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• £30,339 - £33,954 per annum, • Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week (This centre is closed on a Sunday) As a Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic, you will be already skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work. You’ll have the ability to carry out more complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements and diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics, brake steering and suspension systems. Benefits Include: • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Skills and experience • Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience, • Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including: ·Family Assessment ·Children’s Residential ·16+ Supported Living ·Learning Disabilities All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families. Our Mission At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support. Requirements Your Role as a Social Worker: • As a social worker within our family assessment services you will be integral to providing accurate and objective advice and support to parents enabling families to thrive., • You will have the opportunity to build meaningful, professional and respectful working relationships with the families in our centres, while leading the assessment process and completing comprehensive assessments of parenting capacity., • With a manageable caseload you will get to know your families well and be able to tailor your assessments to meet their needs and provide the best opportunities for success., • With dedicated social work practice managers, you will have social work qualified line management, supervision and support., • With access to legal advice and bespoke training and opportunities within the social work service we will provide you with the right environment to flourish and develop., • Provide evidence based, analytical and comprehensive parenting assessments that provide clear recommendations for permanency planning for children and their families. Our Ideal Candidate should: • Have Social Work Qualification., • Be registered with Social Work England., • Have a minimum 1 year’s post qualifying experience with children and families., • Demonstrate a willingness and ability to work across a number of our family assessment centres., • Have experience and capability in preparing high-quality parenting assessment reports for court., • Be experienced in working with families to complete robust parenting assessments, being honest, objective and open with them. What We Offer: Excellent Pay & Rewards • We recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect your Experience and Qualifications. Excellent Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from; Social worker > Senior Social Worker > Practice Manager> Service Manager >Head of Service Comprehensive Training & Qualifications • Full induction program before you start., • Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills., • We fully fund your training and qualifications through our, • Nationally Accredited Training Centre., • With, • strong management support and supervision, you will always have, • the guidance, encouragement, that give you the tools and, • confidence that you need to thrive in your role and, • career. Are you Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care? Speak to our Talent Team and join the Progressive Care Community! **Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.**

Head Of Retail And Beverage - Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham | Full-Time / Permanent Up to £45000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. We're looking for... As the Head of Retail and Beverage at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium, you will be pivotal in orchestrating the seamless delivery of top-tier catering services to patrons, in collaboration with Levy UK & I. Your role encompasses meticulous planning, execution, and supervision of all public GA catering operations, guaranteeing alignment with organisational benchmarks and exceeding client anticipations. Your core responsibilities revolve around optimising operational processes, adeptly leading staff, fostering unparalleled customer experiences, safeguarding financial soundness of a £3.2m revenue, and upholding regulatory compliance standards. We are Levy Levy is about elevating experiences. We are a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments that prioritise people and the planet. Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events, from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London we bring experiences to life with passion and precision. Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities. We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations. Head Of Retail And Beverage - The Role Operational Excellence: • Line manage the retail and cellar team, setting performance expectations and driving accountability., • Provide first class non-match day and match day retail, bar, third party concessions operations, • To champion HSE within the unit and lead by example, ensuring compliance with all regulations and statutory and legal requirements, including in respect of health and safety matters, • Setting quality and operational standards, • Establish excellent relationships with clients, contractors and other departments, • Management and development of relevant personnel, providing inspiration and leadership to deliver exceptional service, • Review performance and optimise sales and profitability to ensure delivery of departmental financial targets, as driven by a ‘smart’ approach to maximising the customer experience in terms of queue times, use and application of technology and the provision of enticing marketing offers, • Demonstrate full alignment with the Levy and client vision and values by consistently doing the right things and celebrating successes, • Optimise staffing levels at events to ensure that we meet the highest levels of customer service and maximise profitability, • Liaison with 3rd party suppliers and contractors to underpin effective service delivery and product quality, • Continually aware of the customer journey, pressure points and opportunities to observe, capture and act on client and customer feedback continually, • Review wastage with the culinary team and cellar team, look at opportunities to control, educate and reduce to support overall GP% targets, • To be aware and adhere with statutory, legal and Company policy requirements for; Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Licensing Laws, Employment Law, Fire Regulations, Sales of good/Trade Description, Personnel/HR procedures., • Ensure all operational areas are risk-assessed, compliant, and operating to Compass/Levy policy., • Own the operational planning cycle, including capacity modelling, queue-flow planning, technology optimisation, and delivery coordination with Logistics, Cellar, and Culinary teams., • Serve as the site lead for stock integrity across all Retail & Beverage operations., • Implement stock protection strategies aligned to Compass profit protection standards., • Working with the Cellar Manager and the Logistics Manager to oversee the smooth running of the department, • To ensure that all new team members are inducted, trained, and developed to ensure that the highest levels of efficiency within the operation and customer service are always employed., • To engender good staff, customer, and client relations always, • To ensure that all staff are trained promptly in all areas of food hygiene and health and safety, ensuring that training record cards are duly signed., • To identify employees with potential for development and promotions within the operation, ensuring the correct development and training opportunities are given., • To be engaged in and an active supporter in your team's learning and development plans, • To regularly provide feedback suitable to each team member's learning style to your direct reports to ensure their continued growth within the company., • Foster a culture of high performance, teamwork and inclusion – in line with the Levy and Edgbaston Values., • Monitor food and beverage quality throughout the catering process, addressing any issues promptly to maintain high standards of taste, presentation, and hygiene., • Monitor food safety throughout the service operation and set up, ensuring all HACCP processes within your control are adhered to with any risk mitigated where necessary., • Interact with customers to understand their needs and preferences, ensuring a personalised and memorable dining experience., • Monitor labour, consumables, and operating costs, ensuring delivery against financial targets.To thoroughly investigate and feedback to the General Manager on any variances found and put an operational plan in place to mitigate them., • Analyse stock performance, waste, yield, and margin to drive GP% improvements.To suggest to the General Manager developments in the operation that may improve the profitability, where agreed, implement, and monitor these changes once approved.To e

