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Assistant restaurant general manager Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones. We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago. People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones we’re in. In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere. If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sounds good? Great. Here’s more about the job. About the role Support the team, take charge of the day-to-day, and help hit those performance goals while ensuring your team doesn’t just meet expectations, but crushes them. Own the operations, the atmosphere, and the guest experience, helping everything run smoothly and creating a place where both guests and the team feel right at home. What will you spend your time doing? • Support like a leader. Assist in taking ownership of the restaurant — help drive performance, hit goals, and keep the vibe alive., • Help build a dream team. Train, coach, and motivate your crew to not only meet standards but go beyond them., • Hit those targets. Own your KPIs, support the team, and make sure every shift delivers what’s expected., • Keep everything running smooth. Stay on top of the admin — from rosters to stock, you help ensure the behind-the-scenes work is solid., • Make every guest feel special. Assist in turning first-timers into regulars with moments that keep them coming back. What we'd love from you: • You lead by example. You’ve helped manage teams before and know how to bring out the best in others., • You understand people. You support building strong teams, handle tough convos, and make sure everyone feels valued., • You keep things running. You help ensure smooth operations — efficient, clean, compliant — even when things get hectic. Keeping it real We don’t hire staff — we hire people. People with real lives and aspirations, building real careers. Each of us has something special to add to the mix we call work, and we’ll always encourage you to add your perspective. See, at KFC, everyone’s welcome — whatever your background, and whatever future you’re creating. We’ll look out for you because you’re one of us, not because you work for us. We’ll invest in your potential, because it’s what we’ve always done. But most of all, we’ll give you the freedom to be you, wherever (and whoever) you happen to be. What’s in it for you: We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real. • Pay rate: £32,000 - £35,000, • Quarterly BONUS that rewards the hustle, • Extra holiday – more time to recharge, • Life assurance – we’ve got you covered, • Free chicken & chips every shift, • 25% staff discount, • Gym discounts to keep you moving, • 200+ high street perks & cashback, • Wellbeing support that actually helps KFC for everyone: Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work. We’re here to support you in being yourself, whether you work with us, or are trying to. Our promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries. If you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you. Ready? We hope so. If you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply. Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you. #Unitedbythebucket

The Role Are you looking for a rewarding role in a high-achieving school community? We are seeking a Pastoral Support & Cover Supervisor to join our team in Hutton, Preston. This dual-purpose role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety balancing classroom supervision with dedicated student welfare and pastoral mentorship. In this role, you will be a vital part of the Pastoral Hub, ensuring that student behaviour remains exemplary while providing a safe, inclusive environment for pupils to thrive. Whether you are covering a lesson or supporting a student through a difficult period, you will be making a direct impact on the Hutton community. Key Responsibilities * Classroom Cover: Lead pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring a calm and productive learning environment. * Pastoral Mentoring: Act as a "first responder" for student well-being, working within the school's pastoral team to support individual student needs. * Behaviour Support: Implement the school's behaviour policy with a firm, fair, and consistent approach, helping students understand and improve their choices. * Administrative Support: Monitor attendance and punctuality, liaising with the Attendance Manager and Heads of Year to support vulnerable learners. What We Are Looking For * Experience: Previous experience in a pastoral, coaching, or youth-work setting is highly desirable. * Resilience: A professional who can handle the fast-paced nature of a secondary school with a positive, "can-do" attitude. * Values-Driven: Someone who aligns with the school's commitment to nurturing the "whole child" and promoting mutual respect. * Local Commitment: Ideally based in or able to commute easily to the Hutton/PR4 area of Preston. Why Work in Hutton? * Supportive Environment: Join a school where staff well-being is a priority and the pastoral system is "vast and varied". * Professional Growth: Access to high-quality CPD and a clear "Temp-to-Perm" pathway for those looking to build a long-term career in education. * Community: Work in a beautiful village setting on the outskirts of Preston with excellent transport links. How to Apply We are interviewing in late April for a May 2026 start. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in student support.

School Administrator (Grade 7) – Job Description Role Overview We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Assistant School Business Manager to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school community. This is an immediate start opportunity, offered on a temp-to-perm basis, although the school would also consider a direct permanent appointment for the right candidate. This role has been created as part of a long-term succession plan, with the current School Business Manager planning to retire within the next 1–2 years. It offers an exceptional opportunity to progress quickly into a full School Business Manager role, with extensive support, training and coaching provided throughout the transition. The post is full-time (37 hours per week), working 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday, on a full-year contract, with annual leave to be taken during school holiday periods. The successful candidate will work closely alongside the current SBM, gaining exposure to all aspects of school business management while gradually increasing responsibility. Key responsibilities will include supporting and eventually leading on finance, HR administration, premises coordination, compliance and operational management, as well as contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. This is a development-focused role for someone ambitious, capable and ready to step into senior responsibility within a supportive environment. About the School We are recruiting on behalf of a values-led primary school with a strong sense of community and a clear commitment to nurturing the whole child. The school is well-regarded for its supportive culture, dedicated staff team and high standards, combining a strong academic focus with care for children’s personal, moral and spiritual development. Excellent facilities and a collaborative working environment support engaging teaching, learning and enrichment opportunities for both pupils and staff. Person Specification Essential Criteria • Proven experience in an administrative role (school experience desirable), • Ability to independently manage a busy and varied workload, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, • Competent in IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office and MIS systems), • Experience in school administration, HR or finance, • A supportive and collaborative working environment, • Opportunity to take ownership of a key, business-critical role within the school, • A school culture built on respect, inclusion and ambition for all, • The chance to make a real impact within a caring and community-focused environment, • Start Date: September (handover required prior to summer), • Contract: Temp to Perm, • Hours: 37 per week (8:00am – 4:00pm), • Contract Type: Full year (holidays to be taken during school closure periods) This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Banquo Limited is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager (CQC) to join our team and oversee the delivery of high-quality domiciliary care services for children, young people, and adults across Preston and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of care and compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, supporting our mission to be the provider of choice and make a difference in the lives of those we support. Main Responsibilities • Lead, manage, and inspire the domiciliary care team to deliver person-centred services to children, young people, and adults., • Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and all relevant statutory and contractual requirements., • Oversee service provision across Preston and surrounding areas, including recruitment, training, and supervision of staff., • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain and improve service quality., • Promote safeguarding and ensure that the wellbeing and safety of service users is central to all activities., • Establish and maintain positive relationships with service users, families, commissioners, and external agencies., • Monitor and evaluate care standards, identifying areas for continuous improvement., • Manage budgets, resources, and rotas efficiently and effectively., • Respond to any concerns, complaints, or incidents in a timely and professional manner., • Registered Manager qualification (Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services - Children and Young People's/Adults' Management or equivalent)., • Current registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) or eligibility to register., • Significant experience in a managerial role within domiciliary care, supporting children, young people, and adults., • In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and best practice in home care services., • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills., • Ability to build rapport with service users, families, staff, and external stakeholders., • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities., • Full driving licence and willingness to travel across Lancashire as required., • Previous registration with CQC., • Experience in multi-site service management., • Up-to-date training in child and adult safeguarding., • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities., • Supportive and inclusive working environment. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference checks in line with CQC requirements. Join Banquo Limited and play a vital role in shaping outstanding domiciliary care across Lancashire. IND-INT

