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Join Our Team as Planning Manager Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire Brightwell are growing rapidly and as a result they are actively seeking a new Planning Manager to join their Capacity Planning team. This is an exciting time to join them in a small, close-knit team who have fostered a culture of curiosity and always asking ‘why,’ things happen in the way they do. You will get the opportunity to influence key stakeholders across the business and really continue to pave the way for effective short- and medium-term capacity planning. What you’ll do: • Develop, maintain and evolve forecasting and capacity planning models to predict demand, optimise resources and support operational decision‑making., • Analyse performance against forecast, identify trends and provide insight and recommendations to senior leaders and operational teams., • Collaborate with business change, insight, reporting and external service providers to ensure accurate assumptions, robust data and well‑aligned planning models., • Lead regular performance and planning reviews with operational stakeholders, highlighting fluctuations, validating trends and shaping future plans., • Support the onboarding of new pension schemes and contribute to the wider Operational Governance Framework., • Build strong cross‑functional relationships, champion BTPS values and help balance member experience with operational requirements. This role would suit someone who: Essential • Is proactive and self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently and improve processes., • Has a high personal drive and energy, with a focus on achieving short‑ and long‑term goals., • Is a strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage others., • Quickly understands issues, articulates challenges, and proposes effective solutions., • Builds positive, collaborative working relationships across teams., • Demonstrates strong self‑awareness and consistently upholds integrity, respect, and company values., • Is confident, articulate professional with strong interpersonal, strategic, and goal‑oriented skills., • Is Results‑driven and comfortable working to deadlines., • Is adaptable and responsive when priorities or opportunities shift., • Acts as a champion of best practice and advocates for what’s right for the business., • Has working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word (& ideally Access), with a high degree of competency in using them in the production of reports., • Has excellent numeric and data manipulation skills, • Ha a proven track record in capacity planning, workforce planning and/or business analysis, ideally within a financial services or regulated industry., • Has experience of working within a back office or client customer/ member facing telephony environment., • Has an ability to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines., • Has a strong customer focus coupled with a sound commercial awareness., • Experience in using 8x8 telephony, Genesys telephony and WfM., • SQL experience., • Workforce Management Configuration and Planning experience. Why Brightwell? As a Brightwell colleague, you will enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work practices, professional development, career development, and a great benefits package including: • Annual performance bonuses of up to 5- 10%, • 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays.nu, • A pension with 15-17% employer contributions (depending on age)., • 8 x salary Life Insurance., • Generous family friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks full pay (maternity, adoption and paternity leave), • Free health assessments., • Health cash plan., • Professional study support., • Employee Assistance Programme and free Wellhub wellness network platform access., • Free on-site parking. Building an inclusive work environment: Brightwell is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, ensuring that behaviours, working practices, and policies promote fair treatment and access to development opportunities for every colleague. We value the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and want Brightwell to be a place where all colleagues can thrive, feel that they belong, are valued, and contribute to our success. This is underpinned by Brightwell’s RISE corporate values: Responsible, Impactful, Supportive & Expert.

Role Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Derby Role Purpose: You will be responsible for commercially managing projects for multiple projects based at our Rolls-Royce project offices at Derby. This is a great opportunity to develop your career and work on multiple projects from cradle to grave with full responsibility for commercial delivery. You will actively seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality for our client. Key Responsibilities • Oversee all commercial aspects of construction projects including contract administration, cost management, and financial reporting. Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections, commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and consultants. Manage change control processes and variations to ensure optimal commercial outcomes., • Administer the Client NEC Option C contract, and Subcontracts issued to supply-chain. Review contract terms, conditions, and amendments and engage with the business to gain approval. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and manage dispute resolution processes. Coordinate with Senior Leadership Team on contractual matters., • Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle. Implement robust cost control systems and monitor expenditure against approved budgets. Conduct regular cost-benefit analyses and provide recommendations for cost optimisation., • Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders. Lead commercial discussions in project meetings and present commercial reports to senior management and client boards. Coordinate with quantity surveyors, project managers, and construction teams to align commercial objectives., • Prepare comprehensive commercial reports including monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and final accounts. Analyse project performance against commercial targets and identify areas for improvement., • Provide input to potential tenders on the project and assist in the Go/No-go process., • Commercial acumen, • Ability toreview weekly, monthly, programmes of works, • Have a through understanding of delay and disruption programmes, • Experience of using Evolution MX