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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy – whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management (‘TA&RM’) team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC’s Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and we require candidates with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) – with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy – whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management (‘TA&RM’) team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC’s Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and we require candidates with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) – with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy – whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management (‘TA&RM’) team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC’s Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and we require candidates with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) – with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Thinking About a Career Change? Why Not Choose HR? If you've reached a crossroads in your professional life and are looking for a fresh start in a people-focused, rewarding industry then Human Resources might be exactly what you’re looking for. Many of our candidates come from diverse professional backgrounds retail, customer service, administration, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more. What they all have in common is the desire to do meaningful work, support others, and build a stable, long-term career. Our HR Career Change Programme We specialise in helping individuals transition into HR—starting with recognised qualifications and ending with real job opportunities. Whether you're working full-time, part-time, or in between roles, our online learning and personalised recruitment support can help you make a successful move into the HR profession often in just a few months.Please note that this is a training course and fees apply. Why Human Resources? The HR profession is growing steadily across all sectors. As businesses put more focus on employee wellbeing, development, and company culture, skilled HR professionals are more important than ever. Even entry-level roles in HR offer strong salaries, clear progression routes, and opportunities to specialise over time (in areas like learning & development, recruitment, employee relations, and more). Here are typical UK salaries at various stages of the HR journey: • HR Administrator - £27,000+, • HR Assistant - £30,000+, • HR Officer - £35,000+, • HR Advisor - £38,500+, • HR Manager - £55,000+ And with hybrid and remote roles increasingly common in HR, the flexibility is there too. How It Works - Your 3 Step Journey Into HR Step 1 - CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is the industry-standard entry point into Human Resources. It's assignment-based (no exams), and is delivered fully online with expert tutor support. • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), • Covers recruitment, employee relations, HR systems, and more, • Complete in approx. 10-12 weeks at your own pace This course not only boosts your employability—it also gives you the confidence and credibility to take the leap into a new industry. Step 2 - Tailored Recruitment Support Once you're qualified, our Recruitment Support Team will help you translate your background and new qualification into real job opportunities. We’ve been helping career changers break into new roles since 2007—and our 4.8 Trustpilot rating shows how serious we are about your success. You’ll get: • A professionally written, HR-focused CV, • Job-matching advice tailored to your experience and location, • Application support, interview prep, and mock interviews, • Ongoing 1-to-1 guidance to help you land your first HR role Step 3 - Start Your New HR Career Most of our candidates secure their first HR job within 3-6 months of qualifying—and often sooner if they’re based near a major town or city. And to give you confidence, we offer a Money Back Guarantee:If we can’t help you secure a role within 12 months of passing your qualification, we’ll refund your training fees. Flexible, Affordable, Achievable To make things easier, we offer flexible payment options to spread the cost of your training over 12 months—so you can get qualified without financial pressure. Ready to Make the Change? Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer your questions and help you take the first step towards a new, rewarding career in Human Resources.

