planning and effective team management Foster a positive and accountable working culture Deliver a consistently exceptional customer experience Oversee all aspects of the sales function including finance, retail sales, and administration Work closely with senior management to support business growth strategies Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulatory and manufacturer requirements Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement Provide regular sales reports and performa...

If you’ve built your career in travel and enjoy combining commercial thinking with data, pricing and product strategy, this is a role where you can genuinely influence how a business trades. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing travel organisation, working across multiple brands and products. You’ll play a key role in shaping product offering, improving pricing accuracy, and driving better commercial decisions across the business. What’s in it for you • Competitive salary, • 25 days annual leave plus holidays, rising by 1 day for every 5 years of service – up to a maximum of 30 days, • Up to 10 days unpaid leave can be requested (subject to approval), • Flexible working hours (early/late start options), • Company pension scheme, • Health and wellbeing support, • Structured training, development and progression opportunities, • Supportive, collaborative team environment, • Regular team events, • Reward and recognition programme You’ll sit at the centre of product, commercial and operational teams, ensuring products are correctly costed, competitive and aligned with business strategy. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing product inventory, supplier rates and pricing accuracy, • Improving processes around p...

Senior Electrical Estimator (Commercial) Blackpool £50,000-£60,000 + Hybrid Working + Progression into Management + Vehicle + Training + Holiday + Life Cover Are you a senior Electrical Estimator with a proven track record in the commercial sector, ready to step into a leadership role with real influence? This is an opportunity to join a well-established, nationwide electrical contractor that offers a clear pathway into management, alongside structured development to support your transition. This is a fantastic opportunity, offering both a great/life balance whilst also giving you the chance to progress, both technically and within the company. With over 20 years of success, this organisation has built a strong reputation as a leading electrical contractor in the region. Due to sustained growth and ambitious expansion plans, they are now looking to bring in a high-level Electrical Estimator who can grow into a managerial position and play a key role in shaping the estimating function. You will take ownership of preparing detailed electrical estimates and cost plans for commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects, while also mentoring junior estimators and contributing to process improvements. Working closely with project and delivery teams, you will ensure seamless handover from tender to execution and help drive commercial success across the business. The ideal candidate would be a Senior Electrical Estimator wi...

Our client is a successful and highly profitable group of companies seeking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to their finance team as part of a longer term succession plan. As an established manufacturer their success has been driven by considerable internal investment with a focus on environmental sustainability and a culture of employee engagement and customer care. This new role is a key hire supporting an experienced Finance Director and will offer exposure to all aspects of the finance function. They are keen to recruit someone CIMA / ACCA or ACA qualified with the right attitude and desire to settle into a position where they can be developed towards a leadership role in the future The successful candidate will act as a Finance Business Partner to look at costs and performance with operational stakeholders across the business, providing financial information and analysis to support decision making and commercial activity. The main duties will include: Preparation of the annual budgets and forecasts Collaborating across all departments to improve cost control and profitability Improving financial systems and controls, introducing AI where necessary Preparing detailed MI on costs and margins to identify trends and risk areas Consolidating financial information into group reporting pack Cashflow planning, forecasting and currency management Providing financial analysis and reporting to senior management Producing the monthly management accounts with commentary Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and external audit Assisting with strategic planning, cost saving and efficiency improvements This will be a wide ranging role offering plenty of scope to review processes across all cost centres and introduce improvements. The ideal candidate would be a proactive, self-starter able to credibly influence colleagues and drive change. Strong IT skills, knowledge of ERP systems and an ability to implement AI and finance transformation activities would be very attractive. Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Finance Analyst or Finance Manager from a manufacturing, industrial or distribution company would be preferred. Provided you are a fully qualified Accountant with some experience, duties can be shaped to suit the successful candidate, so if you have the right attitude and career ambition, please do not hesitate to apply. On offer is an attractive salary, benefits package and fantastic career development prospects. Hybrid working could also be available once settled into the role, although applications will only be considered from candidates living in a reasonable commuting distance.

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* * SALARY: Starting from27,422 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Brunswick Court, Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full time Fixed term, 35 hours p/w CLOSING DATE: 10/05/2026 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for a Senior Collections and Recoveries Advisor to act as a Subject Matter Expert within the department. Supporting colleagues in becoming experts within their role, whilst spending around 50% of time directly supporting customers themselves. This specialist role will be instrumental in assessing our customer’s individual circumstances in order to resolve overall VWFS arrears levels while ensuring our regulatory and customer commitments are achieved. What you’ll be doing: • Take full ownership and use initiative to resolve customer arrears within first contact resolution and deliver a personal service “making VWFS easy to do business with", • Provide technical coaching and training for Collections Advisors to enable them to effectively manage and resolve customer arrears, • Act as Collections role model demonstrating core skills around negotiation, difficult conversations, vulnerable customer management and active listening, • Coach and develop C&R Advisors on escalated calls, emails and letter checking to increase competence, • Provide clear and concise process expertise on a defined range of arrears and vulnerable customer processes and be recognised by others as a point of contact for advice, guidance and process improvement, • Provide first line support and guidance for Advisors and deputise for Team Manager where appropriate, • Support, coach and guide new C&R Advisors during the training and induction phase to embed knowledge and skill set for the role, • Work to agreed service levels, quality targets and operational metrics as determined by the department relating to all aspects of Collections and Recoveries and Customer experience, • Supporting recruitment up to Band 2 to ensure key departmental KPI’s are achieved, • Demonstrate subject matter expert knowledge and behaviour when identifying and managing vulnerable customers and complaints Complete administrative tasks as per team requirements What you’ll bring: We are looking for a candidate that already has a sound understanding of Collections and Recoveries. Essential experience & skills • Demonstrable understanding of all relevant aspects legislation/requirements including but not limited to TCF, FCA, FOS, • Experience of working in a complaints environment, either within financial services or another industry type, • Proven experience in credit collections, • Previous customer service centre, call centre or finance company experience is desirable, • An understanding of the Data Protection Act and Consumer Credit Act is desirable, • Good knowledge of a wide range of processes and business systems i.e. SAP, CMS, CRM is desirable, • Strong communication skills at all levels including Senior Management and external stakeholders What’s in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

