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With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester Healthcare currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. As a Home Manager within the Barchester family, you will be a leading face in the delivery of that person-centred care that helps to set us apart.At Barchester we empower our home managers to be the best leaders they can be. You will be provided with a clear framework whilst still having the autonomy to manage your home with the additional support and infrastructure. We work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. It is an exciting time to consider joining the Barchester family. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We are also leading one of the fastest growing new build programmes, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. REWARDS PACKAGEOur Home Manager rewards package is one of the best in the care sector as we know the importance of feeling recognised, valued and motivated. As a Home Manager at Barchester we offer a competitive basic salary with bonuses up to 100%, essentially doubling your salary! We also offer additional quality based bonuses up to £10k. Our generous package includes: Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme, with the opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 100% of your salaryQuality based bonuses up to £10k8% ER Pension Package Career and development pathwaysA range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Automatic entry into Barchester's Excellence Awards Payment of NMC Annual Registration Fee ABOUT YOUTo join us as Home Manager you will have inspirational leadership skills with a passion for person centred care, with a successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding personalised care through continuous improvement. We are looking for: Inspirational leadership skills A passion for person centred careA successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding care Excellent organisational and management skillsCare home management, marketing and occupancy experienceA strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC and compliance guidelinesAbility to communicate with colleagues at all levels Experience creating strong links within the local community In short, your proven track record of marketing and business skills within the care sector, running a commercially successful, Good or Outstanding rated care home will be complemented by your blend of compassion and resilience.Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious and passionate managers who pride themselves on delivering high quality care. Due to our excellent rewarding excellence schemes, we are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for. If you are looking to work with an organisation that provides the quality of care you would expect for your loved ones, Barchester is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Hertfordshire is a vibrant and varied county in the South-East of England, home to nearly 1.2 million residents. Bordering London to the north, it combines dynamic urban centres, historic market towns and attractive rural communities—making it a highly desirable place to live and an inspiring place to build a career. Hertfordshire County Council is guided by its Corporate Plan, “Hertfordshire – On Your Side,” with a clear ambition for residents to lead healthy, independent and fulfilling lives. Adult Care Services is central to delivering this ambition, working at the heart of communities to support people throughout adulthood and to achieve the best possible outcomes. We are now seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Director of Commissioning & Partnerships, a pivotal post within Adult Care Services. About the role As Director of Commissioning & Partnerships, you will lead a major directorate bringing together all adult social care commissioning activity and the Council’s significant strategic health and NHS partnerships. You will set the strategic direction for commissioning across Adult Care Services, oversee all contracted provision across Hertfordshire, shape and sustain provider markets, and provide senior system leadership across the Integrated Care System (ICS). You will be responsible for commissioning decisions that are evidence-based, legally compliant, financially sustainable and closely aligned with Hertfordshire’s priorities—delivering value for money across an annual care purchasing spend of approximately £500m. You will press forward with shaping approaches to ensure equity and accessibility and ensure that the voice of people who draw on care and support is at the centre. This is a highly visible and influential role, operating at the intersection of local government, health partners, elected Members and provider markets. Key responsibilities Strategic commissioning and market management • Lead and develop all strategic commissioning for Adult Care Services, including older people, learning disability, mental health, homecare, residential and nursing care, community wellbeing and prevention., • Ensure compliance with Care Act duties relating to market sustainability, sufficiency, and information and advice., • Provide senior leadership for all NHS and Integrated Care System partnerships., • Represent the Council on partnership boards, joint commissioning arrangements and regional and national forums., • Oversee multi-million-pound commissioning budgets, ensuring strong governance, financial sustainability and value for money., • Lead commercial, procurement and contractual strategies across Adult Care Services and lead engagement with strategic budgeting and financial management., • Lead and line manage Heads of Service across Community Commissioning, Strategy & Health Integration, Community Wellbeing Commissioning and Brokerage., • Drive commissioning reform and major transformation programmes You will be an experienced and credible senior leader with a strong track record in commissioning, system leadership and partnership working. You will be comfortable operating in politically sensitive environments and influencing at the highest level. Essential criteria • Senior-level leadership experience in commissioning, health integration or adult social care., • Extensive experience of strategic commissioning and market management., • Proven system leadership across local government, the NHS or similarly complex partnerships., • Strong knowledge of Care Act commissioning responsibilities and regulatory frameworks., • Experience of managing large, complex budgets and contractual arrangements., • Relevant professional, management or postgraduate qualification. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is Level 18. Please locate the job profile here: Organisational Leadership Interview Date: Friday 5 June 2026

Trainee Health and Safety Advisor – No Experience Needed Future-proof your career in Health and Safety – starting today. Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or maybe you are between jobs and ready for a fresh start? ITOL Recruit’s Health and Safety Traineeship is designed to get you into a critical industry with zero experience required. Train online at your own pace and land your first health and safety role in 1-3 months. Please note this is a training course and fees apply Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back. Our candidates earn £30,000-£45,000. Why Health and Safety Every workplace in the UK has a legal duty to protect its employees, which is why health and safety professionals are in constant demand. From construction and logistics to healthcare and corporate offices, skilled specialists are essential to reducing risks, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding staff. This demand translates into competitive salaries, career progression, and long-term job security. How It Works Step 1 – IOSH Managing Safely Begin with IOSH Managing Safely, an internationally recognised course designed for managers and supervisors. You will learn how to assess and control risks, understand legal responsibilities, and investigate incidents. Step 2 – NEBOSH General Certificate Build on your foundation with the NEBOSH General Certificate, the gold standard for health and safety professionals. This qualification covers workplace hazards, health and safety legislation, and how to design and implement effective safety systems. It’s one of the most widely recognised certifications across industries and opens the door to mid-level health and safety roles. Step 3 – Risk Assessments Next, you’ll complete a series of workplace-standard risk assessments. This step focuses on the practical application of everything you’ve learned, ensuring you canidentify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend control measures. Step 4 – Job Placement Once qualified, our recruitment team works with you directly to prepare applications, set up interviews, and secure your first role in health and safety. What You Get • 100% online, self-paced training, • NEBOSH & IOSH certifications included, • 1-to-1 tutor and recruitment support, • Job guarantee – get a job or your money back, • Starting salary of £30,000–£45,000 We Get You Hired We're not new to this. ITOL Recruit has 15+ years of experience and has placed over 5,000 people into new roles. Our job programmes include certified tutors, UK-accredited qualifications, and one-on-one support from a recruitment adviser focused on placing you. We don't believe in empty promises. Complete our programme, follow the process, and if you don't land a job, you get your money back. "Eight weeks from complete beginner to Health and Safety Officer. The training was thorough and the job support was exceptional." – Chris M., now working as a Health and Safety Officer in Manchester Ready to Start? If you're detail-oriented, care about people's wellbeing, and want a career that makes a difference, we'll help you turn that into a role you can be proud of. Apply now, and one of our expert Career Advisors will be in touch within 4 working hours to guide you through your next steps.