System (Finance) or other similar systems., • Experience of preparingmonthly valuations and final accounts, and Cost and Value information for monthly reviews, • Preferred Experienced in NEC3 - Issue and management of Early Warning Notices / EWN Register, Risk Register, Compensation Events and alike (not essential as training can be provided), • Monitors subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately with applicable notices, • Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements, • Help identify savings and value engineering, • Prepare Subcontracts and record and document information including registration of interest, • Cash management: Commercial processes involved with debt recovery, retentions and cash flow, • Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors, including placement of sub-contract orders (T&Cs), valuing applications, measurement of variations and final account agreement, • Holds a qualification in Quantity Surveying orConstruction Management, • Membership of professional organisation such as RICS / CIOB (preferred), • Experience of working in industry as a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager within the building/construction/building service industries. Those wishing to develop experience welcome., • Competitive salary & negotiable salary depending on experience, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays JLL is a Fortune 500 global powerhouse in commercial real estate services, operating in over 80 countries with more than 100,000 employees worldwide. As one of the industry's most respected leaders, JLL provides comprehensive solutions spanning property management, facilities services, investment management, leasing, and strategic consulting to Fortune 500 companies, institutions, and governments globally. The Workplace Management business in the UK delivers high quality projects for Premium clients across the UK including Rolls-Royce and HSBC. If youre looking to step up your career, JLLs Workplace Management business is the perfect professional home. At JLL, youll have a chance to innovate with the worlds leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing facilities and maintenance initiatives. Youll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and youll be inspired by the best. Were focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at JLL!? JBRP1_UKTJ

Routes Healthcare on behalf of Just A Little Company Job Title: Nurse Case Manager Location: Dunston Road, Chesterfield Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Monday/Friday with some ad hoc flexibility for evenings and weekends Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you have the passion and drive to make a difference? If so, you could be what we are looking for. We have an exciting opportunity available for a Nurse Case Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting and overseeing our complex care packages, maintaining best quality and clinical excellence to facilitate person-centred care. A little about us We like to think of Routes as an incredible team of folk from all walks of life, working together with one thing in common: we all care about making a difference. And that's not just for our clients but for our workers too. For the last 15 years at Routes, we've been taking pride in what we do: delivering high standards of care that puts people's wants and needs at the heart of it, and letting people live the way they choose in the comfort of their home. We have now teamed up with the guys from Just A Little Company to deliver both homecare and complex care in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be part of, we're already on to a winner. But how about we sweeten the deal a little more? We want to help you flourish in your career - Routes gives you the tools, so you can focus on what truly matters: delivering good care to your community. What does this mean? • Centralised support teams to help keep things running smoothly in the background: HR, Payroll, Quality and Marketing to name but a few, • Support to enhance your learning, NMC revalidation and regular supervision. We have a network of clinical experience for support, • Our in-house recruitment team to make sure you have the staff you need. We pride ourselves on recruiting our own people to deliver our services and have zero agency use, • Routes Academy, which not only means the team is highly trained, but both you and our healthcare workers have opportunities to progress your careers and develop, • We recently rolled out Digital Care Plans, making our operations more efficient, • Wellbeing and financial support with our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • 25 days holiday, additional bank holiday leave plus an extra day off for your birthday, • Saving for future-you with our Pension Scheme, • A competitive salary plus an attractive bonus package based on service performance, • A fun, friendly and supportive workplace (we have many great personalities!), • Management of complex care packages, both clinically and holistically, • Developing, reviewing and implementing care plans and risk assessments, • Manage and deliver the training need of the care team, maintaining an appropriate skill mix to ensure safe and effective clinical practice, • Engaging in networking, attending MDT meetings and work with clinical commissioning groups, • New and ongoing competency assessments with the care staff team, • Care package review, • RN Qualification, • A valid NMC pin, • Experience in a high dependency or critical care setting would be advantageous, • Experience in tracheostomy and ventilation management in a community setting is desirable, • Be computer literate and have experience of using Word, Excel and Outlook, • Someone passionate about putting people first, • Flexible and autonomous, • Organisational & time management skills, • An understanding of CQC regulations, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal JBRP1_UKTJ

