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What you'll be doing Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity. No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we're innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. You'll be working at the heart of the business, with technical and marketing teams, to co-create innovative and fully supported claims for use on pack or in multiple social and advertising channels. You'll be key in setting the evidence requirements for the claim to be supported, reviewing the evidence, and gaining alignment on any uncertainties. You'll be one of two Claims Managers, reporting to the Head of Claims and Comms Integrity. Key responsibilities • Lead claims into Research, New Product Development, and communication plans, including understanding of Legal and Regulatory colleagues, • Provide claims expertise during innovation stages and in product development, defining claims evidence/support strategies that aligns with regulatory assessments, underpinning science and competitor analysis, • Work with Science and Claims teams to ensure optimised testing to target claims, building scientific expertise in claims and methodologies to improve, • Author and reviews claims documentation/ narrative for proactive claims approval to improve value, or reactive claims challenges, • Provide creative input into claims brainstorming, using understanding of the science, test methods, formulation efficacy and regulatory guardrails, • Ensure GAT and BCD handover, then reviews marketing material and other assets for compliance to approved claims, • Keep up to date with the claims landscape in key markets using claims authority requirements and adjudications, regulatory knowledge, legal activity, competitor activity and any other intel, • Provide a risk-based expert recommendations, escalating on time any issues that could be a threat/opportunity for the business, • Develop guidance notes for claims use and required supporting evidence, • Lead in the strategic prioritisation, authoring & training of new standards and updates (and guidance notes) for activation in the business and submission to quality management system submission, • Support implementing and training on claims process to No7BC, TSPs and suppliers, and global claims record/matrix processes., • Develop strong relationships with internal/external stakeholders/ partner, including KOLs and claims authorities, promoting best practice, negotiate to achieve favorable outcome for No7 BC, • Represent the business in relevant trade associations, influence regulatory changes and guidance notes to achieve a favourable outcome, • Liaise directly with marketing teams and review pack copy and promotional material, • Bachelor's degree in a life science discipline (e.g., Biology, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacology, Dermatology) and/or substantial experience, • At least 5 years' experience working in a regulatory or claims environment, • Summarise and articulate technical information to diverse audiences both verbally and in writing, • Determine and develop approaches to solutions with technical guidance on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity, • Knowledge of the Beauty Markets (Key brands, product types and claims), • Knowledge of the Regulatory landscape for beauty, devices and medicinal products, • Boots Retirement Savings Plan, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Generous employee discounts, • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child, • Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more. Who we are Five iconic brands make up No7 Beauty Company: No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone, from skin science to sustainability. We're known for products that deliver results and do good along the way. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive workplace where our colleagues are empowered to be themselves and where diversity, equity and inclusion are part of how we do things, every day. What's next If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to providereasonable adjustmentsto help you to be at your best. xrnqpay Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Marketing Executive Castle Donington, Hybrid £28,000 – £30,000 Looking to take the next step in your marketing career? This could be exactly what you have been waiting for. Employal is recruiting on behalf of a growing and forward-thinking business that is expanding its central marketing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with around one to two years’ experience who wants to develop, learn and gain exposure across multiple areas of marketing. You will be joining a supportive team where you will not be limited to one area. Instead, you will gain hands-on experience across digital marketing, content creation, customer relationship management, events and lead generation. This makes it an ideal role for someone who wants to become a well-rounded marketing professional, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and ongoing development. The role This is a varied and engaging position where no two days look the same. You will play a key part in supporting marketing activity across multiple areas of the business, helping to increase brand awareness and generate leads. You will be involved in both the creative and analytical sides of marketing, including: • Creating and updating website content and writing engaging blog articles, • Supporting email marketing campaigns from design through to reporting, • Planning and scheduling social media content,...

