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Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum Employment type: Permanent Hours per week: 37 Reporting into: Lead Integration Developer Department: IT Click here to read the and view our This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Coventry head office or local campus. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts. About Arden University: We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. About our Department: This Software Engineer role sits within the Cloud Platform team as part of the wider IT Department. The Team is responsible for the design, development and continuous enhancement of the organisation's middleware solutions and integration services. The wider IT team is made up of around 60 employees with a vast range of skills from Software Development to IT Operations and IT Security. Our IT Department values employee development and we have lots of great examples of employee progression and promotions within the team. About the Opportunity: The role plays a critical part in enabling reliable message delivery, translation and validation between core business platforms through the ownership of a robust, scalable and future proof middleware products. By embedding complex and non-standard requirements within a flexible middleware framework, the role empowers the business to unlock advanced capabilities and realise process improvements that would otherwise be difficult to achieve. Their work drives the organisation’s evolution toward a well-architected, seamlessly integrated ecosystem of products and services. The role also carries operational responsibility for the performance and reliability of the middleware platform in production, including the delivery of secure and compliant integrations that meet internal standards and industry best practices. Working closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders, the Software Engineer (Cloud & Integration) ensures that integration solutions are aligned with both technical objectives and evolving business needs. About You: Essential requirements: Deep working knowledge of relevant AWS services; primarily Lambda, API Gateway, SNS/SQS, S3, DynamoDB, IAM and CloudWatch. Solid understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, architecture, and methodologies - particularly in middleware and service integration. Practical knowledge of event-driven architectures, leveraging services such as SNS, SQS, and Lambda triggers Hands-on experience working in a DevOps environment, utilizing infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in writing and debugging code using TypeScript (Node.js) and Python. Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and AWS CloudWatch. Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly AWS CDK and Terraform. Exposure to unit testing, integration testing, and automated test frameworks. Practical experience with Git-based workflows and operational methodologies such as GitOps. Proven experience designing and developing robust, scalable serverless applications in the cloud. Experience integrating with managed databases such as DynamoDB, Amazon RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL), or similar. Desirable requirements: Experience working within a security framework such as PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, and ISO 27001, ensuring compliance and security best practices are met. Experience working with agile methodologies, collaborating in sprints, managing releases, and delivering incremental, high-quality software. Hands-on experience with Azure services, including Resource Groups, Service Bus, Azure Logic Apps, Function Apps, API Management. Why Arden: At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure! A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7% SimplyHealth plan option Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles) Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Plus, other _ Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Our Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. Closing Date: 20th Aug We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible. If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to _ here. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups. Sponsorship statement: Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.

Location: Colchester, Essex Department: Sourcing Reports to: Head of Sourcing Make a Difference at Woods Air Movement Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable air solutions for industries worldwide? Woods Air Movement is a global leader in the design, testing, and manufacture of axial fans, renowned for our commitment to innovation, customisation, and operational excellence. Join us and play a pivotal role in delivering value for our customers and the environment. As a Strategic Buyer, you’ll lead sourcing strategies and supplier relationships that directly impact our business growth, cost management, and ability to deliver world-class products. Your expertise will help us stay ahead of market trends, drive continuous improvement, and ensure we remain at the forefront of air movement technology. • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for a diverse portfolio of commodities (e.g., electrical products, raw materials, machined components, packaging, fasteners, surface treatment, and indirect spend)., • Select, negotiate, and manage key suppliers to deliver cost savings and support our strategic business plan., • Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Operations) to drive innovation and achieve business objectives., • Monitor market trends, risks, and emerging technologies to inform sourcing decisions., • Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures and company policies., • Lead supplier performance evaluations and drive continuous improvement., • Maintain in-depth