• Security Service Engineer - Fire & Security Industry, • Salary: £35,000+ DOE | OTE: Up to £45,000Security Service Engineer – Fire & Security IndustrySalary: £35,000+ DOE | OTE: Up to £45,000Location: Field-based – South & East of EnglandJob Type: Full-time, Permanent An expanding Fire & Security company is looking for an experienced Security Service Engineer to join its growing team.The Role, • Service, maintenance, fault-finding and installation of:, • Intruder Alarms, • IP CCTV, • Access Control, • Door Entry Systems, • Work across domestic, retail, commercial, schools and care homes, • Complete documentation in line with British Standards and NSI requirementsRequirements, • 5+ years’ experience in the Fire & Security industry, • Strong knowledge of networked security systems, • Confident with IP networking (port forwarding, IP conflicts, remote access), • Experience with monitored intruder alarms and IP CCTV, • Full UK driving licenceSystems experience beneficial: Texecom, Galaxy, Pyronix, AJAX, Hikvision (IP/TVI), Hanwha, Paxton Net2/10, ACT, Salto, RedCARE, DualCom.Working Area Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, LondonField-based rolePackage, • Salary from £35,000+ DOE, • OTE up to £45,000, • Paid overtime & travel time, • On-call rota (1 in 5), • Company vehicle, tools, PPE, phone, • Pension, • 23 days holiday + bank holidaysApply Ideal for an experienced engineer seeking a stable role with strong earning potential in the Fire & Security industry.

Salary: £34,359 - £42,759 plus Van, Tools, Company Bonus Scheme and regular overtime Location: Stevenage, Northampton Hours: 40 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Carpenter who has skills in other trades to join our team!!! We're looking for someone who can deliver a first class service to our properties covering Stevenage, Northampton and surrounding areas. You'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of maintenance, responsive repairs, void works & property MOTs connected with all aspects of their specialist trades and any secondary trades. The works shall be carried out in an efficient way and completed within required deadlines. Please review the full role profile on our website before applying. If you're a reliable, experienced Carpenter with skills in other trades and can provide good customer care we want to hear from you. Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. Not sure who we are and what we do? Click 'apply' to visit our website where you can dive in and find out more about us and the benefits we offer. Apply now!!!!!! You must hold a valid UK driving licence as a company vehicle will be provided for work use only. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. We reserve the right to close this advert early. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Please visit our website to view your guide to using AI during your recruitment process.

Hiring dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team at a reputable Special Needs School in Stevenage Role Overview: As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with a diverse range of special educational needs. Your responsibilities will include: • Collaborating closely with teachers to cater to individual student requirements., • Assisting students during classroom activities, ensuring their engagement and understanding., • Providing one-on-one support to students with personal care and Social Emotional needs Qualifications and Experience: To excel in this role, you should have: • A genuine passion for working with students with special educational needs., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to varying student needs., • Minimum 1 yr of experience working in a school or care setting in the UK (Mandatory), • Proficiency in English Language (Mandatory), • Position: Teaching Assistant, • School: SEN School in Stevenage, • Contract Type: Full-time, • Start Date: ASAP

Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare North Herts. Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Stevenage and surrounding areas. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team. As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you’ll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different! You’ll help with… • Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness, • Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene, • Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders, • Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals, • Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it, • Flexible & guaranteed hours – including full & part time hours, • Joining bonus* – up to £250, • Competitive payrates – earn up to £15.90, • 24/7 wellbeing support – nurturing your mental health, • Exclusive staff discounts – big deals on top brands, • Self development – career opportunities if you want, • Local work & paid mileage –short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks), • Paid holiday & training – to support your career, • Enhanced pay – for weekends & bank holidays, • Pension – to help prepare for your future You’ll need… • Strong communication & interpersonal skills, • Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times, • A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the ‘Alina Difference’ through our focus on quality and compassion! Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker Please visit our website to view our privacy policy