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Req ID: (phone number removed) Location: Derby Appointment Basis: Permanent Apply by: 31/03/2026 Salary: circa £85,000 plus car/car allowance and bonus At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Your future role Take on a new challenge and join us on our journey as our Senior Project Contract Manager and make your mark with a globally renowned organisation in the rail sector. The Senior Project Contract Manager is a key and integral role working in close collaboration with the Project Manager and core project team. You will be responsible in providing guidance and leadership to develop, implement, and drive contract/claim management and risk mitigation strategies in accordance with Alstom’s business objectives, including extensions of time (EoTs), variations orders, contract amendments. The SPrCM ensures proper record keeping and file preparation in support of robust claim files. We’ll look to you for: * Ensure application of Contract, Claims and Insurance Management Manual (CCIM) and Alstom governance. * Control of contractors and management of all staff responsible for the maintenance activities. * Prepare Contract Summary and ensure it is widely communicated and regularly updated. * Analyse the contract to build and drive implementation of Contract/Claim Management Strategy Plan. * Monitor Works toward contract obligations, including monitoring of project schedule toward achieving contractual milestones. * Ensure timely issuance of contractual notices to customers/partners. * Establish and implement project specific commercial procedures, particularly regarding correspondences, notifications, insurance, variation requests/orders and claims preparation files. * Develop and produce any project specific processes and ways of working for contract/claim management. * Develop a pragmatic commercial approach based on contractual analysis of the project, to protect, on a daily basis, Alstom interests toward customers and partners. * Carefully monitor, record, and notify customer/partner regarding claims/counterclaim and prepare and manage all elements and supporting documentation for claims/counterclaims negotiations. * Monitor customer/partner requests for variations / change orders / extensions of time. * Provide follow-up, as necessary, to drive to transactional closure, including updates to the VO/VR/Delay registers, preparation of commercial offer, and prepares associated contractual letters for CD/PM approval. * Provide creative advice on specific issues, risks, and contractual/claim activities, taking into account the contract and business objectives. * Provide training on contract/claim management to key stakeholders, including project management, finance, engineering, and sourcing communities. * Provide at any time, on management demand, a reliable and understandable contractual and commercial analysis of the project. * Must be able to travel up to 20% to 30% of the time All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: - Law Degree or quantity surveyor background would be beneficial (non-essential) - A significant amount of Contract / Claim Management experience - Ability to read and interpret contractual documents, including terms and conditions, planning, and technical specifications. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form. - Knowledge using Contract Management systems; Project Management software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office Word Processing software. - Fluent English (other languages are an advantage). Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also: * Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines * Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues * Contribute to innovative projects * Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment * Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries * Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning * Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) * Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday * A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Equal opportunity statement: Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise

Job Title: Year 1 Teacher Location: Derby (DE1) Payrate: £150–£230 Per day (Depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Contract: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time Inspire confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning as a Year 1 Teacher! We are searching for a dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join a school in Derby, delivering engaging lessons that support pupils as they develop core literacy, numeracy, and foundational learning skills. This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate Year 1 Teacher who can create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment during this important stage of primary education. The Role: Plan and deliver creative and structured lessons across the curriculum Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development Build confidence in reading, writing, and mathematics Monitor progress and provide clear, constructive feedback Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff What You’ll Bring: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised teaching qualification Strong understanding of early primary education and curriculum delivery Effective classroom management and communication skills Patient, organised, and supportive teaching approach Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) If you’re committed to fostering creativity and resilience, apply today as a Year 1 Teacher and help learners flourish in Derby. Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. To register your interest in the Year 1 Teacher role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch

GBR Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading modern construction & built environment business, recruiting for an experienced 360 degree Marketing Manager (Digital & Traditional, strong in SEO) to produce highly innovative, exceptionally creative & inspired eye catching OMNI channel / Multi channel marketing content, across all digital & traditional marketing formats (website, social media channels, Meta platforms, vlogs, time lapse videos, blogs, publications, POS, events & exhibitions etc.). This is an amazing stand alone Marketing management opportunity, ideal for a creative guru, to come in & drive forward the companies digital & traditional marketing communications, by working hand in hand with the sales teams (attending site visits etc. to capture real content), to increase product sales & marketplace exposure across the UK & Ireland. You will be the digital wizard, who can create engaging content across the companies website, social media channels such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & other social media outlets, plus SEO. This is a stand alone role with full autonomy for all things Marketing, aligning the Marketing strategy with the Sales strategy. You will set the companies tone of voice to the Outside World. Marketing Duties: • Design high quality eye catching marketing content to promote the company & it's construction industry solutions (digital & traditional formats / role outs)., • Produce highly engaging high quality online content across the companies website & social media channels. Driving website visitor numbers & Website referrals., • Driving marketing activity across Meta Channels., • Driving Multi-channel / OMNI channel Marketing., • Deliver engaging content that captures the desired B2B audience., • Creative writing, Editing & Proofreading all online content inc.Videos., • Utilise SEO & Google Analytics, to attract high volume website / social media channels traffic, to help increase sales / exposure., • Analyse web traffic metrics & define Marketing strategies from insights., • Working closely with the sales team, accompanying them on site visits & producing real live content, plus case studies of builds / installations., • Produce engaging Video content for customers to see actual builds., • Carry out market intelligence, exploring what the competition are doing., • Produce Traditional marketing content (leaflets, brochures, POS displays etc.)., • Networking at corporate events, trade shows, exhibitions, business breakfast clubs etc. Desired Experience: • Marketing Manager level experience required., • Must be happy to work in a stand alone role, with some support of an external agency., • Marketing & Communications Strategist / Operational leader., • Innovative & creative 360 degree marketing professional (all formats)., • B2B sector marketing experience, ideally in the built environment / construction solutions sales industry (modular builds, temporary structure builds, cabins, leisure homes or similar)., • OMNI channel / Multi-channel & Meta platforms experience., • General Construction, Built Environment, Storage Solutions, Racking Systems, Mezzanine Floors, Modular Builds, Pre-Fabricated Builds, Sports Buildings or similar industry exposure would be useful., • Knowledge of lead generation software ideal., • Experience of Hubspot ideal., • Used to managing small Marketing budgets, is ideal., • Happy to travel UK wide with the sales team. Role is commutable from Leicester, Derby, Coalville, Ashby de la Zouch, Loughborough, Nottingham, Birmingham, Tamworth & surrounding areas. Interviews to take place immediately

Role: Bid Manager. Location: Home based Salary: £75k plus package & car allowance Howells is working with a national growing Social Housing contractor that are looking to add a Bid Manager to their growing work winning team. Due to continued growth they are looking for a Bid Manager to do the following who will lead the bid process and showcase the business capability in delivering exceptional projects. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and partners to create winning proposals which support our ambitious growth targets and strengthen our reputation. Bid Manager Responsibilities: Proposal management: Plan, manage and submit selection questionnaires and tenders. Formulate high-quality submissions to meet and exceed client specifications. Review bid submissions for quality and accuracy. Cross-functional collaboration: Assemble and coordinate cross-functional teams from business development, operations, commercial, legal, social value and HR departments. Maintain clear and regular communication to ensure everyone is aligned with bid requirements and expectations. En-sure milestones and deadlines are met.Win themes: Ensure win themes are effectively articulated throughout the bid response, demon-stating a clear understanding of client needs and how the business can meet them. Regulatory compliance: Ensure all bids comply with relevant regulations, standards and client requirements. Stay informed of regulatory changes and incorporate them into bid submissions.Post-submission engagement: Lead debriefing sessions with clients and intermediaries after bid submissions to gather feedback and use this information to improve future bid submissions.Interview preparation: Help plan interviews, produce presentations for interview teams, coach teams through responses linked to the bid submission.Knowledge management: Visit operational sites and other offices to gather information and improve the evidence library. Enrich the bid library with active knowledge management, ensuring all lessons learned are fed back and implemented. Research ways to improve bid content, developing creative approaches to writing and presentation. Bid Manager Essential: • Proven track record in leading and winning a range of bids * Min 3 years' experience of tier one or main contractor competitive tendering within the social housing maintenance or construction sectors. * In-depth understanding of the social housing sector, including procurement processes, government policies, key stakeholders (e.g., housing associations, local authorities) and industry trends. * Understanding of risk management principles and the ability to apply them to ensure successful and compliant bid submissions. * Understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities in social housing maintenance, including sustainability, community impact and social value. * Strong project management skills. * The ability to identify challenges within the bidding process and develop innovative solutions to address them. * Strong negotiation skills, with experience in managing stakeholder relationships at all levels.Preferred:, • Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Management, or related discipline) is preferred. * Professional Certifications (e.g., APMP, APM) or equivalent industry qualifications desirable. * MS Project * Adobe InDesign If you have the experience listed above and would like to find out more, please contact Gary Sewell on (phone number removed). Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies