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Office Manager | Leading Independent School Location: Blackburn (Area) Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full Year Hours: 40 hours per week Start Date: January 2026 Are you a highly organised leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for operational excellence? A prestigious independent school is seeking a Senior/Prep Office Manager to lead their front-of-house administrative team. This is a pivotal middle-leadership role that serves as the focal point for students, staff, and parents. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a talent for mentoring teams and refining processes, we want to hear from you. The Role You will be responsible for the seamless daily operation of the Senior and Prep school offices, ensuring a professional and efficient service across all administrative functions. Key Responsibilities: • Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and appraisal a team of front-of-house staff, overseeing workload allocation and professional development., • Operational Excellence: Implement and review office systems, including digital archiving and communication protocols., • Strategic Liaison: Work closely with the Commercial Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to meet school objectives., • Project Management: Lead facility lettings, manage the school coach service, and coordinate major school events., • Quality Control: High-level proofreading of school communications and maintenance of the School Management Information System (SIMS)., • Experienced Leader: Minimum of 3 years in an office management role, preferably within the education sector., • Highly Skilled: Advanced numerical, analytical, and IT skills (MS Office/Excel)., • Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and discretion., • Detail-Oriented: A "keen eye for detail" and the ability to manage complex projects from start to finish. This is a rare opportunity to join a successful, leading institution in a permanent capacity. You will play a vital role in the school's continued success while working in a supportive and professional environment. Interested? If you have the presence, confidence, and professionalism to excel in this middle-leadership post, please get in touch. Contact Abbie Moxham: //

Employer Communications Specialist Hybrid 2 days in Preston Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Salary £32k-£37k DOE About the Role Were looking for a skilled Employer Communications Specialist to help us deliver high-impact, engaging communications to the employers of 19 police, firefighter and local government pension schemes. Working closely with our Communications Manager and Employer Engagement team, youll gather insights, create clear, compelling content and deliver multi-channel campaigns that support employers, simplify processes, and ultimately improve employer engagement with their pension scheme. A bit about us: Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UKs leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them. What we can offer you: • Competitive salary DOE., • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 2 additional concessionary days and a half day for your Birthday, with the ability to buy and sell leave., • Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions., • Access to a Health or Dental Plan., • Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you or your family might need some support., • Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme Your Perk Site., • Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events., • Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office., • Lead targeted employer communications for key LPPA projects., • Plan and deliver employer updates on regulation and process changes., • Own seasonal campaigns, newsletters, bulletins, and onboarding communications., • Produce high-quality content across email, blogs, letters, scripts, presentations, and digital channels., • Develop video storyboard content and contribute to LinkedIn and YouTube activity., • Support brand development and maintain a consistent tone of voice., • Work with designers to ensure strong visual brand alignment., • Map employer processes and create communication touchpoints., • Develop employer toolkit materials., • Promote UPM employer portal features and create guides and scripts., • Use insights to drive communication campaigns., • Conduct employer research and analyse data to enhance communications., • Manage relationships with the Employer Engagement team., • Produce collateral for meetings and events., • Act as the main contact for Contact Centre employer messaging., • Experienced communications professional, ideally with B2B experience., • Excellent writing and proofreading skills., • Confident multi-format copywriter., • Proactive and able to manage priorities effectively., • Strong stakeholder engagement skills., • Creative thinker, open to new ideas and technology., • Comfortable analysing data and tracking campaigns., • Proficient in MS Office., • Pensions or financial services experience is desirable, not essential. xrnqpay, • Doing the right thing, • Forward thinking, • Working together, • Committed to excellence

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a highly regarded main contractor with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and sustainable project delivery across the North West. Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. This business delivers a diverse range of projects including education, healthcare, commercial, and mid-rise residential developments. With a healthy pipeline of secured work and a culture that promotes professional growth, this is an ideal role for a technically strong and commercially aware design professional seeking long-term stability and progression. The Role The Design Manager will typically manage one project at pre-construction and one live project. You will take ownership of the design coordination process, managing relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure that design deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to handover., • Coordinate design information between consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams., • Review drawings and specifications for accuracy, buildability, and compliance., • Support tender and pre-construction stages with design reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments., • Manage the design programme and ensure deliverables align with procurement and construction schedules., • Chair and document design coordination meetings., • Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM, and other statutory requirements., • Promote digital design management and BIM processes., • Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment., • Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and design coordination., • Experience managing multiple stakeholders and design consultants., • Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills., • Working knowledge of Building Regulations, planning, and CDM processes., • Previous experience of residential apartment schemes would be an advantage, • Degree-qualified in a relevant subject We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. xrnqpay Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only that shortlisted will be contacted. INDC