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Why this role after qualifying?Many newly-qualified accountants are attracted by opportunities in industry. However, remaining in practice for a further period can provide significant benefits to your long-term career. This role offers exposure to a wider variety of businesses, industries and commercial challenges than most single-company finance roles, while also giving you the opportunity to develop leadership, client management and technical expertise. It is an excellent stepping stone for those looking to build a broader skill set before deciding on a long-term specialism, whether that ultimately remains in practice or leads to a move into industry in the future.Your new company \n This established and growing accountancy practice works with a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations across a range of sectors. With a strong reputation for client service and staff development, the firm offers a collaborative environment where people are encouraged to develop their skills and progress their careers. \n Your new role \n As an Audit Supervisor, you will take responsibility for leading audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients, working closely with managers and supporting the development of junior team members.Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.\n, • Reviewing audit work and providing coaching to junior staff.\n, • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and related reports.\n, • Identifying key audit risks and ensuring compliance with professional standards.\n, • Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships.\n, • Managing budgets, timescales and workflow across multiple assignments.\n, • Supporting partners and managers with wider client service activities and business development initiatives.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified.\n, • Current Audit Supervisor or an experienced Audit Senior looking to step up.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK audit and accounting standards.\n, • Experience supervising and developing junior team members.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.\n, • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • Clear opportunities for career progression.\n, • Ongoing professional development and training.\n, • Exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • The opportunity to continue building your technical and commercial expertise post-qualification before specialising in a particular industry sector.\n, • Exposure to a broad range of businesses, stakeholders and industries, helping you develop a wider skill set than many first-time moves into industry can offer.\n, • Increased responsibility for managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff and leading assignments, providing valuable leadership experience at an early stage of your career.\n, • A strong platform for future career options, whether your long-term goal is to progress within practice or move into industry at a later stage with broader experience and greater commercial exposure.\n, • \n\n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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 T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Why this role after qualifying? Many newly-qualified accountants are attracted by opportunities in industry. However, remaining in practice for a further period can provide significant benefits to your long-term career. This role offers exposure to a wider variety of businesses, industries and commercial challenges than most single-company finance roles, while also giving you the opportunity to develop leadership, client management and technical expertise. It is an excellent stepping stone for those looking to build a broader skill set before deciding on a long-term specialism, whether that ultimately remains in practice or leads to a move into industry in the future. Your new company This established and growing accountancy practice works with a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations across a range of sectors. With a strong reputation for client service and staff development, the firm offers a collaborative environment where people are encouraged to develop their skills and progress their careers. Your new role As an Audit Supervisor, you will take responsibility for leading audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients, working closely with managers and supporting the development of junior team members. Key responsibilities will include: Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion. Reviewing audit work and providing coaching to junior staff. Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and related reports. Identifying key audit risks and ensuring compliance with professional standards. Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships. Managing budgets, timescales and workflow across multiple assignments. Supporting partners and managers with wider client service activities and business development initiatives. What you'll need to succeed ACA or ACCA qualified. Current Audit Supervisor or an experienced Audit Senior looking to step up. Strong knowledge of UK audit and accounting standards. Experience supervising and developing junior team members. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines. Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Clear opportunities for career progression. Ongoing professional development and training. Exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio. Supportive and collaborative working environment. The opportunity to continue building your technical and commercial expertise post-qualification before specialising in a particular industry sector. Exposure to a broad range of businesses, stakeholders and industries, helping you develop a wider skill set than many first-time moves into industry can offer. Increased responsibility for managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff and leading assignments, providing valuable leadership experience at an early stage of your career. A strong platform for future career options, whether your long-term goal is to progress within practice or move into industry at a later stage with broader experience and greater commercial exposure. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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 T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ''World's Best Companies 2025'' ranking. With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions. Configuration Manager Cwmbran, Wales £ Competitive Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran, Wales. Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: -33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) -Pension Scheme, leading salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10% -Private Medical Cover (upgrade to cover family members) -Salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work -4 x Life Assurance -Interactive benefits platform (tech, retail benefits & income protection) -Enhanced family friendly policies & employee assistance programme -Annual share-save schemes -Career advancement - Safran University and internal -Training and Development Schools -Corporate Social Responsibility activities Your Role The Configuration Manager leads, develops, and maintains the SSGB Configuration Management System (CMS), ensuring effective control, traceability, and governance of product, programme, and business configurations throughout their lifecycle. The role ensures CMS alignment with Group and Branch processes, QMS requirements, Information Systems, and all applicable business and regulatory standards. Lead and continuously improve the CMS, ensuring compliance with organisational, customer, OEM, and regulatory requirements through governance, monitoring, and KPI reporting. Own and optimise the engineering change control process, maintaining clear responsibilities and effective Change Control Boards (CCBs). Drive standardisation of configuration and engineering change practices, aligned with group processes, procedures, and best practice. Produce and maintain configuration management data and reports supporting programme and project lifecycle requirements. Assess changes in business, customer, and industry requirements, implementing improvements to configuration management processes. Partner with Change and Programme Management teams to embed configuration control throughout programme delivery and change implementation. Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimisation, ensuring configuration management principles and controls provide a robust foundation. Analyse CMS performance and implement improvements that increase efficiency, reduce non-value-added engineering change, and strengthen configuration governance. Desirable Experience We are looking for a safety professional with a strong aviation background and a passion for driving safety excellence across a global organisation. You will bring: *Degree qualified in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering, or HNC/HND (or equivalent) with significant experience in mechanical design. *CMII Level 6 Certified, with a strong understanding of configuration management principles and best practices. *Proficient in CATIA V5, SmarTeam, and/or other Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. *Experience working within the Aerospace or Automotive industries, including knowledge of Digital Mock-Up (DMU) environments. *Familiarity with Boeing and Airbus specifications and requirements. *Strong understanding of engineering release, change control, and approval processes. *Proven ability to apply configuration management principles within complex engineering and product development environments. JBRP1_UKTJ

Main purpose of the job To build, lead and own the People function at Unicare. The Head of People is the single accountable owner of the employment relationship from offer to exit employment law compliance, employee relations, workforce regulatory compliance and right to work and leads the recruitment function so that hiring, onboarding and retention operate as one joined-up process rather than three separate ones. The postholder brings professional HR discipline to a business that has grown quickly without a dedicated People function, removes employment risk from the Co-CEOs desks, and gives Unicare a workforce evidence base capable of withstanding CQC inspection, commissioner scrutiny and, in due course, a sponsor licence application. Main tasks of the job Employment framework and contractual compliance Own the full suite of employment documentation offer letters, Statements of Main Terms, restrictive covenants, working time opt-outs and role-specific agreements ensuring every employee receives a compliant written statement within the statutory timescale under section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. Ensure all documentation carries the correct legal employing entity and current terms, and retire outdated templates from circulation. Maintain, review and issue the Company policy suite (via Croner), keeping it aligned with current employment legislation, CQC requirements and Unicares actual practice. Manage contractual variations, secondments, flexible working requests and changes to terms, including consultation where required. Work with the Accounts & Finance Manager to ensure payroll instructions, deductions and benefit entitlements accurately reflect contractual terms. Employee relations Lead and personally case-manage disciplinary, grievance, capability, appeal and dignity-at-work matters, ensuring full compliance with the ACAS Code of Practice. Coach and upskill Registered