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Warner Adelson is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing company based in York that is looking to appoint an experienced, highly capable Finance Manager to join their thriving team. The main purpose of this not to be missed role is to lead the finance function being the liaison between accounts and the board. The Finance Manager will manage a small team of 2 reporting into the Managing Director. Responsibilities: • Manage all financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and financial reporting, • Managing BACS payments, bank reconciliation and resolving queries, • Managing CIS returns, • Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet analysis, • Oversee cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, • Collaborate with department heads to analyse financial data and support business decisions, • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) however candidates qualified by experience will also be considered., • Proven experience in a similar role, such as Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Head of Finance, • Strong understanding of financial processes, controls and reporting requirements, • Proficient in accounting software and Excel, • Exceptional analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

At Great Rail Journeys, we’re the UK’s leading provider of holidays by rail, offering escorted tours, river cruises and tailormade adventures across more than 40 countries worldwide. With five decades of experience, we’re experts in showcasing the beauty and diversity of the destinations we travel to, taking people to places only rail can reach. Every year we proudly take over 50,000 customers on unforgettable journeys, creating moments of great connection through thoughtful planning, exceptional service and a genuine passion for what we do. We care deeply about our customers and never lose sight of the small touches and attention to detail that make a holiday truly special. Our customer first ethos sits at the heart of every decision we make, helping us deliver the high‑quality tours our customers love and return to year after year. Our stunning Hudson Quarter office in York right opposite the station is a modern, collaborative space designed to bring people together, with 4 days in the office, it’s the perfect place to maintain our strong culture and teamwork. Don’t worry, we’ve got coffee on tap AND even a balcony for those sunny days! 🌤️😎 And because great people deserve great perks, here’s a taste of what we offer: Benefits You’ll Love✨ 🛍️ Up to 25% off Colleague Discount on our tours 🌴 33 days Holiday (incl BH) Plus the Option to Buy 3 Extra Days 🚍 Commuter Club discount 💙 Westfield Health Cash Back Plan 🌍 Eurostar Agent Rates 💼 5% matched Pension Plan & Salary Exchange Role Salary FTE £80,000 - £85,000 (DOE) This role suits a technically exceptional, intellectually strong, and highly hands‑on leader who enjoys working close to the detail while guiding the direction of our data capability. You will help the organisation get the best from its data, ensuring delivery aligns with business needs and supporting major upcoming changes, including the migration from our data warehouse to Microsoft Fabric and the development of customer, CRM, and CDP data capability. The Head of BI & Data is accountable for scaling Business Intelligence, Data, Reporting, and Decision Support across the organisation. The role ensures the business has access to trusted, timely insights that support our ambition to double turnover within five years. As a hands‑on leader, you will remain close to delivery, shaping solutions, making key design decisions, solving complex problems, and contributing directly where your expertise adds most value. You will lead from the front, actively contributing to technical work while enabling the team to deliver high‑quality data products. You will also set clear direction and technical standards while fostering strong cross‑functional collaboration. You will work across technology, operations, and the wider business, building strong relationships to co‑create data solutions that drive commercial and operational performance. Accountable for • Evolving and maintaining the enterprise data platform and reporting estate, ensuring it continues to meet the organisation’s growing needs and supports our planned transition to Microsoft Fabric., • Leading the end‑to‑end delivery of data projects, from shaping requirements through to production, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to business priorities., • Defining and upholding high standards for data modelling, reporting, and engineering, ensuring technical excellence and consistency across all data products., • Ensuring