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We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills. The University of Derby Estates Department is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable campus environment, that supports our passion for delivering world class education and ground-breaking research. The Estates team has over 250 colleagues, working across all of our sites on everything from the refurbishment of buildings to catering. About the Team The Estates Compliance and Risk team sits within the wider Estates function and plays a critical role in ensuring the University’s buildings, infrastructure and activities are safe, resilient and fully compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements. The team leads on the development and delivery of compliance and risk strategy across Estates, providing both strategic oversight and hands-on operational support. This includes assurance of corporate, statutory and legislative compliance, coordination of Estates risk management processes, and delivery of integrated audit and assurance programmes that support institutional governance and executive decision-making. Working closely with colleagues across the University, the team drives a proactive compliance culture moving from reactive assurance to preventative risk management through training, guidance and capability building. Key operational responsibilities include asbestos and radon management, statutory building engineering services compliance, contractor management and permit-to-work systems, business continuity planning, and health and safety assurance relating to construction and property activities. The team also provides specialist advice, reporting and assurance to senior leaders and governance committees, helping to strengthen organisational resilience and continuously improve compliance performance across the estate. The Head of Compliance and Risk provides strategic and operational leadership for Estates compliance and risk management, ensuring statutory, legislative and corporate requirements are met across the University estate. Reporting to the Head of Group Sustainability, Health, Safety and Compliance, the post holder leads the development of Estates compliance and risk strategy, embeds assurance and audit frameworks, and supports institutional governance through high-quality reporting and executive engagement. The role acts as the senior subject matter expert for Estates compliance, advising on emerging risks and regulatory change. The role includes hands-on operational leadership, with responsibility for asbestos and radon management, statutory building engineering services compliance, contractor management and permit-to-work systems, and health and safety assurance relating to construction and property activities. The post holder will provide cover for key technical roles when required to maintain statutory compliance. You will lead a specialist team, including line management of the Fire Safety Manager and Asbestos Manager, and lead on the Safe Place University Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee. Key objectives include strengthening compliance assurance, embedding preventative risk management, improving governance visibility, and building organisational capability across Estates. Flexibility is required to respond to urgent compliance matters. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape compliance strategy, influence executive decision-making and drive continuous improvement across a complex estate. The anticipated interview date will be W/C 27th April 2026. You will be an experienced compliance and risk professional with a strong background in estates or property environments, combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational delivery. You will bring demonstrable experience of risk management, compliance assurance and business continuity, alongside a proven ability to develop and embed policies, frameworks and audit programmes that drive continuous improvement. You will have comprehensive knowledge of property-related statutory and legislative requirements, with experience managing contractor compliance, permit-to-work systems and statutory inspection regimes. You will be comfortable providing operational cover for senior technical roles when required and ensuring continuity of critical compliance activities. A proactive, collaborative team player, you will have experience managing high-performing teams and working in partnership across departments to achieve shared objectives. You will be confident engaging and influencing at senior level, building strong stakeholder relationships, and producing clear executive-level reports that support informed decision-making. You will actively seek opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and move the organisation towards a more preventative, solutions-focused approach to compliance and risk. Essential requirements for this role include significant experience in estates compliance, contractor management, and integrated health & safety systems, alongside a strong track record of managing and mitigating risk. You will be confident challenging established ways of working, while maintaining a supportive and collaborative approach that brings others with you. • Generous annual leave entitlement of 42 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata), • Local Government Pension Scheme, • Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, • Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers, • Discounted onsite gym, • Access to employer-funded Private Health Insurance, • Holiday purchase, • Cycle to Work scheme, • A flexible working environment For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the ___ at interview stage. This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the ___; this includes meeting the ___ and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route ( £41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025). If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if: • Your job is on the Immigration Skills List, • You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training, • You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job For more information, visit our ___. The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern. Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy ___. Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026 Area: Senior Management Salary: £50,832 to £63,540 per annum (For exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £73,071 per annum)

