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Salary: £26,227.50 per annum Location: Preston Furniture Shop Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Closing date: Tuesday the 24th of February at 11:30pm We're looking for a polite and friendly individual with a full driving licence and the ability to undertake heavy lifting, to help us maximise sales and profit by collecting and distributing donations for our Preston Furniture Shop and the surrounding areas. Shelter Trading Limited is best known for its national network of charity shops and thriving Christmas card business. Your key responsibilities: • Collect and deliver donated items, including large furniture and electrical items and assist with the redistribution of stock, fixtures and fittings between branches, • Undertake house clearances and transfer appropriate donated goods to the shop, • Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain accurate mileage records, • The positive and helpful attitude it takes to be an ambassador for Shelter, • Excellent customer service skills and respect for people's property and donations, • A full driving licence and a willingness to travel extensively within, and sometimes outside, the local area, • The ability to adhere to health & safety policies both in the store and at external locations Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. How to apply Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses: About Shelter Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Client Accountant Preston £28-34,000 per annum dependant on experience Our client, a small but well-respected Accountancy firm in Preston, is looking for a Client Accountant. You will own your own portfolio of clients and be their main day-to-day contact within the practice. You'll build strong relationships, keep their records in good shape, and take responsibility for preparing high-quality accounts and tax work. You'll also support Client Managers on larger or more complex clients, providing the underlying technical work they need to give advice and insight. What you'll do Client work & relationships Act as the main point of contact for your own portfolio of clients Build positive, friendly relationships and provide a calm, helpful point of contact Answer day-to-day queries on bookkeeping, software and basic tax questions, referring more complex matters to a Client Manager where appropriate Help clients keep their records accurate and complete in FreeAgent or Xero Technical & compliance work Review and tidy bookkeeping prepared by clients and bookkeepers, ensuring the integrity of our clients data Prepare working papers and reconciliations (bank, control accounts, accruals/prepayments, fixed assets, etc.) Prepare draft statutory accounts for limited companies from trial balance, ready for review Prepare corporation tax computations and draft CT600s for review Prepare VAT returns, payroll submissions, and self-assessment tax returns as required Assist with management accounts (monthly/quarterly packs) where needed Liaise with HMRC on routine client matters (payment queries, statements, coding notices, etc.) Maintain accurate client records and job status notes on our practice management system Systems, processes & collaboration Use FreeAgent/Xero and our practice management tools to manage your own workload and deadlines Spot recurring issues in bookkeeping and suggest improvements to checklists and processes Work collaboratively with Bookkeepers and Client Managers to provide a smooth, consistent client experience Share tips and help peers with software or process queries What you'll need At least 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment AAT Level 4 qualified (or close to completion), or equivalent experience Solid understanding of: Double-entry bookkeeping and trial balances Limited company accounts and basic corporation tax VAT (including common schemes) and payroll fundamentals Strong experience with cloud accounting software - ideally FreeAgent and/or Xero Excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload across multiple deadlines High attention to detail and good problem-solving skills A desire to do things right, always, and to take ownership of your work Confidence with technology, and an eye for automation and efficiency What you'll get £28,000 - £34,000 per annum (depending on qualification and experience) Funded training and support towards your professional qualification (e.g. ACCA) 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays Christmas closure Participation in company pension scheme Hybrid working The opportunity to work closely with digital and creative clients and build towards a Client Manager position If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch to discuss your application further. Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission Key roles; Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Manager, Service Advisor, Parts Advisor, Technician, Mechanic, Master Technician, Workshop Controller, Service Manager, After Sales Manager, Dealer Principal, General Manager TPBN1_UKTJ