GLL is looking for a School Swimming Teacher, to work at Fulwood and West View Leisure Centres. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a School Swimming Teacher, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a School Swimming Teacher job, it's a career. As a School Swimming Teacher, you will play a key role in developing our customers' swimming skills. You will deliver safe, consistent school swimming lessons that give people real confidence in the water – and an invaluable life skill. As an experienced School Swimming Teacher, you’ll thrive on supporting people to achieve their potential, taking a pupil’s nature and needs into account. School Swimming Teachers draw on their knowledge of practices, progression, and teaching points and apply it in the most effective way. Naturally, there’ll be some administration involved, but rest assured that almost all of your time will be spent doing what you do best, teaching people to become stronger swimmers, whether in a group or one-to-one, and from children to adults. We’re looking for School Swimming Teachers who are approachable, with the friendly, patient nature needed to build people’s trust, motivate pupils, and encourage with praise. You’ll need to be STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified and ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation will be vital too, as will an understanding of Child Protection Policy. What you’ll do: • Maintain a good and positive image of the Centre to customers and the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional poolside service., • Comply with the commitments outlined in the ‘Customer Charter’, ensuring that standards are maintained as stipulated., • Ensure the safety and control of the pupils within the swimming lesson and to ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the centres operation are enforced and complied with., • Understand and follow the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure & Behaviour policy contained within the Swim School product., • Record and complete relevant awards in line with expected standards, ensuring that the levels are obtained., • Teach to the standard set within the product manual to ensure a consistent approach throughout all the centres. As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. What you need: • STA level 2 or Swim England Level 2 qualified., • Ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches., • Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation., • Understanding of Child Protection Policy. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: This is a Full time / part time /, permanent / Flexible position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: • Access to a pension scheme., • Health Assurance and access to Counselling services, • Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme., • Free annual eye tests, • Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: • The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you, • Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc, • Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people – ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet About GLL: As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children’s centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: • A permanent employment contract - part time

Creative Support is seeking committed Relief Female Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma Informed approach. Our Preston Trauma Service provides three single bespoke adapted support living services with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and Trauma Histories. The Preston Trauma Service operates 24/7 to facilitate the transition and support of three women out of long stay mental health institutions to their own homes in the community. You will be involved in supporting women with their individual support needs, achieving their goals, giving them control over their care and promoting independence in a calm and quiet environment. You will promote structure, boundaries and routine in the home and in the local community to enforce a safe and nurturing environment. You will also be involved in the effective running of the home, facilitating activities in the home, completing daily household tasks and maintaining the wellbeing of our ladies by offering consistency and predictability. We are seeking compassionate, reliable individuals who are willing to provide a person-centred approach to care. Experience of working in the care sector is essential. Due to the nature of the service, you will be expected to work across the three services to meet the needs of our ladies to deliver high standards of care and quality of life, working in line with our company policies and following individual support plans. If you require any advice on completing your application form or would like further information about the service, please contact the Service Manager, Katie Conway on . Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010 Vacancy Reference Number: 85681 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit within the Health and Safety department, based in Leyland, Lancashire Reporting locally into the HSEQ Director, Sapphire’s HSEQ Manager for Leyland will be responsible for providing the support, advice and information necessary for the operations team to deliver their services in a continually improving safe and environmentally friendly manner. Location: Hours: 40 hours per week, with flexibility required Salary: competitive salary on offer What we offer: • Company Pension, • Death in Service, • Employee Assistance / wellness Programme, • Free on-site parking, • Company car or car allowance, • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Responsibilities – but not limited to: • Adding value to the Sapphire operations team through sound advice and engagement., • Expanding their knowledge and competence of other areas of health, safety, environment and assurance in order to become a multi-skilled member of the HSEQ family., • Writing clear, concise and readily-understood reports, procedures and guidance documents., • Taking ownership of Sapphire procedures and guidance documents, amending them as necessary to reflect best working practices and legal and other requirements for the Contract., • Assisting in developing, rolling out and monitoring compliance with the Divisional 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Management Systems to demonstrate compliance with the corporate systems., • Assisting in the collaborative development of processes and procedures., • Applying technical or specialist knowledge to observe, inspect and audit as necessary to identify areas of strength and weakness., • Conducting audits / inspections on operational teams to ensure that the Company’s HSEQ systems and associated control measures are being fully implemented and remain effective., • Leading the operations teams in identifying the causes of any weaknesses and put into place actions that will improve performance., • Identifying, initiating and facilitating projects to improve performance., • Leading a team to investigate incidents, identifying their root causes and actions to prevent recurrence., • Keeping abreast of legislation, developments and best practices within their areas of expertise, highlighting any implications for the business., • Giving detailed training on HSEQ topics and procedures to enable the information to be cascaded further., • Assisting with determining the HSEQ competencies needed by the operational team., • Promoting and demonstrating a consistently high HSEQ ethic. Experience and qualifications required for the role: • A minimum of 5 years in a HSEQ Management role, • Must have Capital Projects experience, • NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent / Environmental Qualification / Training Qualification essential, • Knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems particularly 9001/14001/45001 (Desirable), • Qualification and full membership of a professional institution (IOSH, IEMA, CQI, etc.) (Desirable) Skills: • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, • Strong Utilities understanding, • Strong knowledge of HSEQ in a contracting context, • Strong desire to maintain client relationships whilst not compromising contractual entitlement, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills What you will get in return: In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity. This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community Strictly no agencies please.

Role Overview We are looking for a highly capable and commercially focused Commercial Manager to lead commercial performance across our wastewater capital projects portfolio. This is a key role supporting the delivery of major capital schemes for the largest client in our business, so strong client management, internal stakeholder engagement and commercial leadership are essential. The successful candidate will bring strong NEC contract experience and practical knowledge of wastewater projects. They will also be confident using CEMAR to manage contractual communications, Early Warnings, Compensation Events and associated records. This role will also play an important part in supporting and mentoring Apprentice and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, helping them develop their commercial capability and progress through their RICS development pathway. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership and Governance • Lead the commercial management of wastewater capital projects from mobilisation through to final account., • Drive commercial performance across the project portfolio, with a focus on cost control, cash recovery, margin protection and risk management., • Manage core commercial processes, including:, • Cash forecasting, • Applications for Payment, • Compensation Events, • Target Cost Estimates/TCEs, • Work in Progress management, • Cost control and value management, • Risk and opportunity management, • Ensure commercial reporting is accurate, timely and aligned with both internal and client expectations., • Support weekly CVR reviews, providing clear commentary on performance, risks, opportunities and required actions., • Ensure strong commercial governance, audit trails and evidence are maintained across all projects. Contract and Change Management • Manage and interpret NEC3/NEC4 contract requirements, ensuring contractual compliance and protection of commercial entitlement., • Build, validate and submit TCEs, ensuring they are accurate, well evidenced and aligned to the scope, programme and contract., • Prepare, submit and manage Compensation Events, including robust cost build-ups, supporting evidence and programme impact where required., • Raise and manage Early Warnings in line with contractual timescales., • Use CEMAR to manage Early Warnings, Compensation Events, formal communications and contract administration., • Oversee change management, ensuring variations, scope changes and programme impacts are captured, evidenced and progressed., • Support procurement, subcontract management, tendering and final account processes where required., • Ensure project teams understand key contractual obligations, early warning requirements and change control processes. Financial Management and Reporting • Manage project cost, value, risk and margin performance across allocated schemes., • Own and support accurate cash forecasting, revenue recognition and cost reporting., • Prepare and manage Applications for Payment in line with contract requirements., • Monitor and manage WIP, ensuring aged balances are reviewed, challenged and progressed., • Track, validate and manage cost allocations, variations, change controls and project movements., • Ensure accurate billing, cost recovery and commercial audit readiness., • Provide clear commercial analysis to support operational, client and senior leadership reviews. Wastewater Capital Project Support • Apply practical understanding of wastewater networks, capital delivery processes and operational constraints., • Understand the commercial and operational drivers within wastewater capital delivery, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, access constraints, scope changes and programme movement., • Work closely with Operations, Delivery, Planning and Finance teams to ensure project costs, risks and changes are captured accurately., • Ensure commercial decisions reflect the technical, regulatory and client specific requirements of wastewater projects., • Support the review of project performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities across the capital programme. Client and Stakeholder Management • Act as a key commercial interface for our largest client, building strong, professional and collaborative relationships., • Work closely with internal stakeholders across Operations, Delivery, Finance, Planning, Procurement and Senior Leadership., • Support commercial discussions, project reviews, negotiations and performance meetings with the client., • Provide confident, solution focused communication on commercial risks, opportunities and performance., • Challenge and influence internal teams where required to ensure commercial requirements are understood and delivered., • Balance a collaborative client relationship with the need to protect the business’s commercial position. Team Development and RICS Mentorship • Mentor Apprentice and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, supporting their technical, commercial and contractual development., • Provide guidance aligned to RICS best practice and professional development requirements., • Review and support junior team members with AFPs, CEs, TCEs, WIP reviews, reporting and contract administration., • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, commercial awareness and professional growth within the team., • Help develop the next generation of commercial talent within the business. Skills and Experience Required Essential • RICS qualified., • Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure, water or wastewater capital projects., • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts., • Practical understanding of wastewater projects, wastewater networks or capital delivery environments., • Demonstrable experience building, validating and managing TCEs., • Experience managing Compensation Events, Early Warnings, Applications for Payment, cash forecasting and WIP., • CEMAR system experience for contract administration and formal communications., • Strong financial and commercial acumen, including cost control, forecasting, margin analysis and risk management., • Ability to interpret contract requirements and apply them practically within a project delivery environment., • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with internal teams, senior leaders and major clients., • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to challenge, influence and support at all levels., • High attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate, well evidenced commercial submissions. Desirable • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline., • Experience mentoring Apprentice or Assistant Quantity Surveyors through their RICS development pathway., • Experience working with major regulated utility clients or long term framework agreements., • Strong Excel, reporting and commercial data analysis skills., • Experience supporting commercial process improvement or digital reporting improvements. Personal Attributes • Commercially astute and confident., • Proactive, organised and solutions focused., • Strong communicator who can build trust and influence at all levels., • Collaborative and approachable, while able to hold the commercial position when required., • Detail-focused, with strong governance and contract discipline., • Resilient under pressure and comfortable working in a fast paced environment., • Able to turn complex commercial and contractual issues into clear actions., • Passionate about developing others and supporting a strong commercial team. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world. Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community Strictly no agencies please