* * SALARY: From £35,983 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full time, permanent CLOSING DATE: 08/05/2026 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Are you interested in understanding what makes our business really work? Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a curious mind and are prepared to delve into our data to help steer our organisation? If this sounds like something you might be interested in, then please read on. We’re looking for a Controlling & Planning Analyst to play a key role in delivering accurate financial planning, forecasting and insight to support effective decision-making and the achievement of our financial and performance objectives. This is a high‑impact, analytical role where your work will directly influence business outcomes. You’ll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement, enhancing efficiency, and delivering value‑add insights across the organisation. What you’ll be doing: • Assist with regular reporting and insight in line with Controlling guidelines, helping us steer business decisions and achieve our goals., • Produce high‑quality internal data and insight, consistently meeting mandated deadlines., • Maintain a strong understanding of Controlling definitions across all reporting lines, ensuring alignment with Central Controlling standards., • Create, review and maintain procedural and process documentation to support consistent, transparent reporting governance., • Support KPI analysis and reporting, developing insight into performance impacts on the Profit and Loss., • Contribute to the build, development and ongoing maintenance of robust financial models supporting planning rounds and forecasting. You’ll be a curious and commercially minded analyst who enjoys working with data and turning complexity into meaningful insight. You’ll have a strong delivery mindset with a passion for accuracy, continuous improvement and using analysis to influence decision‑making and performance. Essential experience & skills • Strong data literacy working with large and varied data sets., • Experience in financial planning and forecasting through relevant roles, projects or professional training (desirable)., • Proven reporting and analytical experience, with the ability to derive insight from multiple data sources., • Advanced Excel capability (e.g. IF formulas, INDEX functions, PivotTables), gained through formal training or practical use., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word., • Confidence in developing, interpreting and working with a variety of data sets., • Strong numerical reasoning with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

* * LOCATION: Milton Keynes with occasional travel HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent opportunity CLOSING DATE: 15/5/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for a highly experienced and inspirational commercial leader with a significant sales based background within a Captive Automotive Financial Services organisation and/or OEM. You'll report into our CEO and will drive our business forward through our teams in Sales, Sales Compliance and Development and, through strong, productive relationships across Volkswagen Group, our dealer network and brands. In this pivotal and influential position you will use your extensive commercial leadership skills to develop and deliver the Retail Sales strategy to maximise distribution channels, while creating opportunities and optimising new routes to market. You will role model our Guiding Principles, build a culture of psychological safety and inclusion and, provide ethical leadership to deliver great customer outcomes. What you’ll bring: You’ll be a forward thinking, strategic and motivational leader who delivers results through people, cross-functional teams, and 3rd parties to support the delivery of volume, breadth, and profit objectives. You’ll have a progressive and developmental mindset with demonstrable experience of developing strategic commercial initiatives. Essential experience & skills you’ll need to be a success in this role: • You have extensive experience in customer-facing environments with specific skills implementing and managing risk strategies, strong financial management, leading cross functional teams and functional management., • Through your experience of developing and managing customer facing processes, you have ensured fair treatment, transparency, value to customers and all other guidance from regulators has been accomplished., • More generally, you’ll have experience within regulated environments - ideally by the FCA along with a deep understanding of the UK business governance and regulatory regime and requirements implementation com pliance monitoring and management specifically, in organisations of a comparable size and scale., • You have successfully driven change and you're comfortable in dynamic, changing environments in a leading role., • You have well-developed emotional intelligence, influencing and communication skills which you can use to share information, listen, and create two-way dialogue that builds openness and commitment and, involve others to maximise contribution overall., • With great skills of analysis, you can interpret issues objectively to make sound decisions for the business that uphold our customer needs and good customer outcomes as a priority, • You are highly proactive, flexible, pragmatic, and able to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands., • You'll effortlessly fit into the Commercial leadership structure with the potential for growth within FS or the OEM., • You’re collaborative and ambitious and work in the interest of customer and stakeholders, even when your own objectives are challenged., • You’ll report to the Chief Executive Officer for VWFS UK Ltd and lead the Retail Sales department and the teams responsible for Finance Sales, Sales Compliance, Sales Development and Dealer Network Oversight., • You’ll be responsible for developing sales strategies, policies, and procedures for the UK VWFS Group companies., • Develop and maintain strong productive relationships across senior management, departments, brands and key stakeholders., • Your span of control is across VWFS UK, VW Bank GmbH and compliance is required across the European Organisational Handbook (E-OHB), the FCA and the European Central Bank (ECB)., • You’ll have a team of circa. 50 people who work with our dealer network of circa. 800 sites to drive FS and network performance., • Be an agent for change by embracing new ways of working, innovative technologies and agile attitudes to work promoting ‘minimal viable everything’ attitude to encourage a collective growth mind-set in support of modernisation of the business., • You’ll develop and implement plans to meet objectives through existing and new routes to market by utilising current and, establishing new relationships with 3rd party retailers, emerging technology, and tech providers., • Plan and deliver sales, margin and market penetration objectives., • Lead sales activity that complies with internal and external regulations with the Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) taking precedence over conflicting guidelines – this includes Vulnerable customers, product suitability and transparency and, behaviours and competence of introducers of our products., • Use strong negotiation skills with our network and 3rd parties, to grow sales, protect margin and support good customer outcomes., • Effectively manage introducer relationships through a robust communication infrastructure, clear performance indicators, and development with corrective action in place as appropriate., • Lead the sales engagement with our Enterprise Risk Framework and develop robust and effective reporting to support transparency with regulators., • You’ll engage and cooperate with VW companies in the UK to coordinate and implement joint strategies and build and maintain an effective industry network., • You’ll play a leading role within our Credit Assessment & Retailer Services functions. What’s in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus of up to 25% (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you with the option to buy additional family cover/ and your family access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. The Retail Sales Director is a ‘Certified’ /Senior Manager role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCA’s Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.

* * SALARY: Starting from £27,422 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Brunswick Court, Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full time Permanent, 35 hours p/w CLOSING DATE: 10/05/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for Continuous Improvement Support to ensure Customer Operations processes and procedures remain up to date (in line with our HQ and regulatory responsibilities) and are available to support advisor activity, securing customer focussed outcomes. This specialist role will be instrumental in validating customer processes and interactions to drive improved retention, customer experience and reduce regulatory & business risks. What you’ll be doing: • Operate gatekeeping responsibilities to ensure all customer operations policies, procedures, ARIS maps, ROPAs and customer letters are regularly reviewed and accurately reflect business processes., • Co-ordinate annual reviews of all Customer Operations policies & procedures to ensure they accurately reflect business processes, • Support data gathering for baselining activities, • Identify opportunities to reduce complexity/avoid duplication of procedures, • Be aware of FCA focus areas that are relevant to customer Operations to be able to challenge existing processes., • Work collaboratively with process owners, SMEs and Compliance to ensure processes and procedures remain fit for purpose and compliant., • Undertake high level process analysis, identifying opportunities with Process Owners/SMEs to address waste and increase customer centricity and to populate the Customer Operations change backlog accordingly. What you’ll bring: You’ll be a s trong communicator with proven track record of influencing. You’ll have a passion for seeking out knowledge with an ability to understand key FCA requirements, complex processes and the wider customer transformation agenda. Essential experience & skills * Excellent PC literacy and intermediate skills with Microsoft Office tools * Experience within the Financial Services and/or relevant automotive sector(s), with demonstrable understanding of the regulatory environment. * Experience of reviewing customer interactions or processes to identify inaccuracies, failures or gaps. * Experience of actively managing stakeholders at varying levels and operating within/delivering through cross functional teams * Lean Six Sigma Yellow belt (as a minimum) * Strong communication skills with proven track record of influencing. • Ability to work at pace with no compromise to quality., • Knowledge of VWFS UK’s operating systems and processes (preferable)., • High level of drive and personal commitment, with a desire to develop own skills and experience. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