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. Electrician - Permanent Role Location: HMP Nottingham, Sherwood, Nottingham (NG5 3AG) Hours: 39 hours per week | Monday-Friday between 08:00-17:00 Salary: £29,009 - £35,015 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Electrician to join a Facilities Management team delivering essential services within a secure custodial environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring electrical systems are safe, compliant, and fully operational, supporting a secure and well-maintained environment for staff and residents. You will work on a long-term, stable contract maintaining critical infrastructure across a large site. Weekend working: 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis, with an additional 15% allowance of basic salary. Key Responsibilities • Carry out planned and preventative electrical maintenance, including associated administrative tasks, • Fault-finding and problem-solving on electrical systems across the site, • Complete like-for-like replacements and minor electrical works, • Conduct relevant electrical inspections and testing in accordance with BS7671, ensuring results are accurately recorded, • Ensure all electrical systems remain safe, compliant, and fully functional, • Support the Responsible Person and Authorised Person when required, • Maintain strict compliance with Health & Safety standards, Risk Assessments, and Safe Systems of Work Essential: • City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent), • BS7671 18th Edition (17th Edition considered with upskilling support), • Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices, • Experience in planned and preventative maintenance, • Ability to work independently and use initiative, • Good organisational, time management, and interpersonal skills, • Comfortable working under pressure to deadlines, • Able to work at heights, • Knowledge of fire alarm and CCTV systems This role requires Prison Security Clearance, including a Standard DBS check. xrnqpay Full support will be provided throughout this process. What's On Offer • Competitive salary with the potential for annual reviews, • Career progression opportunities into roles such as Facilities Team Leader or Site Manager, • Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership and development programmes, • Holiday allowance: Minimum of 24 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave, • Generous pension scheme with employer contributions, • Flexible benefits package, including options such as insurance benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted gym membership, • Exclusive retailer and healthcare discounts via an online benefits portal, • Two paid Social Impact Days per year for volunteering or fundraising, • Family-friendly policies to support parents and carers, • Access to Affinity Networks that promote inclusion, support, and connection, • On-site benefits including free parking, gym access, and catering facilities

Role: Access and Resolution Manager Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience. Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday Friday between the hours of 8:30am 5:00pm Worker Type: Hybrid Worker Salary: Grade I - Starting Salary is £46,142 (Level one) rising to £49,282 (Level four) per annum Location: Harvey Road (NG8 3BB) will be the contracted base for this role, but the postholder will be expected to be able to travel to other sites across Nottingham, as needed. Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for? Read on to find out more Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you. About the Role We are looking for an experienced and compassionate leader to manage our Access & Resolutions Team within Nottingham City Councils Housing Services Access Team. In this pivotal role, you will develop and deliver effective strategies to secure lawful access to tenants homes so essential safety checks and remedial works - such as gas servicing, electrical inspections, fire safety checks, asbestos re-inspections, and damp and mould investigations - are completed on time and in line with statutory requirements. You will lead a dedicated team, setting clear objectives, supporting professional development, and fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. A key part of the role is balancing firm, proportionate enforcement with a strong commitment to safeguarding, tenant wellbeing, and fair decision-making. You will ensure all cases are risk-assessed, consistently managed, and supported by accurate records and robust governance. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Housing Services, Legal Services, and Quality Assurance, you will help remove barriers to access, contribute to service-wide improvement, and represent the Council in formal settings where required. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents safety, support vulnerable households, and strengthen the Councils compliance responsibilities. About You The ideal candidate will have: 1.Experience of managing access resolution, compliance, or tenancy enforcement in a complex housing or regulatory environment. 2.Awareness and application of knowledge of landlord statutory responsibilities (Big 6, Building Safety, Damp & Mould, Disrepair). 3.Proven experience in tenancy enforcement, housing management, or compliance roles OR experience in safeguarding/wellbeing with a strong understanding of complex vulnerabilities. 4.Ability to be creative, to identify problems and work to create solutions 5.Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with QA teams, service delivery teams, Business Improvement & Performance Team, Legal Services, and safeguarding professionals. 6.Excellent organisational skills to manage a challenging caseload. Please submit both a copy of your CV and a supporting statement in your supporting statement please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements outlined above. We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively showing your real self is what helps you succeed. xrnqpay Closing Date: 15thApril 2026 (11:59pm)- Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interview date: 6th/7thMay 2026 please note, this is subject to change