knowledge of market conditions and alternative sources of supply., • Graduate or post-graduate, CIPS qualified (essential)., • 3 – 5 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost reduction within a manufacturing or industrial environment., • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills., • High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Excel)., • Experience working with international suppliers and cross-functional teams., • Well-organised, proactive, and able to travel as required. At Woods Air Movement, our culture is built on ambition, innovation, and teamwork. We set ambitious targets and go the extra mile to achieve them. We challenge the status quo, encourage entrepreneurial thinking, and empower our people to take initiative. Integrity and accountability are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, leveraging our diverse talents, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is recognised. • Competitive salary, • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), • 4% pension scheme, • Life assurance, • Company sick pay, • Free tea & coffee, • Early finish on Fridays, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Sports & Social Club (voluntary), • Long service awards, • Free car parking, • Employee Assistance Programme & mental health support, • Learning and development opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer, recruiting individuals on their suitability for the role, qualifications and experience. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds. Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship, cannot be considered. No recruitment agencies please. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of air movement at Woods! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Go one better than Four. The industry is set to change. It's time to get with a new kind of placement. One that leaves traditional placements behind. From day one, you'll see a future you want to stay for. Because we don't just take on placement students. We turn them into future leaders. We're talking real responsibility, faster growth, and an experience designed to accelerate your career from the start. Take the purple path What investing in talent actually looks like A market-leading salary of £29,300 and full benefits package Access to the latest leading AI tools and digital solutions from day one, building skills that will shape the future of your career Meaningful client interaction outside of the day-to-day - understanding how businesses operate and driving results which matter Structured learning built around the capabilities of a future Partner - taking you beyond the technical In-person experiences with your cohort of future leaders. One pathway, one cohort, and a network for life Access to additional opportunities as you reach your potential - from working with our Senior Leadership Team to shaping new initiatives Hands‑on opportunities to win work and support our growth ambitions Powered by AI, driven by you We are investing £500m in digital transformation. Our leading AI tools drive efficiencies, handling time-consuming manual tasks, which means you can focus on higher-value work, faster. You'll get experience and training to progress rapidly, earlier than placement students ever have before. Powered by AI, you will spend more time on detailed analysis, professional judgement and the insights that genuinely add value for clients. You'll be the one in control, reviewing and challenging the quality of AI inputs and outputs to ensure our clients continue to receive an exceptional service. We're in the business of people, not just numbers. AI helps us work more efficiently, but it's our people who bring judgement, curiosity and care to every client relationship. As a trainee, you'll learn to use these tools while developing the human skills that will set you apart throughout your career. Audit is about giving people confidence in the numbers behind a business. As an auditor, you'll look closely at a company's financial records to check they're accurate and complete – work that investors, regulators, and the public all rely on. You'll get exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors, building the commercial awareness to understand how different businesses really operate. As an auditor you will: • Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start-ups., • Build strong client relationships, understand how each business operates and develop your technical expertise in audit and financial reporting., • Get hands‑on from day one, working with real data sets, selecting samples, gathering evidence from clients, and testing it to assess the real-world impact of any errors on the business., • Apply professional judgement to assess the policies and estimates clients adopt., • Analyse financial statements and review internal controls, learning how companies manage money, risk and operations., • Get to know our Head of Audit, Wendy Russell here. We want people with the ambition to contribute to our high-performance culture, who see a real future with us beyond their placement year, following the purple path. We're looking for people who bring: • Commercial curiosity - genuine interest in our clients' businesses and an eye for spotting opportunities to add value, from the start., • A digital explorer's mindset - curiosity for digital tools and data, and a drive to find smarter solutions early on., • Adaptability - embracing change, asking good questions, and picking things up quickly when thrown in at the deep end., • Strong problem-solving skills - critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail from your first live piece of work., • Collaborative communication - listening well, adapting your approach, and building trust with clients and colleagues alike., • A proactive approach to your career - taking ownership of your growth and seeking out opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you. We've got a flexible approach to academic entry requirements, and we'll consider these alongside your strengths and motivations. We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. With digital-first innovation and a firm that's investing in its future leaders, this is your chance to shape what's next. Follow the purple path. It's the start of something bigger. Besides a competitive salary, you'll receive our core benefits including, life assurance, income protection and private medical cover plus access to a range of voluntary benefits to choose from focused on health, family and wellbeing. Our range of voluntary benefits allows to you to make choices that are right for you. Whether that’s a pension, making use of the shopping gateway for discounts, using the bike4work scheme or additional health benefits or accessing mortgage and financial advice, you can choose the benefits that work for you. You are also able to choose when you take your bank holidays throughout the year. We want to support our people in celebrating holidays and occasions that are important to their religion, ethnicity, culture heritage or other parts of their identity and this is just one way we do this. • Life assurance, • Income protection, • Private medical cover, • Pension, • Shopping gateway for discounts, • Bike4work scheme, • Additional health benefits, • Mortgage and financial advice, • Bank holiday flexibility throughout the year #J-18808-Ljbffr

the UK, Ireland and a growing number of European markets including Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Poland, we're continuing to invest in innovation, our people and our brands as we expand our footprint across the continent. Joining Wonderfield means becoming part of an ambitious, collaborative business where innovation is encouraged, careers can flourish and everyone has the opportunity to make a real impact. As we continue our exciting growth journey across the UK, Ireland and Europe, there's never been a better time to join us. As Head of Property, you'll take overall responsibility for reactive and planned maintenance, statutory compliance, contractor performance and maintenance expenditure across the estate. You'll lead and develop the Property team, creating a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement, while using data and insight to ensure we're making the right commercial decisions for our sites. Working closely with Retail and Restaurant Operations, Finance, Procurement and Health & Safety, you'll play a pivotal role in keeping our estate running smoothly while supporting the continued growth of the business. • Lead, coach and develop our three Regional Property Managers and Maintenance Administrator, setting clear priorities and empowering the team to take ownership of regional performance., • Oversee reactive and planned maintenance across the estate, ensuring sites remain safe, compliant and operational., • Drive the successful delivery of our PPM programme, statutory compliance and remedial works., • Proactively monitor aged jobs, recurring issues, high-cost repairs and critical incidents, stepping in where leadership or escalation is required., • Drive strong contractor performance across national and regional suppliers, ensuring agreed KPIs, SLAs, quality standards and value for money are consistently achieved., • Take ownership of the maintenance budget and forecast, maintaining strong cost control while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and deliver greater value., • Use property and maintenance data to identify trends, recurring issues and future lifecycle investment needs., • Provide clear,JBRP1_UKTJ Contract: Full Time Salary: £65,000 Contracted Hours: 40 is a leading food business operating across the UK, Ireland and Europe, bringing authentic, high-quality Asian cuisine to customers through multiple channels. As part of the global Zensho Holdings Group, we combine the strength of an international organisation with the agility and ambition of a fast-growing business. Our portfolio includes well-loved brands such as YO!, Panku, Taiko Foods, Bento serving millions of customers through restaurants, retail kiosks, supermarket partnerships and food manufacturing. From our iconic YO! restaurants and Panku retail kiosks across the UK and Ireland, to our expanding European retail partnerships and our award-winning manufacturing business, Taiko Foods, we're passionate about creating fresh sushi, poke, bento, street food and Asian-inspired meals that customers love. Operating across #J-18808-Ljbffr

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our Regional Civils team based in Colchester, playing a pivotal role on the landmark Bramford to Twinstead Network Reinforcement (BTNO) project. This major infrastructure programme will deliver 28km of new 400kV transmission infrastructure and a significant substation upgrade, helping to strengthen and future-proof the National Grid. Reporting into the Head of Commercial and Area Commercial Director, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across the project lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery of commercial objectives, contractual obligations and business performance targets. Acting as the focal point for all commercial matters, you will work closely with project teams to drive value creation, manage risk, maximise cash generation, and provide robust commercial governance and assurance. This is a high-profile opportunity to influence the success of a critical infrastructure project while contributing to the wider performance of Balfour Beatty's Regional Civils business. • Lead all commercial activities across the civils workstreams of the BTNO project, acting as the focal point for day-to-day commercial matters., • Drive value recovery, cost reduction initiatives, and the effective commercial management