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! Are you ready to lead strategic procurement in the fast-moving world of technology? We're looking for a Category Manager – IT to drive value, efficiency, and innovation across our organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape IT procurement strategies that deliver real impact. More about the role The role is FTC for 12 Months In this role, you'll take ownership of the IT category, developing and implementing strategies that align with organisational goals. You'll manage end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance and delivering value for money. Leading and motivating a small team, you'll foster collaboration and continuous improvement while building strong relationships with stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Legal. More About You You'll have experience in procurement, with a strong track record in category management and strategic sourcing. Your commercial acumen and negotiation skills will enable you to influence decisions and deliver value. Experience in managing and developing teams is essential, along with a deep understanding of IT markets and supplier capabilities. The essential Criteria • Experience in procurement, with demonstrable experience in IT category management and strategic sourcing., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver value and influence business decisions. We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on ___. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply – you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises: doing the right thing, being enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believing in community spirit, being respectful and enjoying their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and colleagues. Join a community that cares about you. As CAFM & Data Reporting Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in the performance, optimisation, and insight generation across a large-scale commercial property portfolio. Sitting within a high-performing FM & Estates function, this role is central to ensuring our CAFM platform (MRI Evolution) operates as a trusted single source of truth, driving operational efficiency, compliance, and informed decision-making. You'll work closely with our senior, national and regional stakeholders, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that help influence our strategy, improve service delivery, and enhance asset performance across the estate. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong technical CAFM expertise with a passion for data and continuous improvement. You will lead on system governance, data integrity, reporting frameworks, and dashboard development, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and aligned to our business priorities. We're looking for a proactive individual who understands the evolving FM data landscape, can identify opportunities to add value through analytics, and is confident engaging with senior leaders to shape reporting and performance outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment and want to make tangible impacts at scale, this role offers you real scope to influence and lead. You'll have experience managing and developing a CAFM system (ideally MRI) in a commercial estates and facilities environment, with a strong grasp of data quality, governance and user adoption. You'll be confident leading a helpdesk and scheduling function, supporting business planning, financial processing, supporting audits and maintaining clear procedures and training. You can translate stakeholder needs into practical standards and reporting, producing dashboards and insight on performance, compliance, asset data and utilisation, and supporting new module implementations from initial requirements through to go-live. • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • WPA Health Cash Plan, • Group bonus (up to 2%), • Training and development If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on ___. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role As Regional Facilities Manager, you will take ownership of maintenance, compliance, and service delivery across all properties within your region, ensuring operational continuity at all times. A strong understanding of your portfolio -‘knowing your buildings' - will be key to your success. You will develop, maintain, and continually improve asset registers within our CAFM system to inform maintenance strategies, lifecycle planning, and investment decisions. Drawing on your experience in building services, compliance, and contractor management, you will implement effective maintenance regimes and robust review processes to ensure all technical, maintenance, and statutory compliance activities are delivered to a high standard. You will work closely with regional teams and stakeholders to plan, prioritise, and coordinate both planned and reactive works safely and efficiently. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and producing clear reports to track asset performance, compliance, and maintenance activities, supporting effective planning and decision-making. You will lead technical investigations into asset failures and performance issues, scoping and managing remedial works as required. You will proactively identify opportunities to improve asset performance, drive efficiencies, and deliver cost savings. Where risks are identified, you will ensure these are recorded within the risk management system, with clear mitigation plans in place, while managing stakeholder expectations through to resolution. More about you As the ideal candidate, you will have a strong engineering or technical background, with proven experience in building services maintenance, lifecycle planning, and asset management. You will bring a broad understanding of hard FM services and demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams. You will be confident in using CAFM systems to manage maintenance activity and asset data, alongside strong contractor management and performance oversight skills. A thorough understanding of statutory compliance, audit requirements, and health and safety standards is essential. You will be comfortable producing clear and well-structured reports and maintaining accurate records, including the use of spreadsheets to track performance, assets, and compliance activities. You will be a clear and confident communicator, capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You will also demonstrate a proactive, continuous improvement mindset and provide visible technical leadership within your region. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development, • Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on ___. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role As our Fire Safety Compliance Manager you lead fire‑safety governance by managing risks across the housing portfolio and guiding a specialist compliance team to deliver accurate, timely fire‑safety checks and actions. You set high standards, track and validate all fire‑safety work, and challenge any non‑compliance while supporting teams to improve. You make sure inspections, testing and maintenance are completed properly and recorded clearly, carrying out audits to check the quality of the data. You build strong relationships with key stakeholders so they understand the importance of compliance, monitor performance against required standards, and escalate risks when needed. You produce clear compliance reports, develop dashboards, and help improve digital systems like C365 to strengthen controls and efficiency. You continually refine policies and processes, contribute to wider building‑safety work, and maintain your own and your team's professional development by keeping up to date with regulations and best practice. Essential Criteria • Strong knowledge of fire safety laws and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) requirements, including practical experience managing specialist fire safety compliance., • Proven management experience leading and supporting a small team, with the ability to set high standards and help others perform at their best., • Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, check its accuracy, and use evidence to develop practical solutions. More About you You need a strong understanding of fire safety laws and FRA requirements, along with hands‑on experience managing specialist fire safety compliance. You can lead and support a small team, focus on delivering great service, and look for new and better ways of working that offer good value for money. You're able to analyse information, interpret data clearly, and develop practical, evidence based solutions. You communicate confidently with different stakeholders, challenge constructively, and build good working relationships across teams. Ideally, you're also a member of a relevant professional body, have experience in housing or a similar landlord setting, understand compliance or asset‑management systems, and hold a relevant degree or professional qualification. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development, • Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on ___. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about the role We're looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic procurement across the organisation. Leading complex, highvalue categories, you'll drive value, manage risk, and ensure strong commercial outcomes that support our longterm strategic objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll develop and implement category strategies, lead major sourcing initiatives, and design robust commercial and contractual arrangements that enable effective supplier and contract management throughout the lifecycle. The role is working in our Armitage, South Rings Office in Preston 1-2 days a week More about you You're an experienced procurement professional with strong expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, and the design of effective commercial and contractual models. With proven commercial acumen and the ability to engage senior stakeholders, you deliver value, manage risk, and drive sustainable outcomes across complex categories. The Essential criteria for this role is listed below • Significant procurement experience in a public sector environment with strong expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, and commercial strategy development, including the design of robust commercial and contractual models (KPIs, SLAs, performance frameworks, payment mechanisms, risk allocation, indexation, social value requirements, and outcome based specifications) to enable effective post contract management, • Experience in providing strategic commercial advice to senior stakeholders, influencing requirements, challenging demand, supporting options appraisals (make/buy, insource/outsource, standardisation), and improving compliance to preferred routes and policies, • Proven leadership experience, including coaching and developing teams and driving high performance. The benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development, • Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on ___. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Reference: REQ0259 Description: Stroud District Council is an ambitious local authority based in the Cotswolds, offering an exceptional place to live and work. Sustainability sits at the centre of everything we do for our place, our communities, and our organisation..We are seeking applications from experienced, motivated, and collaborative professionals to join us as a Senior Asset Surveyor, bringing their technical expertise, leadership, and strategic insight to help shape the future of our asset and investment programmes. This is a key role within the service, requiring a strong professional with a customer focused approach and a proven track record of delivering complex Investment Programmes. You will demonstrate a passion for the built environment, and in‑depth knowledge of building pathology. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the strategic direction and continual improvement of the Asset Management function. You will have experience working within the housing or public sector, understand the challenges and opportunities of delivering large‑scale investment programmes, and have the creativity and resilience to overcome complex problems. You will also act as a professional role model, managing colleagues and championing best practice across the service. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and undertake technical diagnostics and contract administration processes across the asset portfolio.Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of contracts in line with agreed performance targets and KPIs.Engage, consult, and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders throughout all stages of the contract lifecycle.Promote and embed a consistent, best‑practice approach to contract management.Drive Value for Money outcomes through robust commercial and financial management.Exercise effective budgetary control and financial oversight of investment programmes.Support and contribute to the procurement of contractors and suppliers.Work closely with the Asset Data Team to ensure accurate and comprehensive property asset data is captured and maintained.Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation and procedures on site.Support the delivery of retrofit programmes and associated reporting and performance requirements.Management of Surveyors A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential. You will also need to demonstrate a genuine commitment to providing an excellent customer experience and delivering high‑quality services. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kirsty Hussain, Asset & Sustainability Manager, by email at: Closing Date: Sunday 10 May 2026 Interview Date: W/C 25 May 2026In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place Region: Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud Salary: 45,091 per annum (pay award pending) Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Permanent