Role: Senior Fire Risk Assessor (JPC-122) Location: Remote Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 Overview The Senior Fire Risk Assessor is responsible for overseeing the delivery of fire risk assessments across a portfolio of buildings, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice. This role involves leading and mentoring a team of assessors, reviewing and approving reports, and providing clear, pragmatic advice to clients on remedial actions and fire safety management. The Senior Fire Risk Assessor acts as the primary technical contact for complex or high-risk sites, supporting strategic decision-making and maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency in fire safety reporting. Key Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments (Types 1–4): Perform detailed on-site inspections and assessments of buildings to identify potential fire hazards, evaluate fire risks, and determine the effectiveness of existing fire safety measures., • Analyse fire safety systems and procedures: Review and evaluate fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems, emergency lighting, evacuation plans, and other fire protection measures to confirm compliance with current regulations and assess their performance in mitigating fire risks., • Identify and report deficiencies: Document areas of non-compliance or inadequate fire safety measures, providing clear, pragmatic recommendations for corrective actions, system improvements, and strategic upgrades., • Prepare detailed technical reports: Produce comprehensive, high-quality reports outlining findings, observations, and recommendations, ensuring technical accuracy and clarity for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities., • Mentor and develop the team: Lead, coach, and support fire risk assessors in enhancing their technical knowledge, analytical ability, and understanding of fire engineering principles. Guide them along structured development pathways toward professional accreditation and progression into fire engineering roles., • Promote collaboration and communication: Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers to gather information, coordinate assessments, and provide practical guidance on fire safety compliance and design integration., • Provide expert advice and technical leadership: Act as a subject matter expert on fire risk assessment and fire safety management, offering authoritative guidance to clients and internal teams to ensure the implementation of effective, proportionate fire safety solutions., • Ensure regulatory and industry compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, guidance, and industry best practices, integrating new standards into assessment methodologies and client recommendations., • Champion quality and consistency: Review and approve reports prepared by team members, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with internal quality management systems., • Support continuous improvement through updates to templates, procedures, and assessment processes. Working with: Principally Local Authorities, Housing Associations and other Clients. Skills and qualifications based on company criteria The candidate for the role of Validator for Fire Risk Assessors should meet the following qualifications and competencies as specified in nationally recognised Competency Criteria for Fire Risk Assessors (Appendix A-I of the Competency Criteria for Fire Risk Assessors, Fire Sector Federation): • Competence: The candidate should have a deep understanding of the Fire Risk Assessment process and be able to assess the competence of Fire Risk Assessors according to the established criteria., • Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of fire safety regulations, codes and standards relevant to Fire Risk Assessments is essential., • Experience: Proven experience in conducting Fire Risk Assessments and a comprehensive understanding of fire safety measures are required., • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to Fire Risk Assessors, are essential., • Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is necessary for accurately evaluating and validating Fire Risk Assessments., • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills are required to assess the adequacy and compliance of Fire Risk Assessments with established criteria., • Independence: Ability to work independently and objectively validate Fire, • Risk Assessments impartially., • Team Work: Collaboration with colleagues in the validation process and supporting the continuous improvement of Fire Risk Assessment practices is essential., • Ethical Conduct: Adherence to ethical conduct and professional integrity in the validation process is of utmost importance. Professional Qualities • Detail Oriented: The candidate should exhibit meticulous attention to detail to identify potential fire hazards and deficiencies accurately., • Adaptability: An ability to adapt to evolving industry practices and regulations, as well as to new assessment tools and technologies, is important., • Confidence: Confidence in their assessments and recommendations is necessary, as well as the ability to stand by their decisions and provide guidance., • Ethical: A strong sense of ethics and commitment to upholding the company’s core values is fundamental., • Team Player: The candidate should be a collaborative team player who can work effectively with others, support colleagues and contribute positively to the company’s culture., • Problem Solver: The ability to identify problems, propose effective solutions and follow through with corrective actions is essential. Qualifications • Institute of Fire Prevention Officer (IFPO), • Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) Level 4 diploma minimum, • Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) Experience • Strong knowledge of Approved Document B, latest regulations, and industry standards., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail., • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders., • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Proficient in using relevant software and tools for fire risk assessments and reporting, • Experience in type 2 and type 4 FRAs desired, • Experience in leading a team desired Rewards and Benefits • Competitive salary, • Discretionary bonus incentive, • Pension contributions, • Private medical insurance, • 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), • 3-4 days during Christmas period (at Directors' discretion), • 1 day off for birthday, • Professional subscription Salary £55,000 - £70,000

Oldham-Council is looking for a Housing Development Officer to support housing development projects.

Develop and maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders including developers, local and regional housing providers, strategic housing and planning teams and external agencies such as Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Homes England. Assist the Team Leader and Principal Housing