of subcontractors., • Provide expert commercial leadership, troubleshooting complex issues and supporting project teams to achieve the best possible commercial outcomes., • Develop and implement commercial strategies that maximise value creation and secure strong commercial returns for the business., • Manage project commercial performance, including cash flow, margin improvement, forecasting, and risk management., • Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring issues are escalated appropriately and potential disputes are proactively managed., • Lead accurate commercial forecasting and provide insight into issues that could impact project profitability and performance., • Appoint, manage, and collaborate with consultant teams to improve project margins and commercial outcomes., • Support project delivery teams in administering contracts, including warranties, and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed., • Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered in line with client requirements and expectations., • Promote best practice and innovation across the commercial function, driving continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle., • Ensure Balfour Beatty's Minimum Commercial Expectations, governance processes, and approval gateways are consistently applied., • Attend and contribute to monthly commercial reviews, project meetings, and business performance discussions., • Support bid and tender activities, undertaking commercial reviews and advising on contract and risk management matters., • Carry out commercial audits and provide robust reporting to support effective decision-making and governance., • Lead, develop, and support commercial team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture., • Champion Balfour Beatty's Values, maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm, and support delivery of the CSUK Sustainability Roadmap., • Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership role within the construction or civil engineering sector., • A strong track record of managing and developing commercial teams whilst delivering successful business outcomes., • Extensive commercial management expertise, including contract administration, risk management, margin improvement, and value creation., • Demonstrable ability to lead, influence, and engage with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior stakeholders., • Strong commercial acumen with experience driving performance, forecasting, and maximising project profitability., • Proven ability to identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks while protecting the interests of the business., • Experience of working on large-scale infrastructure or major civils projects, with utility or energy sector experience advantageous., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels., • A proactive and collaborative leadership style, with a passion for driving best practice and continuous improvement., • Experience managing contracts, supply chains, and subcontractor relationships within a complex project environment., • A relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline., • Professional membership of RICS, CICES, CIOB, or a similar recognised institution is desirable., • A commitment to Balfour Beatty's Values, Zero Harm culture, and sustainability objectives. Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: • Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow., • 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), • Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave, • Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more… With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at #J-18808-Ljbffr

The industry is set to change. It's time to get with a new kind of placement. One that leaves traditional placements behind. From day one, you'll see a future you want to stay for. Because we don't just take on placement students. We turn them into future leaders. We're talking real responsibility, faster growth, and an experience designed to accelerate your career from the start. Go one better than Four. The industry is set to change. It's time to get with a new kind of placement. One that leaves traditional placements behind. From day one, you'll see a future you want to stay for. Because we don't just take on placement students. We turn them into future leaders. We're talking real responsibility, faster growth, and an experience designed to accelerate your career from the start. Take the purple path • A market-leading salary of £29,300 and full benefits package, • Access to the latest leading AI tools and digital solutions from day one, building skills that will shape the future of your career, • Meaningful client interaction outside of the day-to-day - understanding how businesses operate and driving results which matter, • Structured learning built around the capabilities of a future Partner - taking you beyond the technical, • In-person experiences with your cohort of future leaders. One pathway, one cohort, and a network for life, • Access to additional opportunities as you reach your potential - from working with our Senior Leadership Team to shaping new initiatives, • Hands-on opportunities to win work and support our growth ambitions We are investing £500m in digital transformation. Our leading AI tools drive efficiencies, handling time-consuming manual tasks, which means you can focus on higher-value work, faster. You'll get experience and training to progress rapidly, earlier than placement students ever have before. Powered by AI, you will spend more time on detailed analysis, professional judgement and the insights that genuinely add value for clients. You'll be the one in control, reviewing and challenging the quality of AI inputs and outputs to ensure our clients continue to receive an exceptional service. We're in the business of people, not just