Competitive salary plus commission (12 month Maternity cover) Barchester are recruiting a Customer Relationship Manager to join our prestigious care home team. We are looking for a professional sales professional who will support this home to increase occupancy. This is your opportunity to work alongside an exceptional management team to ensure the success of a first-class care home. You will deliver a full range of sales and marketing approaches to drive sales including handling enquiries, developing the digital profile of the home and networking with the local community. Barchester are an industry-leading care provider, holding some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK, with a clear focus on providing our residents with exceptional quality care. REWARDS PACKAGE: Attractive salary, alongside a competitive commission structure Access to a range of retail and leisure discounts Access to a range of wellbeing support and Best Doctors Service Opportunity to develop within a hugely supportive team RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing enquiries to improve the conversion rates and achieve occupancy targets Excellent communication skills. Networking within the local community to raise the profile of the home and generate enquiries Supporting local and wider marketing activities togenerate enquiries,drive conversion rates and increase occupancy Identifying opportunities to improve sales and marketing performance NEED TO HAVE: Have proven sales and marketing experience preferably in healthcare but not essential Have the ability to analyse data on Salesforce or similar CRM application Be self-motivated and target driven Have interpersonal and professional qualities Confident user of Microsoft Office (Excel/Powerpoint) Full UK driving licence. NEED TO DO: Represent Barchester and our state of the art home in a friendly and professional manner. Responsible for all sales activity for the home. Talking to potential new residents over the phone, and providing informative and welcoming tours of the home. Engage with residents and relatives to understand their experience and requirements. Respond to sales enquiries. Actively generate leads and identify local marketing opportunities. Maintain a contacts database. Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be. 7766

Teacher of Psychology & Criminology Full Time | Temporary Maternity Cover | September 2026 Start Main / Upper Pay Scale Hitchin, Hertfordshire Class Education are proud to be working with a highly successful and Outstanding secondary school in Hitchin to recruit a Teacher of Psychology & Criminology for a full time maternity cover position starting in September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving and supportive Social Sciences Department within a high-performing school that is recognised for its exceptional teaching, student achievement, and staff development opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Criminology across Years 12 and 13, alongside shared delivery of multiple A Level Psychology classes. The department operates collaboratively within a Sixth Form consortium alongside two other well-respected Hitchin secondary schools, providing outstanding opportunities for both staff and students. The school is situated in the attractive market town of Hitchin, offering excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas. The Social Sciences Department is a vibrant, welcoming and rapidly growing team, with strong student uptake across Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, and Health & Social Care. Positive relationships, high expectations, and student success are central to the department’s ethos. The school offers: • A supportive and secure working environment, • Comprehensive induction and mentoring for all new staff, • Outstanding CPD and career development opportunities, • Excellent facilities and resources, • Highly committed and collaborative colleagues, • A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance, • Access to staff admission arrangements for children To apply: Please contact Class Education for further information or to discuss the role in more detail. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place before the closing date.

Location: Office/Mobile - Letchworth Office (travel required) Hours: Full Time | 40 hours per week Salary: Between 45k and 50k per annum, DOE, paid monthly | 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays Abacus Care & Support is a growing Supported Living provider, working alongside adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, behaviours that may be deemed challenging, and a range of diagnoses and presentations. We’re looking for an effective and driven Quality & Compliance Manager to lead on the development, implementation and continuous improvement of quality assurance and compliance systems across the organisation. The Quality & Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that services consistently meet and exceed Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, relevant legislation, and best practice standards, and will play a key role in supporting services to achieve “Good” and “Outstanding” ratings. You will work collaboratively with operational leaders to ensure services are: • Safe, • Effective, • Caring, • Responsive, • Well-led What you’ll do: • Lead organisational compliance with CQC regulations, Fundamental Standards and KLOEs, • Develop and manage a robust quality assurance framework across all services, • Conduct regular service audits, inspections and compliance visits, • Work closely with Registered Managers and operational teams to drive continuous improvement, • Ensure robust systems for:, • Safeguarding, • Incident reporting and investigation, • Risk assessment and management What we’re looking for: • Level 5 Diploma (or above) in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience, • Significant experience within a CQC-regulated health or social care setting, • Proven track record of achieving and maintaining compliance with regulations, • Strong leadership and influencing skills, • Excellent analytical and reporting ability, • Ability to manage change and drive service improvement, • Valid UK driving licence Join Abacus Care & Support and help shape a service that empowers people to live fulfilling, independent lives.