Managers, Care Managers and Team Leaders to handle first-line people issues confidently and consistently, reducing escalation to Board level. Assess and manage employment tribunal risk; prepare case files; liaise with Croner and external employment lawyers; advise on settlement agreements and protected conversations. Track ER caseload, themes and outcomes, and report trends to the Senior Leadership Team. Oversee whistleblowing and Freedom to Speak Up referrals that have an employment dimension, working alongside the Compliance function. Right to work and immigration Conduct and quality-assure right to work checks for every worker employed, establishing and maintaining a statutory excuse against liability for illegal working under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Operate a reliable follow-up check process for workers with time-limited permission to work, so that no member of staff continues in employment beyond the expiry of their leave. Ensure recruitment activity is planned on the basis that Unicare cannot presently sponsor, and advise Operations where that constrains the candidate pool. Lead the preparation and submission of the Companys sponsor licence application, planned for April 2027 including bringing HR systems, personnel records, policies and record-keeping practice up to Home Office standard in advance, and evidencing the human resources and recruitment systems the Home Office requires an applicant to demonstrate. On grant of a licence, be prepared to hold or support the Authorising Officer, Key Contact and Level 1 User roles and to establish compliant Sponsorship Management System, Certificate of Sponsorship and Appendix D record-keeping processes. Advise the Co-CEOs on changes to the immigration rules and on the cost, lead time and risk of a future sponsored recruitment route. Safer recruitment and regulatory workforce compliance Own compliance with Regulation 19 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 fit and proper persons employed and with Schedule 3 evidence requirements for every member of staff. Ensure DBS checks, renewals, Update Service registrations, references, health declarations, qualifications and conduct history are obtained, verified and recorded before employment commences. Maintain inspection-ready personnel files and produce workforce evidence for CQC inspection, local authority contract monitoring and tender submissions. Own the workforce elements of the well-led and safe key questions, and lead mock inspection preparation in those areas. Recruitment, onboarding and retention Lead, supervise and develop the recruitment team, setting objectives, standards and performance measures. Own workforce planning in partnership with Operations and Finance forecasting demand from new packages, mobilisations and expansion, and building recruitment pipelines ahead of need. Set and report recruitment KPIs including time to hire, cost per hire, offer-to-start conversion, first-90-day retention and agency spend. Own the induction and probation framework end to end, including four-week, six-week and three-month probationary reviews, and ensure they are actually completed. Design and deliver a retention strategy addressing the causes of early leaving, including exit interview analysis and stay conversations. Absence, wellbeing and performance Manage short and long-term sickness absence, return to work processes, occupational health referrals and reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010. Own annual leave administration and the BrightHR platform, ensuring accurate accrual, carry-over and holiday pay treatment. Embed a consistent supervision, appraisal and Personal Development Plan framework across all services. Promote staff wellbeing, oversee the Employee Assistance Programme and act on the drivers of burnout in a complex care workforce. TUPE, restructure and organisational change Lead TUPE transfers in and out due diligence, employee liability information, measures letters, consultation with representatives and post-transfer harmonisation planning. Advise on and manage restructures, redundancy processes and changes to terms, including collective consultation obligations where they arise. Support the Co-CEOs on the People elements of new contract mobilisations, service acquisitions and geographic expansion. Training compliance Own the mandatory training matrix and reporting, driving statutory and mandatory training compliance to and above target across all services. Oversee the Care Certificate, Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training and induction training completion. Commission and coordinate training delivery, working with the Clinical Director, who retains professional sign-off for clinical curricula including Positive Behaviour Support and restrictive practice content. Data, systems and reporting Own People data integrity across BrightHR and personnel records, and ensure GDPR-compliant processing, retention and disposal of employee data. Produce a monthly People report to the Co-CEOs and Senior Leadership Team covering headcount, vacancies, turnover, absence, training compliance, ER caseload and right to work position. Use data to advise on pay structures, differentials and the cost of workforce decisions. Leadership Contribute as a full member of the Senior Leadership Team to strategy, growth planning and organisational design. Manage the People and recruitment budget. Model and embed Unicares values, and hold managers to account for the culture they create. Person specification Essential CIPD Level 7 qualified, or CIPD Level 5 with substantial senior generalist experience. Demonstrable experience leading a People or HR function, including full autonomous ownership of complex employee relations casework. Strong, current, practical knowledge of UK employment law and its application not theoretical familiarity. Current, practical knowledge of right to work legislation and the prevention of illegal working. Experience of TUPE transfers, including consultation. Experience in health and social care, or another regulated sector with equivalent safer recruitment obligations. Evidence of building process and structure where little previously existed. Confident, credible and resilient with senior stakeholders able to challenge the Co-CEOs where the law or the risk requires it. Line management experience. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use. Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Desirable Experience in complex care, supported living, learning disability or mental health services. Experience of CQC inspection from the workforce and well-led perspective. Experience of applying for, or operating, a UK sponsor licence including Sponsorship Management System duties or a Home Office compliance visit. Experience of employment tribunal proceedings. Experience of BrightHR, Croner and Birdie. Experience in a multi-site organisation of 150 or more employees. Experience of pay and grading structure design. JBRP1_UKTJ

The salary range for Team Managers is £61,439 - £65,898 per annum. This is inclusive of a £5,000 market supplement. Our Offer To You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social WorkerA New Way of Working in Surrey - connecting with local communities and empowering families Surrey's is embedding the Family First Partnership and will launch our new service models in the autumn as part of our ongoing transformation of Children's Services. Working alongside colleagues from our Assessment, Family Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Partnership teams, Family Help will provide a more integrated approach to supporting children, young people and families. This means fewer handovers, stronger relationships and more coordinated support, with teams able to respond flexibly as families' needs change. As you are applying for a role within one of the services coming together to form our new Family Help service, we wanted to make you aware of these exciting developments. Joining us now means you'll have the opportunity to help shape and be part of this new way of working from the very beginning. About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted Judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About our Family Safeguarding Service Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. As a Team Manager in Surrey you'll play a critical role in supporting social workers and helping your service manager to ensure the service you team provides is forward thinking, responsive and meets the diverse needs of our children and young people. You will do this by contributing to service strategies, policy and procedures as required and will be responsible for managing, motivating and developing your team by sharing your professional leadership and support to help them deliver safe practice and effective management of their workloads. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Four years post-qualified experience Evidence of supervising (students and practice educator) or supervising other qualified staffSurrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model?The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 26th August 2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview

Why this role after qualifying?Many newly-qualified accountants are attracted by opportunities in industry. However, remaining in practice for a further period can provide significant benefits to your long-term career. This role offers exposure to a wider variety of businesses, industries and commercial challenges than most single-company finance roles, while also giving you the opportunity to develop leadership, client management and technical expertise. It is an excellent stepping stone for those looking to build a broader skill set before deciding on a long-term specialism, whether that ultimately remains in practice or leads to a move into industry in the future. Your new company This established and growing accountancy practice works with a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations across a range of sectors. With a strong reputation for client service and staff development, the firm offers a collaborative environment where people are encouraged to develop their skills and progress their careers. Your new role As an Audit Supervisor, you will take responsibility for leading audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients, working closely with managers and supporting the development of junior team members. Key responsibilities will include: Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion. Reviewing audit work and providing coaching to junior staff. Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and related reports. Identifying key audit risks and ensuring compliance with professional standards. Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships. Managing budgets, timescales and workflow across multiple assignments. Supporting partners and managers with wider client service activities and business development initiatives.What you'll need to succeed ACA or ACCA qualified. Current Audit Supervisor or an experienced Audit Senior looking to step up. Strong knowledge of UK audit and accounting standards. Experience supervising and developing junior team members. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines. Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service.What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Clear opportunities for career progression. Ongoing professional development and training. Exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio. Supportive and collaborative working environment. The opportunity to continue building your technical and commercial expertise post-qualification before specialising in a particular industry sector. Exposure to a broad range of businesses, stakeholders and industries, helping you develop a wider skill set than many first-time moves into industry can offer. Increased responsibility for managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff and leading assignments, providing valuable leadership experience at an early stage of your career. A strong platform for future career options, whether your long-term goal is to progress within practice or move into industry at a later stage with broader experience and greater commercial exposure. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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 T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

