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Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is an exciting, ambitious arts centre which offers a wide array of free exhibitions, theatre, music, cinema and comedy performances as well as creative learning and participation activities. Well-loved and well used, it's a relaxed friendly place attracting a diverse mix of visitors. We are recruiting for a Head of Technical and Facilities to lead our Technical Resources... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Title: Deputy Head of DepartmentLocation: BirminghamSalary: £62,361 per annum - FixedJob type: Permanent, Full TimeUCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.The Role:University College Birmingham is seeking an experienced and motivated academic leader to join the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences as Deputy Head of Department.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the leadership and operational management of a dynamic academic department. Working closely with the Head of Department, you will help shape and deliver strategic priorities, support curriculum enhancement, drive high-quality learning and teaching, and contribute to an outstanding student and staff experience.The successful candidate will bring strong experience of programme leadership in higher education, excellent people management skills, and the ability to lead teams with confidence, clarity and ambition. You will also have a strong understanding of academic quality, curriculum development and professional body requirements within health, nutrition, exercise science or a related discipline.We are looking for someone who can inspire colleagues, support innovation, manage resources effectively and represent the Department internally and externally. If you are a collaborative, forward-thinking academic leader committed to student success and continuous improvement, we would welcome your application.The Interview is scheduled to take place on the 9th November 2026.Benefits:Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary DaysExcellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement supportAnnual health MOTs with our Registered NurseExcellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorshipA variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central BirminghamFree on-site gym membershipExtra Information:All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.Closing Date - Sunday 25th October 2026.Interview Date - Monday 9th November 2026.Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.Candidates with experience of; Deputy Head of Department, Deputy Head of Faculty, Deputy Academic Head, Academic Deputy Head, Academic Department Manager, Academic Department Lead, Programme Leader, Programme Director, Programme Manager, Academic Programme Manager, Academic Lead, Academic Manager, Head of Programme, Deputy Head of School, Deputy Head of Academic Department, may also be considered for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? \n This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. \n Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. \n We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. \n NEED TO HAVE \n A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents \n Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent \n Experience in helping lead and inspire a team \n A good understanding of nutrition \n Experience of working with fresh seasonal food \n The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home \n Good understanding of HACCP \n NEED TO DO \n Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence \n Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards \n Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment \n Work within budget \n Complete regular audits \n Manage stock control \n To assist in leading and motivating a team \n REWARDS PACKAGE \n \n Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends \n Free learning and development \n A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts \n Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards \n Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme \n If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be

Equans is looking for a Mechanical Craftsperson to join our team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. What will you deliver?The responsibilities will mainly be at the Mental Health Sites of Barberry, Oleaster & Zinnia, however this could extend to other areas on the contract if requested by Senior ManagementUndertake any reasonable duties directed by TSM/Supervisor/Helpdesk to maintain all services to the NHS Trust, and ensure that all associated paperwork is completed in a satisfactory, accurate and prompt mannerPerform the complete range of Mechanical Craftsperson tasks as required or directed by managementCarry out all works in compliance with EQUANS KPI’s and contractHave a knowledge of water / mechanical systems within a healthcare environment and maintenance / testing activitiesHave a knowledge of Legionella and other water pathogensUndertake temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning and disinfection, Tank visual inspections, TMV servicing, AHU servicing, to name a fewDrive the company vehicle as required to meet the needs of the serviceTake part in on call rotaWhat can we offer you?On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are you?NVQ or C&G Level 2 Heating/Vent/PlumbingLegionella/TMV/Disinfection awareness and trainingWater Hygiene Training (Desirable)Driving licenceThis role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential. Who are we?In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.Our ambitionAt Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.What's next?If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

Here at VWV our corporate team is thriving. Renowned as a firm for our culture and values, we pride ourselves on giving our lawyers the greatest exposure to high quality work at every stage of their career. We're now looking for a corporate lawyer with a strong grounding in M&A work to join any of the offices of our corporate team. Poorly you’ve a couple of years of corporate expertise or maybe you've been practising for a number of years and feel frustrated by micro-management. If so, then look no further…. here at VWV, we do things very differently! Although we have over 620 employees from four offices in Bristol, Birmingham, London and Watford, you’ll be struck by our close-knit culture. We believe in integrity and authenticity - in each one of us being ourselves both in our interactions with each other and with our clients. That means you’ll join a team and a firm that doesn’t do arrogance - you’ll join the "VWV family". As a Top 100 UK law firm you won’t be surprised by the quality of our work, but you may be surprised by the breadth of it. Our clients range from family owned business, SMEs, PLCs and multi-national organisations within a variety of sectors such as technology, life sciences and education. We’re looking for a corporate lawyer with ideally at least a couple of years of post- qualified experience, most likely working at solicitor or associate level. The role will involve all of the corporate work you’ll be used to undertaking such as M&A work, but with the opportunity to work with clients in one of our most prestigious sectors - the education sector for which we are top ranked nationally in Chambers and Partners. As such, you’ll enjoy real variety of work for leadership level individuals across our early years and independent school clients, as well as those in the broader education ecosystem. The work is interesting, fast paced and rewarding - these are clients who really value our professionalism and expertise and for whom we can make a real difference. You can feel confident that your workflow will be consistent and steady, and importantly, the matters on which you’re acting, will often be high profile in nature. You’ll also relish the fact that no two days are the same. You’re a corporate lawyer with a passion for transactional work and either some experience in the education sector or simply an interest in it. This is an area where clients rely on us as trusted advisors to demonstrate empathy and understanding as well as technical excellence so you’re someone for whom communication skills come easily and integrity is part of your DNA. Perhaps you’re currently in private practice and are looking for a change of culture, or maybe you’re in house and are seeking a return to private practice… either way, we’d love to hear from you. At VWV we have a truly unique and engaging culture that we hold dear. We work hard but we also love to have fun and we recognise that it’s the social interaction between us that really shapes our culture. Whilst this role can be aligned to any of our offices in Bristol, London, Birmingham, or Watford, we would like you to work predominantly from one of our locations across the working week so that you may benefit first-hand from our warm and friendly culture as well as facilitate cross referral opportunities from your colleagues in other teams. We are of course happy to discuss any specific requirements of hybrid working with candidates on an individual basis. There are so many reasons to stop and explore VWV further. We’re known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key. There’s no pigeon-holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you can finally be yourself. At VWV, we’re committed to your growth with our bespoke Learning Academy, offering structured career-level programs across core business areas to prepare you for promotion opportunities and career advancement - join us to unlock your full potential. We’re striving to be an inclusive employer, to create a workplace and environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. Contact our recruiter to discuss any adjustments needed so we can make this the best possible candidate experience for you. Whilst we’re renowned for our transparent and welcoming culture, we know that making the next career move can be daunting. To help you to get more of a flavour for life at VWV and to find out what our own people say about us, we invite you to watch this short video on the right hand side. If you feel ready to apply, then please click on the red "Apply Now" button at the foot of the advert. If you have one or two questions on the role or firm before you feel happy to apply, please contact Emma Forrester, Head of Talent Acquisition on or We’re happy to accept agency introductions for this vacancy subject to the acceptance of our standard agency terms. If you’re an agency and think you might have a suitable candidate, please make an anonymous approach to our Recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As Group Manager, you will: • Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Pathway to Independence portfolio., • Lead the development and transformation of therapy-led services, ensuring that occupational therapy and social work practice contribute effectively to prevention, enablement and independence., • Develop a clear service vision and translate it into deliverable improvement plans, performance expectations and measurable outcomes., • Lead and support Team Managers, creating a positive, accountable and learning-focused culture., • Strengthen quality assurance, professional practice, governance and performance management., • Use evidence, data, research and feedback to improve outcomes and redesign services., • Manage demand, capacity, resources and delegated budgets effectively., • Ensure services meet statutory requirements and contribute to the Council's assurance response to the Care Quality Commission., • Build effective partnerships across health, housing, children's services, commissioning and other agencies., • Represent Adult Social Care in corporate, regional and multi-agency forums., • Deputise for the Head of Service when required., This position:, • Requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check., • Is designated as a politically restricted sensitive post., • Includes membership of the Senior Managers' out-of-hours rota., • May require some work outside normal office hours., • This is a hybrid working role therefore attendance at the office is expected every week. Walsall Council is seeking an experienced and ambitious Group Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across our Pathway to Independence services. This is a significant leadership opportunity for a qualified and professionally registered Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with a strong track record of leading, developing and transforming therapy-led adult social care services. You will provide clear leadership to services that support adults to maximise their independence, choice and control. Working as part of the Adult Social Care leadership team, you will lead service improvement, strengthen professional practice and ensure resources are focused on delivering effective and sustainable outcomes for Walsall residents. You must be: • A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council or a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England,, • An experienced senior leader with substantial experience of managing adult social care services., • Able to demonstrate successful leadership and transformation of a therapy-led service, including service redesign, cultural change and practice improvement., • Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting managers through significant organisational and operational change., • Committed to strengths-based, person-centred and evidence-informed practice., • Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant adult social care legislation, statutory responsibilities and regulatory expectations., • Experienced in quality assurance, performance management and the use of data to identify priorities and drive improvement., • Able to manage resources and budgets effectively while maintaining service quality and delivering value for money., • Confident in building partnerships and influencing across complex organisational and professional boundaries., • Politically aware and able to operate effectively within a local authority environment., • An inclusive, visible and credible leader who can motivate others, provide constructive challenge and build shared ownership of change., • Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas. For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only). At Walsall Council, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to working collaboratively, embracing change, delivering value for money and creating services that the people of Walsall can be proud of. At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your 'Supporting Information' - reflects your own voice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: CSG - Operations Hub (Data / Intelligence / Support) Employment Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to define and lead the organisation's target-state data architecture, ensuring our data landscape supports business growth, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and future AI-driven innovation. This is a strategic role at the heart of our data transformation journey. You will be responsible for designing the frameworks, standards, and technology architecture that connect core business systems across case management, finance, CRM, analytics, and AI platforms. Working closely with senior technology and business leaders, you will help shape a scalable and sustainable data ecosystem that reduces integration complexity, improves data accessibility, and enables advanced analytics and predictive capabilities. • Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models., • Design integration strategies and architecture patterns that connect case management, finance, CRM, document management, and analytics systems., • Drive adoption of modern integration approaches, favouring API-led and event-driven architectures over point-to-point solutions., • Evaluate and recommend technologies for the organisation's data platform, including data warehouses, lakehouses, master data management solutions, and API frameworks, • Design the data foundations required to support AI and machine learning initiatives, ensuring high-quality, trusted, and accessible data., • Partner with Data Engineering, Data Governance, and Analytics teams to ensure architecture standards are consistently applied., • Define enterprise data security and access architecture in collaboration with data governance and information security teams., • Produce and maintain architecture roadmaps, standards, and documentation., • Support the CTO, Enterprise Architecture function, and Head of Data & Analytics on major transformation programmes, platform migrations, and strategic technology decisions, including vendor selection. Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise data architectures in complex or regulated environments., • Strong understanding of modern data platform patterns, including:, • Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, Data Lakehouses, • Data Mesh concepts, • API-led architectures, • Event-driven integration patterns, • Experience architecting solutions that support both operational reporting and advanced analytics, including AI and machine learning workloads., • Strong knowledge of Azure-based data platforms and cloud architecture principles., • Familiarity with Master Data Management (MDM) frameworks and technologies., • Experience integrating multiple business-critical systems within a hybrid technology environment., • Ability to balance immediate business needs with long-term architectural strategy and technical sustainability., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences., • Experience producing architecture standards, roadmaps and governance documentation. Desirable Skills & Experience • Knowledge of case management systems, CRM platforms such as Dynamics 365, and finance or billing solutions., • Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation programmes.Understanding of data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance requirements., • Relevant architecture certifications such as TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent., • Experience within insurance, legal services, claims management or financial services is desirable but not mandatory. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of data and technology within a growing, data-driven organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to: • Be part of an exciting journey reshaping how data and AI are used in claims management., • Play a key role in our major transformation initiatives and the creation of our modern cloud data platform., • Work with cutting-edge Azure and AI technologies, • Define a strategic enterprise data architecture that delivers long-term business value., • Influence strategic data decisions across the business., • Support the adoption of advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning capabilities., • Join a collaborative and forward-thinking Data & Analytics function., • Delivery and adoption of the target-state enterprise data architecture., • Reduction in integration complexity and technical debt., • Improved accessibility, consistency, and quality of enterprise data., • Successful implementation of scalable and secure data platform standards., • Alignment of technology investments with architectural principles and business objectives., • Enablement of advanced analytics and AI initiatives through robust data foundations., • Positive stakeholder engagement and effective governance of architectural decisions., • High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - en/Work-with-us/Whats-in-it-for-you, • A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits), • Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding, • In person and remote social events, • Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! #J-18808-Ljbffr

We’re looking for a Head of Simulation to join our team. In this role, you'll be a hands-on leader who combines technical expertise with strong people leadership to grow ITI’s simulation capability and deliver real client impact. You’ll lead a team of Simulation Consultants and Technicians developing advanced discrete event simulation, digital twin, and data-driven solutions across industries including manufacturing, energy, nuclear, and industrial operations. As Head of Simulation, you’ll shape the strategic direction of the function while remaining close to delivery, balancing technical excellence, team development, and client outcomes to ensure ITI Group remains a trusted partner in helping clients optimise performance, manage complexity, and make better decisions through simulation. Through our 50 year history, ITI Group has combined the skills, experience, and knowledge of many recognised and respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. We develop and integrate digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology. You’ll be joining a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America. Our people work together with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create solutions that deliver value. At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to working in partnership with our colleagues, leaders and customers, and developing a culture that allows us to inspire, and deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine. Yes, you will: • Lead, inspire and manage a growing team of Simulation Consultants and Technicians, setting clear expectations, maintaining high morale, and ensuring quality delivery., • Act as a mentor and technical authority, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and direction while still contributing directly to selected projects., • Conduct regular 1-to-1s and performance reviews, identify development needs, and maintain a clear succession and growth plan for the team., • Build a culture of openness, accountability, and innovation where technical excellence and commercial focus go hand in hand., • Recruit and onboard new talent to meet future growth and capability needs., • Personally lead or contribute to key client projects, particularly where high technical complexity, strategic value, or stakeholder visibility is involved., • Set the technical standard for the team through examples, demonstrating best practice modelling, documentation, validation, and communication., • Work in partnership with the Business Unit Director to develop a workable three-month resource plan for upcoming projects and opportunities., • Support pre-sales and proof-of-concept builds that showcase ITI’s expertise and drive new client engagements., • Oversee the delivery portfolio, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope and budget, and to the highest professional standards., • Act as senior technical and strategic advisor to clients, shaping engagements and translating technical results into clear business value., • Contribute to thought leadership, authoring blogs, presenting at conferences, and developing materials that showcase ITI’s simulation capability., • Follow all health and safety regulations, procedures and protocols., • Line management and functional responsibility for assigned team. We are looking for: • Proven leadership experience within a simulation or digital-twin consultancy or team., • Hands-on expertise with one or more leading simulation platforms (FlexSim, AnyLogic, PlantSim, Witness, Simul8, etc.), • Strong track record of simulation project delivery and client engagement., • Honours degree in a relevant STEM or Engineering discipline., • Demonstrated ability to balance people leadership with personal project delivery., • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills., • Commercial awareness with ability to link technical work to client outcomes and profitability. In line with our company values we are looking for someone who, 📈Will Deliver what we promise 🦺Will demand the highest levels of Safety and Security 🏆Will apply Technical Mastery 🧠Is committed to Continual Learning 💡Will challenge the norm to make a difference through Innovation As a Great Place to Work® certified organisation with over 50 years of deep technology expertise, you’ll work alongside specialists who solve complex, real-world challenges. You’ll gain exposure to intelligent systems that power critical facilities - building skills that shape safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations. Inspire and innovate with us; Join ITI Group, a place where you can shine! Find out more about what we can offer you by visiting our careers page on the ITI Group Website. At ITI Group our people are our best asset. We offer a variety of benefits, to attract and retain talent, which include: • 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year., • Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays., • Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme., • Private Medical Insurance., • Life Assurance., • Pension., • Payment of professional membership fees., • Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice., • Enhanced family friendly policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Service Manager - Children in Care Team LocationCable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley Salary £60,913 to £64,869 - salary subject to experience Are you passionate about improving the lives of children in care and care experienced young people? We are looking for an exceptional and inspiring leader to become our next Service Manager for Children in Care.This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated and committed service that is ambitious for children and determined to achieve the very best outcomes for every child and young person in our care. As Service Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our Children in Care services, ensuring that children experience stability, achieve permanence at the earliest opportunity, and are supported to thrive in all aspects of their lives.You will champion high-quality, relationship-based practice and ensure that children's voices remain at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a leader who is a passionate advocate for children in care, understands the responsibilities of effective corporate parenting, and can inspire others to maintain high aspirations for the children and young people we serve. Reporting to the Principal Service Lead, you will: Provide leadership and management oversight of Children in Care teams. Lead and support Team Managers to deliver high-quality services and achieve excellent outcomes for children and young people. Drive improvements in practice, performance and service delivery, ensuring children receive timely and effective support. Promote permanence and stability through robust care planning and partnership working. Promote reunification and safe returns home to family where appropriate. Champion the voice of children and young people and ensure their views shape service delivery and decision making. Work collaboratively with colleagues across social care, education, health, commissioning and partner agencies. Lead on quality assurance, service development and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure statutory responsibilities are met and that services operate within budget and resource frameworks. We are looking for an experienced and motivated social care leader who: Is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children in care and care experienced young people. Demonstrates a strong commitment to corporate parenting and understands what excellent corporate parenting looks like in practice. Has significant experience of leading and managing Children's Social Care services. Can motivate, inspire and support a passionate and hardworking workforce. Has a proven track record of driving service improvement and delivering positive outcomes. Is confident in managing performance, quality assurance and complex operational challenges. Builds strong relationships and partnerships to improve the experiences and life chances of children and young people. Holds a recognised Social Work qualification and is registered with Social Work England. This is an opportunity to join an ambitious Children's Service that places children and young people at the centre of everything it does.You will work alongside a committed leadership team and a passionate workforce who are dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of children in care. We are committed to supporting our staff through a strong learning and development offer, reflective supervision, and opportunities for career progression.Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to shape services, support talented practitioners and help ensure that every child in our care has the opportunity to succeed and achieve their aspirations. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Principal Service Lead (Head of Service) – Steven Orchard for an informal discussion. So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates.Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on or who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via #J-18808-Ljbffr