The Role We are looking for a creative and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer who will lead the design, development, prototyping, and delivery of electromechanical systems, automated production line systems and pressurised fluid delivery systems. The role is accountable for technical ownership of projects, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering production-ready solutions with urgency. It directly supports the Engineering department’s objectives: • Strengthening and supporting existing hardware for operations., • Designing the next generation of production line systems to increase throughput. Key Responsibilities • Lead the selection, design, prototyping, testing, and delivery of electromechanical systems and automated manufacturing equipment., • Produce and maintain CAD models, technical specifications, drawings, BOMs, and related documentation., • Build, test, and iterate prototypes to achieve robust, production-ready outcomes., • Apply structured engineering methods (PDM, version control, quality documentation,…)., • Identify bottlenecks in our current assets and implement hardware or software "upgrades" to boost OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)., • Manage and report on own projects with minimal supervision., • Mentor and support junior engineers within the team., • Collaborate across the engineering function to progress multiple projects in parallel., • Mission-Driven & Ambitious: You’re excited by our "unique" wrapper-free product and see its original challenges as an innovation playground., • The Inquisitive Maker: You don’t just accept the status quo; you ask "why?" and take the initiative to solve problems before being asked., • Ultimate team player: We are a small team with big objectives. Working together, communicating clearly and helping each other will help us succeed., • High Standards & Pride: Whether designing a new mechanism or writing a product specifications document, you care about excellence and efficiency. You know that in production, detail equals safety and quality., • Reliable & Optimistic: You’re a "glass-half-full" teammate who balances a positive attitude with the honesty needed to maintain high performance., • One Team: We have a "muck-in" culture. On any given day, you might see an engineer helping production—we win and lose as one team., • Drive & Delivery: We aren't a standard 9-to-5. We value speed and delivery, looking for people who stay until the job is done and proactively seek the next challenge., • In-Person Collaboration: We are an "in-person" team because we believe camaraderie and quick problem-solving happen best together in the workshop., • Growth & Acceleration: This is for those who want to move fast. We want people willing to work hard to achieve shared success and grow their careers. Qualifications & Experience • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a design and delivery engineer in electromechanical systems, automated manufacturing equipment, or pressurised fluid delivery systems, ideally within FMCG (experience in food coatings, liquid layers,… is a bonus)., • Expert user of CAD, with strong experience producing specifications, drawings, and BOMs., • Minimum 3 years’ experience in prototype build and testing., • Minimum 2 years’ experience in completing projects throughout their lifecycle, • Desirable: experience in simple electrical system design (wiring, harnesses, panels). What OGT will offer • A competitive salary, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Pension contributions, • Private healthcare, • Free OGT subscription, • Share options (EMI scheme), • …. And more to come! Start date: As soon as possible! At present, we require candidates to have unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Job Advert Outpatients Manager Pinehill Hospital Full Time - 37.5 Hours A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Outpatients Manager to lead the Outpatients department at Pinehill Hospital. The successful Outpatients Manager will be expected to lead the provision of efficient Outpatient services for the hospital. Pinehill Hospital is one of Hertfordshire’s leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality patient-centred care. We provide a wide range of elective healthcare services to private and NHS patients. Pinehill Hospital is proud of the high quality clinical standards we provide to our patients and are committed to ensuring that we can continuously improve our standards of services. The Role You will be responsible for the delivery of the highest standards of care & services within Outpatients and will take ownership in managing the operational running of the department. As the Outpatients Manager you will be responsible for managing all scheduling for staff rotas and clinics. Ensuring the patient journey is of high quality from beginning to end, you will work closely with our specialist consultants to maintain engagement and services in the department. What you’ll bring with you • Current NMC registration, • Proven ability to work effectively lead and develop a team, • Flexible and positive attitude, • A warm, considerate and empathetic character, • Immediate Life Support, • Significant exposure in a senior role to external stakeholders such as Consultants, Physicians, Allied Health professionals, patients and suppliers, • Independent sector experience – Desirable, • Advanced Life Support – Desirable Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security • Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants, • Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance, • Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary, • Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period, • Employee Assistance Programme Work–Life Balance • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days, • Flexible shift patterns, where possible, • Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave, • Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you Career Development & Recognition • Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development, • Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people Lifestyle & Everyday Perks • Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts, • Cycle2Work scheme, • Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible, • Free parking on site, where possible About us Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision “People caring for People”. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.

Up to £40,000 plus Car Allowance (+10% Bonus) Covering Essex / Bedfordshire Barchester Healthcare are looking for a Life Enrichment Specialist Trainer who can inspire teams, elevate standards, and drive meaningful cultural change across our homes. In this role, you'll design and deliver high-quality training that enhances the Life Enrichment and Whole Home Approach. You'll work closely with General Managers and their home teams to build confidence, strengthen practice, and ensure our residents receive outstanding, person-centred experiences every day. You'll also carry out reviews, analyse gaps, and shape action plans that support continuous improvement. NEED TO DO: Deliver engaging Life Enrichment and Whole Home Approach training across homes Provide individual coaching to teams to strengthen practice and documentation Review homes Life Enrichment provision, to identify gaps and work with the home to create clear action plans for improvement Support innovation by reviewing and enhancing the Life Enrichment Experience strategy Work with the Head of Life Enrichment and Divisional Activity Leads to identify training needs Collaborate with L&D to ensure training quality and consistency Analyse internal and external audit outcomes and regulatory reports to drive improvement Produce timely reports, track trends using the Life Enrichment dashboard, and share insights Ensure homes meet evidencing and showcasing requirements for their Life Enrichment and activities programmes NEED TO HAVE: English and Maths proficiency at high-school level A recognised training / teaching qualification Experience in the adult health and social care sector A proven track record of delivering impactful, engaging training Experience supporting cultural change and achieving measurable outcomes Excellent communication, organisation, time-management and IT skills Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy diary Willingness to travel nationally with a full UK driving licence REWARDS PACKAGE: Access to a range of retail and leisure discounts Access to a range of wellbeing support and Best Doctors Service Opportunity to develop within a hugely supportive team Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be. 7766

Element has an opportunity for an Application Sales Engineer. In this role you will be responsible for conversion of more complex requests for quotes (RFQ’s) to high quality bids and quotations. You will establish and maintain a strong relationship with clients throughout the sales cycle: proactively following up on leads for future business opportunities, being responsible for following up and converting more complex RFQs to high quality quotations per customer expectations and making detailed testing proposals. The Application Sales Engineer must be able to articulate Element testing to both business and technical users. They must be able to identify all technical requirements of assigned accounts to assure quotations are complete and professional. In addition to client relations, this role will interact with the Element Sales Team, General Manager, and lab personnel. The ideal candidate will be customer focused, action oriented, approachable and patience. Responsibilities • Proactively develop contacts and engage with customers using phone, email, web conferencing, • Contact clients to qualify the potential of the quote request, • Identify current and future customer service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual customers, acting as a liaison between the customers and Element, • Receive and process request for quotations (RFQ), • Prepare quotes by studying blueprints, plans, and related customer documents; consulting with Program Managers, technical experts, and other technical staff within Element, • Conduct document validation to determine non-standard methods, • Calculate or establish pricing lead-time from standard price lists, local costing models, as well as from operational input, • Follow-up on quotations for the assigned customer base and or quotations produced, providing clarification and modifications when required, • Assist in entering more complex purchase orders when needed, • Actively utilize CRM to record activities, ensuring contact details are accurate, duplicates are removed, new information is added and accurate call / visit logs are entered, • Achieve sales goals by increased conversion and penetration of accounts, • Build and maintain a working knowledge of Element’s service offerings; participate in training / coaching opportunities, • Ensure compliance with all Element policies including but not limited to terms and conditions, trade compliance, treatment of others, moral code of conduct, and employee handbook., • Ensure adherence to all applicable laws pertaining to safety, environment and corporate governance Skills / Qualifications • 2 - 5 years of relevant technical experience, preferably with some sales responsibility or a degree in a closely related science or engineering subject preferred, • Testing, metallurgical or composites experience a plus, • A valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record under Element’s policy, • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and proportions and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry, • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, • Experience in interpreting testing procedures and requirements, • Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Dynamics AX and CRM, Word, Excel), • Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events / projects in the community, with customers and within the company, • Well-developed oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills, • Ability to interface with clients, win new work and determine their requirements; helps develops proposals including cost estimates, work plan and terms and conditions, • Some overnight travel may be required Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