This is a great opportunity to join at an early stage, with full ownership to design, build, and implement a centralised transport and planning function from the ground up. Historically, logistics and planning have been managed independently at site level.

This Head of Estates position has full accountability for the end to end estates function, balancing strategic planning with hands on delivery in a fast paced retail environment. Reporting into the Property Director, the Head of Estates will play a pivotal role in delivering the business's store gro

As our Planning Manager, you will be reporting into the Head of Planning. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Planning Manager to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our Exeter office. As an integral part of the development process you will lead on all matters of planning from earl

The team are now at the implementation stage of the new model, and this has led to clearer strategic priorities aligned to the WMCA, an increase in capability and specialism and a greater focus on employee experience and productivity. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning.

Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), the Head of Partnership Sales will lead on strategy, performance and execution & will be responsible for setting strategic direction, managing and coaching a high-performing team, and delivering growth through robust planning, pipeline management, an

Head of Data Science If you’re looking for a role where you architect the technical direction of a data organisation from the ground up — setting standards, priorities, and culture — this is a rare opportunity to do exactly that. Xcede is working with a venture-backed technology company building large-scale decision intelligence systems for regulated, data-intensive industries. Their platform sits at the intersection of advanced analytics, automation, and risk-sensitive decision-making, supporting organisations that rely on complex data to operate accurately and responsibly. They are now hiring a Head of Data Science to lead the evolution of their analytical capabilities as the business scales. This role combines deep technical judgement with leadership responsibility, owning how data science is applied across products, internal decision-making, and long-term technical strategy. You’ll be responsible for defining how modelling, experimentation, and evaluation are carried out across the organisation — from selecting appropriate statistical approaches to ensuring analytical outputs are robust, interpretable, and production-ready. Alongside this, you’ll guide how data science integrates with engineering, product development, and customer-facing use cases. Working closely with senior leadership and platform architects, you’ll balance hands-on technical oversight with forward-looking planning. Your work will directly influence system reliability, analytical credibility, and the company’s ability to operate confidently in complex, high-impact environments. Requirements • A strong academic background in a quantitative, technical, or scientific discipline, • Extensive experience operating at senior or leadership level within data science or applied analytics teams, • Advanced proficiency in Python and modern data science tooling, • Proven ability to design and govern analytical standards across multiple projects or teams, • Comfortable working in evolving problem spaces while providing clarity and direction for others, • Strong communication skills, able to explain technical reasoning to a wide range of stakeholders, • A collaborative leadership style combined with clear accountability for outcomes, • Strong systems thinking, connecting analytical decisions to operational and business impact, • Motivated by building data-driven systems that influence real-world decisions at scale If you are interested in this role or other senior data leadership opportunities, please contact Gilad Sabari — | 02074226861