the stability, performance, and supportability of BI and Data services, resolving issues quickly and maintaining a reliable, trusted data environment., • Driving high‑value analytical and insight work where it delivers meaningful business or strategic impact, providing clarity, depth, and intellectual rigour., • Contributing to wider IT leadership and cross‑functional planning, bringing a data‑driven perspective and collaborating closely with colleagues across the organisation., • Carrying out any duties necessary for the success of the BI & Data function, ensuring progress, momentum, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Data & BI Strategy • Define and own a clear, practical BI and Data strategy that supports business objectives, the digital roadmap, and our ambition to scale rapidly over the next five years., • Translate business priorities into a focused, achievable, and prioritised data delivery roadmap., • Champion a data‑driven culture across the organisation, enabling confident decision‑making through accessible, trusted insights. Data Platform & Architecture • Own and evolve the organisation’s enterprise data platform—including pipelines, models, integrations, and our transition from the existing warehouse to Microsoft Fabric., • Ensure the data architecture is scalable, secure, well‑governed, and able to support future growth and increased analytical capability., • Provide strong technical leadership across data engineering practices, including cloud pipelines, ELT/ETL processes, and modern data modelling approaches. Reporting, MI & Analytics • Ensure the delivery of reliable, consistent MI, reporting, and dashboards that support operational and strategic decision‑making., • Maintain a trusted “single version of the truth”, with clear definitions, ownership, and transparent metric governance., • Enable self‑service reporting where appropriate, supported by strong governance and user education. Leadership & Team Development • Lead, support, and develop the BI and Data team, ensuring analysts and engineers are empowered to deliver high‑quality work., • Set clear direction, priorities, and standards for the design, delivery, and quality of data solutions., • Coach and mentor team members, building capability, confidence, and resilience within a high‑performing data function. Stakeholder Engagement • Partner with senior stakeholders to understand objectives, clarify requirements, and translate them into well‑designed data solutions., • Act as the organisation’s senior authority on BI and Data—providing guidance, influencing decision‑making, and acting as the point of escalation for key issues., • Communicate complex data and technical topics in a clear, accessible, and business‑focused way tailored to different audiences. Data Quality & Governance • Establish and maintain strong data standards, definitions, and quality controls across the enterprise data platform., • Ensure transparency around data lineage, transformations, assumptions, and limitations within reporting and analytics., • Provide confidence that the data used for decision‑making is accurate, complete, and trustworthy. Essential: • Exceptional senior‑stakeholder leadership, able to build credibility quickly, understand what leaders truly need, influence direction, and manage expectations with confidence and clarity., • Deeply collaborative and highly cross‑functional, working seamlessly across teams, breaking down silos, and ensuring data initiatives are aligned, understood, and embedded into business processes., • Clear, proactive communicator who brings transparency, articulates complexity simply, and adapts communication style to suit technical and non‑technical audiences—especially at senior levels., • Supportive, hands‑on leadership style, promoting partnership, shared ownership, and a culture where challenges are solved together and people feel safe to contribute., • Intellectually strong and analytically curious, able to approach problems from first principles, bring clarity to ambiguity, and add rigour and depth to decision‑making., • Business‑aligned mindset, ensuring delivery is focused on organisational priorities and real business value rather than personal technical interest., • Influential and forward‑looking, able to guide stakeholders through data change (e.g., CRM, CDP, Fabric), shape what good looks like, and help the organisation get the best from its data. Desirable: · Experience with Microsoft Fabric. · Experience with cloud‑based data platforms and modern data engineering approaches. · Familiarity with Agile delivery in a data context. · Experience supporting commercial, operational, or customer analytics. · Exposure to advanced analytics or modern data products beyond traditional reporting.