Reporting to the Housing and Wellbeing Manager, the Housing and Wellbeing Officer is responsible for working with customers to promote and maximise their independence, assisting them to move on to greater self-reliance within a customer focused environment and in line with the Independence and Wellbeing framework What you’ll be doing • To assist our customers to identify their strengths, development needs and risks to jointly develop a plan to build on or address these, including coaching and assisting customers to achieve greater independence;, • To assist customers to access other agencies and their services and the services within the wider community;, • To attend and co-ordinate Multi Disciplinary Teams (MDT’s) alongside other professionals such as Adult Social Care and Safeguarding to make joint decisions around the best care and support for customers., • To coach and assist customers to maintain their occupancy agreement and fully understand their responsibilities;, • To encourage feedback from customers, recording and responding to any complaints and compliments;, • To ensure safeguarding concerns are dealt with promptly and in line with guide lines and appropriate action is taken;, • To be responsible for tenancy management, including voids, reporting repairs / maintenance, allocations, lettings process, rents, aids and adaptations, ASB and challenging behaviour and breaches of occupancy agreements;, • To carry out any Health and Safety duties as directed by the Housing and Wellbeing Manager and adhere to Great Place’s Health and Safety procedures; What you’ll need • Relevant professional qualifications/ memberships (Institute of Customer Service qualification) OR willing to study towards, • Qualified to minimum level 2 in English and Maths What we need from you • You will be required to attend a number of face to face training sessions as well as virtual sessions and e-learning this part of your role is vital and of equal importance as the day to day aspects., • Empathy with our tenants and residents and willingness to deliver exceptional customer service;, • Experience of working in Housing Management is desirable., • Experience of using a strength based approach to assist customers to achieve their goals is desirable., • Experience of working in a customer focused environment, with a proven ability of delivering a high standard of customer service., • The ability to develop and project a positive image of Great Places through personal, written and verbal skills., • Experience of administration and recording procedures, with an in depth understanding of confidentiality., • Ability to engage and to build relationships with partnering or potential partner agencies or organisations., • Experience and understanding of safeguarding., • Ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working under pressure and maintain attention to detail., • Effective liaison with colleagues and other stakeholders to give, or find, information to resolve problems., • Experience of providing or signposting customers towards a responsive, timely, quality assured welfare benefit advice service that provides a holistic and integrated solution to support them solve their problem., • Demonstrable coaching skills in promoting independence., • Use of the relevant range of Microsoft Office applications What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment Pension ¦DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places) WPA ¦Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members The Market Place ¦High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Annual Leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank Holidays Reward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’ Help with transport ¦ We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates . Wage Stream ¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to an enhanced criminal records background check (Child and Adult Workforce, Child Barred List)

ABOUT OLDHAM COLLEGE Oldham College is one of the largest further education providers in Greater Manchester, supporting thousands of students each year to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need for their future. We work closely with local employers, universities, and community partners to deliver education and training that meets the needs of our region. Our staff play a vital role in creating a supportive, inclusive environment where students and colleagues can thrive. Every role at the College contributes to helping people achieve their potential. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a highly organised and detail focused Payroll and Pensions Officer to join our Finance team at Oldham College. This role is responsible for delivering an accurate and professional payroll and pensions service, ensuring staff are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with current legislation and pension regulations. You will play a key role in managing payroll processing, pension administration, reporting, and supporting colleagues with payroll related queries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and delivering exceptional customer service. Part time applications for this role can be considered. Interviews are planned for week commencing 15th June 2026. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role you will: Process the monthly payroll accurately and within agreed timescales, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, and statutory payments Administer Teachers' Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme processes, including monthly submissions and auto enrolment requirements Produce payroll reports, management information, and year end returns including P60s and P11Ds Act as the first point of contact for payroll and pension related queries from colleagues and external agencies Maintain accurate payroll and pension records while ensuring compliance with HMRC, pension, and employment legislation Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Minimum A levels or equivalent. (Maths L3 or above) Significant payroll and pensions administration experience, including year end pension submissions Experience using payroll and HR systems, ideally iTrent Strong Excel skills, including the use of formulas and V-Lookups Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential information accurately Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team WHY JOIN US We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and progress. Benefits include: 49 days' holiday, supporting work–life balance, including 30 bookable days plus bank holidays, efficiency days, and Christmas closure Pension contributions of 16.8% Free counselling and wellbeing support Retail discounts through our benefits platform Enhanced family-friendly policies Paid special leave Training and development opportunities Free breakfast Fridays On-site facilities including canteens and a day nursery Free parking and electric car scheme Cycle to work scheme INCLUSION AND FLEXIBILITY We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, and military families. Flexible working options may be available depending on the role. SAFEGUARDING The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to pre-employment checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check, DfE barred list check, online searches, and references. It is a criminal offence under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 to apply for regulated activity roles if barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. USE OF AI IN APPLICATIONS We recognise that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. If you do use AI, please ensure the information you submit accurately reflects your own skills, experience, and achievements. You may be asked to discuss your application during the recruitment process. HOW TO APPLY Please review the job description and person specification and submit your application by the closing date. Join us and be part of a College where together, we invest in your future. TPBN1_UKTJ