numbers. AI helps us work more efficiently, but it's our people who bring judgement, curiosity and care to every client relationship. As a trainee, you'll learn to use these tools while developing the human skills that will set you apart throughout your career. Audit is about giving people confidence in the numbers behind a business. As an auditor, you'll look closely at a company's financial records to check they're accurate and complete - work that investors, regulators, and the public all rely on. You'll get exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors, building the commercial awareness to understand how different businesses really operate. • Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start-ups. Build strong client relationships, understand how each business operates and develop your technical expertise in audit and financial reporting, • Get hands-on from day one, working with real data sets, selecting samples, gathering evidence from clients, and testing it to assess the real-world impact of any errors on the business, • Apply professional judgement to assess the policies and estimates clients adopt, • Analyse financial statements and review internal controls, learning how companies manage money, risk and operations Get to know our Head of Audit, Wendy Russell here We want people with the ambition to contribute to our high-performance culture, who see a real future with us beyond their placement year, following the purple path. • Commercial curiosity - genuine interest in our clients' businesses and an eye for spotting opportunities to add value, from the start., • A digital explorer's mindset - curiosity for digital tools and data, and a drive to find smarter solutions early on., • Adaptability - embracing change, asking good questions, and picking things up quickly when thrown in at the deep end., • Strong problem-solving skills - critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail from your first live piece of work., • Collaborative communication - listening well, adapting your approach, and building trust with clients and colleagues alike., • A proactive approach to your career - taking ownership of your growth and seeking out opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you. We've got a flexible approach to academic entry requirements, and we'll consider these alongside your strengths and motivations. We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. With digital-first innovation and a firm that's investing in its future leaders, this is your chance to shape what's next. Follow the purple path. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cancer Performance Lead to support our team across ESNEFT. In conjunction with the Head of Elective Performance, you will lead the day to day oversight and management of Trust wide cancer pathway performance, providing a clear and accurate understanding of performance against national cancer waiting time standards, including the 28 day faster diagnosis, 31 day treatment and 62 day referral to treatment standards. • Lead the preparation, interpretation and presentation of cancer performance information for relevant Trust performance and governance forums, ensuring that reporting clearly identifies performance, trends, forecast position, risks, underlying causes and required actions., • Provide visible operational leadership for cancer performance, working collaboratively with specialty operational teams, clinical teams, Cancer Services, diagnostic services and corporate colleagues to identify and address barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment., • Maintain effective oversight of patients on cancer pathways, with particular focus on patients at risk of delay or exceeding expected pathway milestones, ensuring appropriate actions are identified, progressed and escalated., • Lead the development and maintenance of effective cancer performance management processes, ensuring that performance information is translated into operational action rather than solely reported. We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. • Financial procedures including budgetary management, • Understanding of the NHS and current agenda, • Demonstrable knowledge of service improvements and project management, • Risk management and governance, • NHS IT systems, • Proven experience of working in a management/leadership role, • Experience of managing /leading a team, • Experience of facilitating change in practice to improve services, • Responsibility for a budget, • Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level, • Management /leadership qualification or equivalent knowledge at post graduate level, • Evidence of continued professional development Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended. Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us. Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis. When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment. Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment. We do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process, including job applications, interviews, sponsorship arrangements or employment offers The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The industry is set to change. It's time to get with a new kind of programme. One that leaves traditional apprenticeship schemes behind. From the off, you'll see a future you want to stay for. Because we don't just recruit exceptional school leaver talent. We turn trainees into leaders. We're talking bigger opportunities, faster growth, and an experience designed to accelerate your career from the start. The industry is set to change. It's time to get with a new kind of programme. One that leaves traditional apprenticeship schemes behind. From the off, you'll see a future you want to stay for. Because we don't just recruit exceptional school leaver talent. We turn trainees into leaders. We're talking