💥Head of Venue 💥£45,000 – £48,000 DOE 💥York 💥On-site ThePlaceToBe are excited to be working with a unique, community-driven venue in York who are looking for a Head of Venue to take ownership of operations, inspire teams and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing, creative space. About the role… As Head of Venue, you’ll be responsible for the overall running of a dynamic, multi-faceted venue, leading from the front to create an environment built on community, creativity and collaboration. This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll act as the face of the venue, building relationships, maintaining high standards and driving performance across all areas. There is opportunity to progress into a multi-site Venue Director role as the business continues to grow. What you’ll be doing day to day… • Acting as a key figure within the local community, building relationships and representing the brand, • Leading day-to-day operations across the venue, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience, • Managing, developing and motivating teams, creating a positive and high-performing culture, • Driving commercial performance, setting targets and ensuring delivery against key objectives, • Overseeing recruitment, onboarding and ongoing development of team members, • Maintaining high operational standards across all areas of the venue About you… This role would suit a personable and confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and is passionate about building strong teams and meaningful communities. What we’re looking for… • Experience leading teams within hospitality, retail or other spaces centred around people, experience and connection, • A natural leader who leads with respect, energy and authenticity, • Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams, • Commercially aware with a hands-on approach to driving performance, • Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels, • A proactive, organised and solutions-focused mindset Sound like you? Or interested in having a chat about your next career move? Get in touch 💌

Who Are We? Gear4music is a leading UK & European musical retailer. Since launching in 2003, our mission has been to make music accessible for all. We now offer over 62,000 products, serve customers in 190 countries, and operate in 15 languages and 9 currencies. In 2022, we also launched AV.com – retailing HiFi, Home Cinema, and accessories. Behind the scenes, we’re powered by a growing technical team who make all of this possible. We recently turned over £147m and continue to grow, evolve, and innovate. Who Are You? You’re a sharp, thoughtful, and organised Product Manager with a passion for technology and process improvement. You love asking the right questions, spotting bottlenecks, and figuring out how things can be done better, faster, smarter. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy solving real-world problems. You’re a confident communicator who can bring together technical and non-technical minds to drive tangible change – and you're excited to make a serious impact on how we work. Your Mission Sitting within the Tech Team’s product management function, You’ll play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency. Your job is to act as the bridge between technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors, helping us design and implement solutions that drive real results. You will: • Gather, document, and analyse complex business requirement., • Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications., • Work with technical SMEs to understand our current technical set up, identifying areas of particular complexity and challenge., • Analyse and model current and future processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and improvement., • Work closely with developers, external partners and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable technical solutions., • Support project delivery using Agile practices – contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and stakeholder demos., • Drive test planning and UAT, ensuring business goals are met before solutions go live., • Proactively communicate project progress, blockers, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels., • Act as a champion for continuous improvement, working across departments to reduce manual processes and increase operational efficiency. The Technical Bits We don’t expect you to code – but you’ll need to be technically fluent enough to hold your own in discussions with developers, product teams, and vendors. Here’s the sort of experience we’re looking for: • Demonstrable experience as a Product Manager, Business Analyst, Systems architect, or similar role (3+ years)., • Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), operational systems, or logistics platforms., • Familiarity with business analysis tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart)., • Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies., • Comfortable working with technical documentation, workflows, and data models., • Experience with WMS platforms, Logistics technology, or e-commerce back-office functions is highly desirable. Bonus points for: • Experience in systems/process transformation in a logistics, warehouse or retail operations environment. Why Us? Because we actually care. No, really. We're not about flash perks or empty promises. We’re about giving you the space, support, and flexibility to do your best work, grow in your role, and feel valued along the way. From wellbeing resources and mental health support to properly planned progression paths – you’ll be part of a culture that values honesty, collaboration, and impact. You’ll work with real people solving real challenges – not stuck in endless meetings or writing reports no one reads. You’ll get to shape how we work and play a key part in building solutions that scale with our business. We’re a flat team – our directors sit with the teams, and everyone has a voice. Critiquing your boss is allowed. Encouraged, even. Our Head Office and UK warehouse operations are based in York, so that’s where you’ll spend the majority of your time, but there will be opportunity for hybrid working and flexible hours, depending on your circumstances. What We Will Offer • Great pay – and it’s always on time., • No expectation of long hours. We respect your time., • A personal development plan and regular 1:1s., • Your choice of Mac or Windows Laptop, • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme., • A generous staff discount scheme., • Flexible hours and no dress code., • Mental health first aiders., • A strong learning culture with support for external training. And the usual good stuff: • Cycle to work scheme., • Eyecare vouchers., • Company pension scheme., • Employee referral bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. A member of our friendly recruitment team will contact you to discuss your needs in more detail and ensure appropriate arrangements are made.