Adult Social Care Grade: G14 Salary: £72,929-£80,464 Location: Walsall Borough, with customer-focused hybrid working Reports to: Head of Service, Adult Social Care Contract: Permanent full time Closing date: 18th October 2026. Interviews w/c 26th October Lead change. Strengthen independence. Improve lives. Walsall Council is seeking an experienced and ambitious Group Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across our Pathway to Independence services. This is a significant leadership opportunity for a qualified and professionally registered Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with a strong track record of leading, developing and transforming therapy-led adult social care services. You will provide clear leadership to services that support adults to maximise their independence, choice and control. Working as part of the Adult Social Care leadership team, you will lead service improvement, strengthen professional practice and ensure resources are focused on delivering effective and sustainable outcomes for Walsall residents. • Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Pathway to Independence portfolio., • Lead the development and transformation of therapy‑led services, ensuring that occupational therapy and social work practice contribute effectively to prevention, enablement and independence., • Develop a clear service vision and translate it into deliverable improvement plans, performance expectations and measurable outcomes., • Lead and support Team Managers, creating a positive, accountable and learning‑focused culture., • Strengthen quality assurance, professional practice, governance and performance management., • Use evidence, data, research and feedback to improve outcomes and redesign services., • Manage demand, capacity, resources and delegated budgets effectively., • Ensure services meet statutory requirements and contribute to the Council’s assurance response to the Care Quality Commission., • Build effective partnerships across health, housing, children’s services, commissioning and other agencies., • Represent Adult Social Care in corporate, regional and multi‑agency forums., • Deputise for the Head of Service when required. You must be: • A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Councilor a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England,., • An experienced senior leader with substantial experience of managing adult social care services., • Able to demonstrate successful leadership and transformation of a therapy‑led service, including service redesign, cultural change and practice improvement., • Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting managers through significant organisational and operational change., • Committed to strengths‑based, person‑centred and evidence‑informed practice., • Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant adult social care legislation, statutory responsibilities and regulatory expectations., • Experienced in quality assurance, performance management and the use of data to identify priorities and drive improvement., • Able to manage resources and budgets effectively while maintaining service quality and delivering value for money., • Confident in building partnerships and influencing across complex organisational and professional boundaries., • Politically aware and able to operate effectively within a local authority environment., • An inclusive, visible and credible leader who can motivate others, provide constructive challenge and build shared ownership of change. At Walsall Council, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to working collaboratively, embracing change, delivering value for money and creating services that the people of Walsall can be proud of. This role offers the opportunity to shape a key part of Adult Social Care and lead services that help people build on their strengths, regain skills and live as independently as possible. • Requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check., • Is designated as a politically restricted sensitive post., • Includes membership of the Senior Managers' out-of-hours rota., • May require some work outside normal office hours., • This is a hybrid working role therefore attendance at the office is expected every week. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Equans is looking for a Lifecycle Project Manager to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance and benefits package. As part of the Project Management team you will take full accountability for the delivery of Variations and Life Cycle projects across the PFI site. • Manage the P&L and H&S for your projects from concept to completion with the support from the Lead PM and Head of Projects, • Full Profit & Loss responsibility for your delivered projects & life cycle works, • Build and sustain strong relationship with relevant stakeholders (Trust / SPV) at management level to ensure the continuation and growth of the pipeline for the foreseeable future, • Support the wider Project, Life cycle and operational teams to ensure all work is carried out on time & to budget, • Manage the team and ensure that there is continuity of service during staff absences/holidays, • Ensure on time delivery and margin optimisation is achieved for all projects, • Support all phases of the project, from initial request to close out, to meet all contractual requirements, • Support the Lead PM with processes and governance across the site which will make the Queen Elizabeth contract a Centre of Excellence across the business area, • Continually refining the project delivery model to ensure the right resources and approach is deployed and optimised for each project, • Make sure project risks are identified and managed through effective mitigation measures. Manage the implementation of designated projects. Ensure the project plan is maintained from inception to completion, • Monitoring and communicating project financial performance and administration to the Lead PM so that you can review targets against budget On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance and benefits package, which includes; • 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays), • Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary, • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers, • Gym membership discounts, • Cycle to work scheme, • Holiday purchase scheme, • 2 corporate social responsibility days per year, • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes, • Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme, • Access to our growing employee networks, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app, • Proven background in FM, maintenance delivery, and the PFI environment, • A strong Project Manager, who will have a proven track record working in Healthcare and delivering projects in a live environment, • Strong Commercial awareness will be needed to manage and flow Supplier Contracts downstream, • Ability to show understanding of Local Authority legislation, Planning Applications, Fire and Building Regulations Approvals, • A sound knowledge of building and engineering services design and associated British Standards, • A sound knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Construction Design and Management Regulations and other relevant statutory requirements will be required, • Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of technical and estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance and FM services, • Financially aware and able to use Equans finance software (Coupa) to support the team in the delivery of projects, • HNC /HND or equivalent qualification in a building or engineering discipline, • Experience within a PFI Healthcare environment (Desirable), • Valid driving licence This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential. In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day. If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

" Grow your career while reshaping the world. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head‑on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us. Our team is looking for engineers with an understanding of electrical engineering, power systems, and energy markets, who are keen to develop their knowledge and make a meaningful contribution to the energy sector. If you’re passionate about shaping a sustainable future and curious about how engineering can support the journey to Net Zero, we’d love to hear from you. In this role, you’ll be part of a team working on substation design projects, with a focus on electricity transmission and distribution networks. You’ll also have opportunities to support projects across the wider Power & Energy Solutions team and AtkinsRéalis business. Some of our clients include National Grid, SSEN, in addition to other organisations both in the UK and internationally. You’ll gain experience delivering multi‑disciplinary design projects from Front End Engineering Design (FEED) to Detailed Design. This role also offers personal development, training, and support towards chartership, with plenty of opportunity to get involved in a wide range of impactful projects. You will be working in a senior position within one of our Electrical Engineering teams based either in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow. Building strong and trusted relationships is a key part of this role. You'll enjoy working with others, sometimes directly at client sites, sometimes from our offices. You'll be client focused – being able to interface with clients, understand their needs and convert opportunities into successful workstreams. • Provide Technical Leadership on the FEED and Detail Design workstream for National Grid, SSEN‑Transmission or other Transmission & Distribution clients., • Ensure adequate quality assurance and delivery of FEED, Detailed Design and bids for our clients., • Ensure adequate resources and training of resources for the purposes of delivering FEED and Detailed Design work., • Review the HV plant aspects of different projects including HV layouts, elevations, maintenance access drawings, earthing design and reports, mechanical interlocking, HV busbar calculations and technical specification for the HV plant equipment., • Act as Principal Designer Representative when required., • Coordination with back‑office engineers, sub‑contractors and suppliers as required., • Proven record of ability to manage tender packages as tender manager and doing HV plant aspects of technical offers., • Ability to attend and chair the Design Review and Hazard Review meetings and reviewing HV plant design packages as required., • Attending site visits for clients., • Communication skills along with teamworking attributes., • Customer focused, identifying their needs along with business development skills., • A passion for working in a consultancy environment., • Championing a culture where everyone belongs., • A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions, • Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team., • Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable)., • Comfortable to embrace agile ways of working and learning new technologies., • Commitment to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office or on client site (project dependent)., • Being together in person helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more effectively, and accelerate your learning and development., • Experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Primary Plant design., • Preferably up to 400kV but not essential., • Minimum 2.2 BEng in an Electrical Engineering discipline, Energy Systems or Renewable Energy., • Typical locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow, Leeds. Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage. At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn. " #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: CSG - Operations Hub (Data / Intelligence / Support) Location: Birmingham We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to define and lead the organisation's target-state data architecture, ensuring our data landscape supports business growth, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and future AI-driven innovation. This is a strategic role at the heart of our data transformation journey. You will be responsible for designing the frameworks, standards, and technology architecture that connect core business systems across case management, finance, CRM, analytics, and AI platforms. Working closely with senior technology and business leaders, you will help shape a scalable and sustainable data ecosystem that reduces integration complexity, improves data accessibility, and enables advanced analytics and predictive capabilities. • Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models., • Design integration strategies and architecture patterns that connect case management, finance, CRM, document management, and analytics systems., • Drive adoption of modern integration approaches, favouring API-led and event-driven architectures over point-to-point solutions., • Evaluate and recommend technologies for the organisation's data platform, including data warehouses, lakehouses, master data management solutions, and API frameworks, • Design the data foundations required to support AI and machine learning initiatives, ensuring high-quality, trusted, and accessible data., • Partner with Data Engineering, Data Governance, and Analytics teams to ensure architecture standards are consistently applied., • Define enterprise data security and access architecture in collaboration with data governance and information security teams., • Produce and maintain architecture roadmaps, standards, and documentation., • Support the CTO, Enterprise Architecture function, and Head of Data & Analytics on major transformation programmes, platform migrations, and strategic technology decisions, including vendor selection., • Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise data architectures in complex or regulated environments., • Strong understanding of modern data platform patterns, including:, • Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, Data Lakehouses, • Data Mesh concepts, • API-led architectures, • Event-driven integration patterns, • Experience architecting solutions that support both operational reporting and advanced analytics, including AI and machine learning workloads., • Strong knowledge of Azure-based data platforms and cloud architecture principles., • Familiarity with Master Data Management (MDM) frameworks and technologies., • Experience integrating multiple business-critical systems within a hybrid technology environment., • Ability to balance immediate business needs with long-term architectural strategy and technical sustainability., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences., • Experience producing architecture standards, roadmaps and governance documentation., • Knowledge of case management systems, CRM platforms such as Dynamics 365, and finance or billing solutions., • Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation programmes., • Understanding of data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance requirements., • Relevant architecture certifications such as TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent., • Experience within insurance, legal services, claims management or financial services is desirable but not mandatory. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of data and technology within a growing, data-driven organisation. • Be part of an exciting journey reshaping how data and AI are used in claims management., • Play a key role in our major transformation initiatives and the creation of our modern cloud data platform., • Work with cutting-edge Azure and AI technologies, • Define a strategic enterprise data architecture that delivers long-term business value., • Influence strategic data decisions across the business., • Support the adoption of advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning capabilities., • Join a collaborative and forward-thinking Data & Analytics function., • Delivery and adoption of the target-state enterprise data architecture., • Reduction in integration complexity and technical debt., • Improved accessibility, consistency, and quality of enterprise data., • Successful implementation of scalable and secure data platform standards., • Alignment of technology investments with architectural principles and business objectives., • Enablement of advanced analytics and AI initiatives through robust data foundations., • Positive stakeholder engagement and effective governance of architectural decisions., • High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - en/Work-with-us/Whats-in-it-for-you, • A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits), • Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding, • In person and remote social events, • Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview In this home-based role you support the Security Governance Manager by coordinating audits, analysing audit themes, and driving improvements through training content and operational changes. You will assist with security risk assessments and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to uphold governance, compliance and quality standards. Working alongside the Operational Standards and Improvement Manager, you help shape the training syllabus and ensure it stays aligned with audits and operational priorities. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to influence security governance in a large facilities management setting. Pay / BenefitsDigital Learning via the OCS AcademyRetail perks via Hapi appProfessional growth for 600+ live learnersFlexible pay via Wagestream (contract-specific) ResponsibilitiesManage independent audits and ensure quality reports pass QAConduct thematic audits and analyse findings to identify learning and improvementsReport themes to the Security Governance Manager and support continuous improvementMonitor and escalate audit actions to Head of Security OperationsProvide resilience and deputise for the Security Governance Manager as neededReview contract assignment instructions and keep training content up to date with operationsEnsure Health and Safety regulations and safe systems of work are understood and implementedCoordinate production of technical training materials and varied presentation formats for in-house coursesConduct annual technical reviews of training content to maintain relevanceSupport the training strategy and annual syllabus updates in line with audits and priorities Key requirementsRight to work in the UK and willingness to undergo vetting and DBS checksProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including ExcelStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret information and identify trendsEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and meet deadlinesAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a teamProactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvementCommitment to personal learning and professional developmentUnderstanding of governance, compliance and quality standards within a customer-focused environmentCommitment to organisational values and inclusive ways of workingcustomer-focusedcommunicationteamworkMicrosoft Office (Excel)analytical reasoningtraining material development