General Manager Location: Lancashire Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (including tronc) A well-established, independent destination restaurant is looking for a General Manager to take full control of a high-quality operation. This is a long-term, hands-on project with a clear objective - bring structure, drive performance, and take ownership of the business as the owner steps back over the coming months. The site has evolved significantly over the past 4-5 years into a respected, experience-led restaurant with a strong food and wine offer. It now needs a proper operator to lead it. The Role: • Full accountability for the day-to-day running of the business across kitchen, bar, restaurant and office, • Lead, manage and develop the team - this is a people-first role with high expectations around standards and accountability, • Bring structure - clear roles, clear ownership, no grey areas, • Drive performance across all departments, both operationally and commercially, • Take control of all systems and admin - reservations, reporting, bookkeeping, social media and general IT discipline, • Work closely with the owner during a 3-month handover, with the goal of taking full ownership, • Support and develop the existing management team, including a Restaurant Manager and wider FOH structure, • Collaborate on budgets and P&L, wit...

Recruitment Assistant Leek Wootton Permanent Full Time Grade C - £27,204.00 - £29,859.00 Those on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration. The main purpose of the role is to give routine guidance on Recruitment policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, Police Regulations and the Online Recruitment Portal in accordance with recruitment strategy to recruit suitably qualified police officers, police staff and Special constables in accordance with the workforce requirements. To provide a customer focussed HR recruitment Service in accordance with the recruitment strategy. Main Responsibilities: • To provide guidance and support with routine recruitment escalating more complex issues to the HR Supervisor., • To process all aspects of recruitment vacancies ensuring accurate records and timescales are maintained, taking responsibility for more complex transactions., • To input, maintain, retrieve and present management information in a user friendly format via HR ORIGIN database and other associated systems including Applicant Tracking Systems., • Assisting in the preparation of, and attending internal and external recruitment events., • To support in the training and development of the Recruitment Assistants including apprentices., • To highlight service improvements and propose changes to business administration processes., • To work collaboratively with other HR colleagues to ensure the delivery of innovative, timely and cost effective people management policies, procedures and practices which support the achievement of organisational aims and objectives., • To support in the training and development of HR administrators including apprentices. Person Specification: Knowledge: • 5 GCSEs, Grades A-C or equivalent including Maths and English., • Experience of dealing with recruitment processes, conditions of employment and administering Applicant Tracking Systems., • Competent in the use of IT including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook) and HR databases., • Good verbal and written communication skills., • Proven ability to manage high process driven workloads in accordance with strict deadlines., • Ability to enter information accurately using appropriate IT systems., • Ability to retrieve statistical information and present clearly and concisely.

Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Are you ready to lead at scale - shaping how complex digital services are built, mentoring engineers and influencing senior leaders across one of the UK's largest technology organisations? As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll join our Engineering community, providing technical leadership across multiple agile teams delivering critical public services. You'll sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic leadership, helping define engineering direction while remaining close to the realities of delivery. You'll work on high-profile, business-critical services that support millions of citizens every day - from core benefit systems like Universal Credit and Working Age Services, to Digital Payments Services, which process around £230bn in payments annually. This is a rare opportunity to influence how modern software engineering is done at true national scale, within a complex, safety-critical environment where quality, resilience and trust really matter. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? • Experience leading and influencing multiple engineering teams, setting direction and supporting engineers to do their best work, • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders...

Prestige Nursing & Care Blackpool is looking for new Professional Carers to join our growing team supporting individuals within their own homes and care settings. Having secured a significant amount of new work opportunities, we need compassionate, committed, caring staff to join our team and support our service users across the region. We provide all new members with our mandatory training programme, and further client-specific training where necessary. We offer our members a variety of work patterns with service users throughout Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Role: Tasks may include: • Promoting independence, • Administering medication, • Encouraging diet and fluid intake, • Facilitating access to the community, • Encouraging good personal hygiene, including assisting with personal care as necessary Prestige Nursing & Care Blackpool is a family-run business, providing a wide range of health care solutions to individuals within their own homes and care settings. We pride ourselves on a reputation for providing excellent care services and being one of the best care and support agencies in the area. We strive to provide a high standard of care to all of our service users. Feedback on our services from staff and service users includes: 'I wish I had joined Pr...