Trainee Health and Safety Manager – No Experience Needed Future-proof your career in Health and Safety – starting today. Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or maybe you are between jobs and ready for a fresh start? ITOL Recruit’s Health and Safety Traineeship is designed to get you into a critical industry with zero experience required. Train online at your own pace and land your first health and safety role in 1-3 months. Please note this is a training course and fees apply Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back. Our candidates earn £30,000-£45,000. Why Health and Safety Every workplace in the UK has a legal duty to protect its employees, which is why health and safety professionals are in constant demand. From construction and logistics to healthcare and corporate offices, skilled specialists are essential to reducing risks, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding staff. This demand translates into competitive salaries, career progression, and long-term job security. How It Works Step 1 – IOSH Managing Safely Begin with IOSH Managing Safely, an internationally recognised course designed for managers and supervisors. You will learn how to assess and control risks, understand legal responsibilities, and investigate incidents. Step 2 – NEBOSH General Certificate Build on your foundation with the NEBOSH General Certificate, the gold standard for health and safety professionals. This qualification covers workplace hazards, health and safety legislation, and how to design and implement effective safety systems. It’s one of the most widely recognised certifications across industries and opens the door to mid-level health and safety roles. Step 3 – Risk Assessments Next, you’ll complete a series of workplace-standard risk assessments. This step focuses on the practical application of everything you’ve learned, ensuring you canidentify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend control measures. Step 4 – Job Placement Once qualified, our recruitment team works with you directly to prepare applications, set up interviews, and secure your first role in health and safety. What You Get • 100% online, self-paced training, • NEBOSH & IOSH certifications included, • 1-to-1 tutor and recruitment support, • Job guarantee – get a job or your money back, • Starting salary of £30,000–£45,000 We Get You Hired We're not new to this. ITOL Recruit has 15+ years of experience and has placed over 5,000 people into new roles. Our job programmes include certified tutors, UK-accredited qualifications, and one-on-one support from a recruitment adviser focused on placing you. We don't believe in empty promises. Complete our programme, follow the process, and if you don't land a job, you get your money back. "Eight weeks from complete beginner to Health and Safety Officer. The training was thorough and the job support was exceptional." – Chris M., now working as a Health and Safety Officer in Manchester Ready to Start? If you're detail-oriented, care about people's wellbeing, and want a career that makes a difference, we'll help you turn that into a role you can be proud of. Apply now, and one of our expert Career Advisors will be in touch within 4 working hours to guide you through your next steps.

Stylist - Dog Groomer - Stevenage.Love pets? Love grooming? Join our team.Our Pet Care Centres bring together grooming, retail, and veterinary care to give pets the very best, and we're looking for a passionate.You'll deliver high-quality grooms with care and precision, building great relationships

Love pets? Love grooming? Join our team.Our Pet Care Centres bring together grooming, retail, and veterinary care to give pets the very best, and we're looking for a passionate.You'll deliver high-quality grooms with care and precision, building great relationships with pet owners while making sure

Join our growing network of Occupational Therapists delivering high quality therapeutic assessments and interventions as outlined in Education Health and Care Plans for children and young people. This opportunity is perfect for OTs who value flexibility. Whether you want additional work alongside your current role or have capacity for ongoing assignments as an independent practitioner, we offer dependable and rewarding placements that align with your expertise. We collaborate with Local Authorities across the UK to deliver therapy assessments and provision. Apply now to be considered for our professional pool and to arrange a conversation about your skills and availability. Your Responsibilities: • Delivering OT provision on an ad hoc basis with packages lasting an academic year and ranging from 5 to 50 hours, • Working independently while being supported by our wider team, • Visiting children and young people in homes and education settings What You Bring: • HCPC registration and UK residency, • Experience working with EHCP assessments or providing EHCP based intervention, • Excellent clinical reasoning and strong written communication, • Weekday availability What We Offer You: • Competitive pay rates, • Flexible work that you can tailor to your schedule, • A steady stream of opportunities mat...

Retail Optical Assistant – Vision Express. Are you looking for a retail role in eye care where you can grow, learn, and make a difference?Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance. Full-time Optical A

Hertfordshire Senior Youth Worker (North Herts). Hertfordshire Services for Young People provides informal education / youth work, careers education information advice guidance, work related learning, work experience and the review and maintenance of education health and care plans for young people

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Job Title: Payments Officer Children 'Services and Adult Care Services.Starting Salary: £25,583 opportunity to progress to £28,142 per.Full Time - 37 Hours & 1 x Part Time - 20 Hours per week.Our Payments Team supports children, families, and wider Hertfordshire communities by ensuring accurat

Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker.Make a lasting impact in young people’s lives.We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of children’s residential care, seeking an experienced.Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker.This is an excellent opportunity for someo

* * 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: 22/5/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Were 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 youll bring: Youll be aforward 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. Youll havea progressive and developmental mindset with demonstrable experience of developing strategic commercial initiatives. Essential experience & skills youll 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, youll 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., • Youre collaborative and ambitious and work in the interest of customer and stakeholders, even when your own objectives are challenged., • Youll 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., • Youll 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)., • Youll 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., • Youll 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., • Youll engage and cooperate with VW companies in the UK to coordinate and implement joint strategies and build and maintain an effective industry network., • Youll play a leading role within our Credit Assessment & Retailer Services functions. Whats 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. Youll 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? Youll 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 isnt 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 FCAs 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: Up to 86,625 pa dependent on experienceas well significantly discounted car schemes, fuel card, generous pension, holiday and so much more. 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, 35 hours per week CLOSING DATE: 19/05/2026 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Are you passionate about turning data into a strategic asset? At Volkswagen Financial Services, were on a mission to become a truly data-driven organisationand we need inspiring leaders to make it happen. We re looking for a data leader to champion data governance to maximise the value of data as a strategic business asset through education, influencing and delivery. Youll r eport to our Chief Data Officer and youll lead collaboration across the organisation to implement and continually evolve our data governance framework, embed data ownership and stewardship, and optimise data quality. What youll be doing: • Youll l ead and scale the development of the Data Governance capability, as a key pillar of the organisations enterprise data strategy, establishing and embedding data governance as a core organisational capability which is integral to business decision making, regulatory compliance and change delivery frameworks., • Collaborate with other enterprise data capabilities (e.g. Data Architecture, Business Analytics, Data Products, Data Engineering), business functions and strategic change programmes to provide end-to-end data and governance services., • Own and lead the Enterprise Data Governance Framework, and supporting policies and standards, aligning with the enterprise data and business strategies, to enable the business to become a data driven company in line with VWFS global strategy., • Develop, coach, engage, motivate and manage the teams to perform at their best, role modelling effective people leadership and enabling a positive and inclusive culture., • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory (ECB, FCA, PRA etc.) and HQ requirements, acting as the UK single point of contact (SPOC) for DataGovernance and for BCBS239, interfacing directly with supervisory teams ., • Implement Data Ownership and Data Stewardship, partnering with role holders up to Director level to establish the roles and responsibilities that ensure effective management of critical data assets. Youll be an experienced Data Governance Manager or Head of Data Governance with a proven track record working in the Banking or Financial Services sector . Essential experience & skills * • Expertise in enterprise data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance., • Appreciation of the regulatory environment within Financial Services (ECB, PRA, FCA) and knowledge of BCBS239 / RDARR and GDPR regulatory requirements., • Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing talent and driving performance., • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex data concepts clearly., • Familiarity with Collibra and Informatica d ata governance tooling. Whats 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 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), 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. Youll 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? Youll 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 isnt 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 UKVIs criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

We are Centrica! Were so much more than an energy company. Were a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - were powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether youre developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.Your work here isnt just a job its a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future . Senior Product Designer Flexible UK Locations with FlexFirst hybrid working Overview Within Centrica Home (B2C), the Product Design team creates digital experiences that balance customer needs with business goals. As a Senior Product Designer on Hive, you'll help shape our smart home app, enabling customers to manage their homes more efficiently while reducing energy costs and carbon impact. You'll own the design of key mobile app features, working autonomously while collaborating closely with product, engineering, commercial and brand teams. You'll define problems, explore solutions through research and prototyping, and deliver highquality, insightled design. Strong mobile experience, design systems thinking and the ability to influence strategy are essential. Experience with motion, AIenabled workflows or connected ecosystems is a bonus. About the role Some of your accountabilities will include: Crafting the Hive app experience * Leading endtoend design for mobile app features, aligned to platform and accessibility standards * Creating flows, wireframes and prototypes to test and validate ideas * Making complex smarthome technology feel simple and intuitive Working within and evolving our design system * Contributing scalable components, patterns and documentation * Championing consistency across the app * Designing flexible, contentdriven CMS templates Collaborating across teams and stakeholders * Partnering with product, engineering, platform, commercial, copy and brand teams * Presenting work clearly and navigating tradeoffs * Working closely with engineers to ensure quality delivery Leading user research and validation * Running usability testing and unmoderated research * Partnering with UX Research on complex studies * Turning insights into actionable design decisions Mentoring and driving excellence * Supporting midweight and junior designers * Staying current with tools and best practice * Helping improve design processes and culture What we're looking for Minimum criteria * Strong app product design experience with a portfolio showing impact - PLEASE INCLUDE PORTFOLIO OR WORKING LINK * Extensive mobile app experience and knowledge of platform guidelines * Experience contributing to design systems at scale * CMS and contentdriven design experience * Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools * Research skills, from planning to insightled design * Clear communication and strong accessibility knowledge Nice to have * Motion or animation skills for mobile * Experience using AI tools in your design workflow Education and Certifications * A designrelated degree (or equivalent professional experience) What Makes You Stand Out * You think creatively and use research to deeply understand problems * You balance user needs with commercial objectives * You collaborate confidently across disciplines, including engineering * You advocate for customers while managing stakeholder priorities * You care about craft, feedback and continuous learning

