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Director of Learning - Technology / Textiles / Engineering Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Salary: MPS / UPS + TLR2B Contract Type: Permanent Education Phases: Secondary Job Roles: Head Of Department or Curriculum Working Patterns: Full-Time Application Deadline: Sunday, 19th April 2026 About Us Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) has a capacity of 1200 in the lower school and also has a developin... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Curriculum Leader of Mathematics Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Salary: MPS 1-6 - UPS 1-3 + TLR2A Contract Type: Permanent Education Phases: Secondary Job Roles: Head Of Department or Curriculum Working Patterns: Full-Time Application Deadline: Sunday, 12th April 2026 About Us Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is a 13 - 19 Mainstream Studio School based in Darwen, Lancashire, specialising in Creative ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Curriculum Leader of Science Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Salary: MPS 1-6 - UPS 1-3 + TLR2A Contract Type: Permanent Education Phases: Secondary Job Roles: Head Of Department or Curriculum Working Patterns: Full-Time Subjects: Science Application Deadline: Sunday, 12th April 2026 About Us Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is a 13 - 19 Mainstream Studio School based in Darwen, Lancashire, specialising... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Primary Teacher (Reading and Transition) Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Salary: MPS / UPS + TLR2B Contract Type: Permanent Education Phases: Secondary Job Roles: Head Of Department or Curriculum Working Patterns: Full-Time Application Deadline: Sunday, 19th April 2026 About Us Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) has a capacity of 1200 in the lower school and also has a developing sixth form provi... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Director of Learning for Performing Arts Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Salary: MPS 1 - 6 / UPS1 - 3 + TLR2B Contract Type: Permanent Education Phases: Secondary Job Roles: Head Of Department or Curriculum Working Patterns: Full-Time Application Deadline: Sunday, 19th April 2026 About Us Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) has a capacity of 1200 in the lower school and also has a developing sixth... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Head of Maths - Lancashire – Permanent September Start Are you ready to shape the future of Maths education in a growing and ambitious school? We are looking for an ambitious teacher of maths who will bring a dynamic and engaging approach to teaching, delivering lessons that inspire analytical thinking and a genuine love of Maths. You will also demonstrate excellent leadership potential, supporting the department to promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Please contact Holly at Aspire People for more information or a confidential chat – or send your CV today! Interviews held W/C 13th or 20th April. Head of Maths • Permanent position – September start, • Leadership pay scale (£61863 - £68233), • Promote high standards within your curriculum area, supporting the development plan of the trust., • Take an active role in the Leadership & Management of the school as part of the extended leadership team (ELT), • Excellent opportunity for progression, • 11-18 Secondary school in Lancashire, • Welcoming school with high expectations of what pupils can achieve, • Supportive and ambitious leadership team If you feel you are ready to take the lead as a Head of Maths, supporting colleagues and pupils from KS3-KS5 please get in touch today.

Head of Development Centre (LGPS) Hybrid or remote with travel to Preston Salary £75k £85k DOE + inclusion in annual bonus scheme A glance at the Role We are looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to become LPPAs Head of Development Centre. In this pivotal role, you will design and deliver a high-impact learning and development strategy that strengthens colleague capability, embeds a member-first culture, and supports operational excellence across Member Services. You will ensure every colleague receives consistent, high-quality technical and systems training, while partnering closely with the Director of Member Services to drive performance, succession planning and long-term workforce development. A bit about us: Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UKs leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them. What we can offer you: • Competitive salary of £75k £85k DOE & inclusion in annual bonus scheme., • 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and a half day for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell leave., • Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions., • Access to Health or Dental Plan., • Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you might need some support., • The opportunity to earn through our Employee Referral Scheme., • Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme Your Perk Site., • Opportunities to attend wellbeing webinars and social events., • Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office., • Design and implement a structured, robust training curriculum to ensure consistent, high-quality learning across LPPA., • Set and uphold service standards across Member Services, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning., • Develop and maintain succession plans for all key roles within Member Services., • Establish a career development working group to capture and support employee aspirations., • Oversee the delivery of technical and systems training to ensure operational readiness and excellence., • Champion a member-first mindset from onboarding through to ongoing development., • Support career pathways and structured development programmes., • Produce regular management information to support strategic decision-making., • Proven experience leading a standalone development centre., • Extensive knowledge of Local Government Pensions Administration (LGPS)., • Proven ability to create & manage complex training programmes., • Senior leadership experience at Head-of-Department level or equivalent., • Strategic expertise in staff development, coaching and performance management., • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills., • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills., • Proactive, innovative and detail-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities., • Experience using the UPM (Civica) pension administration system. JBRP1_UKTJ

I'm currently working with a modern and dynamic law firm in the North West that is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Business Development Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone with residential conveyancing knowledge who enjoys building relationships and generating new business within a growing firm. The role reports into the Head of Operations and offers a basic salary of £30,000 with commission on top, giving a realistic on target earnings of around £50,000, with uncapped commission available so there is strong earning potential if you perform well. The firm has several offices across the North West and has built a strong reputation for providing high quality legal services while maintaining a professional but friendly working environment. In this role you will play an important part in helping the Residential Conveyancing department secure and maintain a consistent flow of quality work. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with local estate agents, financial advisers, mortgage brokers, direct clients and other referral partners. There is strong administrative support in place, with separate teams handling quotes and file opening, allowing you to focus on developing business and strengthening relationships. You will be overseeing business development activity within the residential conveyancing department and ensuring this aligns with the firm's overall business plan and strategy...