About the job. At National Highways, we're looking for a Senior Network Planner to provide leadership, subject matter expertise and guidance, assuring the development and delivery of resilience, emergency and severe weather response plans. You will use your experience to lead the development of relevant processes and procedures, ensuring they adopt best practice, intelligence insights and ad-hoc changes for maximum customer benefit. This is a hybrid working role and will be based from our Wakefield office. You will be required to work across the Yorkshire North East region. Please note that you will be required to drive as part of your role, and you will need to have no more than 3 points to be considered for this position and during employment. Proactively analysing the effectiveness of existing plans and arrangements in meeting service level expectations and implement improvement initiatives; manage risks and issues that affect delivery. Providing advice and consultancy where required to minimise the impact to Operations in the event of an emergency. To develop and recommend best practice methods for the ongoing improvement of processes and activities in scope. Proactively liaising with regional Operations colleagues (e.g. Service Delivery and Scheme Delivery) and wider internal and external stakeholders (local authorities and local resilience forums) to minimise the impact of planned and unplanned events on customers. Manage Network Resilience funding, identifying proposed schemes, liaising with service providers to develop opportunities, prioritising funding aligned to risk. About you. Experience in contingency and business continuity planning and understanding of business objectives for resilience. Demonstrable experience of severe weather decision making. Understanding of customer satisfaction drivers. Ability to implement company crisis management procedures and policies. Good communications and stakeholder management skills. About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Operations is at the heart of keeping the strategic road network moving and ensuring our customers get the best possible experience when using our roads. We address over 39,000 customer enquiries every month, plan and deliver all maintenance activities on the network, drive efficiencies and improvements across our systems and roads, and respond to incidents across 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads that we manage. All to make sure National Highways customers have safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Why you should join us At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers. So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then you'll be a great fit for our organisation. A connected and sustainable working approach has been adopted across National Highways. For some roles, this means being able to work in a hybrid way spending up to 60% of time working from a remote location such as home. We offer many different ways to work flexibly and we're open to discuss part-time working, job shares, and flexible start and finish times. Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible. Our benefits package Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10% Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays) Flexible hours and an approach driven by connected and sustainable working which includes hybrid working Life assurance of 4 times annual salary Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience And we are Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme Community friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year If you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include: Right to work check 3 year employment history references DBS criminal record check Social media and adverse journalism check Driving licence check (if applicable) Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable) Qualifications and/or professional membership check (if applicable) And finally We reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are recruiting for a Senior Estimator. Our team is dynamic, innovative, and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We are now on the lookout for a Senior Estimator to work out of our Tamworth or Chesterfield office. The main purpose of this role is to deal with the preparation, processing and submission of tenders for contracts by calculating the costs involved in supplying a product or service that meets the client’s technical specification. A full UK driving licence is essential as there may be some travel to Huntingdon, Peterborough, or similar. There will be the occasional need to attend meetings and reviews at head office in Ipswich. This role will report directly to the Pre-Contracts Director who is based at Head office in Ipswich. Other main duties include: • Manage and co-ordinate information for bids and tenders within designated area, • Researching materials, equipment and labour costs, • Gain and understanding of what the client’s needs are, • Collecting quotes from suppliers and sub-contractors, • Planning job timescales, • Assessing and advising on commercial risk, • Preparing and submitting quotations for work, • Helping with bids for new contracts and supporting buying activities, • Monitoring the stages of a project to make sure that costs are kept in line with forecasts, • Clearly convey the financial elements of a tender to site staff at tender handover, • Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures, • Involvement in review/ input to quality submissions Are you the person we are looking for? We are seeking a self-motivated individual with excellent communication and presentation skills, who has good commercial awareness and problem-solving skills. Must also have strong numerical and analytical skills and be able to pay close attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating in civil engineering, with experience of projects of a similar nature which include highways, earthworks, and infrastructure. You must also have sound knowledge of spreadsheets and other estimating packages. We also offer some fantastic perks! We don’t just offer a great place to work with a family feel atmosphere, we also offer: • Company car or car allowance, • Life assurance cover (4 x annual salary), • Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%), • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday!), • Hybrid working, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee assistance program, • Employee platform benefits, • Free on-site parking, • Company social events, • Regular fun days and charity events hosted in the office, • A supportive business who wants to help you progress in your career, • “The Great Escape” – leaving an hour earlier on a Friday! Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful

Our client, a well-established and growing civil engineering business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join its team based in Chesterfield. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality tenders across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. This position is central to the successful preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive tenders—ensuring solutions are both commercially sound and aligned with technical requirements. The Role Key responsibilities will include: • Leading the preparation and submission of tenders from initial enquiry through to final delivery, • Coordinating and managing all bid-related information, • Developing a clear understanding of client requirements and project scope, • Sourcing and evaluating quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, • Identifying and advising on commercial risks and opportunities, • Driving innovation and value engineering throughout the bid process, • Researching materials, plant, labour, and associated costs, • Producing accurate and competitive cost estimates and quotations, • Communicating financial and commercial details effectively at handover to delivery teams, • Ensuring compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards, • Contributing to quality submissions and supporting documentation About You The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-driven professional with: • Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, • A methodical approach with high attention to detail, • Proven experience in a similar estimating role within civil engineering, • A background in projects such as highways, earthworks, and infrastructure, • Proficiency in spreadsheets and estimating software What’s on Offer In addition to a supportive and collaborative working environment, the package includes: • Company car or car allowance, • Life assurance (4x annual salary), • Enhanced pension scheme (matched up to 8%), • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with option to purchase more, • Hybrid working arrangements, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee assistance programme, • Access to a comprehensive benefits platform, • Free on-site parking, • Regular social events, team days, and charity initiatives, • Ongoing career development and progression opportunities, • Early finish on Fridays – the much-loved “Great Escape

Finance Manager Peterborough Salary up to £60,000 + Bonus We are seeking a qualified Finance Manager to join a fantastic business in Peterborough. This is a hands-on role centered on managing and improving core financial processes. We are seeking a motivated, high-potential accounting professional who is ready to advance their career and take full ownership of the finance function within a small to mid-sized business. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES: Lead day-to-day finance operations Produce monthly management accounts Manage cashflow and financial controls Ensure compliance and governance Liaise with auditors and accountants Improve systems, processes, and automation Develop reporting and insights (e.g. Power BI) Support operations with financial analysis Provide commercial and decision support Lead and develop the finance team REQUIRED SKILLS: Senior finance role experience Hands-on management of finance operations Experience in SME or multi-site environments Use of cloud accounting systems (e.g. Xero) Support for commercial decisions and operations Experience with audits, bids, or funding processes Strong reporting, budgeting, and forecasting skills Effective cashflow management and financial control SALARY & BENEFITS: Basic salary up to £60,000 Training and development Employee Assistance programme Bonus scheme Death in service Salary sacrifice schemes LOCATION The role is fully office based in Peterborough. TO APPLY: Please send your CV to Matt Wrght at CV Screen in strict confidence or apply directly to this job posting. CV Screen is the Recruitment Agency managing this vacancy. ALTERNATE TITLES Finance Manager | Head of Finance | Senior Finance Manager | Financial Controller CV Screen Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Privacy Policy which can be found on the CV Screen website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Grade 11 SCP 29-32 F.T.E £39,862 - £42,839 (Actual Salary £31,964 - £34,352) 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, 7.00 am 2.30 pm, including 30-minute unpaid break 39 weeks per year to include 3 cleaning days We are seeking an inspiring Chef Manager to lead and manage our Chef and Catering Team of eleven colleagues across two school kitchens, which are housed in two separate blocks. You will also work closely with the Catering Procurement and Compliance Manger. You will develop all aspects of our school catering provision, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for around 1400 pupils and staff while ensuring excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, compliance, financial control, and team leadership. We operate a cashless catering system; therefore, the successful applicant will be required to have some IT experience. Responsibilities will include stock control, financial management, training, staff management and cooking. The successful candidate will: Have a minimum of 4 years experience in the catering industry with leadership experience within a catering or hospitality setting Have NVQ Level 3 in Catering or City & Guilds 706/2 and Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering Have experience of menu design, food costing and budgetary controls. Have the ability to deliver a high standard of quality and service including the ability to coordinate and deliver hospitality and event catering. We are able to offer you: A competitive salary A welcoming and supportive environment led by a leadership team committed to staff wellbeing. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Free car parking on site. We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community. Potential candidates would be most welcome to visit or have an informal telephone conversation with the Director of Business and Finance prior to applying and if you would like to do so, please contact the Headteachers PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding. Please note that the school will close for the Easter holiday on Friday 27 March until Monday 13 April. Application packs may be downloaded from the schools websiteor alternatively please telephone or email Mrs R Gilding, Headteachers PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011). Applications must be made using the schools application form CVs are not accepted. Closing date: 10.00 am Wednesday 15 April 2025 Please note that applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to close this position before the date specified above. We therefore urge candidates to apply as soon as possible. St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. TPBN1_UKCT