NPCC Vetting Hub Senior Manager Permanent Full Time Stratford-upon-Avon / Remote The main purpose of the role is to provide national leadership and coordination for the operational delivery of police vetting across UK forces. To assist in the development of the strategy for an efficient and effective operational vetting function across national policing and the Annual National Vetting Strategic Threat and Risk Assessment (STRA) Assist in working in partnership with national police forces and external partner agencies and stakeholders. Coordinate the national vetting advisory function that supports forces with complex vetting cases. Provide expert direction, recommended lines of enquiry, and a consistent national approach. To ensure that operational practices comply with Authorised Professional Practice (APP) requirements. Main Responsibilities: • To provide specialist knowledge, advice and guidance in all aspects of National Police Vetting to inform strategic and operational decision making, interpretation of national legislation, offering guidance and support to all key internal and external stakeholders, and support forces with complex decision making., • As delegated, act as the NPCC senior point of contact for police forces on vetting matters, advising on risk, compliance and operational impact., • To develop an operational performance framework and culture of continuous improvement within your areas of responsibility using data to inform decision making and resource allocation., • Monitor force level operational compliance and performance, identifying areas of risk or inconsistency and initiating targeted support or intervention across UK policing, working in conjunction with the College of Policing., • As delegated, to represent NPCC Vetting at strategic board level within Warwickshire as well as with partner agencies such as College of Policing, Home Office and HMICFRS. To provide updates of activity, performance, professional advice and contribute to strategic decisions., • Lead on service delivery, performance, business processes, business practice and improvement activities in relation National Police Vetting and to engage directly with force vetting leads to understand delivery challenges and support continuous improvement, working in conjunction with the College of Policing., • Lead the development and use of national vetting performance dashboards and risk indicators and provide operational insight and feedback to the College of Policing to help inform updates to national vetting policy and guidance., • To have a working knowledge of budgetary management and understanding of financial planning, business planning and contract management., • To identify opportunities to improve skills, knowledge and health and well-being of staff and teams to ensure that continuous professional development addresses the changing requirements of the service., • To coordinate the national operational response to critical incidents or systemic failures in relation to vetting and provide proactive support in relation to HMICFRS inspection activities and the College of Policing in policy development., • To coordinate the NPCC response to national reports and recommendations., • Build and maintain strategic relationships with Chief Officers, Force vetting leads and key national stakeholders to ensure coordinated delivery, shared accountability and effective escalation pathways for national vetting issues., • Ensure integrity, fairness and consideration of the needs of others is incorporated into the daily duties and relationships with colleagues and the conduct and service delivery of allocated portfolio., • This post has been designated as ‘Politically Sensitive’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended)., • Casual Car User, • Regular national travel Knowledge: • Honours Degree in a relevant subject or extensive experience in strategic leadership as a senior manager in a police vetting related service/profession., • Extensive knowledge of legislation and codified policy as they relate to National Police Vetting, including national vetting standards, Code of Practice, Approved Professional Practice, Police Vetting Regulations and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act., • Proven ability to lead multi-agency coordination and deliver operational assurance., • Strong commitment to police vetting and public service., • Ability to drive change and rigorous performance management of people., • Extensive experience at a senior management level within a high-pressure department., • Experience of researching, validating, and corroborating complex information and presenting this in relevant products., • Experience of managing a process-driven environment with a proven ability to continuously improve efficiency and deliver change., • Proven experience of enabling organisational and cultural change, • Demonstrate successful management of programmes and projects., • Experience of managing budgets., • Experience of assessing and managing risk., • Experience of making decisions around risk based on an acknowledged process such as the National Decision Model., • Experience of dealing with external stakeholders., • Proven ability to work under pressure, managing a variable workload within strict deadlines., • Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to resolve conflict professionally and in a timely manner, • Ability to inspire, enthuse and to keep people focused in spite of setback/difficulty, • Demonstrable ability to operate calmly and professionally under pressure, • Demonstrable ability to provide senior leadership on change management, • Proficient in the knowledge and use of relevant IT systems and understand the interdependencies between them, • Proven people management, coaching and mentoring skills You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.

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Your new company We are currently recruiting for a Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join a fast-paced and growing logistics and distribution business on a 4-month temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic environment supporting a busy finance function.This well-established logistics company operates nationally, specialising in efficient supply chain and distribution services across multiple sectors. With a strong focus on operational excellence, they are seeking a finance professional who can support the team during a busy period.Your new role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the production of accurate and timely financial information. You will work closely with operational teams across the business, ensuring financial controls and reporting processes are maintained.Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, • Support with accruals, prepayments, and journal postings, • Carry out variance analysis and provide commentary, • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, • Support with cash flow reporting and analysis, • Partner with operational teams to improve financial understanding

Start a career with one of the best beauty brands around? World famous beauty and cosmetics brand Avon is looking for full and part time representatives in the UK right now as business expands. See the TV Ad campaign This is your chance to work with a premier international brand with 130 years of proven success and 2023 opportunity. Earn extra income and be your own boss. Work the hours that suit you and promote AVON’s award-winning products and you can build a business with agents selling and generating income for you. You must be 18 or over , promoting Avon could open a world of potential income to change your life. • Earn extra money working hours that suit you, • Work your own area & online UK wide, • Full ongoing support & training provided, • No experience or qualifications required. An Avon representative can earn up to 32% commission on sales via face to face or online. Work the hours that fit around your existing work, family commitments, childcare etc. Become a Sales Leader helping others do the same as you. Income potential is unlimited you still sell Avon products while earning significant bonus team commission. The more people you help the more you earn. This is self-employed role where you can gain financial control and possible independence Some senior team leaders earn 6 figure income. Want to find out more about this exciting opportunity to work with one of the best beauty brands around? APPLY NOW to find out how you can transform your life as an Avon representative or sales team leader. If you do not speak English you will be rejected. You must be conversant in English to apply

Trainee Business Analyst Programme – Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month. The Programme Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies. The programme includes earning BCS certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated recruitment support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure business analyst roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: £30,000 – £40,000+ Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in Business Analysis? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

This privately owned company supplies innovative products to customers across a range of sectors. As an industry leader their success is built on investment in R&D, looking after their employees and keeping their values of enthusiasm and integrity at the heart of the business. Led by an experienced senior management team who have achieved consistent year on year growth, they are currently looking to recruit an Interim Financial Controller to cover maternity leave for a period of circa 12-15 months. This process has been carefully planned in advance and ideally they are looking for someone who can start relatively quickly, initially to provide support and stability to the transactional team as they work towards a new ERP implementation in June, then shadowing the Financial Controller prior to maternity leave commencing August onwards. This role would suit an experienced accountant comfortable joining a business going through a period of change and willing to work closely with a finance team ensuring all bank reconciliations, sales invoicing, purchase ledger, payment runs etc are handled correctly and supporting month end procedures, before transitioning to provide full cover for the Financial Controller. Reporting to the Directors you will carry responsibility for all the day to day accounting needs of the business, supervising a small team your main duties as Financial Controller will be: Managing internal controls and financial processes. Inventory control, updating costs, stock counts, valuations etc. Cashflow forecasting and managing working capital Preparing annual budget and departmental forecasts Monthly preparation of management accounts Supporting CAPEX processes and investment appraisals Ongoing control of costs and overheads Sales and profitability analysis Monthly VAT returns, PAYE and HMR liaison Preparing the year end accounts and audit files Level of knowledge and experience: Previous experience of a financial management or senior management accountant / financial controller level role CIMA / ACCA or ACA qualified although strong QBE applicants will also be considered. Technically proficient with MS Office products, particularly Excel Ideally experienced with ERP systems, implantation / upgrades Previous experience of working in the manufacturing and supply sector would be ideal The ideal candidate profile would be an enthusiastic, positive and driven individual able to collaborate with team members whilst also having the willingness to take ownership of issues and provide solutions. The business has a happy and settled workforce, so this is a rare opportunity to join an established company with a family feel where employees are well looked after.