HR Officer Location Rochdale Salary £35k-£40k Reporting To Financial Controller The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an HR Officer to join a growing industrial manufacturing business based in Rochdale. This newly created role has been introduced to support ongoing company growth and will play a key part in supporting the administration and development of HR processes across the business. The successful candidate will support the management of the full employee lifecycle, maintain HR compliance standards and assist in the ongoing development of HR systems, reporting and employee documentation. The position offers long-term development opportunities, including future involvement in payroll processing and HR systems management. Key Responsibilities ● Support the administration of the full employee lifecycle across the business ● Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation ● Support recruitment, onboarding, disciplinary and leaver processes ● Update and maintain employee handbooks, policies and HR procedures ● Manage holiday and absence tracking processes ● Support the transition of HR documentation from paper-based systems to digital platforms where appropriate ● Ensure HR records remain compliant with statutory and GDPR requirements ● Support pension auto-enrolment administration and compliance activities ● Implement and maintain employee training trackers and monitor completion of staff reviews ● Act as a first point of contact for employee HR queries and policy-related matters ● Support the ongoing development and utilisation of the company time and attendance system ● Provide HR-related reporting and performance data to management teams ● Assist with process improvements and wider HR administration activities as required ● Future opportunity to support payroll administration, including overtime, bonuses and statutory payments Requirements ● CIPD Level 3 in HR or equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards qualification ● Previous experience within an HR administration or HR Officer role ● Ideally 2-5 years' experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment ● Good understanding of GDPR and confidential data handling requirements ● Strong communication and organisational skills ● High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information professionally ● Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word ● Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks within a fast-paced environment Benefits ● Full-time permanent opportunity ● Long-term career development opportunities ● Additional training and qualifications supported ● Opportunity to develop payroll and HR systems experience ● Supportive and growing business environment ● Salary £35k-£40k Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Part Time 18 hours Reporting to the Housing and Wellbeing Manager, the Housing and Wellbeing Officer is responsible for working with customers to promote and maximise their independence, assisting them to move on to greater self-reliance within a customer focused environment and in line with the Independence and Wellbeing framework. This post has a specific focus on move on, resettlement work and creating strong partnerships with landlords that will lead to increased move on and homelessness prevention. What you’ll be doing To assist our customers to identify their strengths, development needs and risks to jointly develop a move on plan to build on or address these, including coaching and assisting customers to achieve greater independence; To encourage community cohesion, identifying opportunities for individuals to come together, share their experiences, culture and celebrate diversity. To assist customers to access other agencies and their services and know of the services within the wider community; To coach and assist customers to maintain their occupancy agreement and fully understand their responsibilities; and understand the different types of tenure. .; To ensure safeguarding concerns are dealt with promptly and in line with guide lines and appropriate action is taken; To develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers in relevant organisations or agencies to ensure customers are properly supported in accordance with their identified plans; To create partnerships with social landlords, private landlords and explore various different options for the tenants What you’ll need Relevant professional qualifications/ memberships (Institute of Customer Service qualification) OR willing to study towards Qualified to minimum level 2 in English and Maths Evidence of well-developed IT and keyboard skills Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for use at work. What we need from you You will be required to attend a number of face to face training sessions as well as virtual sessions and e-learning this part of your role is vital and of equal importance as the day to day aspects. Experience of working in Housing Management is desirable. Experience of move on and resettlement work is required Experience of using a strength based approach to assist customers to achieve their goals is desirable. Experience of administration and recording procedures, with an in depth understanding of confidentiality. Ability to engage and to build relationships with partnering or potential partner agencies or organisations. Experience and understanding of safeguarding. Good written and verbal communication. Effective liaison with colleagues and other stakeholders to give, or find, information to resolve problems. Experience of providing or signposting customers towards a responsive, timely, quality assured welfare benefit advice service that provides a holistic and integrated solution to support them solve their problem. Demonstrable coaching skills in promoting independence. Use of the relevant range of Microsoft Office applications What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment Pension ¦DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places) WPA ¦Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members The Market Place ¦High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Annual Leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank Holidays Reward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’ Help with transport ¦ We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates . Wage Stream ¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to an enhanced criminal records background check (Child and Adult Workforce, Child Barred List)

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