We are Centrica! Were so much more than an energy company. Were a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - were powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether youre developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.Your work here isnt just a job its a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future . Senior Product Designer Flexible UK Locations with FlexFirst hybrid working Overview Within Centrica Home (B2C), the Product Design team creates digital experiences that balance customer needs with business goals. As a Senior Product Designer on Hive, you'll help shape our smart home app, enabling customers to manage their homes more efficiently while reducing energy costs and carbon impact. You'll own the design of key mobile app features, working autonomously while collaborating closely with product, engineering, commercial and brand teams. You'll define problems, explore solutions through research and prototyping, and deliver highquality, insightled design. Strong mobile experience, design systems thinking and the ability to influence strategy are essential. Experience with motion, AIenabled workflows or connected ecosystems is a bonus. About the role Some of your accountabilities will include: Crafting the Hive app experience * Leading endtoend design for mobile app features, aligned to platform and accessibility standards * Creating flows, wireframes and prototypes to test and validate ideas * Making complex smarthome technology feel simple and intuitive Working within and evolving our design system * Contributing scalable components, patterns and documentation * Championing consistency across the app * Designing flexible, contentdriven CMS templates Collaborating across teams and stakeholders * Partnering with product, engineering, platform, commercial, copy and brand teams * Presenting work clearly and navigating tradeoffs * Working closely with engineers to ensure quality delivery Leading user research and validation * Running usability testing and unmoderated research * Partnering with UX Research on complex studies * Turning insights into actionable design decisions Mentoring and driving excellence * Supporting midweight and junior designers * Staying current with tools and best practice * Helping improve design processes and culture What we're looking for Minimum criteria * Strong app product design experience with a portfolio showing impact - PLEASE INCLUDE PORTFOLIO OR WORKING LINK * Extensive mobile app experience and knowledge of platform guidelines * Experience contributing to design systems at scale * CMS and contentdriven design experience * Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools * Research skills, from planning to insightled design * Clear communication and strong accessibility knowledge Nice to have * Motion or animation skills for mobile * Experience using AI tools in your design workflow Education and Certifications * A designrelated degree (or equivalent professional experience) What Makes You Stand Out * You think creatively and use research to deeply understand problems * You balance user needs with commercial objectives * You collaborate confidently across disciplines, including engineering * You advocate for customers while managing stakeholder priorities * You care about craft, feedback and continuous learning

Contract: 12-month secondment Working Pattern: Hybrid (office & home-based) Location Requirement: Office attendance required 2 days per week (currently Tuesday & Thursday), with additional days as per business needs About the Role Hertfordshire County Council’s Children’s Specialist

Summary: To be involved in shaping and delivering the home’s Statement of Purpose and supporting the registered manager and team to achieve the same. Essential: Possession / Working towards - Diploma level 5 Leadership & Management Possession of Diploma level 3/4 – Children and Young

Children's Nurse Opportunity - Hertfordshire Paediatric 1:1 Night Care Consistency, Compassion & Continuity Are you a Registered Children's Nurse looking for a role where you can practise true paediatric nursing - without the time pressures of the ward? We are offering a rare and rewarding opportunity for a Children's Nurse to deliver dedicated 1:1 night-time care to a young child with complex health needs, supported in the comfort and safety of her family home. This role is ideal for nurses who value child-centred, family-focused care, and who want the time and autonomy to deliver nursing the way it should be done. You will be caring for a non-verbal young girl with an acquired brain injury, who communicates through expressions, sounds, and movement. She has a warm and engaging personality and responds best to playful, calm, and emotionally attuned Children's Nurses. As her dedicated night nurse, you'll develop a deep understanding of her cues, routines, and needs. Over time, you'll form a trusted therapeutic relationship with both the child and her family, becoming a consistent and reassuring presence in their lives. The Role - Designed for Children's Nurses This is a hands-on, clinical paediatric nursing role, focused on one child - not multiple patients. Although delive...

As a Deputy Manager (Registered Nurse) with Leonard Cheshire, you will support the Service Manager in the day-to-day running of one of our care services in Hitchin.

General Manager Award-Winning Gastro Pub Hertfordshire £55k£60k Were looking for a General Manager who genuinely loves the craft of running a proper pub. This is a beautifully put-together business Rosette-standard food, a strong bar trade, private dining, bedrooms and a standout garden that comes alive in the warmer months. Its the kind of place that already has a great reputation but theres still plenty of headroom to make it even better. The Package General Manager - 55k - 60k + Bonus • Always free food, • 45-hour contract, • Foodie trips & experiences, • Ongoing development & training, • Love delivering proper hospitality, day in, day out, • Lead from the front and set the tone for the team, • Enjoy being part of the local community and building relationships, • Care about culture, standards and doing things the right way, • Have ...

Support Officer Work Type: 3 months | Full time - onsite Location: Stevenage, SG1 2FQ About the Role We're looking for an organised and proactive Support Officer to join in a key administrative role that helps keep services running smoothly behind the scenes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and thrives in a busy office environment. You'll play an important part in supporting day‑to‑day operations, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring information is accurate, timely, and handled with care. What You'll Be Doing Providing efficient administrative and office support to the wider team Managing and prioritising a range of tasks to meet deadlines Handling enquiries and delivering a professional, customer‑focused service Using IT systems to input, update, and maintain accurate records Ensuring documents and data are well organised and attention to detail is maintained at all times Supporting the smooth running of office processes and workflows What We're Looking For Essential Good literacy and numeracy skills Confident IT skills and ability to work with office systems Previous experience working in an office environment Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload A customer‑focused mindset and professional communication skills Excellent attention to detail Reliable timekeeping and a res...

Dispensing Optician - Store Manager Specsavers Hitchin Are you a motivated team leader and a GOC qualified Dispensing Optician with an eye for detail wanting to bring your skills to a global, difference-making company? You've come to the right place. As long as you're ready to lead by example and champion a customer-first mindset, you can make a difference as a Store Manager at Specsavers. Alongside your hard work keeping our store and team running like clockwork, we'll support you to grow your skills even further than you thought possible. You'll be at the forefront of bringing better hear and eye care to your community, while progressing your career and supporting others to do the same. In short, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Specsavers Hitchin is a 7 testing rooms store with all the best equipment and a fantastic loyal customer base. We also have an amazing close-knit team and directors with a wealth of knowledge! Better still, you can be in Watford, London Centre, or Luton in 20-30 minutes! Hitchin has fantastic public transport and great local routes including the A1. What we're looking for? • BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing, • Excellent understanding of optics and audiology journeys, • Great listening and communication skills, • Passionate people person, • Amazi...