Previous experience in a systems support, operations or administrative role. Systems Support & Operations Administrator. Axon Moore is partnering with a fast‑growing, design‑led business to recruit a Systems Support & Operations Administrator to join their team.

Job Title: Support Team Leader Location: Blackpool Salary: £34,000 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and motivated Support Team Leader to join a specialist community-based service supporting individuals with complex needs. This is a fantastic chance for an experienced supervisor or emerging leader in health and social care to take the next step in their career and play a key role in shaping high-quality, person-led support. The service is built around enabling individuals to live as independently as possible within safe, structured, and supportive environments. The focus is on empowering people to develop life skills, achieve meaningful outcomes, and build confidence while being supported by a dedicated and skilled team. The Role The Support Team Leader will play a pivotal role in leading, guiding, and developing frontline staff to deliver consistent, high-quality, person-centred support. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting frontline teams within a specialist supported living environment Ensuring all assessed care and support needs are fully implemented and regularly reviewed Promoting independence, choice, and personal development for the people supported Building strong, trusting relationships with individuals, families, and professionals Creating a safe, welcoming, and homely atmosphere Supporting staff development through coaching, supervision, and mentoring Undertaking ongoing assessments and adapting support in real time where required Contributing to rota planning, service organisation, and day-to-day operational leadership Applying a proactive, problem-solving approach in a fast-paced environment Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and organisational standards The role also involves promoting positive risk-taking and “positive stress support” approaches to encourage growth, resilience, and independence. About the Candidate The ideal candidate will be an experienced care professional with supervisory or team leadership experience, particularly within complex or community-based support settings. They will demonstrate: Experience in a supervisory or frontline leadership role within health and social care A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards it) Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills The ability to lead by example and motivate others A person-centred, enabling approach focused on independence and empowerment Confidence in managing challenging situations and working under pressure A flexible, solution-focused attitude with a “can do” mindset A commitment to promoting wellbeing, dignity, and positive outcomes Desirable Experience Experience supporting individuals with complex needs in a community setting MAPA training IOSH or AET qualifications Full UK driving licence with business insurance What’s on Offer Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum Opportunity to step into a leadership role with real impact Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities A supportive, values-driven environment focused on person-led care This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and driven individual ready to take on a leadership role where they can make a meaningful difference every day. For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Rory on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Female Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle Location: Blackpool North, Central and South Promenade. Pay Rate: £14.24 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support. Female Requirement: This role is advertised for female care assistants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, to meet the specific care needs of our clients. About Us Routes Healthcare is a leading homecare provider - we are a care company, not an agency. We're real people who put individual healthcare needs first. We support people in their own homes (not in care homes) and out in the community, taking the time to listen to our clients and making sure their needs are met with care and consideration. About the Role This is a homecare position • you'll be travelling to clients' homes throughout the day to provide person-centered care and support. What You'll Be Doing: Visiting vulnerable and palliative clients in their own homes Providing personal care with dignity and respect Supporting with medication management Assisting with meal preparation and nutrition Working solo or as part of a 2-person team depending on client needs Supporting clients with a variety of different care requirements Travelling between client visits throughout your shift We provide homecare across Blackpool and the surrounding areas - speak to our recruitment team to discuss routes that work for you. What Makes This Different: We support people who need complex care services for long-term health conditions, clinically-led enhanced homecare, and end-of-life care. All focused on supporting each individual's lifestyle and wellbeing. We are committed to making lives better 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - not only for the people we support but their loved ones and family members too. Shift Patterns & Hours Flexibility to suit your life: Full-time and part-time hours available Range of shifts available Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required) Shifts allocated based on business needs and your availability Once committed to a shift, we need you to complete the full shift reliably Speak to the recruitment team to hear about our shift patterns and find what fits your lifestyle. What We Offer Career Development: Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goals Ongoing training and progression opportunities Support: Dedicated on-call team available 24/7 Wellbeing and mental health support We don't use agency staff - you'll work alongside employed Routes care workers only Rewards: £14.24 per hour (includes holiday pay) 30p per mile for travel between clients Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral) What You Need Essential: The right to work in the UK without needing employer support A full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work Reliable, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent care Desirable: At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK (Don't have paid experience? Speak to the recruiters about becoming one of our care cadets) Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about supporting people in their own homes and want the flexibility to build a schedule that works for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about the hours and areas available. Routes Healthcare is committed to making lives better through exceptional homecare services. TPBN1_UKTJ