Reference: REQ0255 Description: Active Lifestyles Stroud is a vibrant leisure facility set in the heart of the beautiful Stratford Park. We are excited to be recruiting a motivated, enthusiastic Duty Manager to join our friendly and committed team.The RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about the leisure and fitness industry and enjoys working with people. Whether you are looking to take your first steps into leisure management or you are an experienced professional seeking a fresh challenge, we would love to hear from you.As Duty Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the centre, ensuring our customers enjoy a safe, welcoming and well-managed environment.The centre operates 7 days a week, from 6.00am to 10.00pm, so flexibility is essential. You will be required to work a rota covering early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesOpening and closing the centreEnsuring the health, safety and wellbeing of staff and customers during your shiftHandling customer enquiries, feedback and concerns professionallyManaging and resolving operational issues as they ariseSupporting the smooth running of the facility at all timesFull training will be provided for the successful candidate.Ongoing DevelopmentWe are committed to supporting your growth and development. You will have access to ongoing training and opportunities to gain experience across different areas of the business, helping you build a rewarding career within leisure services.Additional InformationThis post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Bailey on .Closing Date: 13th MayInterview Date: W/C 18th May In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place Region: Location: Active Lifestyles - Stroud Salary: 28,598 per annum (pay award pending) Package: Excellent pension scheme - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Permanent

Reference: REQ0262 Description: About the RoleStroud District Council is on the lookout for a passionate, people‑focused Housing Officer who’s ready to delve into a role where no two days are ever the same!If you thrive in a fast-paced but supportive environment, love solving problems, and enjoy connecting with people, this could be your perfect next step.As a key member of our Housing Team, you’ll be right at the heart of our communities - working directly with tenants across the district to help them build successful, sustainable tenancies.You’ll be the friendly face and trusted point of contact for your patch, supporting residents with everything from managing rent accounts to keeping our estates safe, welcoming, and vibrant places to live.About YouWe’d love to hear from you if you’re an experienced housing professional who brings:Strong tenancy management and enforcement experience within social housingA solid understanding of housing legislation and the regulatory frameworkEnergy, enthusiasm and a real passion for delivering brilliant customer servicesA proactive, solution-focused mindset – someone who loves to take initiative and make things happenA CIH qualification (or you’re working towards one) or extensive housing/income management experience.Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who cares - someone who wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives and contribute to a supportive, forward‑thinking team.Please look at our current employees in our recruitment video: SDC Recruitment Film Masters – DropboxIf this role feels like your next adventure and you’re excited to join an ambitious, friendly, and community‑driven team, we’d love to hear from you! For an informal chat or more information, get in touch with our Recruiting Manager Michelle Elliott on or email We will be completing informal pre-screening calls with candidates on Friday 22nd May prior to the formal interviews on Thursday 28th May.In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place Region: Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud Salary: 33,699 per annum (pay award pending) Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Permanent

Opportunity Overview You will be passionate about widening participation to higher education and enabling student success. Having an eye for detail and an ability to work effectively, independently and within a team environment, is essential. As you will be working with a wide variety of employers and University colleagues the ability to communicate effectively is crucial. You will be able to identify issues, problem solve and work collaboratively to find solutions. We want to employ people who embrace diversity and appreciate the importance of enabling every individual to succeed. The successful candidate will help us to provide high-quality and compliant apprenticeships that prepare all our apprentices for occupational competence and successful careers. If you'd like any additional information please contact Joanne Burnett - Note this opportunity may close early if we receive a high volume of candidates. Key Responsibilities • Maintain familiarity with relevant professional body requirements and support apprentices to meet programme requirements, • Have thorough understanding of the relevant apprenticeship standard/s and support apprentices to evidence achievement of the knowledge, skills and behaviours including timely completion of portfolios, • Ensure apprentices have a thorough understanding of their Gateway and end point assessment (EPA), how the on-programme element prepares them for this and support them through to successful completion, • Plan, deliver and evaluate formal and informal information sessions on apprenticeship and work- based learning for apprentices, staff and work-based supervisors/assessors/mentors. The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) is a centre of discovery and innovation. With a broad portfolio across computer sciences, engineering, built environment and human and natural sciences, we are one of the largest schools within the University, home to over 6000 students and over 370 colleagues. Our Research and Innovation Centres work together to collaborate around the world’s greatest challenges including Net Zero, Climate Change and Resilience, Healthy Living and Industry. Our focus is on translating our pioneering research into real-world impact for people and industry and our research is recognised as world leading. The School has delivered built environment apprenticeships since 2016 and is a leading provider across Level 4 and Level 6 (degree) standards, including Chartered Surveyor, Construction Site Supervisor, Construction Site Manager, Civil Engineering, Construction Quantity Surveyor and Construction Quantity Surveying Technician. Our team currently supports over 800 apprentices on a part time day release basis from their employers. What's in it for you? • Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme, • An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!, • Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance, • Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential, • Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives

Opportunity Overview The University of Salford is now looking for an experienced and dedicated Production Manager to join the technical team in New Adelphi. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the seamless execution of live performances/events, have a keen interest in the creative arts, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills when collaborating with students, staff and external companies. If you thrive in a dynamic, artistic environment and are eager to contribute to the success of our diverse range of projects, we would love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities • Provide technical support for live events, productions, and projects within the School of Arts, Media & Creative Technology., • Coordinate and deliver support for a diverse range of events, both on-campus and externally., • Collaborate closely with the Theatre’s Technical and Events Teams, to ensure successful planning and execution., • Oversee the production management of touring student work, contributing significantly to the School's artistic program. We are one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the north-west. We pride ourselves on the specialist programmes we offer which benefit from close relationships with industry. A hub of creativity and innovation, our programmes encompass music, dance, design, media, English and performing arts. Our Arts, Media and Communications Centre delivers research into and across arts, humanities and social sciences. Our research anticipates and supports the needs of our media industry neighbours, such as ITV, BBC and Dock 10, developing high impact technologies. Our £50m New Adelphi building is home to the next generation of forward-thinking artists, designers, performers, educators, fashion icons, pop-stars, dancers and musicians. We have a dedicated campus at the heart of MediaCity, one of the country's leading digital and media hubs. We are proud to be a School that nurtures creativity, values talent, and provides a collaborative space in which our colleagues, students and partners can thrive. What's in it for you? • Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme, • An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!, • Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance, • Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential, • Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives, • The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts, • Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships, • Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life., • A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you

Administrator - Disclosure Unit Permanent Part time 18.5 hours Rugby Grade B £25,242.00 - £26,703.00 (pro rata £12,621.00 - £13,351.50 Those on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration. The main purpose of this role is to provide effective and efficient administrative support to the Disclosure Unit. Main Responsibilities: • To provide administrative support to the Disclosure Unit including dealing with telephone enquiries, managing correspondence and other related duties., • To answer telephone calls for the Disclosure Unit resolving queries and issues personally if possible, or transferring to other members of staff as appropriate., • To receive, sort and distribute daily post, ensuring urgent matters are brought to the recipient’s attention and prioritised., • To compose and deal with routine correspondence on behalf of the Disclosure Delivery Manager and staff., • To collate and analyse information from various sources on behalf of the Disclosure Delivery Manager and use IT to produce high quality documents and presentations for the purpose of briefing and communicating., • To raise orders, store and distribute stationery and supplies, ensuring the correct receipt of goods at the point of delivery. To process invoices and expenses in accordance with financial regulations., • To ensure an appropriate inventory of equipment and supplies is in place in line with Force instructions., • To maintain filing systems, storage and archiving, prepare files for central storage and assist with the transfer of files. Knowledge: • Education to GCSE level including A – C in English language or NVQ equivalent, • Previous administrative experience in a busy office environment, • Experience of providing administrative support to senior management in a professional environment, • Excellent word processing skills and competent in the use of IT packages, • Flexibility to manage multiple tasks whilst allowing for distractions, • The ability to solve problems and work on own initiative You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks. We support the “Happy to talk flexible working” campaign, which aims to encourage uptake of flexible working for individuals, the flexible working options that may be considered for this role include; Compressed Hours Part time working

Reference: REQ0254 Description: About the DistrictStroud District is a truly exceptional place to live and work. With 50% of the district within a National Landscape, over 3,000 listed buildings, and internationally important wildlife sites, our district combines environmental quality with architectural heritage. It is a vibrant and desirable part of the south-west, offering a rich and inspiring setting for planners who want their work to make a visible difference. Your next step in shaping and leading a transformative new Local Plan Whether you are an experienced Principal Planning Officer seeking a fresh and meaningful challenge, or you’re ready to step up into a role with real influence in a fantastic area like Stroud, this is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of one of the most distinctive districts in the country. From day one, you will play a central role in driving forward a brand‑new Local Plan within a progressive, forward‑thinking and genuinely supportive authority. We are seeking a proactive, motivated individual to lead and support colleagues within our Planning Strategy team, contributing directly to the vision, direction and delivery of the new Local Plan. You’ll be part of a collaborative, well‑regarded service where your ideas will be welcomed, your expertise valued, and your professional growth supported. This is a chance to work in an inspiring environment that will enable you to develop your career, strengthen your leadership skills, and build specialist expertise that will stay with you throughout your planning career. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong planning expertise who is ready to step confidently into a key role. The roleReporting to the Planning Strategy Manager, you will:Lead on planning strategy plans and projects for the district including conducting surveys, public consultation exercises, collection, collation, analysis and presentation of dataBe responsible for ensuring an up-to-date and robust evidence base to underpin planning policies and strategiesPrepare evidence and present public meetings, Council meetings, planning examinations, planning inquiries, planning appeals and exhibitions as required and to participate in and give evidence at such events when required by the Planning Strategy ManagerLiaise with other SDC departments and outside bodies to advise on planning policy mattersAttend and advise at meetings of outside bodies, such as Parish/Town Councils, when required by the Planning Strategy ManagerProvide policy consultation views and recommendations on planning applications and pre-applications in a timely, professional and consistent mannerProvide guidance and assistance to the Senior Planning Strategy Officers and other more junior staffRepresent the Council’s views in dealing with enquiries regarding the application of planning policy, legislation and other related mattersAttend and report to meetings of the Council, Strategy and Resource and Strategic Planning Advisory Board as requiredTo undertake 1-2-1’s and line management role with senior level members of the team as required About youYou’ll bring:RTPI membershipStrong planning experienceClear communication skills and a collaborative approachEmerging or proven line management abilityStrong problem‑solving skills and commitment to high‑quality customer serviceAbility to prioritise and manage your workload effectively If you’re enthusiastic, proactive and ready to lead, we will support you in strengthening your management and people skills through identified training and learning. INTERVIEW DATE: 2ND OR 3RD JUNE Want to find out more?If you’d like to chat about the role, the team, or whether this could be the right next step for you, please contact Tom Ridley, Interim Planning Strategy Manager exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place Region: Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud Salary: 51,356 per annum Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Permanent

Reference: REQ0260 Description: Stroud District Council are seeking a suitably qualified, self-motivated, experienced person to join the Private Sector Housing Team in a principle enforcement role. The role includes management responsibilities, which give an excellent opportunity for career development.If you have considerable experience in private sector housing enforcement work and disabled facilities grants, you could be just the person we need to join our busy Private Sector Housing Team. We are looking for a competent officer who can efficiently deal with a varied and often complex workload across private sector housing enforcement work. The successful applicant must be adept at enforcement work including; serving statutory notices, issuing civil penalties and prosecutions to achieve legal compliance. Officers in the team are expected to be able to process applications for HMOs and Caravan site licenses, effectively deal with empty homes and take action for electrical safety standards, minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector, and assist vulnerable homeowners, including with grant and loan applications.There will be new challenges for the team ahead from the Renter Rights Act and you’ll contribute your experience and knowledge to help ensure the service is prepared. For an informal discussion contact: Rachael Locke, Private Sector Housing Manager on ,gov.ukIn exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place Region: Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud Salary: 45,091 per annum (pay award pending) Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Permanent