bigger opportunities, faster growth, and an experience designed to accelerate your career from the start. Take the purple path • A market-leading salary of £29,300 and full benefits package, • A fully-funded professional qualification, including paid study leave, expert tuition, and all course fees covered, • A named Partner sponsor from day one to support you grow in your career, • International exposure, helping you build a global perspective early in your career, • Access to the latest leading AI tools and digital solutions from day one, building skills that will shape the future of your career, • Meaningful client interaction outside of the day-to-day - understanding how businesses operate and driving results which matter, • Structured learning built around the capabilities of a future Partner - taking you beyond the technical, • In-person experiences with your cohort of future leaders. One pathway, one cohort, and a network for life, • Access to additional opportunities as you reach your potential - from working with our Senior Leadership Team to shaping new initiatives, • Business Development responsibilities before you even qualify. Hands-on opportunities to win work and support our growth ambitions We are investing £500m in digital transformation. Our leading AI tools drive efficiencies, handling time-consuming manual tasks, which means you can focus on higher-value work, faster. You'll get experience and training to progress rapidly, earlier than apprentices ever have before. Powered by AI, you will spend more time on detailed analysis, professional judgement and the insights that genuinely add value for clients. You'll be the one in control, reviewing and challenging the quality of AI inputs and outputs to ensure our clients continue to receive an exceptional service. We're in the business of people, not just numbers. AI helps us work more efficiently, but it's our people who bring judgement, curiosity and care to every client relationship. As a trainee, you'll learn to use these tools while developing the human skills that will set you apart throughout your career. Audit is about giving people confidence in the numbers behind a business. As an auditor, you'll look closely at a company's financial records to check they're accurate and complete - work that investors, regulators, and the public all rely on. You'll get exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors, building the commercial awareness to understand how different businesses really operate. • Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start-ups. Build strong client relationships, understand how each business operates and develop your technical expertise in audit and financial reporting, • Get hands-on from day one, working with real data sets, selecting samples, gathering evidence from clients, and testing it to assess the real-world impact of any errors on the business, • Apply professional judgement to assess the policies and estimates clients adopt, • Analyse financial statements and review internal controls, learning how companies manage money, risk and operations, • Get hands-on from day one, working with real data sets, selecting samples, gathering evidence from clients, and testing it to assess the real-world impact of any errors on the business, • Apply professional judgement to assess the policies and estimates clients adopt, • Analyse financial statements and review internal controls, learning how companies manage money, risk and operations, • Study for a relevant professional qualification (typically ACA, ICAS, CFAB, AAT, ACCA, CIMA or DTS) which will complement your technical knowledge, and prepare you for future career success Get to know our Head of Audit, Wendy Russell here Our pathway moves fast. You'll be juggling the demands it brings, alongside an intensive professional qualification, so you'll need real drive and determination to keep pace and succeed. This is a distinctive pathway offering exceptional opportunities, but the work is demanding. 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Clinical Lead Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Home based Salary: £55,290 per annum Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity! About Us The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury. About You and the Role As the senior clinical leader within Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), the Clinical Lead will provide strategic leadership, professional oversight and clinical governance for SIA's national team of specialist clinicians. The postholder will be responsible for developing and communicating a compelling vision for the future of SIA's clinical services, ensuring they remain responsive to the needs of people with spinal cord injury whilst supporting the charity's wider strategic ambitions. Working closely with the Head of Services, the Frank Williams Academy and SIA's Campaigns team, they will lead the evolution of the service to maximise impact, reach and influence. The Clinical Lead will play a key role in positioning SIA as the expert guiding voice on spinal cord injury, working collaboratively across the organisation and externally with healthcare professionals, NHS bodies, professional associations and other stakeholders. The Clinical Lead will cultivate strategic partnerships that enhance SIA's clinical impact, increase organisational reach and influence, and create opportunities for innovation, collaboration and sustainable service growth. They will ensure robust governance, quality assurance and service development processes are in place to support safe, effective and sustainable service delivery whilst creating opportunities for growth, influence and innovation. Benefits: • Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro-rated for part-time employees), • Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution), • Access to Group life assurance scheme, • Access to Healthcare cash plan, • Access to discounted gym membership, • Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP), • Employee volunteer days, • Free car parking at SIA House, • Investing in our people – all employees are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application. Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026, 9am Interview date: Friday 13 and Tuesday 17 November 2026 at SIA House, Milton Keynes N.B. As this is a specialist position, you may be invited to attend an online screening interview to discuss your clinical background, your interest in the role and what to expect from the recruitment process. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture. We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status. Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview. No agencies please. JBRP1_UKTJ