Your new company I am currently working in partnership with a welcoming and well regarded primary school in the Blackpool area to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 4 Teacher.This inclusive and community-focused school is proud of its supportive staff team, strong leadership, and commitment to delivering high quality teaching and learning for all pupils. The role would suit either an experienced KS2 teacher or an Early Career Teacher looking to join a nurturing and collaborative environment. The school offers: A friendly, supportive staff team and approachable leadership Well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn Access to ongoing CPD and development opportunities A positive working environment with a strong sense of community Your new role Full-time teaching responsibility within Year 4 Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons aligned with the national curriculum Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports pupil progress and wellbeing Assessing, monitoring, and reporting on pupil attainment and progress Working closely with colleagues, support staff, and parents to maximise outcomes What you'll need to succeed Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Has experience teaching within Key Stage 2 (Year 4 desirable but not essential) Demonstrates strong classroom management and high expectations for behaviour and achievement Is reflective, adaptable, and committed to professional development. Brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a child centred approach to teaching What you'll get in return Support throughout the application and interview process Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly Access to Hays' extensive CPD and safeguarding training What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist 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&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Your new company I am currently working in partnership with a welcoming and well regarded primary school in the Blackpool area to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 4 Teacher.This inclusive and community‑focused school is proud of its supportive staff team, strong leadership, and commitment to delivering high quality teaching and learning for all pupils. The role would suit either an experienced KS2 teacher or an Early Career Teacher looking to join a nurturing and collaborative environment. The school offers: A friendly, supportive staff team and approachable leadership Well‑behaved pupils who are eager to learn Access to ongoing CPD and development opportunities A positive working environment with a strong sense of community Your new role Full‑time teaching responsibility within Year 4 Planning and delivering engaging, well‑structured lessons aligned with the national curriculum Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports pupil progress and wellbeing Assessing, monitoring, and reporting on pupil attainment and progress Working closely with colleagues, support staff, and parents to maximise outcomesWhat you'll need to succeed Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Has experience teaching within Key Stage 2 (Year 4 desirable but not essential) Demonstrates strong classroom management and high expectations for behaviour and achievement Is reflective, adaptable, and committed to professional development. Brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a child centred approach to teachingWhat you'll get in return Support throughout the application and interview process Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly Access to Hays' extensive CPD and safeguarding trainingWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist 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&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior CRM Coordinator | Lancashire | up to £33k, 25 days holiday, Bonus, Paid birthday A leading UK luxury retail brand is looking for a Senior CRM Coordinator to join their Digital and Brand Experience team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone passionate about customer engagement, data-led marketing and delivering high-impact CRM campaigns across multiple channels. As a Senior CRM Coordinator, you'll play a key role in shaping how customers connect with the brand across email, SMS and direct mail, driving acquisition, retention and long-term customer value. Key Responsibilities In the position of Senior CRM Coordinator: Plan, deliver and optimise CRM campaigns across email, SMS and direct mail Manage lifecycle and automated customer journeys end-to-end Coordinate campaign timelines, creative briefs, approvals and deployment schedules Use customer segmentation to improve engagement and targeting Monitor campaign performance and turn data into clear insights and recommendations Support database growth strategies across online and offline channels Reduce churn and improve customer retention through targeted activity Ensure compliance with CRM regulations and best practices across all channels Collaborate closely with marketing, digital and wider business teams Manage budgets, track spend and identify opportunities to improve ROI This Senior CRM Coordinator position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining creativity with data. You'll be hands-on in campaign delivery while also influencing CRM strategy through insights and performance analysis. What We're Looking For: Experience in CRM marketing within a fast-paced environment Hands-on delivery of email, SMS and direct mail campaigns Strong analytical skills with confidence interpreting customer data Advanced Excel skills (reporting, data manipulation, insights) Experience with CRM platforms such as Bloomreach (or similar ESPs) Google Analytics (or equivalent web analytics tools) Strong organisation, prioritisation and time management skills Ability to work independently and make confident decisions Strong communication and collaboration skills As a Senior CRM Coordinator, you'll be joining a people-first business with a strong reputation for customer experience, long-term thinking and meaningful engagement. You'll be trusted to own your work, bring ideas to the table and help shape how customers experience the brand at every stage of their journey. Apply now to be considered. BH36052

You’ll play an important role in delivering a responsive repairs service and a positive customer experience through effective planning and scheduling of repair jobs. Working closely with our contact centre, operatives and contractors, you’ll help make sure the right work is completed at the right time, first time where possible. Your organisation, initiative and focus on service will help improve productivity, increase capacity and support customer satisfaction. What you’ll be doing • You’ll be the main point of contact for in-house operatives, planning and allocating day-to-day and void repairs to meet customer needs., • Monitoring and managing operatives’ diaries to make the best use of time and resources., • Tracking progress of jobs, following up outstanding work and making sure in-house teams and external contractors keep repair updates accurate and up to date, while maintaining a high standard of customer service., • Supporting the effective planning of day-to-day and void repairs to ensure work is scheduled and delivered efficiently. Forward planning will be key in managing holidays, absence and changing demand., • Scheduling customer appointments with care, taking individual needs into account and ensuring the most suitable operative or contractor is assigned to each job., • Using data such as completed jobs, rebooked appointments and outstanding repairs to identify opportunities for improvement through trade zoning and smart scheduling. You’ll help reduce delays, improve productivity and enhance the customer experience., • Using daily reports to review travel time, downtime and wasted visits, helping us improve efficiency and make better use of resources. What you’ll need • Experience working in a fast-paced customer-focused or administrative environment, • Excellent understanding of providing first class customer service, • Strong ability to multi task and ability to juggle conflicting priorities, • Flexible and adaptable approach to deal with changing requirements, • Excellent organisational skills and manage a busy workload, • First class communication skills, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Demonstrate initiative and liaise proactively with internal and external customers, • Excellent administration skills, • Team rota in place to cover operating hours of 7.30am to 6.00pm What we need from you • A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing, • A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities, • A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places, • A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, • Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity, • An ability to work in uncertainty., • To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment • Pension ¦ DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places), • WPA ¦ Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members), • Ways of Working¦ We offer some hybrid and flexible working, • Annual leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays, • Reward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyo nd’, • Professional fees ¦ The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee for each colleague, • The Market Place ¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more, • Wage Stream ¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages, • Health and Wellbeing Initiatives ¦ Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Closing date: 3rd May 2026 Shortlist date: 4th May 2026 Interview date: TBC

Our Sales Representativesare vital for our business to grow. You will need to build strong relationships with existing and potential new account holders to gain new accounts through a variety of methods in order to achieve and exceed targets. It is down to our Sales Representatives to ensure that the account base across each of the depots continues to consistently grow and give new customers a full understanding of the Howdens model and how this benefits them. You will collaborate with the Business Developers and Kitchen Sales Designers to convert sales, ensuring a higher sale per account and more frequent trading is achieved from the account base. You will actively participate in sales meetings chaired by the Lead Sales Representative to Share best demonstrable practices with other Sales Representatives in the Area Our Sales Representatives have a lot of autonomy within the role. You will be seeking new business opportunities the business where you see fit whilst organising your own diary to develop the customer base in each depot within the territory. Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Sales Representative: Influencing and sales skills Customer-focused Strong communicator Results driven Prioritise own workload Flexible and approachable Thrive in fast-paced environments Be a Howdens Ambassador Full UK driving license What you get from us as a Sales Representative: Competitive salary Company Vehicle - Hybrid/Electric Car Monthly depot bonusOTE Team incentives and outings Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%. 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years Staff discount on Howdens products Buy as you earn share scheme About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the10 Best Big Companies to Work For. How to apply: When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding. #LI-LO1 #CVL INDTSR