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form.Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.We are on the lookout for a skilled and personable Maintenance Operative to join our team.As a Maintenance Operative, y

Minibus Driver When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Minibus Driver Care Home: Homes across Hertfordshire, based in Stevenage at Wisden Court Hours per week: 25 Salary: £12.22 an hour About the role: We are looking for an outgoing and friendly Minibus Driver to support our homes in the area. Our Minibus Drivers work with our homes to facilitate planned events, day trips and short outings to local shops and restaurants. Benefits of working with Runwood Homes: • 28 Days Paid Holiday, • Weekly Pay, • Pension Scheme, • Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure, • Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members, • Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid tra...

Experience Needed: Care Manager / Registered Manager / Service Manager or similar from CQC regulated care Client Relations Manager – Health and Social Care (non-registered) Home-based with frequent travel to visit clients and head office No On-call requirements - No weekends This isn&rsquo

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking for flexible work that really makes an impact? We would love you to join our network of professionals who deliver meaningful therapeutic support to children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans.

Looking to bring your financial planning expertise to a flexible role where you can make a real impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, values-led wealth management business that prides itself on personal service, integrity, and long-term client relationships. Our Client Our client is a boutique financial advisory firm offering tailored, holistic advice to individuals and families. With a close-knit team of around five, they provide an outstanding level of client care thats built on trust, transparency and genuine relationships. This role offers the chance to work directly with one of the firms founders, combining hands-on financial advice with a strategic advisory approach. Its ideal for someone who enjoys both detailed client work and helping to shape the wider direction of a growing business. The Role AsParaplanner /Financial Adviser, youll deliver expert, regulated advice across investments and retirement planning helping clients achieve their financial goals and feel confident abo...

Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Manager – Capital Equipment / Bespoke Machinery £45-£50K + £4,800 Car Allowance + Health Care + Uncapped OTE Office Based in Hertfordshire with Some Travel 5D Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively, and in partnership with a leading engineering company based in the heart of the home counties. Employing over 50 people they design, manufacture, assemble, test, and install bespoke machinery from their new, world-class facility. They are market leaders in the concept design and manufacture of fully automated, high precision, bespoke machines which are used to complete complex functions required to guarantee the quality of the product, and supply to four of the five biggest businesses in a sector worth over $50bn annually. Since their current owner completed a Management Buy Out (MBO) eight years ago the business has quadrupled in size, whilst retaining the same profitability margins. To achieve the next milestones in their five-year strategic plan we are looking to recruit a dedicated Business Development Manager with the following remit: What the Role will Involve: * New business development, which will include: * Market mapping and identifying potential customers in new and existing markets. * Researching new opportunities and new sectors that the technology and processes could be applied to. * Identifying and engaging with ...

Empower Childrens Lives, One Shift at a Time! Looking for a role thats as flexible as you are? At Wilderness Way, were on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team as on a bank basis. If youre ready to make a difference in the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you! The Role: What Youll Do: Provide compassionate care for children with emotional, social, or behavioural challenges. Support personal growth through activities, education, and tailored care. Work flexible shifts, including day, night, and sleep-ins, to create a safe and nurturing environment. Be a positive role model, empowering children to shape their own future. Why You? You bring energy, resilience, and empathy to everything you do. You thrive in a team and are committed to helping children achieve their potential. You understand the importance of safeguarding and delivering exceptional care. What Were Looking For Essential: A willingness to learn, grow, and complete necessary qualifications. Essential: A full UK manual driving licence. Desirable: Experience in residential care or working with children facing challenges. What Youll Get Flexible hours to fit your life. A chance to truly impact lives. Training and development opportunities to boost your career. Click to Apply Now! All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland as we follow safer recruitment processes. Proof of identity will also be required. We are an equal opportunities employer.

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? As an organisation, there is little we dont do and plenty to get involved in. Our Group Support roles are vital in making sure we can help over 11,000 people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom. Want to come and be a part of it? The Head of DevOps is accountable for the enterprise governance and strategic direction of CI/CD pipelines, environments, and release orchestration across M Groups software engineering capability. This role requires someone to ensure that software can be built, tested, released and operated at scale, with consistent quality, minimal risk, and strong compliance, while avoiding the creation of a shadow DevOps or operations team. What will you be doing? Set and own the enterprise DevOps approach, defining clear standards for CI/CD pipelines, environments, release practices, and automation that apply consistently across all software delivery. Govern and assure DevOps practices delivered by System Integrator partners and internal teams, ensuring they meet M Group expectations for quality, security, traceability, and auditability. Define and oversee the enterprise environment strategy, ensuring non-production environments are stable, production-like, and automated to support reliable testing and release decisions. Embed security, quality checks, and operational visibility into delivery as standard, reducing late-stage risk and increasing confidence in what is released to production. Use data and insight to give leaders a clear, honest view of delivery health, risks, and improvement opportunities, focusing on long-term fixes rather than short-term workarounds. Act as the recognised enterprise authority for DevOps, working across Technology, Service Operations, and partners to promote consistent, automated, and sustainable ways of working. What youll bring: Experience Senior leadership experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or CI/CD governance within complex organisations. Proven experience setting standards and providing assurance in SI-led or multi-supplier delivery models. Strong understanding of CI/CD, automation, environment management, and release control at scale. Experience embedding security, quality, and audit requirements into delivery processes. Comfortable using data and evidence to challenge, influence, and support decision-making at senior levels. Strong relationship-building skills, with the credibility to work across technology teams and partners. Desirable Experience working with SaaS platforms and integration-heavy environments. Background in DevOps or platform transformation programmes. Familiarity with Agile, scaled delivery models, or capability frameworks such as SFIA. Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; Company car (or allowance) and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care and health care cash plan for you (and your family) Discretionary bonus scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rdparty background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupG #LI-EO1 INDREG TPBN1_UKTJ

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