A worthwhile job that gives work-life balance I had never thought of doing something like this before but now I am, I realise that its the best job that Ive ever had What are your real priorities for your next job? Is work-life balance really important to you and do you want to do something that is genuinely worthwhile? If this is what really matters to you, you may want to broaden your options and think about something you hadnt previously considered. Genuine work-life balance Imagine a job where People from all kinds of backgrounds and people of all ages including people shifting careers aged 40-65 are successful? 80% of the staff work 3 or 4 days per week? Where you can potentially work your hours at times between 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 3pm on Saturdays? 4. Where most staff vary their working hours week to week to fit in around time with family, friends, pets, medical appointments etc? You can even compress your hours over 2 weeks to get blocks of days off? Where you generally work within half an hour of your home, you dont have to travel in rush hour, travel time is built into your contract, and you get a travel allowance payment? Where the company shuts down over Christmas and New Year f or at least a full week, so you can have a proper break? Where training is comprehensive but done remotely by home study so no need to travel to a hotel and stay overnight and is followed up with excellent ongoing support and encouragement? We think supporting a good work-life balance for our staff is business-critical. We offer flexible local working and a culture that supports you to maximise your life outside of work. A worthwhile job that also has its rewards. Which charity would I be helping? The role is working as a face-to-face charity fundraiser on behalf of Derian House Childrens Hospice. Derian House helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the fullest bycreating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life. By providing specialist nursing care and emotional support we help families smile againwhen life couldnt get any tougher. What is the job? The role is fundraising as a 3rd party agent, employed by The Fundraising Partnership, representing and fundraising on behalf of Derian House Childrens Hospice .Your job will be to find more people to support us with a small regular donation so that we can make a big difference to local families. You do this by talking to local people at their homes, being friendly, explaining what Derian House does, and asking them to become a regular supporter via the Derian House Lottery programme. Derian House relies on donations for nearly 90% of its income. These services are only free to families because of fundraising. You can be a vital part of helping Derian House raise the money that it needs to be able to support local families. How you can make a difference A typical fundraiser will raise more than £400,000 for the charity every year that they work for. So you would be doing a job where after 5 years of work, through your professionalism, integrity, and hard work you could raise more than £2 million for charities that deal, quite literally, in matters of life and death. Charity lotteries are vital to keeping these charities going. People of all backgrounds and ages can be successful at this You may have worked in sales previously whether that is utilities, catalogues, credit cards or for charities and you may have also done some charitable fundraising before, this isnt essential because our approach with potential supporters is to find people who are inclined to support the charity and have a nice conversation to find out whether this form of support is right for them. So our fundraisers come from all kinds of backgrounds including financial services, teaching, management, retail and many more. Most of our best people are just great conversationalists who in day-to-day life end up talking with people when walking the dog or in bus queues. Why not come and see someone doing the job first? We invite all applicants to come and watch one of our team doing the job in practice before having to make a decision to apply. Why not come and meet us and see what the job is really like? It could be just the role that you have been looking for, even if this had not been on your radar previously. Job requirements and details You need to be reasonably mobile and physically fit and active. We can train you in all other parts of the job very easily. You will also be ethical and take pride in doing a job the right way. You need interpersonal skills, to be a good listener and be able to communicate effectively, however you dont need to be really persuasive or great at making speeches as this isnt a typical sales job. Most of all you need to have real integrity and self-motivation. We employ good people, treat them well and we trust our people to work to high standards. We have an outstanding team of fundraisers who work to the highest standards and deliver the best quality results in our industry. You would feel the privilege of working with such an amazing bunch. All types of people from all sorts of backgrounds can be successful at this job. It is a salaried role enhanced by a commission with full-time and part-time options, travel costs payment included. You will need to have a car but will typically be working within 30 minutes of your home. Full-time OTE is between £30-40k pa. We provide full training which is delivered via a home study course and ongoing support and coaching in the field. We are an ethical employer, who are committed to setting new standards and changing the face of face-to-face fundraising. That is why we are proud to already be an ISO 9001-accredited company. What to do next Click here to find out more about what the job is like and arrange to talk with our Recruitment Specialist. You will then have the opportunity to come out and meet one of our team members at work and see what the job is really like. TPBN1_UKTJ

Client Manager (Accountancy Practice) Preston | Hybrid £36,000 £45,000 This is a step up role in a genuinely good practice. Were working with a modern, growing digital accountancy firm in Preston that supports a great mix of digital, creative and media businesses. The team is close knit, the systems are cloud based, and the culture is adult and supportive. This role suits someone who enjoys being the trusted adviser to clients, not just producing accounts. The role As Client Manager, youll take ownership of a portfolio of small and growing businesses and be responsible for the quality of service delivered to them. Youll manage relationships, oversee the technical work, review accounts and tax, and help clients make better decisions using their numbers. Youll also support and mentor junior team members. What youll be doing Managing and developing your own client portfolio Acting as the main trusted contact for clients Reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax computations Providing practical advice around tax, cashflow and performance Overseeing bookkeeping and ensuring data quality in FreeAgent and Xero Reviewing VAT returns, payroll and self assessment work Supporting clients with management accounts and forecasts Liaising with HMRC on more complex matters Mentoring and supporting Accounts Seniors and Assistants Improving processes, checklists and client workflows Working closely with the leadership team on client service standards What theyre looking for Strong experience in accountancy practice AAT qualified, ACCA part qualified or qualified by experience Confident reviewing accounts and tax work Comfortable managing client relationships independently Good working knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and cloud software Strong communication skills and a calm, commercial approach Someone who enjoys responsibility and helping others develop Whats on offer £36,000 £45,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Christmas closure Company pension Hybrid working 3 days in the office 2 from home Real scope to influence how the role and portfolio develop If youre in practice and ready to step into a role where youre trusted with clients, supported by good systems, and given space to do things properly, this is well worth a conversation. Message James at Turver Jones for more detail or a confidential chat. TPBN1_UKTJ