Pay up to £105,077 , plus 28.97% employer pension contributions , hybrid working, flexible hours, and a strong work-life balance. Are you ready to lead architecture decisions that directly affect how millions of people access vital public services? Join DWP Digital's as a Lead Technical Architect in Digital Workspaces. This service looks after the tools, technologies and services that enable people to do their jobs securely and effectively. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping secure, modern and user-friendly end-user computing services, working across complex, large-scale environments and supporting major initiatives that enable colleagues across DWP to deliver better outcomes for citizens. This is a senior leadership role where you'll set architectural direction, govern designs, and provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders. You'll influence technology choices across cloud, on-prem and hybrid landscapes, ensuring solutions are resilient, scalable and aligned to DWP strategy - while inspiring and guiding other architects to deliver at pace and at scale. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience designing technology solutions across on-prem, cloud and hybrid environments, covering areas like networking, security, middleware, databases and integrations A strong understanding of architecture principles, patterns and standards, and how to apply them to real-world problems Ability to turn business needs into clear technical designs, and explain how those designs meet requirements in a way stakeholders can easily understand Experience using architecture modelling techniques and tools to design and communicate complex systems Strong knowledge of End User Computing (EUC), including at least two of: device provisioning and management, Zero Trust, SASE networking, application delivery, or cloud identity An understanding of data and analytics in an EUC context, using insights to drive continuous improvement (knowledge of tools like Power BI, MS Fabric or Splunk is a plus) Hands-on experience with EUC virtualisation, including both desktop (VDI) and session-based (SBC) solutions, delivered on-prem or in the cloud and at scale Deep understanding of either Windows or macOS, with the ability to choose the right device and operating system for different user needs (experience with ChromeOS or Linux desktops is desirable) You and your role As a Lead Technical Architect, you'll operate at the highest level of technical leadership within DWP Digital. Your work will shape the Digital Workspace services that thousands of colleagues rely on every day to support millions of citizens across the UK. You'll design and govern complex EUC and Digital Workspace solutions, ensuring they are secure, reliable and aligned to DWP's long-term strategy. From defining architectural options and setting standards, to solving high-risk technical challenges, your judgement and expertise will directly influence how technology is adopted and evolved across the organisation. Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You'll work closely with product teams, engineers, security specialists, delivery leads and senior leaders, helping them make informed decisions and navigate complexity. You'll also play a key role in architecture governance - presenting designs, challenging assumptions, and ensuring that solutions meet both user needs and organisational goals. Beyond delivery, this is a leadership role. You'll mentor other architects, promote best practice, and help grow architectural capability across DWP Digital. You'll succeed if you enjoy working at scale, thrive in complex environments, and are motivated by creating technology that genuinely improves how public services are delivered and experienced. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Manchester, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to We offer pay up to £105,077. That's £80,267 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £24,810 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Online interview: a remote interview online with a presentation. In person interview: Face to face at either Blackpool or Manchester Click APPLY for more information and to start your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Network Engineer Pay up to £73,305 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Network Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM, and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability of issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing, and maintaining NGFW's with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama. You and your role As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll play a key role in leading and supporting a team of infrastructure engineers, helping shape and deliver network and infrastructure solutions that align with wider IT and departmental goals. You'll work closely with a broad range of people, from engineers and support teams to business users, architects and external suppliers, making sure communication is clear and effective at every level. You'll take ownership of delivering complex technical solutions, managing risks and dependencies along the way, and seeing work through to successful implementation. You'll also be hands on in designing and running VXLAN overlays to support scalable, modern datacentre networking. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 73,205 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £16,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Direct Distribution Branch Manager- Poulton-le- Fylde- £35k basic with lots of room for future progression About the Role This is not your typical branch manager role so if you have a background in management in either customer service or retail this could be the role for you! As a Direct Distribution Branch Manager, you’ll be at the heart of your community leading a team that doesn’t just deliver financial services, but creates meaningful, lasting relationships. You’ll shape your branch into a trusted local hub where people feel welcomed, supported, and understood. You’ll inspire your team, build strong partnerships beyond the branch walls, and spot opportunities to grow both the business and its community impact. At the same time, you’ll ensure everything runs smoothly, safely, and in line with regulatory expectations. If you enjoy leading people, making a visible difference, and balancing commercial thinking with genuine care for customers—this role gives you the platform to do exactly that. What You’ll Be Doing Community & Customer Impact Be the face of the branch within the local community—visible, approachable, and trusted Build meaningful external relationships and partnerships that drive new opportunities Ensure every customer interaction delivers fair, positive outcomes Handle customer feedback and complaints with empathy, ownership, and professionalism Leading & Developing Your Team Create a culture where people feel empowered, accountable, and motivated to grow Coach and develop your team to deliver exceptional service and achieve their potential Keep people processes running smoothly (performance, absence, development plans) Lead by example—bringing energy, clarity, and purpose to the team every day Driving Performance & Growth Identify opportunities to grow your branch’s presence and performance Use insight and local knowledge to make smart, informed decisions Deliver against objectives while keeping customer outcomes at the centre Balance commercial success with community value ⚖️ Risk, Compliance & Quality Take ownership of risk management within the branch Ensure all activity aligns with regulatory standards and internal controls Oversee quality assurance processes and maintain high operational standards Promote a “right first time” mindset across everything you do What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who brings both people leadership and commercial awareness, with a strong sense of responsibility for customers, colleagues, and community. Essential Skills & Experience Strong communication skills you know how to connect with people at all levels A detail-focused mindset with a commitment to getting things right first time Experience leading or supporting a team in a customer-focused environment Awareness of market opportunities and a drive to achieve growth Qualifications Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) Desirable Leadership or management qualification Working Pattern Monday to Friday: 8:45am – 5:00pm Occasional Saturdays: 9:00am – 12:00pm (on a rota basis) We recognise the importance of flexibility and fairness so when you support the branch on a Saturday, your lunch break during the week is paid as overtime. Salary & Benefits Salary: £35,000 per annum We believe in recognising the value our people bring not just through salary, but by creating an environment where you can grow, feel supported, and make a real impact. Career Growth & Progression This is more than just a role it’s a place to build your future. There is real opportunity for progression, whether that’s expanding your leadership scope, moving into larger or more complex branches, or exploring wider opportunities across the business. We’re committed to developing our people, giving you the support, exposure, and experience you need to take the next step in your career. How You’ll Work Success in this role isn’t just about what you do it’s about how you do it. You’ll naturally demonstrate: Awareness – understanding your customers, your team, and your community Fairness – acting with integrity, respect, and inclusivity Togetherness – building trust and working collaboratively Effectiveness – using insight and judgement to make the right calls Professionalism – setting high standards and leading by example Why This Role Stands Out This is a role where you can: Make a visible impact in your local community Shape and grow a high-performing team Balance purpose with performance Be trusted to lead with autonomy and accountability If this looks like your next career DO NOT DELAY….. Send your up to date CV to (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed)