About The Role Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the leadership skills and commitment to support carers and empower children and young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children's Trust would love to hear from you! At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice. A rare opportunity has emerged for a permanent Senior Practitioner role within Birmingham Children's Trust's Fostering Service. With national reforms underway and an increased focus on kinship care, it is truly an exciting time to be involved in this area. The Trust has demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring more children can remain within their family network, a goal that aligns with the evolving landscape of kinship support. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of these positive changes, this could be a fantastic chance to join us! This is a brand new role within the service. The Senior Practitioner will focus on developing a Mockingbird type of support scheme for the Fostering service. This is key to further enhancing the support that we offer to our carers and children, as well leading on quality assurance and policies across the service. You will join an experienced and dedicated management team, shaping and delivering best practice. You will be highly skilled, knowledgeable and at the forefront of best practice in Fostering including the National Fostering Reforms. You will support the Heads of service in new initiatives and developments, such as enhanced support for carers based on Mockingbird principles. You will be involved in continuing to prioritise the voice of the child and our carers throughout the service. At the heart of this role is a commitment to ensuring that the welfare, safety, and individual needs of children in care remain central to all aspects of fostering support and practice. About you You will: • Have the ability to lead and develop social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management. • Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of Kinship fostering and SGO regulations, which equips you to analyse and intervene effectively. • Have up to date knowledge of national policy, strategy and developments regarding kinship ca re to promote a culture of continuous learning and development of social work practice within the kinship area of practice. • Bring a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people, alongside the ability to provide effective leadership, support, and professional challenge to your team. • Have experience of working with children and families within a safeguarding environment is desirable. You will be responsible for quality assuring practice across the team, ensuring compliance with fostering regulations, statutory guidance, and quality standards, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery. • Play an active role in the ongoing development of the service, supporting on key areas of work such as the continued development of our kinship local offer and initiatives to strengthen the recruitment, support, and retention of our foster carers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior social work who wants to step up into a specialist role, who is passionate about kinship and fostering services and committed to delivering the very best outcomes for children, young people, and their families. We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship or on a VISA Additional Information Interviews will be held in person, date to be confirmed. As part of the application process, please submit your CV and a supporting statement clearly demonstrating your skills and experience for this role. Onboarding Process: Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian including Experian DBS, Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements. Our Benefits: • You will receive a retention payment of up to £5,000 (terms and conditions apply). • A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave , plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service. • Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use! • Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more! • Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns. • Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme. For further information, feel free to contact Robina Gardner (Head of Service) by email on [email protected] About You About Us Help us to change children and young people's lives ! At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy. Why Join Us? • Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children. • Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued. • Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. • Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits. Our Values We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people. We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development. Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all. Safeguarding At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people. The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment. TPBN1_UKTJ

Social Care Assessor Responsible to: The Lead Assessor, Human Resources Director, and other Directors in their absence Job summary To assess, support, and guide learners undertaking Social Care Apprenticeship programmes, Diplomas and other relevant qualifications, ensuring timely achievement, high-quality learning experiences, and compliance with awarding body and regulatory requirements including Ofsted. The role requires a strong understanding of the social care sector will provide the opportunity to witness the skilled progression of our team members throughout their career by providing effective training and development programmes. Key Purpose of Role Assessment and Learner Support • Develop and deliver a high-quality curriculum and assessment using a range of methods (e.g., observations, professional discussions, work products). • Support learners to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours in line with apprenticeship standards. • Conduct regular progress reviews, setting SMART targets to ensure timely completion. • Provide constructive feedback and coaching to support continuous improvement. • Prepare learners for End-Point Assessment (EPA) Quality & Compliance • Maintain accurate and up-to-date learner records in line with organisational and awarding body requirements. • Ensure all assessment decisions meet internal quality assurance (IQA) and external quality assurance (EQA) standards. • Adhere to safeguarding, Prevent duty, equality and diversity, and data protection policies. • Participate in standardisation meetings and quality improvement activities. Build effective relationships with line managers. • Provide guidance to managers on supporting learners in the workplace. • Act as the main point of contact for learners throughout their programme. • Ensure compliance with the Ofsted Education and Inspection Framework and the DFE Funding rules. • Provide written reports as required. General • Support the induction process and completion of the Care Certificate for new employees joining the organisation. • To be available on a consultancy basis outside rostered hours. • Promote equality, diversity and inclusion as part of the culture of the organisation • Promote and encourage learning and development opportunities available to team members Professional Development • Maintain up-to-date occupational competence within the health and social care sector. • Engage in continuous professional development (CPD). • Keep current with changes to apprenticeship and qualification standards and sector best practice. Essential skills & experience: • Up to date experience and competence working in the social care sector supporting vulnerable adults with a learning disability and/or a mental health condition. • Full UK driving licence and be willing to travel around CTTM's homes and services. • Up to date knowledge of legislation relating to the social care sector including the fundamental standards. • Ability to engage and support both experienced employees and those at an early stage of their professional development. • Proficiency with IT packages for managing training and communication, such as Microsoft Office. • Strong understanding of Health and Social Care qualifications and apprenticeship standards with experience assessing up to level 5. • Knowledge of End-Point Assessment (EPA) processes • Ability to plan and deliver effective assessments using a range of methods • Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills • Strong organisational and time management skills • Ability to use e-portfolio systems and digital tools Essential Qualifications: • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care achieved as a competence-based qualification or an equivalent Adult Care competency based qualification. • Level 3 Assessors award or equivalent i.e. TAQA, A1 or D32/33 Desirable qualification: • IQA Award or equivalent • Level 3 Award in Education and Training or an equivalent teaching qualification • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or an equivalent qualification. Personal Attributes • Motivated and learner-focused approach • Ability to work independently and manage a caseload • Professional, approachable, and supportive manner �� Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion • High level of integrity and attention to detail Hours 37.50 Hours per week. Must be flexible to cover team members working night shifts. Place of Work Based at Head Office with travel to CTTM's home and services. General These responsibilities must be carried out with due regard to the organisations Equal Opportunities Policy. This job description is issued as a general guideline and may be subject to change in consultation with the post-holder. This position will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure (DBS) which is registered on the update service. TPBN1_UKTJ

Doocey Group in Tipton seeks a Head of Human Resources to lead the Group’s People Strategy, ensuring capability, culture and leadership support sustained business growth. You will oversee HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Reception and Admin Support, guiding a multi-location team while ensuring compliance and strong employee experience. The role focuses on building capability and embedding a high-performance culture across the Group. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. We are Allianz Partners, a global leader in assistance and insurance solutions across international health, assistance, automotive, and travel insurance. We operate in over 78 countries with more than 22,000 employees worldwide. We are looking for a dynamic and results‑driven Claims Manager to lead our Travel Claims department. This role plays a key part in shaping service delivery while ensuring we consistently meet and exceed client KPIs and performance targets. Reporting Line: Head of Travel Claims Manage and develop a high‑performing team, fostering collaboration and excellence to deliver outstanding customer experiences. • Manage, mentor, and support Team Managers to achieve operational excellence, • Ensure claims processes align with business objectives and deliver against SLAs/KPIs, • Manage claims costs for the business and partners, • Lead monthly performance and departmental meetings, • Ensure clear agendas and effective communication across teams, • Drive a high‑performance culture through coaching and development, • Maintain training records and identify improvement opportunities, • Create and implement Personal Development Plans (PDPs) Ensure the team meets and exceeds objectives through quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement Build an engaged, collaborative environment aligned with Allianz’s vision and values • Optimise resource allocation to meet KPIs, • Strategically plan overtime within budget, • Provide guidance on complex claims, • Manage escalated partner claims, • Deliver reports and elevate key issues to senior leadership 35-hour working week with hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home) Supportive and team‑focused culture Opportunities within a global organisation and leadership development Access to certifications and professional qualifications • Pension and savings plans, • Share purchase scheme, • Mental health and wellbeing support, • And more, • On-call requirement may be required due to the nature of the role, • GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths, • Strong communication skills with clients and stakeholders, • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, • Understanding of FCA regulations, • Resilience in a fast‑paced environment, • Proven leadership experience managing large teams, • Strong strategic thinking capability, • A successful track record as a Claims Manager, • Adaptability to digital technologies and data‑driven ways of working, including exposure to AI, machine learning, data analytics, and cloud-based tools, while adhering to data governance, security, and ethical standards. Allianz is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage employees to grow through varied experiences across the organisation. If you are a results‑driven leader with a passion for customer service, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please visit: www.allianz care.com [please translate into your local language] 107701 | Customer Services & Claims | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department Department of Engineering Location City Centre Campus (Millennium Point) Salary £70,564 to £79,840per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 09 September 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Friday 09 October 2026 Reference ABCE26056 At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world‑class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff. Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities. Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential. By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond. We are seeking a Professor of Smart Manufacturing to join our School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering, providing strategic academic leadership across teaching, research, enterprise and external engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a department undergoing significant transformation through its Re‑imagining Engineering initiative, the development of the Smart and Sustainable Engineering Research Centre, and the expansion of industrial partnerships. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the School's ambitions for research excellence, innovation, knowledge exchange and regional economic impact. As Professor, you will lead the development of internationally recognised research in Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing, Industrial Innovation and Enterprise. You will drive externally funded research, develop strategic partnerships with industry, expand Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), consultancy and commercial activity, and strengthen the Department's contribution to industrial innovation at regional, national and international levels. You will play a pivotal role in preparing for REF2029 by leading high‑quality research outputs, developing impact case studies, supervising doctoral researchers and mentoring colleagues to foster a vibrant research culture. You will also promote interdisciplinary collaboration across Engineering, Computing and the Built Environment. Within education, you will contribute to the Re‑imagining Engineering curriculum by embedding contemporary manufacturing practices, Industry 4.0 and 5.0 technologies, digital engineering, artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing and challenge‑based learning into teaching. Working closely with industry, you will enhance student employability and help develop graduates with the advanced technical, professional and entrepreneurial skills required by the future engineering workforce. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognised academic with an established record of research excellence, successful external funding, strong industrial engagement and inspirational academic leadership. They will have the vision and expertise to shape the future of Smart Manufacturing at Birmingham City University and make a significant contribution to the University's strategic ambitions. • International reputation as an outstanding scholar., • Professorial status or eligibility to be awarded Professorial status, • Well‑developed research plan with published research of international excellence, with clear evidence of quantity and quality of research outputs., • Significant experience of conducting research in an active academic research environment., • Research interests which fit within or can develop the School’s research profile., • Established and current track‑record of leadership in research and research governance., • Ability to write strong research bids and able to evidence a record in attracting research funding commensurate with stage of career., • Commitment to continuing to develop a strong research and enterprise profile, including collaborative generation of research grants and publications., • Experience of research supervision commensurate with stage of career, including supervision of research students and the ability to attract new research students to the University., • Able to evidence ability to successfully supervise PhDs, • Demonstrable experience of enterprise and engagement, commensurate with stage of career, preferably with evidence of consultancy income generation., • Experience of high‑quality learning and teaching and teaching development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels., • Able to evidence excellent knowledge of:, • REF structures and policies, • Research methodologies, • Appropriate funding bodies and their priorities, • Experience of embedding employability and industry engagement within teaching and curriculum design, with evidence of impact on student progression or graduate outcomes. If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Abdullahi Ahmed, Professor and Head of Department of Engineering at • Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent)., • Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career., • Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits., • Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant criteria. For further information, please visit: skilled-worker-visa We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr

£67,557 per annum | Permanent | Full-time We are working exclusively with a leading university-based education provider to recruit an experienced Head of Engineering, Science & Automotive to lead an expanding Further Education curriculum area. This is a senior curriculum leadership opportunity for an experienced FE professional who can combine strategic leadership with strong industry knowledge and a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience. Reporting to the Assistant Principal (STEM), you will provide academic and operational leadership across Engineering, Science and Automotive, working closely with senior leadership to implement the department’s strategy. You will have responsibility for: • Leading the overall performance and development of the department., • Providing strategic and operational leadership across Engineering, Science and Automotive provision., • Ensuring an engaging, industry-focused curriculum that meets the needs of students and employers., • Driving improvements in teaching, learning, retention, achievement and positive destinations., • Leading quality improvement activity, including self-assessment, quality reviews and Ofsted readiness., • Managing and developing staff, including recruitment, performance management and professional development., • Overseeing curriculum planning, timetabling, work experience, placements and resource allocation., • Managing departmental budgets, facilities and equipment effectively., • Building strong relationships with employers, awarding organisations and other external stakeholders., • Using performance data and KPIs to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement., • Maintaining an active involvement in teaching and student supervision. We are looking for an experienced FE curriculum leader with a strong background in Engineering, Science, Automotive or a closely related technical discipline. You will ideally have: • Significant experience within Further Education, including leadership of a relevant curriculum area., • A strong track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning., • Experience working within Engineering, Science or Automotive, either within education or industry., • Experience managing staff, budgets, curriculum delivery and resources., • A good understanding of Ofsted expectations and quality processes within FE., • Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop teams., • Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills., • The ability to analyse performance data and translate it into meaningful improvement., • A relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience., • A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to obtain one., • A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and the PREVENT agenda. This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a growing STEM and technical education provision, with significant scope to shape curriculum strategy, develop teams and strengthen links with industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring students receive an industry-relevant education and are well prepared for progression into employment, further study and higher-level technical pathways. Salary: £67,557 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Sector: Further Education / Higher Education Area: Engineering, Science & Automotive If you are an experienced FE curriculum leader looking for a senior opportunity where you can make a genuine impact across a growing technical curriculum area, we would be keen to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Relocate and build a life in prosperous Australia with an outdoors lifestyle, • Be sponsored by Shine - a leading Australian plaintiff litigation law firm, • Live in capital cities with beautiful beaches - oh, and spectacular weather! Relocate to Australia! You bring you. Together, we can right wrong. Celebrating more than 50 years of righting wrongs, Shine Lawyers continues its growth trajectory as a result of maintaining its competitive edge in our field. After successfully relocating almost 50 UK solicitors to Australia, Shine Lawyers is once again seeking UK talent, strengthening our technical excellence in our legal teams across Australia. Shine's Class Actions practice is one of Australia's largest and most respected, with a proven track record of leading complex, high-profile class actions that have delivered justice and shaped outcomes across social justice, employment, consumer, environmental, securities, and financial services matters. As Class Actions is a strategic growth area for the firm, you'll join a practice expanding across Australia and internationally, working on significant emerging class actions from their earliest stages. These appointments will also support Shine’s International Mass Torts growth strategy by strengthening the technical capability, leadership depth and litigation expertise needed to scale complex matters and support future growth in Australia and internationally. Is it time for you to make a fresh start in Australia? If you are looking for an opportunity that includes sunshine, spectacular beaches, thriving capital cities, and a career in a leading Australian plaintiff litigation Class Actions law firm, we would like to hear from you. As an experienced Commercial Litigation or Class Actions Solicitor, with a background in either Claimant or Defendant work, you’ll be on the frontline as we doggedly seek justice. Reporting to an experienced Practice Leader, you’ll work on a range of class action investigations and filed matters. We’ll support you in your relocation to Australia, being by your side all the way, assisting you to navigate the visa process. We will also provide some financial support to you and your immediate family for relocation. With compassion, connection and purpose, you’ll truly champion our clients by: • Providing legal advice and representation our clients need and deserve to obtain maximum compensation (under supervision initially, but we’ll support you to gain your Australian admission qualification)., • Managing and prioritising tasks to ensure legal work is delivered accurately, on time and in accordance with Shine’s case management processes., • Drafting high-quality legal documents and leveraging e-discovery tools to support the efficient progression of class action matters., • Applying strong legal expertise and commercial judgement to support the successful management and delivery of complex litigation., • Building trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders including litigation funders through exceptional service, collaboration and support of junior team members., • Significant post-admission experience in either complex commercial litigation or class actions litigation., • A strong understanding of, and ability to interpret relevant legislation and legal documentation., • An innate ability to question, challenge the status quo and always stay ahead of the pack., • A commitment to truly connect with those around you and work together to deliver exceptional results for our clients., • The passion, motivation and enthusiasm to contribute to our culture and ensure it’s a place where everyone can thrive. Due to increased demand, Shine has extended the closing date for applications! Applications are now open and close 9:00am AEST Saturday 17 October 2026. Limited interview spots available, so please quickly lodge your application today! In-person interviews will take place in London during Thursday 29 October 2026 and Friday 30 October 2026; Birmingham during Saturday 31 October 2026; and Manchester during Monday 2 November 2026 to Wednesday 4 November 2026. Shine Lawyers: You bring you. Together, we can right wrong. Because at Shine, our purpose is to shine a light on injustice, and make the world a better place, one client at a time. And it’s core to who we are. • It’s our clients, who summon the courage to right wrong, and who we've honoured to stand with., • It’s our team, who champion and back each other and make the place what it is., • It’s the communities we live and work in, and are proud to support every day. We're an ASX-listed company, a leading personal injury law firm in Australia, and we've been righting wrongs for everyday Australians in our local communities for over 50 years. Visit careers/life-shine to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people. Interested in learning more about Shine's Class Actions practice? Hear from Craig Allsopp, Shine's Head of Class Actions, as he shares insights on emerging litigation trends, the rise of big tech claims, and how Shine is helping shape the future of class actions in Australia on the Lawyers Weekly podcast: podcast/44392-class-action-trends-developments-and-shine-lawyers-next-steps We are committed to making Shine Lawyers a place for you by encouraging and supporting our people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, and as a result, we know you'll put your best self forward while righting wrong for our clients. We're passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences with age, disability, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, to name a few, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. Should you want more information about how Shine will use your data, please visit privacy-policy-gdpr #J-18808-Ljbffr

Essential skills & experience: • Up to date experience and competence working in the social care sector supporting vulnerable adults with a learning disability and/or a mental health condition. Place of Work Based at Head Office with travel to CTTM's home and services. Must be flexible to cover te