Sous Chef Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum dependent upon experience + Benefits Hours: Full time 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7 to include weekends and bank holidays Based at YO62 Closing date: Tuesday 14th April Benefits Up to 8% employer-matched pension Life assurance Free lunch during working hours Free on-site parking 20% discount at the Tea room and Abbey Shop Cycle to Work Scheme Christmas Closure Historic Houses and Yorkshire Great Houses, Castles and Gardens passes to borrow Employee Assistance programme Retail savings platform 50% discount on fitness suite, swimming and other activities at St Albans Centre About us We are home to the UKs largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action. Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room. The Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home. We are looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in the daily operation of the Abbey kitchens including the tea room and main monastery, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, freshly prepared food. This role combines strong culinary skills with leadership responsibilities, while respecting the calm, reflective, and historic nature of the monastic environment. The Sous Chef plays a key role in maintaining excellent standards of food quality, hygiene, and efficiency, helping to create a welcoming and memorable experience for all visitors. If you enjoy working in a friendly peaceful atmosphere, meeting new people, being part of a hardworking team then this role is perfect for you! Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Kitchen Operations Assist the Head Chef & Executive Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchens Prepare, cook, and present food to a high standard, in line with the tearoom menu and monetary menus Ensure smooth service during busy periods, maintaining consistency and quality Step into the Head Chef role in their absence Team Leadership Supervise and support kitchen staff, including assistants and volunteers Assist with training, mentoring, and developing team members Promote a positive, respectful, and collaborative working environment Food Quality & Menu Support Contribute to menu development, including seasonal and locally inspired dishes Ensure all food is prepared using fresh ingredients and presented attractively Maintain portion control and minimise waste Stock & Kitchen Management Assist with stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships Ensure proper storage, rotation, and labelling of ingredients Support cost control and efficient use of resources Standards & Compliance Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation Ensure compliance with all food safety, health and safety, and environmental regulations Keep accurate records (e.g. temperature logs, cleaning schedules) Experience You will have: Essential: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up Solid knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 minimum; Level 3 desirable) Allergens Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks Strong communication and team leadership skills Own transport essential due to rural location Desirable: Experience in a café, tearoom, or high-volume visitor attraction Interest in seasonal, locally sourced, or traditional British cuisine Experience working with volunteers or within a heritage or faith-based setting Personal Qualities Calm, organised, and reliable under pressure Respectful of the abbeys spiritual and historic environment Positive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail Ability to work in a quiet, reflective setting while maintaining efficiency Flexible and supportive team player Working Conditions 40 hours per week, including weekends, bank holidays, and peak seasons Fast-paced kitchen during busy visitor periods Standing for long periods and manual handling required The Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your cv. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful. TPBN1_UKTJ

Learning Support Manager Ref: 2526/107 Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £38,024 to £40,986 per annum. Plus generous benefits , including: ? 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) ? Generous Occupational Pension Scheme About the role We are seeking an experienced SEND professional to lead the implementation and ongoing delivery of high quality support for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and other High Needs across York College. This is an operational leadership role requiring someone who can confidently own and drive EHCP processes end to end, ensuring compliant, timely statutory reviews, effective transition planning, accurate funding utilisation, and a consistently excellent learner experience. You will manage and develop a team, providing clear direction and professional support as they oversee the learner journey from pre entry through to progression. Working collaboratively with Local Authorities, curriculum leaders, and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will act as the primary point of contact for SEND across college, ensuring provision is robust, responsive, and aligned to the SEND Code of Practice. This role is ideal for someone who already has substantial, proven experience working at a similar level within post 16 SEND or High Needs provision and is ready to take ownership of a complex and meaningful portfolio of work. About the Person We are looking for a confident and highly experienced SEND practitioner with a strong operational background in managing EHCP processes within the post-16 sector. You will bring an in-depth understanding of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, High Needs funding, quality frameworks (including Ofsted), and the realities