Job Advertisement: Branch Manager Location: Preston Are you a passionate leader ready to make a significant impact in our community? Our client is seeking a dedicated Direct Distribution Branch Manager to join their Preston Branch. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-driven individual focused on developing and inspiring a team to achieve service excellence. Key Responsibilities: Support the organisation's Direct Distribution Strategy by proactively generating leads for new business. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in accordance with the organisation's risk management framework and regulatory requirements. Achieve and exceed agreed objectives, contributing to the organisation's strategic plan. Ensure positive member outcomes by applying the principles of Consumer Duty consistently. Manage member complaints effectively, ensuring timely resolutions and appropriate escalation. Oversee branch quality assurance checks and ensure compliance with control procedures. Build external relationships and explore new partnerships to enhance the organisation's presence in the community. Maintain accurate People HR records, including sickness, annual leave, and performance reviews. Foster a culture of accountability and service excellence within the team.What You Will Bring: Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English at grade C/4 or above. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. ...

Building Society Branch Manager Preston Branch £35k Do you thrive on leading and inspiring teams to deliver an exceptional member experience? Are you confident building strong community and business relationships that drive growth? Can you be both a people-focused leader and a results-driven decision-maker? Are you ready to take ownership of a branch and play a key role in delivering our strategic objectives? The Opportunity We're excited to offer a full-time position within the Branch Network of a leading building society in Preston We're looking for a self-motivated, engaging leader who is passionate about coaching and developing teams, inspiring excellent performance, and championing outstanding service for our members. In this pivotal role, you will support the branch performance, nurturing community partnerships, and proactively generating new business opportunities. Actively pursue opportunities to meet and exceed agreed objectives, contributing directly to the Society's objectives and strategic direction. Champion Consumer Duty principles, ensuring consistently positive member outcomes. Handle member complaints using the Society's Complaints Procedure, ensuring effective resolutions and escalation when needed. Deliver all required manager controls and take overall responsibility for Branch QA checks in accordance with the Control Manual. Build and strengthen external relationships t...

Reference: REQ0247 Description: Location: Stroud, GloucestershireHours: 37 per weekSalary: £58,852 (pay award pending) About the DistrictStroud District is a truly exceptional place to live and work. With 50% of the district within a National Landscape, over 3,000 listed buildings, and internationally important wildlife sites, our district combines environmental quality with architectural heritage. It is a vibrant and desirable part of the south-west, offering a rich and inspiring setting for planners who want their work to make a visible difference. Your next step in planning leadershipWhether you’re an experienced Planning Manager or a Principal Planning Officer ready for your next career step, this is a rare opportunity to move into a key leadership role at a progressive, supportive local authority. We’re looking for a proactive and motivated Development Team Manager to lead our Development Management area teams and Planning Enforcement team. You’ll join a collaborative service with space to develop your management style, influence service improvements, and help shape the future of planning across a district with exceptional environmental and heritage value. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong planning expertise who is ready to step confidently into management. The roleReporting to the Chief Planning Officer, you will:Lead and support the Development Management and Enforcement teamsEnsure high‑quality, timely decisions on planning applicationsProvide pre‑application advice and contribute to policy and Local Plan workEngage proactively with Members, Parish/Town Councils and key stakeholdersPresent at Development Control Committee and Sites Inspection PanelSupport planning appeals and respond to customer queries and complaintsDeputise for the Chief Planning Officer when required This role combines professional influence, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to help shape one of the most diverse districts in the county. About youYou’ll bring:RTPI membershipStrong planning experience, including complex applicationsClear communication skills and a collaborative approachEmerging or proven leadership abilityStrong problem‑solving skills and commitment to high‑quality customer serviceAbility to prioritise and manage your workload effectively If you’re enthusiastic, proactive and ready to lead, we will support you in strengthening your management skills. Why join us?Supportive, inclusive and collaborative team cultureWork on varied, high‑profile and meaningful casesFlexible workingLocal Government Pension SchemeStrong focus on wellbeing and work–life balance Want to find out more?If you’d like to chat about the role, the team, or whether this could be the right next step for you, please contact Griff Bunce, Chief Planning Officer, on .In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits please click here for more information: is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place Region: Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud Salary: 58,852 per annum Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website. Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Permanent

More About The Role Are you an entrepreneurial, customer-focused leader with a passion for retail and community? Join Morrisons Daily as a Convenience Store Manager and run your store like it's your own business! We are looking for a dedicated ‘shopkeeper’ to lead one of our busy stores. As the

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More?about your role As our Fire Safety Compliance Manager you lead fire-safety governance by managing risks across the housing portfolio and guiding a specialist compliance team to deliver accurate, timely fire-safety checks and a

Salary: £55,083 + bolt on The Role The role will involve carrying out maintenance of Bi-Mode, Tri-Mode, Diesel multiple units, rolling stock, Locomotives & tram-trains, to recognised VMI (Vehicle Maintenance Instructions) and laid down safety procedures whilst playing an active role to carry out duties to ensure that the reliability and availability targets are consistently met and improved. Role responsibilities • Ensure all duties are carried out safely with the use of PPE adhering to all safety policies and procedures, liaising with all other team members, Team leaders and management., • Ensure that safety procedures and documents are adhered to in accordance with VMI & local instruction., • Carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader / manager within set timescales and to the recognised standards., • Understand and identify the hazards and consequences of defective rolling stock systems and components., • NVQ L3 Engineering / Maintenance qualification., • Indentured and recognised Engineering apprenticeship. While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application. TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses. Equal Opportunities We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels." Who we are Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling. Next steps See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our ___. We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful. This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

A prominent yoga studio chain in Preston is seeking a Studio Manager to lead operations, inspire staff, and foster community. The role requires managing day-to-day activities, generating membership leads, teaching classes, and ensuring an exceptional studio experience.

Axon Moore in Preston is offering a unique opportunity for a Direct Distribution Branch Manager. In this role, you will lead a team that creates meaningful relationships within the community while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Lancashire County Council is seeking a full-time manager for Whittle-le-Woods Church Of England Primary School. Candidates should demonstrate kindness, motivation, and a respect for the school community, alongside a willingness to lead and solve problems creatively.

Support the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager with EFL in the Community and communications administration activities and other tasks as driven by the goals and operational objectives of the department. Support and implement communications and marketing delivery requirements, reporting and

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to oversee the pharmacy team in Lancaster, ensuring exceptional service and compliance with GPhC standards. The ideal candidate is a GPhC-registered pharmacist with leadership and community pharmacy experience.

This is not your typical branch manager role so if you have a background in management in either customer service or retail this could be the role for you! As a Direct Distribution Branch Manager, you’ll be at the heart of your community leading a team that doesn’t just deliver financial service

Adecco is seeking a Building Society Branch Manager for their Preston branch. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of branch operations and cultivate a high-performing team culture.

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a significant impact in our community? Our client is seeking a dedicated Direct Distribution Branch Manager to join their Preston Branch. A qualification in Leadership, Management, or further education is desirable.