The starting salary for this permanent, part-time position is £22,219.17 per annum based on working 21.60 hours per week, pro-rata £38,090 per annum. We are excited to be hiring a Lead Tutor/Teaching & Learning Observer to join our fantastic Surrey Adult Learning service! This role will be based at one of the Surrey Adult Learning centres in either: Guildford, Camberley, Farnham, Woking, Esher Green, Sunbury or Molesey. This can be discussed further at interview. Travel within Surrey to other centres and venues will be required and there will be some, occasional evening and weekend work. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residentsAbout the Role The English Lead Tutor plays a pivotal role in shaping high-quality English provision across Surrey Adult Learning. Combining teaching with curriculum leadership and quality improvement, you will deliver and support excellence across GCSE English Language, Functional Skills English, and English Skills Awards. You will plan and deliver engaging, inclusive teaching and assessment that supports adult learners to achieve and progress. Alongside your teaching, you will lead on improving teaching practice through Informal Class Visits (ICVs) and Observations of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLAs), providing constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring to tutors. A key focus of the role is ensuring consistency and compliance across provision. You will lead Internal Verification (IV) and standardisation processes, maintaining robust assessment practices aligned with awarding body requirements. You will also contribute to curriculum development, resource creation and wider quality improvement activity, working closely with curriculum and quality teams to support learner outcomes and inspection readiness. While the role does not include formal line management, you will provide professional leadership and guidance to a team of English bank tutors, promoting consistency in delivery, assessment and communication across the curriculum area. Over the next 12-18 months, you will play a central role in strengthening the quality and consistency of English provision. This includes embedding effective observation and mentoring approaches, enhancing verification and standardisation processes, and improving learner achievement, retention and progression. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact-both on learner outcomes and on the development of a confident, collaborative and high-performing tutor team-while contributing to wider organisational priorities around quality, curriculum excellence and continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities as a Lead Tutor/Teaching & Learning Observer will include: Delivering high-quality teaching and assessment across GCSE English Language, Functional Skills and English Skills Awards Leading and carrying out ICVs and OTLAs, providing clear, supportive feedback to improve teaching practice Mentoring and coaching English tutors, fostering a culture of collaboration, consistency and continuous improvement Overseeing Internal Verification and standardisation activities, ensuring compliance and consistency across assessment decisions Contributing to curriculum development, resource design and quality improvement initiatives Supporting inspection readiness and quality assurance processes, driving improvements in learner achievement, retention and progressionYour Application To be considered for shortlisting, your application should clearly evidence the following: A recognised teaching qualification, with substantial experience teaching GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English (up to Level 2) to adults, and a strong understanding of adult learning principles Experience of conducting or participating in formal observations of teaching and learning, aligned to the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework A strong track record of working within an Ofsted-regulated environment to maintain and improve standards of teaching, learning and learner support Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), alongside strong IT skills to support teaching, planning and quality assurance activity Experience of marking and Internal Verification (IV), ensuring compliance with awarding body requirements and supporting learner successSurrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel when required. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check will be required for this role. This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions: Please describe your experience of teaching adults in one or more of the following areas: GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English up to Level 2. Please include details of the types of learners you have taught and the outcomes achieved. Please tell us about your experience of planning, developing and managing learning programmes in GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English. Include how you ensured the programme met learner needs and organisational targets? What was the impact of your approach? Please describe how you have led or supported a team of tutors, learning assistants or volunteers to deliver high quality adult education provision. How did you ensure the provision was responsive to learner needs and aligned with post-19 learning priorities? Please tell us about your experience in marking and internal verification (IV) of vocational qualifications, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards and supporting learner achievement. Please include details of the awarding organisations you have internally verified for.The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 27th September 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