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist or a Neuropsychologist to take on the role of Health Psychology Lead within our Adults' Specialist Rehabilitation (ASR) division and our Adults Community Division (ACS). This is an exciting senior leadership post at the heart of BCHC's Future Operating Model, offering the opportunity to shape person-centred, psychologically informed clinical health and rehabilitation across a diverse range of specialist services. Your role will be to work collaboratively with senior Divisional leads to ensure we deliver a high quality, safe and effective service for Adults. You will work strategically and collaboratively with our neighbouring partners in acute, primary care and tertiary services to deliver a seamless and effective pathway of services for Adults You will provide strategic and professional leadership for psychology across ASR, covering: • Neurological rehabilitation (Level 1b inpatients), • Stroke inpatient and outpatient services, • Acquired Brain Injury pathways, • Specialist neurological clinics, • MSK/pain services, • Adult amputee services, • Weight-management services, • Other clinical health long term conditions You will lead a skilled and supportive psychology workforce, work closely with divisional senior leadership, and contribute to service transformation, staff wellbeing, and high-quality psychological governance. BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands. If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr. Sabiha Azmi Job title: Trust Head of Psychology & Psychological Services Email address: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. Job DescriptionWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.A Little More About Your Role...You will lead the Civil & Structural Engineering discipline within the Energy team, reporting to the Head of Engineering and working alongside other discipline and technical leads. You will be accountable for the technical direction, governance, capability and performance of the discipline, while taking an active role on strategically important and technically complex projects. Our work spans major energy transition, power and infrastructure programmes, including power generation, transmission and distribution, substations, gas infrastructure, carbon capture, hydrogen, industrial decarbonisation and other critical energy assets. You will help teams deliver safe, practical and buildable solutions from feasibility and concept selection through FEED, detailed design, construction support and commissioning. This is not solely a resource‑management post. We are looking for a recognised technical leader who can challenge design decisions, undertake or direct independent reviews, act in technical authority or design assurance roles, resolve complex engineering issues and represent the discipline with clients and delivery partners.What You Will Be Accountable ForTechnical leadership and assurance • Set the technical direction for civil and structural engineering across the Energy team, maintaining a clear focus on safety, quality, constructability and whole‑life value., • Act as technical authority, discipline lead, design approver or independent reviewer on complex or high‑risk commissions, appropriate to competence and project need., • Lead technical reviews and provide proportionate challenge across structural steelwork, reinforced and prestressed concrete, foundations, geotechnical interfaces, earthworks, drainage, roads, buildings, buried services, site infrastructure and temporary works interfaces., • Ensure that designs, calculations, specifications, drawings and technical reports are appropriately scoped, checked, approved and evidenced., • Own and develop discipline procedures, design guides, calculation tools, standard details, checking arrangements and competence requirements., • Promote Safety in Design, CDM compliance, hazard elimination and robust recording of residual design risk throughout the project lifecycle., • Drive consistent application of the Business Management System, SHEQ requirements, applicable legislation, codes, standards and client‑specific engineering procedures., • Lead the resolution of significant technical issues, non‑conformances and lessons learned, ensuring improvements are embedded across the team., • Champion digital engineering, automation, standardisation and practical innovation where these improve quality, efficiency or decision‑making.Project and client delivery, • Provide visible civil engineering leadership on major multidisciplinary programmes and first‑of‑a‑kind projects., • Confirm that scopes, deliverables, programmes, budgets, assumptions and interfaces are sufficiently defined before work starts., • Work closely with project managers and other disciplines to manage technical interfaces, design change, risk, programme and resource priorities., • Build trusted relationships with clients, contractors, operators, OEMs and delivery partners, representing WSP as a senior technical adviser., • Support construction, commissioning and operational queries, including site‑based reviews where required., • Contribute to bids and proposals by shaping the technical approach, delivery model, resource plan, programme, assumptions and pricing basis., • Undertake technical due diligence and peer review for internal and external commissions where appropriate.What you will be accountable for, • People leadership and capability, • Provide line management and leadership for the Civil & Structural Engineering team, creating clear expectations and a supportive, accountable culture., • Maintain an overview of workload, utilisation, competence and future demand; work with project and business leaders to deploy people to work that matches their capability and development needs., • Identify capability gaps and lead targeted recruitment, succession planning and development of technical specialists and future leaders., • Set objectives, hold meaningful performance and development conversations, and address issues promptly and fairly., • Mentor engineers and technicians, support professional registration and create opportunities for technical learning, coaching and knowledge sharing., • Maintain an effective competence and authorisation framework for checking, approval and technical authority roles., • Connect UK and international delivery teams, including global delivery centres, so that work is integrated, appropriately supervised and consistently assured., • Promote inclusive leadership and ensure individuals can contribute, develop and progress based on their skills and potential.Business and discipline development, • Work with the Head of Engineering and business leadership to deliver the strategic plan for the Energy team., • Develop a forward view of market demand, technical capability and workforce needs across the civil and structural discipline., • Support key client relationships and identify opportunities where the team can add value or broaden its services., • Build effective links with civil and structural teams elsewhere in WSP, sharing work, expertise, lessons and best practice., • Monitor discipline performance and take action to improve quality, predictability, utilisation and delivery efficiency., • Represent the discipline in internal governance forums and, where appropriate, relevant industry and professional networks.What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate... You will be an experienced civil or structural engineering leader with the judgement and credibility to make, review and assure important technical decisions. You will combine depth in your own field with enough breadth to lead an integrated civil and structural discipline across complex energy projects.Essential Qualifications And Experience, • A degree, or equivalent qualification, in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline., • Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers or an equivalent recognised professional body., • Significant post‑chartership experience in the design and delivery of complex civil and/or structural engineering work within energy, nuclear, industrial or major infrastructure environments., • Demonstrable technical depth in several relevant areas, together with experience reviewing and approving design deliverables beyond your immediate specialism., • Experience acting as a Lead Engineer, Discipline Lead, Design Manager, Technical Authority, Design Approver or equivalent on multidisciplinary projects., • Strong working knowledge of engineering governance, design assurance, quality management, Safety in Design and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations., • Experience across multiple project stages, such as feasibility, concept design, FEED, detailed design, construction and commissioning support., • Proven ability to lead and develop engineers and technicians, including objective setting, coaching, performance conversations, recruitment and succession planning., • Ability to plan resources and balance technical risk, programme, cost, quality and team capacity across a portfolio of work., • Commercial awareness and experience contributing to bids, scopes, fee estimates, programmes and change control., • Clear, confident communication with clients, senior leaders, project teams and technical specialists.Desirable Experience And Sector KnowledgeTechnical authorisations and approvals, • The following would be particularly valuable. They are desirable rather than essential, and applicants with comparable client or industry authorisations are encouraged to explain their relevance:, • Current or previous approval to act as a Civil Design Approver / Civil Design Assurance Engineer (CDAE) on National Grid or comparable transmission infrastructure., • G17/G35 Approver and/or Appraiser status, or demonstrable experience working within equivalent requirements for civil and structural assets in the gas transmission sector., • Client‑specific design authority, checking or approval credentials for electricity transmission, gas transmission, nuclear or other safety‑critical infrastructure., • Experience establishing or administering technical authorisation and competence frameworks., • Relevant technical and sector experience, • Gas transmission and distribution infrastructure, including above‑ground installations, pipe support structures, buildings and site infrastructure., • Power generation facilities, including conventional generation, low‑carbon generation and small modular or advanced nuclear projects., • Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure, including substations, converter stations, overhead line interfaces and associated civil works., • Carbon capture, hydrogen production, transportation and storage, energy from waste, and industrial decarbonisation., • Heavy industrial or process plant, including equipment foundations, dynamic loading and interfaces with mechanical and piping systems., • Seismic design, nuclear safety classification, design substantiation or other high‑integrity and highly regulated engineering environments., • Geotechnical and geo‑environmental risk, earthworks, retaining structures, deep and shallow foundations, settlement and ground improvement., • Drainage, flood risk, site development, roads, buried services, buildings, structural steelwork and reinforced concrete design., • Modularisation, off‑site manufacture, construction methodology, temporary works interfaces and design for manufacture and assembly., • Use of digital design, BIM and common data environments to coordinate and assure multidisciplinary delivery., • Working for, or closely with, a consultancy, owner/operator, OEM, EPC contractor or principal contractor.Leadership approach, • Visible and technically engaged: willing to examine the detail where the risk or complexity requires it., • Calm and decisive: able to make proportionate decisions with incomplete information and record the basis clearly., • Inclusive and developmental: creates space for challenge, supports different working styles and grows capability through delegation and coaching., • Collaborative but accountable: works across boundaries while remaining clear about ownership, standards and decisions., • Practical and improvement‑focused: seeks solutions that are safe, buildable, proportionate and commercially sound.Your team and our work, • The Energy team supports clients from early development and optioneering through design, construction, operation and decommissioning. Civil and structural engineering is central to this work and interfaces closely with process, mechanical, piping, electrical, control and instrumentation, geotechnical, environmental and project management disciplines., • You will lead a team working across UK offices and with international colleagues. The role offers the opportunity to influence how the discipline operates, strengthen technical governance and build the capability required for a growing portfolio of complex energy and infrastructure programmes.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?About UsWe are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Work‑life balanceAt WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.Inclusivity & BelongingWe welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.Health & WellbeingWe are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.Flex your timeTo enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.Your developmentWe understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.#WeAreWSPHere at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We’re looking for a commercially minded Category Managerwith proven experience owning a category P&L and delivering profitable growth. If you thrive on drivingsales, margin, rebates, pricing and supplier performance—and you know how to turn customer insight into a winning trading plan—this is your next move! You’ll take full commercial ownership of ourTools & Consumablescategory (e.g., hand tools, accessories, abrasives, fixings, adhesives, PPE, site essentials and high-frequency consumables), creating a strategy that iscustomer-led and profit-driven. Key accountabilities include: • Build and delivershort- and long-term category plansthat translate into clear trading actions and measurable results., • OwnCommercial Gross Margin (CGM)andprofitability, including managing and maximisingrebate incomeand supplier funding., • Shape and executepricing strategyin partnership with thePricing Analystto optimise margin, price position and category profitability., • Leadcompetitive benchmarkingand deliver promotional plans that drive volumewithout diluting profit., • Deliversales and market share growth, using data to continuously refine range, price, promo and supplier mix., • Developown-brand growthanddirect sourcing proposalsby customer and quartile where it strengthens margin and competitiveness., • Partner with demand planning / supply chain to ensure strong commercial execution:sales-out, clearance and promotional plans, maintaining+95% availability., • Build high-impactsupplier partnershipsand negotiate commercially strong agreements (including allcontract paperwork and legalitiescompleted on time and to process)., • Demonstrable experience in acommercial Category Manager (or equivalent) role, withend-to-end category managementand strongP&L ownership., • Strong grip on the commercial levers:margin, rebates, pricing, promotions, range optimisation, supplier negotiation., • Highly analytical and able to makedata-driven trading decisionsat pace., • Confident stakeholder manager—able to influence across Commercial, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain in a fast-moving environment. Forecasting accuracy • Rebates / Sales / CGM • Team NPS • Customer NPS Business Managers, Sales Operations, Finance Business Partner, Supply Chain Business Partner, Head of Sourcing, Pricing Analyst, Local Marketing & Digital Business Partner. At Rexel, we welcome people from all backgrounds with diverse perspectives and experiences—creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to succeed. • Company Car Scheme, • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + Birthday Day off after 1 years’ service, • Performance related bonus, • Private Medical Insurance, • Contributory pension scheme and 4 x life assurance, • Extensive Learning and Development opportunities from day one, • Your Wellbeing: Enhanced family leave benefits, Buy and Sell annual leave, 24/7 Free virtual GP service and Mental Health First Aiders available to support you You will have full ownership of your category, developing insightful short- and long-term plans, executing impactful pricing, developing and growing our own brand, identifying direct sourcing opportunities, conducting competitive benchmarking and executing impactful promotional campaigns. Analysing market trends, consumer behaviour and competitor activities in order to identify growth opportunities and market gaps. Monitor and evaluate category performance, leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures. Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and conditions to drive cost savings and strengthen supplier relationships. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure optimal product availability and stock health, supported by clear sales plans, build strong supplier partnerships and develop strategies that will champion your category across the business maximising sales and market share. This is a permanent, hybrid role where you will spend your time collaborating in our offices located just 10 minutes from Birmingham Airport, at our branches and remotely At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as a Category Manager include: • CURIOUS:Seeking new ways to grow and be challenged, using formal and informal learning channels, • CUSTOMER FOCUS:Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions, • COLLABORATES:Building partnerships and working with others to meet shared objectives, • TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY:Takes action, removing obstacles to get work done, • FINANCIAL ACUMEN:Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions, • DRIVES RESULTS:Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances Ideally you will already have experiencein a category role with end to end knowledge of category management and P&L. You will have a natural analytical mind and the ability to make data-driven decisions. As an excellent negotiation and communicator you are able to work in a dynamic and constantly changing environment with an agile approach that you thrive within. At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results. By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities. Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Group 1: L12 to L18 Required from the start of the summer term 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter, subject to notice periods. Permanent Full time We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational leader to shape the future of two exceptional nursery schools. The Governing Bodies are seeking to appoint an outstanding Executive Head Teacher with the passion, vision, drive and commitment to build upon our success and lead Washwood Heath Nursery School and Bordesley Green East Nursery School into an exciting, ambitious and vibrant future. Both schools have a proud history of delivering high-quality early education and creating nurturing, inclusive environments where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to flourish. We believe that the early years provide the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement, and we are seeking a leader who shares this belief and is committed to making a lasting difference to the lives of young children and their families. The successful candidate will be a truly inspirational leader who can balance strategic vision with operational excellence. They will combine strong leadership and management skills with extensive knowledge of child development, early years pedagogy and staff development. We are looking for someone who: • Has a clear and ambitious vision for excellence in early years education., • Demonstrates strong strategic leadership and organisational skills., • Has a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Fosters play-based learning and child-centred practice., • Is passionate about early intervention and improving outcomes for all children., • Promotes inclusive practice and has a strong understanding of SEND provision., • Prioritises children's social, emotional and mental well-being., • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and ensures that all staff share this commitment., • Builds positive and collaborative relationships with staff, parents, governors and the wider community. The Governing Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all required pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information, verification of identity and qualifications, appropriate references, checks of the candidate’s right to work in the UK, a prohibition from teaching check and a Section 128 direction check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the school’s recruitment due diligence. This is an exciting opportunity to lead two successful nursery schools and further develop a culture of excellence, inclusion and innovation. We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit both nursery schools. The Governing Bodies would be delighted to meet prospective candidates. To arrange a visit please contact either school; • Washwood Heath Nursery School -, • Bordesley Green East Nursery School -, • School visits: 19-23 October 2026, • Closing date: Friday 6 November 2026 at 12 noon, • Shortlisting: Monday 16 November 2026, • Interviews: 7-8 December 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description Overview Grow your career while reshaping the world Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us. Our team is looking for engineers with an understanding of electrical engineering, power systems, and energy markets, who are keen to develop their knowledge and make a meaningful contribution to the energy sector. If you’re passionate about shaping a sustainable future and curious about how engineering can support the journey to Net Zero, we’d love to hear from you. In this role, you’ll be part of a team working on substation design projects, with a focus on electricity transmission and distribution networks. You’ll also have opportunities to support projects across the wider Power & Energy Solutions team and AtkinsRéalis business. Some of our clients include National Grid, SSEN, in addition to other organisations both in the UK and internationally. You’ll gain experience delivering multi‑disciplinary design projects from Front End Engineering Design (FEED) to Detailed Design. This role also offers personal development, training, and support towards chartership, with plenty of opportunity to get involved in a wide range of impactful projects. You will be working in a senior position within one of our Electrical Engineering teams, based in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow. Building strong and trusted relationships is a key part of this role. You'll enjoy working with others—sometimes directly at client sites, sometimes from our offices. You’ll be client‑focused, able to interface with clients, understand their needs and convert opportunities into successful workstreams. Provide Technical Leadership on FEED and Detailed Design workstreams for National Grid, SSEN‑Transmission, or other Transmission & Distribution clients. Ensure adequate quality assurance and technical governance of FEED and Detailed Design deliverables, including protection schemes, CT/VT sizing, relay configuration philosophies, SLDs, and I/O schedules. Ensure adequate resourcing, capability development and training for teams involved in delivering P&C design packages. Review P&C aspects of projects including: protection schemes, settings and coordination, substation automation architectures, SLDs, wiring diagrams, I/O lists and interface drawings, Control room layouts, marshalling cabinets and protection panels. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, back‑office engineers, sub‑contractors and suppliers (relay manufacturers, SAS vendors, control/SCADA integrators). Proven experience managing tender packages, responding to technical queries and producing high‑quality P&C technical offers. Ability to attend and chair the Design Review and Hazard Review meetings and reviewing P&C plant design packages as required. Attending site visits for clients. Communication skills along with teamworking attributes. Customer focused, identifying their needs along with business development skills. A passion for working in a consultancy environment. Championing a culture where everyone belongs. A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions. Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team. Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable). Comfortable to embrace agile ways of working and learning new technologies. Commitment to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office or on client site (project dependent). Being together in person helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more effectively, and accelerate your learning and development. Experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on P&C design. Preferably up to 400kV but not essential. Minimum 2.2 BEng in an Electrical Engineering discipline, Energy Systems or Renewable Energy Typical locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow, Leeds Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, GB, B1 1 Region: Any Last Updated: 2026-10-22T10:06:12.58 About this role Do you love shaping the technical landscape and driving innovation across the organisation? Are you passionate about solving complex business problems and supporting multiple teams toward a shared technical vision? At Capital One, you'll be part of a community of technical leaders who drive engineering excellence, foster innovation, and deliver impactful solutions that meet real customer needs. • Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction, • Lead and coordinate the efforts of multiple teams, ensuring their collective work aligns with broader business objectives and technology strategy, • Proactively identify emerging patterns, define and evangelise best practices, and establish reusable frameworks that enhance engineering productivity, • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, and architects, • Represent Capital One in external technical forums, contributing to vendor/industry discussions, • Drive service quality standards and practices for your domain, guiding complex incident resolution, • Develop and advocate for strategies to proactively manage technical debt across multiple teams, • Actively mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, • Deep expertise in Java, • Deep expertise in system design and distributed architectures, • Track record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teams, • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), • Proven experience setting a multi-team technical vision and strategy, • Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority, • Experience driving engineering standards and best practices across organisations, • Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums, • Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical concepts for various audiences This is a permanent position based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation. We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers). Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave. Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: • REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies, • OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates, • Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all, • Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech, • EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry, • Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity #s1-Gen Job Description White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Staff Software Engineer - Back End About this role Do you love shaping the technical landscape and driving innovation across the organisation? Are you passionate about solving complex business problems and supporting multiple teams toward a shared technical vision? At Capital One, you'll be part of a community of technical leaders who drive engineering excellence, foster innovation, and deliver impactful solutions that meet real customer needs. What You'll Do Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction Lead and coordinate the efforts of multiple teams, ensuring their collective work aligns with broader business objectives and technology strategy Proactively identify emerging patterns, define and evangelise best practices, and establish reusable frameworks that enhance engineering productivity Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, and architects Represent Capital One in external technical forums, contributing to vendor/industry discussions Drive service quality standards and practices for your domain, guiding complex incident resolution Develop and advocate for strategies to proactively manage technical debt across multiple teams Actively mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning What we're looking for Deep expertise in Java Deep expertise in system design and distributed architectures Track record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teams Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Proven experience setting a multi-team technical vision and strategy Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority Experience driving engineering standards and best practices across organisations Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical concepts for various audiences Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol, Plymouth, B3 2AA Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth, Cardiff, Glasgow, Bristol Hybrid/Remote Working: 2-3 days on-site Lead the Project Controls function on some of the UK's most significant nuclear programmes. As Project Controls Manager, you will head a cross-discipline team delivering high-risk, high-complexity, high-value projects. You will shape how scope, cost, risk, and schedule integrate, set governance for confident decision-making, and turn performance data into insights that influence senior stakeholders. You will also coach and develop your team, building capability and an empowered culture. • Lead cross-discipline Project Controls teams on high-risk, high-complexity programmes, • Define scope (exclusions, assumptions, interfaces, dependencies) and coordinate Work Breakdown Structure development, • Establish and maintain a robust Performance Measurement Baseline and manage change control, • Set Supplier Project Controls Contract Requirements and collaborate with suppliers to integrate and analyse performance data, • Ensure integration and alignment of scope, cost, risk, and schedule, • Analyse performance data, including Earned Value Management, to support informed decisions, • Liaise with Finance on Cost and Cash ETC and EAC profiles, • Support resource deployment against resource-loaded schedules, • Establish governance processes for structured, auditable decision-making, • Assure quality, accuracy and integrity of team outputs, • Build relationships to support delivery recovery planning, • Communicate performance, influence stakeholders and promote learning from experience, • Mentor and coach team members to drive continuous capability improvement, • Proven track record delivering projects in highly regulated sectors (e.g. defence or infrastructure), • Project Controls experience across the full project lifecycle, • Experience in two or more Project Controls disciplines (Planning & Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Risk Management or Performance Reporting) and associated tools, • Strong understanding of integrated Project Controls, • Proactive, curious, "can-do" attitude and comfort with ambiguity, • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence, motivate, coach and develop teams, • Commitment to empowerment, inclusion and team contribution, • Undergraduate degree in a relevant technical or management field (or equivalent experience), • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. APM or PMI), • Ability to make risk-based decisions under uncertainty and adapt leadership style, • Competence in relevant software tools, • Desire to work across sectors and clients, • Ability to gain BPSS/SC clearance, • Willingness to attend client or company offices 2-3 days per week, with possible UK travel and overnight stays Since 1978, Rullion has secured exceptional candidates for clients ranging from large brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, we focus on honest, long-lasting relationships. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title Head of HR Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Tipton Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently deliver high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment. As we approach a turnover of £100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group. The Head of Human Resources is responsible for developing and delivering the Group's People Strategy, ensuring the organisation has the capability, culture, leadership and resources required to support sustained business growth. Supporting approximately 300 PAYE employees across six operational locations, the role provides strategic leadership for Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Reception and Administrative Support functions. The Head of HR will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary people team, ensuring consistently high standards of service delivery, compliance, employee experience and organisational effectiveness. Operating within a rapidly growing and fast-paced environment, the Head of HR will ensure that policies, procedures, systems and management capability evolve in line with business demands. Particular focus will be placed on building manager capability, strengthening accountability, improving organisational performance and embedding a high-performance culture throughout the Group. The Head of HR will act as a trusted advisor to Directors and senior leaders, providing commercially focused people solutions that support operational objectives whilst ensuring legal compliance and best practice. The role is accountable for ensuring the People Function delivers measurable value to the business through effective recruitment, talent development, organisational design, employee engagement, workforce planning and performance management. • Develop and deliver the Group People Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, growth plans and operational requirements., • Provide strategic and operational HR leadership across all Group businesses and locations., • Act as a trusted advisor to Directors and senior leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, employee relations and people-related risk., • Lead and develop the HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Reception and Administrative Support functions., • Coach and develop managers to strengthen leadership capability, accountability and people management effectiveness., • Oversee complex employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, capability and organisational change processes., • Drive a high-performance culture through effective performance management, engagement and continuous improvement initiatives., • Lead workforce planning, succession planning and talent management activities to support future business growth., • Oversee recruitment, onboarding and employer branding strategies to attract and retain high-quality talent., • Develop and implement Learning & Development strategies, leadership programmes and career development pathways., • Monitor people metrics, KPIs and workforce trends, providing insight and recommendations to senior leadership., • Ensure HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks remain compliant, effective and commercially focused., • Lead organisational change, restructuring, acquisitions and business integration projects where required., • Oversee audits, compliance reviews and risk management activities across all people processes., • Champion diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives across the Group., • Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role within a fast-paced, commercially focused and growing organisation., • Demonstrable success in developing and implementing People Strategies that support organisational growth and performance., • Extensive knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice and employee relations., • Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development functions., • Proven ability to influence, coach and challenge senior leaders and managers at all levels., • Experience leading organisational change, cultural transformation, restructures and business integrations., • Strong workforce planning, organisational design and succession planning expertise., • Commercially minded with the ability to align people strategies to operational and financial objectives., • Strong analytical skills with experience producing and presenting workforce metrics, KPIs and management information., • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, project management and leadership capabilities., • CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent., • Minimum 10 years' progressive HR experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility., • Experience leading HR, Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development functions., • Strong employment law expertise and experience supporting multi-site operations., • GDPR training and experience working within growing, change-oriented organisations. Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is a UK business software company. Our client is seeking a Head of Product to lead the strategy and delivery of its Neighbourhood and Urgent Care propositions within its Health & Care portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for realising the neighbourhood health strategy, connecting care around the patient, and joining up the dots across the product set. You will be responsible for owning the neighbourhood health strategy and delivering it through the product set in your remit, while working closely with other stakeholders across the organisation. Own how we realise our neighbourhood health strategy, using various products to join up care around the patient. Set the multi-year product direction for Neighbourhood and Urgent Care, positioned within the wider IQ Health roadmap. Work alongside other Heads of Product to connect strategy across the portfolio. Think differently about how established and emerging products combine, and set the direction for modernising heritage technology. Own delivery for national enterprise customers, meeting large-scale commitments alongside the roadmap. Balance strategy with hands-on delivery support, ensuring committed releases land against roadmap and commercial plan. Lead, coach, and grow the product team across both areas. Represent these products with NHS and enterprise customer stakeholders, turning clinical and market needs into a prioritised roadmap. You will need to possess senior product leadership experience and a track record of setting and delivering multi-year product direction. Senior product leadership experience, owning both strategy and delivery for software at scale. A track record of setting multi-year product direction and then delivering it. The ability to think strategically and join up the dots across a portfolio. Genuine comfort across both modern and heritage technology, with a clear point of view on modernisation and innovation. Experience leading and developing product teams. Credibility in health IT or clinical software, with understanding of NHS primary care, neighbourhood health, or urgent care being a strong advantage. Experience delivering for large enterprise or national customers. Working knowledge of regulated software obligations such as DCB0129, DCB0160, and EU MDR Class IIa. Commercial acumen, being accountable for the performance of a multi-product revenue base. Additionally, it is desirable to have: Familiarity with the direction of neighbourhood health policy in the NHS. Experience modernising legacy products without disrupting customers. Applications for this position run until 14/08. Wellbeing that means something 26 days' holiday + bank holidays (and the option to buy more) plus 1 paid volunteering day every year Exceptional family leave, 26 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption, 4 weeks fully paid paternity, 22 weeks fully paid shared parental leave, plus 5 days paid bereavement leave Robust sick pay of up to 13 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support Private medical insurance for everyone, no medical-history exclusions Financial benefits that have your back Performance-based rewards tailored to your role, from company-wide bonuses to OTE and commission structures Income protection: up to 75% salary for 5 years if you ever need it Pension with 5% matched company contributions Life assurance worth 4x your salary from day one Free financial planning session with the option to engage in more tailored financial coaching. Grow your career with us SkillsHub learning platform with leadership pathways, future-manager training, and a huge online library Access to external training and apprenticeships Making a Difference MatchIt! Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and our client will match part of the funding Pennies from Heaven donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger Plus plenty other flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle on our RewardHub, including: ULEV car scheme with 1,000+ models Dental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover, Partner Life Cover, Health Assessment, Gym Membership We are at the forefront of delivering sector-focused technology solutions that simplify complexity, drive meaningful progress, and help build a fairer, more inclusive society. We're much more than a software company. We deliver SaaS workflow applications and IT services that power organisations across Education, Government, Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Housing, Retail, and more. Our client is one of the UK's largest business software and services companies. Based in Birmingham (The Mailbox), operating across the UK, Ireland, India, and Australia. Our secure, scalable platform, including our client AI, our private AI service for UK organisations, powers connectivity and innovation across critical sectors. Alongside our software are our IT services, including hosting, managed services, and application modernisation. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that drives innovation and collaboration, championing diverse perspectives and ideas. Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is embedded in everything we do, guiding us to create meaningful impact for our people, our customers and the planet. 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We’re looking for a commercially minded Category Manager with proven experience owning a category P&L and delivering profitable growth. If you thrive on driving sales, margin, rebates, pricing and supplier performance—and you know how to turn customer insight into a winning trading plan—this is your next move! You’ll take full commercial ownership of our Tools & Consumables category (e.g., hand tools, accessories, abrasives, fixings, adhesives, PPE, site essentials and high-frequency consumables), creating a strategy that is customer-led and profit-driven. Key accountabilities include: • Build and deliver short- and long-term category plans that translate into clear trading actions and measurable results., • Own Commercial Gross Margin (CGM) and profitability, including managing and maximising rebate income and supplier funding., • Shape and execute pricing strategy in partnership with the Pricing Analyst to optimise margin, price position and category profitability., • Lead competitive benchmarking and deliver promotional plans that drive volume without diluting profit., • Deliver sales and market share growth, using data to continuously refine range, price, promo and supplier mix., • Develop own-brand growth and direct sourcing proposals by customer and quartile where it strengthens margin and competitiveness., • Partner with demand planning / supply chain to ensure strong commercial execution: sales-out, clearance and promotional plans, maintaining +95% availability., • Build high-impact supplier partnerships and negotiate commercially strong agreements (including all contract paperwork and legalities completed on time and to process)., • Demonstrable experience in a commercial Category Manager (or equivalent) role, with end-to-end category management and strong P&L ownership., • Strong grip on the commercial levers: margin, rebates, pricing, promotions, range optimisation, supplier negotiation., • Highly analytical and able to make data-driven trading decisions at pace., • Confident stakeholder manager—able to influence across Commercial, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain in a fast-moving environment. Forecasting accuracy, Rebates / Sales / CGM, Team NPS, Customer NPS Business Managers, Sales Operations, Finance Business Partner, Supply Chain Business Partner, Head of Sourcing, Pricing Analyst, Local Marketing & Digital Business Partner. At Rexel, we welcome people from all backgrounds with diverse perspectives and experiences—creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to succeed. • Company Car Scheme, • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + Birthday Day off after 1 years’ service, • Performance related bonus, • Private Medical Insurance, • Contributory pension scheme and 4 x life assurance, • Extensive Learning and Development opportunities from day one, • Your Wellbeing: Enhanced family leave benefits, Buy and Sell annual leave, 24/7 Free virtual GP service and Mental Health First Aiders available to support you You will have full ownership of your category, developing insightful short- and long-term plans, executing impactful pricing, developing and growing our own brand, identifying direct sourcing opportunities, conducting competitive benchmarking and executing impactful promotional campaigns. Analysing market trends, consumer behaviour and competitor activities in order to identify growth opportunities and market gaps. Monitor and evaluate category performance, leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures. Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and conditions to drive cost savings and strengthen supplier relationships. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure optimal product availability and stock health, supported by clear sales plans, build strong supplier partnerships and develop strategies that will champion your category across the business maximising sales and market share. This is a permanent, hybrid role where you will spend your time collaborating in our offices located just 10 minutes from Birmingham Airport, at our branches and remotely At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as a Category Manager include: • CURIOUS:Seeking new ways to grow and be challenged, using formal and informal learning channels, • CUSTOMER FOCUS:Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions, • COLLABORATES:Building partnerships and working with others to meet shared objectives, • TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY:Takes action, removing obstacles to get work done, • FINANCIAL ACUMEN:Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions, • DRIVES RESULTS:Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances Ideally you will already have experience in a category role with end to end knowledge of category management and P&L. You will have a natural analytical mind and the ability to make data-driven decisions. As an excellent negotiation and communicator you are able to work in a dynamic and constantly changing environment with an agile approach that you thrive within. At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results. By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities. Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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