Safeguarding Coordinator We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include: To undertake all aspects of administration in relation to the safeguarding of students, including but not limited to, the transfer of safeguarding files from High Schools, adding relevant information to CEDAR and liaising with external stakeholders to access relevant information as necessary To act as a first response for safeguarding incidents as well as dealing with students, staff and parents who need to speak with the Pastoral Care Team, referring such incidents and issues on to the team promptly and as necessary To provide initial, low-level pastoral support and reassurance to students as part of a triage approach, gathering information and ensuring concerns are escalated promptly to senior members of the Safeguarding Team as appropriate. To support safeguarding responses by locating and accompanying students on site at the request of senior members of the Safeguarding Team. To act as a first point of contact for phone calls related to safeguarding from reception For the full job description please see attached ‘Job Pack'. The Successful Candidate Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join our friendly and well established Safeguarding & Pastoral team. The Safeguarding & Pastoral team is seeking an individual with GCSEs at Grade A*–C (9–4), or equivalent, in Mathematics and English Language. The successful candidate will have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external agencies, parents, and students, and will demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and a strong dedication to the role. You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. Terms and Conditions Hours: 22.2 hours per week, term time only. The role will be worked over three days per week, one of which must be Friday. The remaining two days will be agreed upon appointment. Salary: The post will be paid at pro rata to £25,949 per annum. Actual Salary £13,614.51 per annum. Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 22nd February 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date). Why work at Cardinal Newman College? We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status. An outstanding college in every aspect, Cardinal Newman is one of the highest performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including: Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks. A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme Free use of the on-site gym Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships Flu Vouchers Staff savings scheme More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached. Completed application forms should be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 22nd February 2026. We will confirm receipt of all applications by email within one working day of receipt. Please call the HR team if you have not received a confirmation email by the closing date. We do ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, that if you have not heard from us by the middle of March that you have not been selected for interview on this occasion. Further Information Further details are available at or by telephone to the college on 01772 460181 or 07730 521 540. All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks TPBN1_UKTJ

Full management of the Outdoor Leisure and Christmas departments. Christmas & Outdoor Leisure Department Manager. We are recruiting a Christmas & Outdoor Leisure Department Manager for a high-performing garden centre located in the North West, within easy reach of major towns and transport links.

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The remaining 5 months will be dedicated to the Christmas department, where visual merchandising, space planning, and peak-season trading are critical. Full management of the Outdoor Leisure and Christmas departments. Christmas & Outdoor Leisure Department Manager.

Having delivered the spirit of Christmas to the farthest-flung corners of the globe, our Customer Services team is on hand to provide exceptional service through multiple channels, at the most memorable time of the year. Christmas Customer Services Advisor.

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and bring the magic of Christmas to life? We’re looking for talented people with a spark to join our team as a Christmas Sales Assistant. If you’re passionate about perfume, love working with people, and can keep smiling through the Christmas rush, we want t

A leading garden centre in the UK is looking for a Christmas & Outdoor Leisure Department Manager to oversee seasonal departments.

Afantastic Christmas Commission Scheme— your hard work pays off!. A supportive team and a chance to be part of something special this Christmas. Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and bring the magic of Christmas to life? We’re looking for talented people with a spark to join our team as a.

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A vibrant and inclusive venue is looking for a talented Chef for a special Christmas Day event in South Croydon.

If you’re passionate about perfume, love working with people, and can keep smiling through the Christmas rush, we want to hear from you!. Fantastic Christmas Commission Scheme — your hard work pays off!. A supportive team and a chance to be part of something special this Christmas.

Be sure to highlight your experience with both traditional Christmas dishes and Indian/halal food! We look forward to having you join us for a memorable and festive Christmas Day!. Prepare and cook a variety of festive dishes, including traditional Christmas favourites (roast meats, vegetables, grav

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Christmas Temporary Sales Assistant.

If you’re passionate about perfume, love working with people, and can keep smiling through the Christmas rush, we want to hear from you!. Afantastic Christmas Commission Scheme— your hard work pays off!. A supportive team and a chance to be part of something special this Christmas.

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and bring the magic of Christmas to life? We’re looking for talented people with a spark to join our team as a. If you’re passionate about perfume, love working with people, and can keep smiling through the Christmas rush, we want to hear from you!. An fanta