Marks Consulting Partners are currently recruiting for a Housing Income Specialist to work with one of our local authority clients in West Surrey. What you will be doing: Acting as the first point of contact for customers on rent income and account queries Collecting rent income and associated charges across a defined geographical area Providing a vital link between housing and income services as part of a joined up approach Offering a balance of enforcement and support across all areas of income management Handling sensitive issues with strong negotiation skills, often within a pressurised environment What you will need: Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills A passion for customer service and a can do attitude Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work well within a team Assertiveness and strong negotiation skills when dealing with difficult situations Previous experience in housing, debt advice, or welfare benefit advice is desirable * Access to vehicle essential If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in the recruitment of professionals across Property Services, Housing Services, General Practice, Town Planning, Regeneration & Development, and Building Consultancy, working with housing associations, local authorities, and related public sector organisations

Your new company This forward‑thinking firm blends high‑growth clients, modern working practices and a lively team atmosphere - creating the perfect environment for someone who wants to sharpen their skills and step confidently into the next stage of their career.You'll work closely with innovative tech‑sector businesses, enjoy the buzz of a supportive audit team, and benefit from short work trips across Europe as part of wider group engagements. The firm is known for its energy, collaboration and people‑first approach, offering a setting where you can build long‑term confidence in more advanced audit work while still having fun along the way. Your new role As Audit Senior, you will: Lead and deliver end‑to‑end audit engagements Supervise and mentor junior team members Review financial statements and ensure compliance with UK GAAP/ISA standards Assess risk, test controls, and drive audit efficiency Work closely with clients to provide real added value and insights Manage your own workflow, deadlines and project budgets Support complex areas including group audits, IFRS, reorganisations and first‑year audits You'll also gain exposure to international reporting requirements, including opportunities for short European trips to collaborate directly with overseas subsidiaries.What you'll need to succeed You will ideally be: ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist or late stage studier Experienced in audit within an accountancy practice Confident leading audits and reviewing financial statements Comfortable supervising juniors and reviewing their work Strong on communication, client management and prioritisation. Curious, proactive, and up for developing beyond the basics.If you want a role that genuinely accelerates your progression and gives you exposure to complex, career‑defining work - this is the one. What you'll get in return ✨ Tech-focused client base - fast‑paced, innovative industries✨ European travel - short trips to support group/component audits✨ Vibrant, team‑orientated culture - supportive, sociable, energetic✨ Onsite sporting facilities - ideal for lunch‑break gym sessions or team sport socials✨ Fun environment - positive leadership, no silo mentality✨ Rapid progression - structured career programmes with clear promotion steps✨ Perfect for fine‑tuning your technical skills - complex audits, IFRS exposure, acquisitions, contract accounting and more✨ Modern, flexible working approachThis is the kind of role where people stay because they grow quickly, feel valued, and enjoy turning up to the office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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 T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science and Sport Coaching - 5 hours per week - Broxbourne - £28.86 to £31.01 We are recruiting a temporary Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science and Sport Coaching to work at Hertford Regional College to help deliver an outstanding learner experience and be inspirational to students at their state of art facilities in Broxbourne. About HRC HRC are a vibrant, dynamic further education college, recently graded a Good College by Ofsted, with students across two campuses, with ambitious growth and development targets. HRC put people first – students, staff, the organisations that they partner with, and the local communities that they serve. The HRC goal is to create a supportive environment for all staff in which they can develop their skills, progress their career and make a real difference in their local community. HRC ethos is evident in everything that they do and are always looking for new colleagues who share the HRC vision and values. As part of the HRC team, you will benefit from fantastic on-site facilities, exciting opportunities for career progression and relevant training opportunities to help you gain the additional skills that you need to reach your