Lead the Way in Community Healthcare – Become a Superdrug Pharmacy Manager! 🌟. Are you a GPhC‑registered pharmacist with a passion for leadership and community care? At Superdrug, we’re proud to operate over 200 pharmacies and 90+ health clinics across the UK, delivering accessible, high‑

GLL is currently looking forswimming teachersbased at Fulwood & West View Leisure centres in Preston. Join us as aswimming teacherand play a key role in the developing our customersswimmingskills. This is your chance to deliver safe, consistentswimminglessons that give people real confidence in the water and an invaluable life skill. As an experiencedswimming teacher, youll thrive on supporting people to achieve their potential. Taking a pupils nature and needs into account.Swimming teachersdraw on their knowledge of practices, progression and teaching points and apply it in the most effective way. Naturally, therell be some administration involved, but rest assured that almost all of your time will be spent doing what you do best, teaching people to become stronger swimmers, whether in a group or one-to-one, and from children to adults. Were looking forswimming teacherswho are approachable, with the friendly, patient nature needed to build peoples trust, motivate pupils and encourage with praise. Youll need to be STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified and ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety and other relevant legislation will be vital too, as will an understanding of Child Protection Policy. What you will do: Maintain a good and positive image of the Centre to customers and the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful and professional poolside service. Comply with the commitments outlined in the Customer Charter, ensuring that standards are maintained as stipulated. Ensure the safety and control of the pupils within the swimming lesson and to ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the centres operation are enforced and complied with. Actively encourage pupils to enrol on further courses and short courses. Assist with new-enrolments and re-enrolments as required by the General Manager. Understand and follow the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure & Behaviour policy contained within the Swim School product. Record and complete relevant awards in line with expected standards, ensuring that the levels are obtained Teach to the standard set within the product manual to ensure a consistent approach throughout all the centres. As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees: Salary of up to £16.33 per hour dependant on qualification. A Values driven organisation Learning & development to support career development Good Pension schemes Discounted gym membership for you and your partner. A Flexible Position Industry leading rates of pay Opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria Health assurance Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too. Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras) 25% off Red Letter Days 25% off Buy A Gift 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products. Ride to work scheme Free eye tests and discounted glasses About GLL: As the UKs largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and childrens centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is More than a Job, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us.To make sure were having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: A permanent employment contract - part time and full time A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, youll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer. However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to peoples lives. We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location. TPBN1_UKTJ

Assistant Land & Planning Manager A regional house builder have a requirement for an Assistant Land & Planning Manager to join their team. Working closely with the Land Director you will work closely with internal teams (land/technical/commercial/sales) to ensure that business objectives are met on planning applications. You will also, liaise with statutory bodies to assist in the resolving of technical and design issues and with the production of technical and layout information in support of applications and planning strategies. Duties and responsibilities: Promotion of sites through the planning process with a view to securing allocations of land for housing Planning applications and the handling of appeals, Appointment of external consultants, Identification of new strategic land opportunities and negotiation of legal agreements on appropriate terms, Liaison with landowners over progress on site promotion Responsibility for the renewal/extension of options Input into the production of developer collaboration agreements Monitoring of Local Plan documents, housing land supply and competitor activity Community engagement on site promotions and planning applications Management of planning and acquisition activity to deliver key targets in priority areas of search Production of monthly progress reports on key projects Preparation of planning strategies Produce and manage budgets and professional fees Produce scheme viabilities Management of external consultants to ensure that they deliver effectively on time and to budget Management of fee spend in line with budget forecasts. Role requirements: Experience and background in either land and / or planning Professional accreditation (RTPI / RICS) is desirable Be commercially aware of contractual obligations on each project to ensure that these can be met before committing expenditure to a given project Ensure that infrastructure and S106 obligations are capable of being supported by the scheme commercially and contractually Aim to secure best value when appointing consultants with close control kept over cost Be able to forecast likely fee spend accurately Be conversant with land values, build and infrastructure costs in producing scheme viabilities What's on offer? In return for your skills the company are offering a competitive basic salary, car allowance and additional company benefits package including pension, healthcare, company bonus. How to apply If you are interested in the Assistant Land & Planning Manager opportunity and would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece on 01204 554 884 or apply via the link provided TPBN1_UKTJ

Reports to: Deputy Managers and Registered Managers Location: Children's Residential Care Homes, Leyland Hours & Pattern: Full-time, 40 hours per week (average) Shift pattern includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and lone working 2 on / 4 off shift pattern Salary: £29,600 per year £50 per sleep-in (approx. 10 per month) Job Purpose Assist the Registered Manager and Assistant Manager with day-to-day operations and provide cover across homes. Ensure the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of children and young people are met in a supportive, homely, and professional environment. Comply with Ofsted, government, and Association policies to maintain quality standards. Achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating. Promote an organizational culture aligned with core values. Principal Responsibilities Management & Administration Assist managers in recruitment, staff induction, training, performance management, and allocation of duties. Maintain care home operations: shifts, budgets, petty cash, record-keeping, and reports. Care Provision 3. Ensure care is provided in a positive, inclusive environment that considers race, spirituality, gender, disability, and sexual orientation. 4. Maintain accurate, professional care plans, risk assessments, and anti-bullying strategies., 5. Build positive relationships with children/young people, assessing needs and developing individual care plans. Operational & Financial Duties 6. Support home administration, including: Supplies and services management Written reports and records Maintenance, cleaning, and grounds upkeep Budget monitoring and petty cash management Engagement with the local community Staff Development 7. Guide and train staff, provide feedback, audit records, coach, and manage performance. Safeguarding 8. Act immediately on any safeguarding concerns and follow procedures., 6. Attend court proceedings, child protection conferences, and provide reports. Communication & Collaboration 10. Maintain communication within the home and with external agencies, schools, families, and the community., 7. Ensure staff awareness of legal, professional, safeguarding, and administrative practices. Youth Engagement 12. Work individually or in groups with children/young people to enhance relationships, personal behavior, and life skills. Additional Responsibilities 13. Undertake designated projects or tasks assigned by management., 8. Deputise for the Deputy Manager as needed. General Responsibilities Flexibility: Complete workload and other duties as required. Discretion: Exercise judgment while maintaining client and staff safety and efficient resource use. Relationships: Promote teamwork and maintain strict confidentiality. Personal Development: Actively pursue and implement personal development plans. Equality & Diversity: Uphold equality of opportunity and abide by policies. Health & Safety: Follow the organization's policies at all times. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. TPBN1_UKTJ