of working at pace within a busy FE environment. The ideal candidate will have: Substantial experience leading SEND/EHCP operations, including statutory reviews, consultations, transition planning, support planning, and the effective use of data to drive decision-making. Proven team-leadership skills, with a track record of managing and developing SEND practitioners and fostering a culture of reflection, consistency, and high-quality practice. A strong, confident communication style, able to manage challenging conversations with Local Authorities, parents/carers, curriculum colleagues, and other professionals. A solution-focused, evidence-driven approach, with the ability to work autonomously, prioritise a complex caseload, and maintain high standards of compliance and record keeping. This role will suit someone who is self-directed, resilient, and deeply committed to securing the best possible outcomes for learners with SEND. This is a readvertisement previous applicants need not reapply. About the College York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices. We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym. Please visit our website: Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nathan Edwards, Head of Additional Learning Support, atNathan-/ 01904 770211. Important Notices Please see the attached document for Important Notices. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website apply using our application form. Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder, as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings. Closing date : 24 April 2026 (9am) Interviews: 6 May 2026 We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG). As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ?Mindful Employer' charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ?protected' characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. TPBN1_UKTJ

Position Title: Category Manager, Customer Communication Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Grade: Grade 05 Requisition ID: 40338 Category Manager - Customer Communication About McCain. At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain! Why join the McCain family. • Your Life - we're here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life., • Your Success - work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success., • Bring category strategy to life by partnering with environment and channel specialists to develop initiatives that work across multiple channels and customer types., • Proactively collaborate with Commercial Operations, Sales, Marketing, Innovation and international teams to ensure strong alignment and flawless execution.Lead Omni-Channel Customer Communications, • Develop and deliver best-in-class omni-channel communication plans using the 3Cs framework, ensuring consistent, tailored messaging across all customer touchpoints., • Create high-impact selling tools, presentation materials and communication assets that enable commercial teams and resonate with customer partners., • Continually evolve how McCain communicates with customers, leveraging digital tools, data-led storytelling and new communication formats.Own Customer Sell-In Excellence, • Play a hands-on role in customer sell-ins, leading category and marketing input to deliver compelling, insight-rich presentations across Retail, QSR and Foodservice., • Influence customer stakeholders through structured, data-driven narratives that clearly articulate the value of McCain's Big Bet initiatives.Deliver Category Insight for Commercial Planning, • Provide rigorous, timely analysis of category, consumer and shopper data to support commercial planning and decision-making., • Develop, maintain and enhance omni-channel market tracking to support senior commercial leaders with clear, relevant insight., • Utilise key data sources-including Kantar, Circana and dunnhumby (Retail); Lumina Intelligence and Circana CREST (Foodservice); alongside PowerBI, SAP BI and other tools-to deliver impactful reporting and recommendations.Track Performance Against Commercial Plans, • Apply market and customer insight to monitor performance versus agreed commercial KPIs., • Build and maintain performance dashboards that translate data into clear, concise and actionable updates for senior stakeholders.Apply Advanced Data & Analytical Capability, • Demonstrate strong analytical expertise across retail and foodservice data sources, market research, loyalty data, shopper panels and operator insights., • Translate complex data into practical, value-driven recommendations that support commercial action., • Bring curiosity and pace to the role by exploring and adopting emerging technologies-such as AI-enabled tools-to improve efficiency, accuracy and insight quality.Qualifications:, • 3-5 years' experience in Category Management, Commercial Support, Insight or Data Analytics within FMCG/CPG, retail or foodservice environments., • Hands-on experience with syndicated and customer data, including tools such as Kantar, Circana, dunnhumby (retail) and Lumina Intelligence or Circana CREST (foodservice)., • A strong analytical mindset, with a proven ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive commercial decisions., • Compelling communication and presentation skills, with experience creating and delivering high-quality, customer-facing selling stories., • Highly organised and detail-focused, comfortable managing multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation., • A generous Car Allowance, • An achievable yearly bonus based on personal performance., • An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay, • Flexible holidays - where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year, • Optional health cash plan, • Cycle to work scheme #LI-OW1 McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. xrnqpay You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Sales Division: GB Commercial Foodservice Department: Category Strategy Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough || GB - United Kingdom : England : Hull || GB - United Kingdom : England : Leeds || GB - United Kingdom : England : York Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd

Financial Manager Property, Harrogate (Central), £55,000 Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below. A growing and highly successful property business based in central Harrogate is seeking a Financial Accountant to support the Head of Property and Operational Finance. This is a hands-on, varied role ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while also contributing to wider financial operations and projects. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth processing of financial transactions, maintaining robust balance sheet reconciliations, and delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting. The position offers excellent exposure across the property finance function and regular interaction with senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting day-to-day transactional accounting and month-end processes, • Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, • Assisting with property-related financial reporting and analysis, • Supporting finance projects and process improvements, • Collaborating closely with internal teams including AP, AR, VAT, Property and Portfolio Accountants, • Proven experience within a property-focused finance role (essential), • Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent) preferred; QBE considered, • Strong technical accounting and reconciliation skills, • Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment Benefits • Hours: MondayFriday, 9am5:30pm (1-hour lunch), • Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home after probation, • Holidays: 24 days + bank holidays (rising to 30 with service), • Life Assurance, • Private healthcare after probation, • Support for further training and qualifications, • Modern, central Harrogate officeclose to public transport and walking distance from free all-day parking

At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world. Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee. So, what are the benefits? • We run a great social calendar with wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties, monthly internal events and more. Its rare you wont see something going on!, • Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan with Health Shield., • Join a Carbon Neutral company Paxton is Carbon Neutral in the UK, France, Germany & South Africa!, • Modern offices, collaboration spaces, onsite mini-gym, and a gourmet café with subsidised food., • Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area with GymFlex., • Collaborative internal group initiatives like the Green Team, EDI Team, or the Charity Team., • Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans., • 25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year. Join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Eastbourne , where youll deliver successful New Product Introduction (NPI) across electronics (PCA) and assembly manufacturing, acting as the key interface between Product Development and Manufacturing. • Lead end-to-end NPI activity, ensuring products are delivered safely, on time, to quality and cost targets, with full production readiness at launch., • Drive Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Test (DFM/DFA/DFT), embedding Right First Time (RFT), FMEA and defect prevention principles throughout the product lifecycle., • Ensure safe process design during NPI, supporting risk assessments, COSHH and compliance with HSE and ISO9001 requirements., • Define and optimise manufacturing processes, equipment, layouts, workflows and documentation, ensuring effective handover into production., • Identify opportunities to reduce cost, waste, complexity, rework and scrap through design and process optimisation, including support for CapEx decisions., • Work closely with Product Development, Quality, Operations and Manufacturing Engineering teams to resolve issues, prioritise workload and communicate progress across multiple projects., • Act as a manufacturing subject matter expert, supporting continuous improvement of NPI processes and mentoring junior engineers., • Experience in a similar NPI or Manufacturing Engineering role within electro-mechanical manufacturing., • Strong application of DFM principles and experience collaborating closely with design teams., • Confident working across multi-disciplinary and multi-site teams with clear, effective communication skills. We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here

Store Operations: Owning all opening and closing procedures and ensuring smooth day-to-day store operations. The Recipe for Success: Role Summary As our Store Manager, youre the head chef of the kitchen, fully owning the performance, culture, and day-to-day operation of the store. Ingredients: Key R