We are looking for an experienced Senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead the design and production integration of ML into an established live trading system and drive its next phase of development. Building on our early ML research and prototypes, you will design, build, deploy, and operate production ML components that integrate directly with a real-time execution engine – improving decision-making and execution quality with measurable financial impact. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, technical responsibility, and building production-grade ML systems where reliability, latency, and real-world feedback loops matter. What You’ll Do • Lead the design and production integration of ML components into a live, Python-based trading system, • Take early ML research/prototypes and turn them into reliable production models and services, • Build robust training and evaluation pipelines with safeguards against leakage, non-stationarity, and drift, • Develop real-time inference components with clear fail-safes, fallbacks, and graceful degradation, • Create monitoring and observability for production ML (model performance, drift detection, alerts, rollback plans), • Work with high-frequency market data: missing data, late arrivals, outliers, regime shifts, and noisy signals, • Collaborate directly with the Head Trader to translate strategy goals into ML objectives and measurable outcomes, • Partner closely with software engineers on integration, deployment, performance, and operational reliability, • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly during key market hours when needed Essential Skills • Strong Python developer (min. 5+ years professional Python experience), • Demonstrable experience taking ML models from prototype to production (deployment, monitoring, and ongoing operation), • Strong understanding of validation pitfalls (e.g., leakage), time-series/non-stationary dynamics, and model drift, • Experience building end-to-end ML workflows: data ingestion/cleaning, feature engineering, training pipelines, model serving/inference, • Ability to design for reliability: monitoring, alerting, safe deployment, rollback strategies, and incident response, • Comfortable owning and improving an evolving codebase: refactors, architecture improvements, reproducibility, and clean tests, • Strong engineering discipline: correctness, edge cases, careful time-handling, attention to detail, • Comfortable working independently, making architectural decisions, and maintaining high code quality, • UK-based and available for support during core market hours when needed Desirable Skills • Experience with real-time/low-latency systems (streaming data, telemetry, market data, etc.), • Familiarity with production ML monitoring/observability practices and tooling, • Experience with cloud deployment environments (VMs/containers, monitoring, CI/CD), • Background in financial markets, algorithmic trading, or market microstructure (helpful, not required), • Experience with distributed systems, message queues, or event-driven architectures What We Offer • Competitive salary – negotiable based on experience, • Mostly remote, with some in-office collaboration days for coordination and planning, • Yearly bonus based on company performance, • The chance to take significant ownership of production Machine Learning in a live system, • Long-term role with the opportunity to influence the Machine Learning roadmap and system design, • A lean environment with minimal bureaucracy and direct impact

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support. You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We'll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team. ABOUT YOU The wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester you'll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you'll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent). REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Job Description /n/n Your new company /nA fantastic opportunity has been registered for an Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP) within a Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands.This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting

A prominent local government organization in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Head of People Business Partnering and Strategic Planning. The position includes advising executive leadership, shaping business models, and aligning the people strategy with organizational performance goals.

A major food manufacturing company is seeking a Head of Transport Planning in the Midlands. This role involves owning all transport and delivery functions, designing and optimizing the logistics network, and managing relationships with third-party providers. Ideal candidates will have strong experie

Are you an experienced Oracle EPM Planning consultant ready to deepen your expertise, work on larger and more complex programmes, and progress towards senior‑level responsibility? Version 1 – the UK & Ireland’s leading Oracle ERP & Cloud partner and. Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisiti

Support the accounting for the GPA’s non-current assets including maintaining the Non-Current Asset Register. Provide information to external and internal auditors of non-current assets and associated controls, supporting the Head of Non-Current Asset Reporting in audit planning, managing fieldwor

We’re now looking for a dynamic and visionaryHead of People Business Partneringand Strategic Planning to deputise for the Chief People & Culture Officer and lead the integration of our people strategy into every aspect of organisational performance. Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be require

As our Assistant Planning Manager, you will be reporting to the Head of Planning. We have a great opportunity for a Assistant Planning Manager to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our office in Exeter. As a key member of the Vistry Cornwall South West team, you will initially assis

We’re now looking for a dynamic and visionary Head of People Business Partnering and Strategic Planning to deputise for the Chief People & Culture Officer and lead the integration of our people strategy into every aspect of organisational performance. Head of People Business Partnering and Strateg

We’re looking for a Senior Category Strategy Manager (reporting into Head of Commercial Planning & Execution) who will be responsible for working with Marketing, Sales and Product to shape and drive the long‑term category vision, ensuring that business growth is delivered in a way that meets sho

Head of People Business Partnering and Strategic Planning (Deputy Chief People & Culture Officer). Act as the senior people advisor to Executive Directors on behalf of the CPCO, influencing strategy, governance and investment through people insight. The People & Culture Services directorate, led by

We’re looking for a Senior Category Manager to take the lead on our Tesco account, working closely with our Head of Commercial Planning & Execution and the wider commercial, category and customer marketing team to develop and shape the category strategy for our biggest customer. This role has x2 d

A leading contractor is seeking a highly experienced Lead Planning Manager to oversee planning strategy for major construction projects in Birmingham. This position offers a competitive salary with car allowance, along with opportunities for career progression, and hybrid working options.