Reports to: Deputy Managers and Registered Managers Location: Children's Residential Care Homes, Leyland Hours & Pattern: Full-time, 40 hours per week (average) Shift pattern includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and lone working 2 on / 4 off shift patternSalary: £29,600 per year £50 per sleep-in (approx. 10 per month) Job Purpose Assist the Registered Manager and Assistant Manager with day-to-day operations and provide cover across homes. Ensure the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of children and young people are met in a supportive, homely, and professional environment. Comply with Ofsted, government, and Association policies to maintain quality standards. Achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating. Promote an organizational culture aligned with core values. Principal Responsibilities Management & Administration Assist managers in recruitment, staff induction, training, performance management, and allocation of duties. Maintain care home operations: shifts, budgets, petty cash, record-keeping, and reports.Care Provision 3. Ensure care is provided in a positive, inclusive environment that considers race, spirituality, gender, disability, and sexual orientation. 4. Maintain accurate, professional care plans, risk assessments, and anti-bullying strategies. 5. Build positive relationships with children/young people, assessing needs and developing individual care plans. Operational & Financial Duties 6. Support home administration, including: Supplies and services management Written reports and records Maintenance, cleaning, and grounds upkeep Budget monitoring and petty cash management Engagement with the local communityStaff Development 7. Guide and train staff, provide feedback, audit records, coach, and manage performance. Safeguarding 8. Act immediately on any safeguarding concerns and follow procedures. 9. Attend court proceedings, child protection conferences, and provide reports. Communication & Collaboration 10. Maintain communication within the home and with external agencies, schools, families, and the community. 11. Ensure staff awareness of legal, professional, safeguarding, and administrative practices. Youth Engagement 12. Work individually or in groups with children/young people to enhance relationships, personal behavior, and life skills. Additional Responsibilities 13. Undertake designated projects or tasks assigned by management. 14. Deputise for the Deputy Manager as needed. General Responsibilities Flexibility: Complete workload and other duties as required. Discretion: Exercise judgment while maintaining client and staff safety and efficient resource use. Relationships: Promote teamwork and maintain strict confidentiality. Personal Development: Actively pursue and implement personal development plans. Equality & Diversity: Uphold equality of opportunity and abide by policies. Health & Safety: Follow the organization's policies at all times. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Land & Planning Manager A regional house builder have a requirement for a Land & Planning Manager to join their team. Working closely with the Land Director you will work closely with internal teams (land/technical/commercial/sales) to ensure that business objectives are met on planning applications. You will also, liaise with statutory bodies to assist in the resolving of technical and design issues and with the production of technical and layout information in support of applications and planning strategies. Duties and responsibilities: Promotion of sites through the planning process with a view to securing allocations of land for housing Planning applications and the handling of appeals, Appointment of external consultants, Identification of new strategic land opportunities and negotiation of legal agreements on appropriate terms, Liaison with landowners over progress on site promotion Responsibility for the renewal/extension of options Input into the production of developer collaboration agreements Monitoring of Local Plan documents, housing land supply and competitor activity Community engagement on site promotions and planning applications Management of planning and acquisition activity to deliver key targets in priority areas of search Production of monthly progress reports on key projects Preparation of planning strategies Produce and manage budgets and professional fees Produce scheme viabilities Management of external consultants to ensure that they deliver effectively on time and to budget Management of fee spend in line with budget forecasts. Role requirements: Experience and background in either land and / or planning Professional accreditation (RTPI / RICS) is desirable Be commercially aware of contractual obligations on each project to ensure that these can be met before committing expenditure to a given project Ensure that infrastructure and S106 obligations are capable of being supported by the scheme commercially and contractually Aim to secure best value when appointing consultants with close control kept over cost Be able to forecast likely fee spend accurately Be conversant with land values, build and infrastructure costs in producing scheme viabilities What's on offer? In return for your skills the company are offering a competitive basic salary, car allowance and additional company benefits package including pension, healthcare, company bonus. How to apply If you are interested in the Land & Planning Manager opportunity and would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece on 01204 554 884 or apply via the link provided TPBN1_UKTJ

More About The Role We Make Morrisons… From a Bradford market stall to the UK’s fourth largest supermarket we are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our business is mainly food & grocery and, uniquely, we source & process most of the fresh food that we sell through our own manufacturing facilities. We’re recruiting for a high performing Night Manager to help our business to continue to grow and succeed. Our colleagues work hard through the night to make sure our stores are ready for the thousands of customers who will walk through the doors the very next day. As Night Manager, it’s your job to lead and empower our colleagues to ensure our stores are always customer ready. Reporting into the Store Manager, you will also: * Lead and empower colleagues to always put the customer first and deliver outstanding customer service * Listen and respond to our customers feedback and react accordingly * Ensure market leading availability across the store. * Work with the other Managers in store to lead a supportive and performance driven department * Efficiently manage all people routines, taking accountability of department(s) scheduling, absence, performance and talent conversations * Deliver training to ensure team have the capability and confidence to deliver their role * Enable colleagues to work with confidence across various departments * Identify and develop talent within the department * Build effective relationships with other operating departments * Lead colleagues to work with purpose, delivering outstanding performance against all relevant targets across the department(s) * Take a leadership role within the store * Ensure resource is planned thoroughly How do we say thank you? You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success so not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package. Want more? Our benefits package not only includes a generous bonus but you will also receive an attractive pension scheme, private healthcare. We also offer a 10% discount card for your friends or family members giving you 15% off your shopping in Morrisons. We also offer a range of family friendly policies, including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave. No doubt you'll have shopped in our stores before, but why not take a look at some of the areas our customers don't see, such as our warehouses and colleague canteens to get a real taste of life at Morrisons. Explore using our 360 tour here. About You Whether it's previous experience working in the retail industry or you have experience in hospitality, the service industry or travel & tourism, if you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service then we want to hear from you. What do we need from you? * Experience of managing a team in a fast paced environment * You will need to be a great communicator who can share knowledge, experience and best practices * You will need to have the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across all areas whilst remaining flexible * You must be adaptable to change, whilst being able to challenge effectively * As a Senior Manager, you will actively listen to and respond effectively to customers and colleagues We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. About The Company - Shopkeepers for over 100 years, we love providing our customers with a great shopping experience they won’t find anywhere else. At just under 500 stores across the UK, our retail colleagues work as one team to provide plenty of food essentials, a great service and a buzz people enjoy. It’s why our customers keep coming back for more. The UK’s 4th largest supermarket, we provide great value for money and good quality fresh food and groceries to over 11 million customers every week. Our focus on freshness makes us stand out as we prepare more fresh food in-store than any other supermarket. It’s challenging. It’s fast-paced. But from Market Street to checkout our friendly team loves going above and beyond to bring our customers what they want. At Morrisons we believe in investing in our colleagues and industry-leading training programmes. We provide our colleagues with the opportunities they need to make it to the top. Many of our store managers started out on the shop floor. They’ve been there and done that. It’s how they know how to support our colleagues and help our customers so well

Creative Support is seeking committed Relief Female Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma Informed approach. Our Preston Trauma Service provides three single bespoke adapted support living services with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and Trauma Histories. The Preston Trauma Service operates 24/7 to facilitate the transition and support of three women out of long stay mental health institutions to their own homes in the community. You will be involved in supporting women with their individual support needs, achieving their goals, giving them control over their care and promoting independence in a calm and quiet environment. You will promote structure, boundaries and routine in the home and in the local community to enforce a safe and nurturing environment. You will also be involved in the effective running of the home, facilitating activities in the home, completing daily household tasks and maintaining the wellbeing of our ladies by offering consistency and predictability. We are seeking compassionate, reliable individuals who are willing to provide a person-centred approach to care. Experience of working in the care sector is essential. Due to the nature of the service, you will be expected to work across the three services to meet the needs of our ladies to deliver high standards of care and quality of life, working in line with our company policies and following individual support plans. If you require any advice on completing your application form or would like further information about the service, please contact the Service Manager, Katie Conway. Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement • Equality Act 2010 Vacancy Reference Number: 85681 Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. TPBN1_UKTJ

Occupational Health Nurse Our leading client in Preston is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to work on a full-time, permanent basis within their friendly and supportive team. The role: Monday - Friday Health Surveillance (Audiometry, Spirometry) Pre-employment Travel Health & Vaccinations Experience in Occupational Health is desirable but not essential, if you have transferable skills i.e a background in practice or community nursing, please do get in touch!Essential: NMC Registered nurseThe successful individual will work as part of a team to deliver an exceptional service to our client and help bring success to the Company. Please don't hesitate in contacting us at Gel Resourcing and we would be more than happy to give you further details. Please do get in touch, whether you are an OH Technician, OH Nurse, OHA, OH Manager, OH Physio or an OH Physician, as Gel Resourcing focuses on the recruitment of professionals, UK wide, with in the Occupational Health & Wellbeing markets. Being a specialist OH agency has enabled us to become experts in these areas and to offer a quality service to our clients and candidates. Our reputation underlines this, and we have earnt the trust and respect of those in the OH industry. Feel free to pass this advert onto any colleagues who may be interested and suitable, we offer a referral bonus for any newly introduced candidates that successfully secure work via ourselves

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