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Payroll & HR Systems Manager Location: FE College near York Salary: SP 26–29 Department: People Services Reporting to: Head of People Operations About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll & HR Systems Manager to join our People Services team at a thriving Further Education college near York. This is a pivotal role responsible for the effective management, delivery, and continuous improvement of payroll and HR information systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellence in service delivery. You will play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making across the College, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, compliance, and customer service. Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Management Lead and manage all payroll processing activities, ensuring accurate and timely monthly payroll delivery. Act as the primary liaison with the managed payroll provider, ensuring data integrity and SLA compliance. Oversee payroll system configuration, upgrades, testing, and integrations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and salary sacrifice schemes. Administer maternity, sick pay, and leave entitlements, ensuring compliance with regulations. Apply correct holiday pay calculations across a range of contract types, including term-time-only and casual staff. Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance checks. Implement pay awards, incremental progressions, and contractual changes. Provide expert advice and guidance to staff and managers on payroll matters. Work closely with Finance to support payroll reporting and budget monitoring.Pension Administration Administer pension schemes in partnership with the payroll provider, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. Manage auto-enrolment processes and pension contributions. Act as the main contact for pension providers and queries, including historical cases. Support audits, data reconciliation, and annual returns. Promote staff understanding of pension schemes through guidance and coordinated sessions.HR Systems & Data Management Oversee HR systems, ensuring optimal functionality and continuous improvement. Support system upgrades, enhancements, and data accuracy initiatives. Provide training and support to improve team capability in system use. Develop and produce reports to inform workforce planning and strategic decision-making.People Services Support Support a range of HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, CPD, and wellbeing initiatives. Maintain secure and accurate electronic records in line with data protection requirements. Act as a professional and approachable first point of contact for internal and external queries. About YouWe are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive professional with: Proven experience in end-to-end payroll management and HR systems administration. Strong understanding of payroll legislation, pensions, and employment-related payments. Experience managing payroll systems, ideally within an education or public sector environment. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to produce meaningful reports. A high level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach. A commitment to continuous professional development and improving systems and processes. Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive and collaborative People Services team. Contribute to meaningful work that supports staff and student success. Access to ongoing professional development opportunities. A strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion, and work-life balance. Safeguarding & Compliance: This role requires a high level of safeguarding responsibility. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. If you are interested in this role, please forward your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

Job title Fire and Security Engineer Function Fire Location Field based Reports to Service Manager (North/South) Responsible for staff N/A About our business JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning. The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services. JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on-site operations team working with daily with customers. When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package. We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counseling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs. You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available. To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub. We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies. We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We're dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards! Role overview Safety systems maintenance engineer including reactive calls Key tasks Responsible for maintenance as per level 2 and phase 2 reactive calls to sites where customers have called in faulty systems (when senior guy is already on job). Part of the OOH call out rota. To carry enhanced van stock to achieve high 1st fix rate. Responsible for van stock in the same manner as level 1 and 2. Service Delivery Demonstrate an understanding of what service delivery excellence is for your role, ensuring you deliver the basics right every time and are part of a team where service is central to good performance. Managing Risk Awareness of your operational and regulation risks which may impend your operations. Responsibility for reporting to your line manager any risk which may impact the business Managing Health & Safety Conduct any Risk Assessments and Method Statements, compiling reports in line with H&S requirements Liaising with the Head of Compliance to ensure any compliance as part of your role is in line with the framework set. Criteria Essential (attributes required for candidate to be considered) Desirable (attributes can be trained or developed) Knowledge and Skills (what you know and what you can do) Good understanding of safety systems Understanding of relevant BS to task Able to fault find and rectify Experience (what you have done) Personal qualities (the way you think and act) Good customer service skills Ability to communicate clearly. Able to use own initiative. Qualifications Asbestos Training FIA Foundation FIA Environmental FIA H&S PAT Testing BFC Extinguishers Part P Electrical FIA Maintenance Unit TPBN1_UKTJ

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