full potential. About The Role We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic about supporting learners in developing their knowledge, practical skills and to deliver classes at the Broxbourne Campus from September 2026. As a Sports Lecturer you will deliver the full range of professional services associated with programmes of teaching, learning, assessment and student support. Main areas of responsibility: Ensure the full implementation of course review, evaluation and development, and other quality assurance processes as required by College policy. Set and monitor targets for student recruitment, enrolment, attendance, punctuality, retention and achievement and report to curriculum manager. Work pro-actively to secure constant quality improvement and student completion and achievement of the highest possible standards. Maintain high levels of pastoral support to all learners as appropriate, including day-to-day management of student discipline, student attendance and liaison with parents, guardians, employers and schools. Undertake the role of personal tutor to groups of learners. Undertake entry phase activities such as the interviewing, assessment, selection and induction of students. Organise and supervise student placements as required. Play a full role in the maintenance of student discipline, operation of the College’s student disciplinary policy, and the maintenance of high standards of campus life generally. Ensure implementation of College policy on student representation at course level. To continuously review and recommend changes in the curriculum that meets the needs of the college, local communities, government priorities and awarding bodies. Prepare staff and programme-related documentation for inspection visits (in particular, the accuracy of timetables, scheme of work, and lesson plans). To maintain all relevant course documents and student records in line with quality assurance procedures. To ensure all learners are receiving ALS as necessary. Introduce / implement / recommend whatever additional measures may be necessary to improve teaching and learning grades (peer observation, critical friend, etc.) Ensuring compliance with internal/external verifiers and awarding body requirements. Review and evaluate provision and performance including value added measures. To ensure learners are appropriately enrolled, withdrawn where necessary, and adhere to registration exam entry procedures. To ensure that your programme area meets the assessment and quality assurance requirements of the appropriate awarding bodies. To ensure that trips and visits are properly arranged and documentation is correctly completed in line with college policy. Assist with the specification of equipment, accommodation and other resources required for the full development of the team’s programmes. Work at all times as part of a programme learning area, and undertake related lead roles as necessary. To deliver planned, coordinated, high quality teaching and assessment on appropriate subjects/units and contribute to teaching on other programmes, as agreed with the line manager. Teaching duties include the appropriate preparation and delivery of learning materials and resources. To devise appropriate Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans and Individual Learning Plans in accordance with college policy and procedure. Undertake any additional measures to improve teaching and learning grade. eg sharing of good practice, peer observation, critical friend etc and ensure the action plan from the observation grade is followed. Carry out peer observations. To undertake regular programme and course reviews and produce action plans which feed into the self-assessment and business planning strategic process. Proactively contribute to the review and development of the curriculum area and the departmental strategic plan. Promote the curriculum area and participate in college events, recruitment interviews, marketing and publicity, open days, visits, internal and external competitions etc The hours offered are: Mon 11.30-13.30 Sport coaching L3 yr 1 Tue 9-10 Sport coaching L3 Yr2 Thur 12.30-13.30 Sport coaching L3 yr 1 Fri 13.30-14.30 Sport Science L3 yr1 About You Successful candidates will display a passion for teaching and enjoy interacting and engaging with students. You will work collaboratively with colleagues whilst using your own initiative. You will have great interpersonal and organisation skills and ideally be able to demonstrate previous teaching experience as well as practical experience. You will possess: • Proven teaching experience in Sport and Exercise Science/Sport Coaching related subject specialism in an FE or HE environment at BTEC Level 1-3 or you may be an industry experienced professional capable of delivering higher education course content Maths and English qualifications at minimum level 2 or be committed to achieve these within a specified time period • Teacher training qualification such as a PGCE or DTLLS or commitment to achieve in a specified period of time, • GCSEs C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent), • Knowledge of the current Sports environment, • Competence in using business IT applications, • Excellent administrative skills appropriate to the post e.g. record keeping; time management; etc, • Sound teaching skills including appropriate assessment methods, and the ability to adopt appropriate and effective teaching/learning strategies, • Experience of providing personal tutorial support for learners Want to make a difference and help influence the future of our students by providing them with an exceptional learning experience? All applications will be considered upon receipt, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the closing date. All positions are subject to a DBS clearance check For further information please call (phone number removed)