We are seeking a Head of Transport Planning to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a new central logistics strategy for 2SFG. Historically, logistics and planning have been managed independently at site level. This is a great opportunity to join at an early stage, with full ownership to de

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham seeks an experienced Deputy Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee financial reporting and budgeting.The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, be a fully qualified accountant (CCAB / CIMA), and possess substantial experience,

A leading property services company in the UK is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to take charge of financial planning and analysis.

A prominent educational institution seeks an experienced Deputy Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee financial reporting and budgeting.The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, be a fully qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA), and possess experience in the higher education secto

We're now looking for a dynamic and visionary Head of People Business Partnering and Strategic Planning to deputise for the Chief People & Culture Officer and lead the integration of our people strategy into every aspect of organisational performance. Our newly formed People & Culture Services direc

A regional governance body in Birmingham seeks a Head of People Business Partnering and Strategic Planning. You will shape the values-led business partnering model, advise executive leadership, and oversee people strategies.

A UK pharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking a Head of Manufacturing Operations to ensure compliance and oversee production planning within a GMP-regulated environment.

RICS is seeking a strategic and people-focused Head of Business Change to lead the planning and delivery of change initiatives across the organisation. This role ensures transformational programmes achieve their intended outcomes by embedding sustainable change, aligning people and processes, and dr

A regional public authority is seeking a dynamic Head of People Business Partnering & Strategic Planning to lead and integrate people strategy across their organization.The role requires extensive experience in senior HR leadership and a CIPD Level 7 qualification.You will shape the future-ready bus

A regional authority in Birmingham is seeking a dynamic Head of People Business Partnering and Strategic Planning to lead the integration of their people strategy with organisational performance.

We’re looking for a Senior Category Manager to take the lead on our Tesco account, working closely with our Head of Commercial Planning & Execution and the wider commercial, category and customer marketing team to develop and shape the category strategy for our biggest customer. This role has x2 d

A leading property services company is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to lead its financial planning and analysis functions. Candidates should have significant experience in commercial finance, including at least 3 years in leadership.

Support the accounting for the GPA s non-current assets including maintaining the Non-Current Asset Register. Provide information to external and internal auditors of non-current assets and associated controls, supporting the Head of Non-Current Asset Reporting in audit planning, managing fieldwork

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This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. Possession of CCAB or equivalent professional financi

A leading SaaS provider in the UK is seeking a professional to define and own the go-to-market strategy for their Supply Chain Planning business. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in supply chain solutions and proven success in leading cross-functional teams. This role offers

High standard of numeracy and understanding of statistics especially methods of regression. You will manage a platform technology team which consists of Platform Engineers and have access to the wider design teams to support the co‑ordinated design, additionally you will have a resource planning f

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a robust, system-owned model of integrated discharge that ensures effective, person-centred and integrated pathways of care out of hospital are embedded through interdisciplinary ways of working and clear, well-managed processes and protocols. The I

A leading global hotel chain in Greater London is seeking a Head of Groups & Events Planning to maximise hotel revenue through seamless event delivery. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills, with a minimum of 2 years in a relevant management role.

As Head of Groups & Events Planning, you will maximise hotel revenue through the seamless planning, coordination, and delivery of all groups and events. Head of Groups & Events Planning. Set team objectives, review contracts, allocate events, and oversee planning tasks.

A leading airline is seeking a Head of Operations Planning Effectiveness in Greater London. This pivotal role will shape the strategic direction of Operations Planning, ensuring operational stability and driving improvements in performance and customer experience. The ideal candidate should demonstr

As Head of Planning, you’ll take ownership of the planning function, driving efficiency, optimising capacity, and ensuring on-time delivery. Lead the planning function for a global engineering business shaping the future of aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Foster a culture of continuous impro

Support the annual and long‑range planning processes, linking strategic initiatives to financial outcomes, and lead the preparation and agendas for our Executive and Leadership Offsites. The CEO Office team sits at the heart of Preply, driving clarity, focus, and disciplined execution across the c

A not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Head of Tax in Liverpool City Region. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 to £75,000 GBP and hybrid working arrangements for better work-life balance. You will oversee tax reporting and manage financial processes, contributing significantl

Head of Financial Planning Analysis. Schools spend over $9bn a year on temporary educators, with over $2bn per year of that spent on fees that take money out of the education system. You’ll lead our financial planning processes, build robust reporting frameworks, partner with senior leaders, and s