Bid Manager Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth? Due to company growth/expansion Vital Energi Ltd are looking for a Bid Manager to work in our head office in Blackburn. The role involves being responsible for successfully winning new work by preparing and submitting high-quality proposals on time, managing department resources and staff, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. A key objective in this role is to improve profitability and enhance commercial advantage over competitors, whilst maintaining highest standards of quality. This role works closely with a variety of different departments and requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships. A key responsibility for this role is maintaining / improving the company’s win rate and will have a direct impact on revenue and margin expectations. Roles and Responsibilities: * Lead and manage work winning tenders to ensure proposals are produced on time and result in successful outcomes, aligning with Work Winning Policies and Procedures. * Demonstrate strong leadership skills to successfully lead work winning teams made up of Design, Energy Solutions, Project Engineering, Estimating, Commercial and Quality departments. * Undertake comprehensive reviews and fully understand all requirements of each tender / proposal, ensuring compliance. Ensure the wider team have a good understanding of ...

Head of Public Health We are seeking a motivated, creative and ambitious leader to take public health at Salford University forward, building on our existing strengths while developing new areas of business to meet the future demands of a rapidly evolving health and social landscape. You’ll need to be a forward thinking, innovative and compassionate leader, ready to embrace new challenges, support your colleagues, and champion the exciting changes underway in public health education at the University. You will work across the School and wider University, collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including NHS, local authority and independent sector partners to drive enterprise and engagement in public health, and help us fully realise the potential of our new Thrive building in contributing to reducing health inequalities within our communities. Key Responsibilities You’ll have experience working in Higher Education and a dedication to creating the best possible student experience through strong partnerships, excellent teaching and inclusive learning practice, and a commitment to fostering belonging and student success. As an academic leader, you will also contribute to the growing research profile of public health and the School of Health & Society, engaging in research, scholarship, and knowledge exchange and supporting research development across the team. About the School or About the Department * The School of Health and Society at the University of Salford is the largest provider of professional training for health and social care professionals in the UK. The School has a dynamic team of academic staff offering high quality educational programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Public health team sit within the Directorate of Allied and Public Health. What's in it for you? • Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme, • An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!, • Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance, • Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships, • Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles, • Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to, • Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities, • A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you For an informal conversation about the opportunity, please contact Dr Gill Rawlinson, Director of Allied and Public Health: Interviews will take place on 24th April 2026

The Head of Financial Accounting sits within the University’s senior financial team and is responsible for preparation of the University’s financial accounts. The role will lead the Financial Accounting, Income and Treasury and Accounts Payable teams. The Head of Financial Accounting is responsible for ensuring the accurate recording of all financial data, coordinating the preparation of the Group annual accounts, including year-end audit files, and making tax returns. In addition, the post holder will ensure the integrity of the University balance sheet, promote a strong internal control environment, liaise with external and internal audit and ensure policies are reviewed regularly and maintained in line with relevant legislation. Key Responsibilities • Coordination and production of the University Group Accounts and lead the work on the year-end audit., • Co-ordination of the preparation of the annual accountability returns to the Office for Student (OfS) and submission of subsidiary statutory accounts to Companies House., • Oversee and contribute to the preparation of tax returns including VAT and Corporation tax returns for University and subsidiary companies., • Management of income, cash and debt recovery, liaising with investment advisors, and finance lead for banking activities., • Leading and advising the Deputy Director of Finance and Director of Finance on accounting options with recommendations e.g. Implications of FRS102., • Develop and maintain the University’s financial policies and guidance e.g. Financial Regulations & Treasury management to comply with legislation and best practice. The Finance Department is responsible for the overall financial management of the institution including subsidiaries. The division provides a full range of financial services to the University, including management and financial accounting services. The University has devolved systems of planning and budgeting, and the Finance Department works closely with Academic areas and Professional Services to maximise the opportunities for the University within an appropriate controlled environment. What's in it for you? • Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme, • An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!, • Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance, • Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships, • Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities

Experience in curriculum design and leading change. Curriculum Leader of Mathematics. Job Roles: Head Of Department or Curriculum.

Are you an exceptional Science Educator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you thrive on driving curriculum excellence and raising achievement across a department? If so, this is your moment. Job Roles: Head Of Department or Curriculum. As our client’s Curriculum Lead of Sc

Job Roles: Head Of Department or Curriculum. Are you an exceptional Science Educator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you thrive on driving curriculum excellence and raising achievement across a department? If so, this is your moment. As our client’s Curriculum Lead of Sc

The Head Housekeeper works closely with the Deputy Head Housekeeper to support the daily operation of the housekeeping team. The Head housekeeper will ensure that the daily operations of the Housekeeping department run smoothly, focusing on operational efficiency through trained and motivated team.