Please note this is a training course and fees apply* Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis? If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis. Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles. Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year with experienced analysts. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners. 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Digital Portfolio Manager Pay of £44,447 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an experienced Digital Portfolio Manager who have a passion for complex problem-solving and who can manage large-scale projects. You might have experience as a project manager, a portfolio manager or a PMO. The DWP Digital & Transformation Group is modernising how the department delivers services by using new technologies and smarter ways of working. Our goal is to make it quicker, easier and more efficient for millions of people to get the support they need, while keeping essential services running securely and reliably. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Our application process includes both a technical statement and a personal statement. This is your opportunity to showcase clear examples and evidence of how you meet the following: Technical Statement: Please describe an example of where you have used your experience of either portfolio management or project management within a change or digital environment. Personal Statement: Experience of building long term strategic relationship with stakeholders to facilitate and deliver business outcomes. Experience of analysing multiple information sources, producing reports appropriate for senior audiences, including making recommendations for changes. Experience of applying appropriate governance procedures including delivery assurance. Experience of tracking and reporting progress of digital delivery to senior levels, including identifying, managing and unblocking risks and issues. You should also have or be working towards a recognised Portfolio or Project Management qualification (or equivalent - which you must state on your application) such as: Management of Portfolios (MoP) - Foundation Level Prince2 Agile - Foundation Level Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) - Foundation Level APM PMQ (formerly APMP) PMI Certification (PMP, PgMP, PfMP, CAPM, PSMP, ACP) The sift panel will use all the information you provide to assess your experience, skills and knowledge against the above. You and your role This role is vital in ensuring DWP's digital projects and programmes are well planned, properly prioritised and successfully delivered. You'll keep a clear view of progress, risks, dependencies and delivery timelines, and make sure everything aligns with wider DWP and Digital Group strategy. You will work closely with teams across Digital and Transformation, Finance and Commercial, as well as colleagues in the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury. So, building strong relationships will be key, as you help teams navigate governance, make informed delivery decisions and meet cross-government and departmental controls and standards. You know how to provide clear insight and assurance. You will track delivery against roadmaps, highlight issues early, unblock challenges, and produce concise reports for senior leaders, offering analysis and recommendations where needed. You will also play a role in building capability across the portfolio management community, including coaching others and line management. And you'll have access to amazing learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career, in whatever form suits you best. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. As part of the role, you may be required to travel regularly to the other digital hubs (at no cost to you). The frequency of this will be discussed further should you be successful. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £44,447. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. 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Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering Location: Preston (On-site parking included) Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 (Unqualified) | Up to £41,000 (Qualified) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you passionate about merging agriculture with technology? We are dedicated to empowering the next generation of agricultural engineers and are looking for a motivated and visionary professional to inspire and mentor aspiring students, preparing them to lead in a rapidly evolving industry. We warmly welcome candidates applying directly from the industry. If you have high-level technical expertise but have never taught before, we will provide the necessary support to transition your skills into a rewarding career in education. About the Role As a Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of the sector. Your duties will include: Inspire & Educate: Deliver engaging lectures and hands-on workshops that ignite innovation and problem-solving in agricultural engineering. Mentor Future Leaders: Guide students to think critically, embrace creativity, and lead with an entrepreneurial spirit. Collaborate & Network: Partner with colleagues and industry leaders to keep our curriculum ahead of industry trends and connect students with real-world opportunities. Requirements & Qualifications Minimum Qualification: A Degree or Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Engineering or a closely related field. Experience: Robust industry experience and proficiency with modern tools and technologies used in agricultural engineering. Skills: Strong communication skills to captivate and inspire students. Teaching Status: Previous teaching experience is not required. Full teaching qualifications are fully funded for the successful candidate. Salary & Benefits We offer a competitive salary based on your current teaching qualifications and experience: Unqualified Teacher: £28,000 - £31,000 per annum. Qualified Teacher: Up to £41,000 per annum. What We Offer: Generous Leave: A holiday allowance of 42 days, plus bank holidays. Pension: Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme. Development: Fully funded teaching qualifications and regular CPD opportunities. Work-Life Balance: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and free onsite parking. Why Join Us? We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK, with a nationally and internationally recognised reputation across Further and Higher Education. Our Higher Education provision is well-established through strong university partnerships, providing a rewarding environment where you can make a positive difference in students' employability. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency

Project Manager – Addison Project, Thornton-Cleveleys For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family-owned business with UK wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and startup. If you’re passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Project Manager Status: Contract, 12 months outside IR35 Location: Thornton-Cleveleys Addison Project Plc are seeking expressions of interest from (PSC) contractors to provide Project Management services to support a design engineering upgrade project in Lancashire. Workscope: • To provide engineering design based Project Management services from Front End through detailed design., • Full responsibility for the delivery to install of a new process integrated into an operational manufacturing plant. Services to be provided: • Complete project management services from Front End through detailed design, • Day-to-day client interface and stakeholder management, • Provide guidance to client teams and the construction manager, • Plan and control scope, schedule, cost and risk, • Coordinate multi-discipline design (Process, Mech, EC&I, Civils/Struct) and constructability reviews., • Lead all design engineering activities for the project., • Site surveys for initial information gathering for future site scopes, • Procurement oversight and contractor management, • Change control, TQs/RFIs, EWNs/CEs (as applicable), and clear reporting cadence., • Quality management, • Weekly progress reporting and dashboards for client and Addison Experience Required It is essential you can demonstrate the following: • Proven Project Management experience delivering EPC/EPCm projects in industry (UK onshore in food and beverage/chemicals/petrochemicals)., • Demonstrable design engineering experience delivering projects on time and to budget, • Solid planning skills (Microsoft Project) and cost/risk control., • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision making., • Minimum HNC or City and Guilds in and engineering subject with suitable and relevant experience UK onshore experience, • Project Management qualification is desirable How to Express Interest If you are an experienced Project Manager with UK onshore Design Office experience who is working in the Process Sector and are looking for a flexible, Outside IR35 opportunity and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your application today. Important Information for Applicants: In accordance with current legislation, this position is only open to candidates who have indefinite eligibility to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship. Notice to Recruitment Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs or profiles from recruitment agencies. Please do not forward CVs to any of our employees. The Company will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions. Application Outcome: If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted at this time. If this is the case, we thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career

Your new company You'll be joining a well‑established contractor with ongoing work in the Blackpool area. The team is looking for additional support on site due to increased workload, with an immediate start available. Your new role You'll be working as a Telehandler Driver / Labourer, operating the machine as required and assisting with general site duties when not on the telehandler. The role is expected to run for a minimum of 2+ weeks, with the possibility of extension depending on site progress. What you'll need to succeed Valid CPCS or NPORS telehandler ticket Previous experience on busy construction sites Willingness to help with labouring tasks Strong work ethic and reliability Ability to start ASAPWhat you'll get in return Competitive Umbrella / PAYE pay - negotiable based on experience Immediate start on a well‑run site Opportunity for ongoing work depending on performance and site needs What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist 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&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)