The Business Manager acts as the operational lead for a designated division, providing day-to-day strategic, financial and operational support to the Divisional Head. The role removes administrative and operational burden from divisional leadership, ensuring priorities are translated into action, plans are executed and performance is actively managed. Acting as the central coordinator across partners and business services teams, the Business Manager drives execution, accountability and operational excellence within the division. Key Responsibilities Divisional Performance Management • Monitor and report divisional performance metrics., • Analyse revenue, utilisation, leverage, billing discipline, recovery and profitability., • Identify performance issues and recommend corrective actions., • Track progress against divisional targets and strategic plans., • Support Divisional Head in addressing underperformance and improvement opportunities., • Manage international growth and integration., • Represent the division on relevant firmwide committees, boards and working groups, ensuring divisional priorities are communicated and agreed actions are delivered. Strategic Plan Delivery • Coordinate delivery of the divisional strategic plan., • Maintain divisional action plans, milestones and reporting., • Track accountability and ensure actions are completed., • Escalate risks, dependencies and delivery issues., • Support structured review meetings with divisional leadership. Support to the Divisional Head • Prepare briefing packs, performance reports and meeting materials., • Develop agendas, recommendations and action plans., • Coordinate divisional leadership meetings., • Ensure actions are documented, allocated and delivered., • Anticipate issues and proactively manage priorities. Partner & Team Coordination • Act as the operational hub of the division., • Ensure consistent communication of priorities and decisions., • Coordinate activity across departments and practice groups., • Support engagement and communication initiatives., • Drive alignment between teams and divisional objectives. Financial Management • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning., • Monitor key commercial indicators and trends., • Produce performance reports and business insights., • Support resource planning and capacity management., • Work closely with Finance to ensure strong financial discipline. Lateral Hires & Promotions • Coordinate divisional hiring and promotion plans., • Support business case development for strategic hires., • Manage hiring and onboarding activities., • Coordinate stakeholder engagement throughout recruitment processes., • Monitor integration and performance of new hires. Business Services Coordination • Act as the primary point of coordination for divisional business services support., • Ensure HR, Finance, Risk, Technology, Marketing and Talent activities are aligned., • Monitor delivery of business services commitments., • Escalate issues where delivery is delayed or priorities conflict., • Drive effective execution of divisional business plans. Innovation & Continuous Improvement • Support implementation of AI, technology and process improvement initiatives., • Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness., • Coordinate pilots and implementation activities., • Promote adoption of new ways of working., • Track benefits and outcomes of improvement initiatives. Communications & Engagement • Develop and coordinate divisional communications., • Support town halls, partner meetings and engagement activities., • Reinforce divisional priorities and strategic objectives., • Ensure communications are timely, clear and consistent., • Foster collaboration across teams and functions. The firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package Shoosmiths is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme replaced the Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme. We had been accredited as a two tick employer for many years - Disability Confident broadens and develops that original commitment, and demonstrates we have adopted a proactive approach to employing disabled people and developing their abilities. As part of our accreditation, we commit to interviewing any applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for each vacancy. In some circumstances we may only be able to interview those that best meet the essential criteria due to the volume of applications received. Further information on the Disability Confident scheme is available at gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone. If you have a disability or long-term condition and would like to receive information in a different way, or need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team. We can consider your needs and requirements, and how we can assist you to apply for our roles. For example we can provide a copy of our application via email so that you can complete it using your own accessibility software. JBRP1_UKTJ

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