Office Manager Near to Castle Donington / East Midlands Airport (free parking on-site) £40,000 - £50,000 Our client is an established family business with some impressive plans for expansion. They have 3 sites throughout the UK and these sites are coordinated and looked after from the Head Office at Shardlow. We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Office Manager to lead the small busy team and take ownership of the day to day running of the office. This is a busy, demanding and varied role and would suit someone with a proven track record in a similar role. The office is a very busy, customer facing environment so great communication skills and a professional attitude are a must. Key responsibilities: Administrative tasks: * Overseeing the administration team of four to ensure all customer & supplier records are kept up to date and all processes followed to ensure maximum turnover & profit for business * Making supplier & customer payments * Liaising with Health & Safety advisors & fire safety advisors to ensure annual checks are carried out. Liaising with company directors to implement any legal requirements and recommendations * Liaising with insurers for annual policy renewals & mid-term adjustments. * Ensuring company vehicles are all taxed & MOTs completed on time. Maintaining company vehicle database & files. * Liaising with suppliers for contract renewals to achieve best rates * Ensuring websites are kept updated with new pricing information and items for sale * Liaising with suppliers to maintain good working partnerships & obtain quotations * Preparation of customer quotations * Issuing of Purchase Agreements & Licence Agreements * Liaising with the 2 other sites to ensure all customer agreements completed & relevant documents received * Resolving customer complaints * Providing daily updates of all relevant information to company directors * Overseeing ordering of stock for the on-site retail outlet - including the annual stocktake * Collation of reports for quarterly management accounts & Year End Finance tasks: * Processing invoices – ensuring all invoicing is completed on time and accurately * Managing expenses and petty cash * Bank reconciliations of all accounts * Payroll preparation, including collating staff hours * Preparing information for VAT returns and submitting VAT returns * Preparing and submitting information to HMRC * Producing year-end figures * Logging customer bank receipts * Reconciliation of company credit card statements * Credit Control and debt recovery * Purchase ledger reconciliation HR tasks: * HR – preparing and coordinating the staff rota, logging of hours and absences for payroll, payment of wages & PAYE, recruitment (from writing ads to conducting interviews), issuing of contracts and contract amendments * Working with an external HR agency regarding any disciplinary matters and ensuring all HR documentation kept up to date * Completing annual compliance checks * Staff training - both new starters & ongoing for existing staff members A really busy and interesting role in a fast paced environment. Someone with experience of using Sage would be an advantage. Hours of work Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm and one weekend pcm (with time off in lieu in the week). Please do get in touch if you would like to know more

Technical Manager- Fire and Gas Systems SME Certain Advantage is hiring for a Technical Manager- Fire and Gas Systems SME based in the Derby area. This role is on a contract basis and is mostly remote. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Technical Manager- Fire and Gas Systems SME—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Requirements validation and specification. Conduct any Risks & Hazards assessment to support design and specifications. Support technical specification and selection of sensors and systems for gaseous fuel detection, oil mist detection and fire detection across. Ensure designs comply with applicable international and regional safety standards and codes (e.g., NFPA, IEC, ISO, ATEX). Oversee installation and commissioning of safety systems. Develop and execute test protocols to validate system performance and compliance.The Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Educational background to a Bachelor’s or Master’s. degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation, others) Expertise in safety systems for gas turbine power plants. Knowledge of gas detection technologies (e.g., infrared, catalytic bead, electrochemical sensors). Strong background in fire detection and suppression systems (e.g., CO₂, FM-200, NOVEC 1230, water mist). In-depth knowledge of safety codes and standards applicable to fuel systems and turbine environments. System testing and validation. Supplier vetting and engagement for safety system components.The Benefits: Salary of up to 80 000 per annum Mostly remote - travel once per month/quarter Training and Development Career progressionDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain AdvantageWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

Here at BDS Recruitment we are looking to recruit for an ongoing position as a Sheltered Housing Scheme Manager based in the Derby, DE1 area. This role is 36 hours per week. This will be delivered between Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9am till 5pm This is a temp ongoing role to start ASAP Pay rate- £14.39ph PAYE- £18.57ph UMBRELLA YOU MUST HAVE ENHANCED DBS FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS The main role is to provide daily communication with the residents, who live independently within the Scheme, and you will be responsible for assessing resident’s daily needs. Other duties include rent collection, tenancy signups, wellbeing checks, health and safety, ensuring fire safety compliance, addressing ASB, reporting repairs and ensuring safe environment for vulnerable residents. Role Summary: • 36 hours per week (To be delivered between Monday to Friday), • To provide housing management support in sheltered accommodation, • This is a temp ongoing position, • Working with older adults (Aged 55 +), • Based in Derby, • Previous Sheltered Housing Experience is mandatory. Duties include: • Welfare checks on residents., • Health and safety checks, • Signposting, • Organizing activities, • Reporting any maintenance requirements. Apply now for immediate consideration