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Grade and salary: Grade 9 £61,759 - £75,917 Working hours: Full time 35 hours per week/FTE Location: Hybrid working, Liverpool campus Faculty: IT Services Closing Date : 26th October 2026 The University of Liverpool is one of the great centres of research, knowledge and innovation. Their pioneering reputation as a Russell Group University attracts students, experts and partners from around the world. The primary purpose of the Head of IT Infrastructure Operations role, is to be fully accountable for ensuring all systems across the Data Centres, Platforms and Network & Telephony environments remain highly available, stable, monitored and maintained, in line with the strategic and operational objectives of IT Services. It is your responsibility to ensure that technical platforms and services are operational and maintained according to agreed levels of operations. Also, within agreed budgetary and headcount context, the required technical resources and services must be available to enable the delivery of projects and services, according to well defined, understood and agreed plans and requirements. As the Head of IT Infrastructure, you will act as the line manager for a number of technical managers, who will themselves and their staff, work in a matrix environment, also reporting operationally to project managers. Resource management involves: managing the performance of teams and team managers; keeping the department informed; providing reward and recognition appropriately and handling conflict. Additionally, the role involves: recruiting and selecting new team managers and members; ensuring induction of new team members; managing learning and development needs and also managing succession planning processes. The Head of Infrastructure is also required to: manage absence; exercise discipline; maintain a healthy and safe workplace; manage processes in relation to leavers and comply with university procedures, policies and legal requirements. As a member of the IT Service Operational Management Team, you will work with other senior managers to ensure that required changes in technical platforms, capacity, capability and techniques are well understood, defined and planned. You will act as the conduit for communicating and incorporating infrastructure resources requirements into IT Services, strategic and operational plans. You will interact with IT Services staff at all levels to ensure appropriate levels of service in the production environments. You will keep regular contacts with relevant suppliers and vendors, including establishment and follow-up of Service Level Agreements (SLA) where appropriate. Key responsibilities and duties: • Leading, motivating and managing the performance of the Infrastructure team, to deliver a professional, customer focused and high performing operational service that works to an agreed service scope and service level., • Defining, implementing and promoting an IT Infrastructure Strategy for IT. Defining and maintaining a strategic roadmap for the provision of IT Infrastructure to support all IT activities and services., • Provision of leadership, steering and direction in relation to the continual operational improvement of each phase of the IT services lifecycle and in particular in relation to the people, processes, products and partnerships required by the ITS IT Infrastructure department to fulfil its purpose., • The day-to-day management of the IT Services, Systems Rooms and Data Centres including environment and platforms., • Developing and maintaining relationships with senior management across lines of business and relevant third parties., • Carrying out effective and timely performance management of the Operations Team in line with University policy., • Ensuring appropriate continuous professional development to enhance skills and promote cross-skilling in order to meet and support the demands of IT and the business., • Managing effective planning, monitoring and control processes to ensure the outcomes and results produced by the ITS Infrastructure function align with ITS strategies., • Providing support, coaching and mentoring to Infrastructure Managers to ensure that all objectives and commitments are fulfilled in line with expectations, agreements and standards., • Continually reviewing the service provided to end-users and customers to ensure it meets agreed service levels and all customers’ requirements, though, e.g. liaising with stakeholders, conducting customer satisfaction surveys and electronic monitoring. Use this information to produce reports for stakeholders, and to revise and improve the processes and service delivery within the Infrastructure team., • Managing the effective provision of IT Infrastructure as per agreed plans and according to agreed levels of operation., • Responsible for staff management and staff development, including performance reviews, overall staff morale and motivation, and general staff well-being., • Responsible for IT Infrastructure budget management, including the provision of month-end financial reports for senior management; and assistance in shaping financial proposals for input to strategic bids and budget cycle., • Responsible for defining, reviewing and communicating technical services plans and providing input to the ITS and University planning and budget cycles., • Manage the effective provision of Infrastructure Team technical resources to all aspects of IT Services (e.g. ITS Projects, ITS Business Apps and ITS Service Desk)., • Maintain the IT Infrastructure technical toolset. (Including Documentation of procedures, Services implementation, Operations Standard Platform Environment)., • Maintain and develop a capacity forecast including a 2-year rolling Capacity Plan with clear identification of shortages and over-capacity projections constraints., • Manage alerts and incidents in the production environment, and coordinate responses and solutions with IT Services., • Manage and validate the technical input to the RFC process., • Manage contracts with external suppliers including SLA’s where appropriate. Ensure regular follow-up meetings with external suppliers in order to ensure optimal service levels., • For each of the accountabilities outlined in this profile, provide regular financial and performance reports to the Associate Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations., • Represent and raise the profile of the University at external events, presenting where appropriate., • Maintain and develop rigorous reporting systems., • Ensure and monitor that processes are in place to pro-actively protect consistent service quality through rigorous management of change control and acceptance into service within the role responsibilities., • Meet with internal and external IT Services stakeholders and managers regularly on both a one to one and group meeting basis to review, agree and plan improvements to the cohesiveness and cost-effectiveness of IT services provided to the university., • Represent IT Services and the University externally to academia and industry, other external bodies and agencies, and strategic partnership suppliers in the UK and internationally when required, ensuring the strategic interests and requirements of IT Services and the University are represented and safeguarded appropriately., • Identify, maintain and forecast resource requirements within the role responsibilities to meet the service requirements of the customer and develop on-going and continuous Service Improvement Plans that will enhance customers’ IT services and customer service in an efficient and cost-effective manner., • Provide expert problem management support to difficult high-profile customer issues and ensures root-cause analysis is conducted and a corrective action plan is followed through with any learning applied for future benefit., • Ensure appropriate continuous professional development to enhance skills and promote cross-skilling in order to meet and support the demands of IT and the business., • Perform any other duties appropriate to the grade as may be required by the Director/Associate Director Customer Service/Senior Management Team (SMT)., • Bring to the attention of managers any matters relating to the health and safety of staff, students and visitors., • Maintain effective communications with colleagues across ITS., • Liaise with University staff at all levels, developing and maintaining quality working relationships with customers and colleagues in order to deliver a high-quality service., • Work to agreed performance standards, deliver within agreed response times and seek to continually improve working practices and services., • Ensure sound time management and organisation skills, being able to manage work in response to changing priorities, circumstances and workload., • Undertake any other related duties which may be required in the management and delivery of IT Services and which are commensurate with the grade., • Deputise at SMT level when required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

ROLE : Children's Contact Centre Deputy Manager LOCATION : Sefton RESPONSIBLE TO : Contact Centre Manager Manager Salary : £27,982.50 Working hours : 39.5 hours per week Working days : Tues-Fri 10:00am-18:00m - Saturday 09:00m-17:00pm This is initially a temporary position for 6 months, with the potential to become permanent subject to business needs and performance. Please note we will only accept candidates with the following qualifications: NVQ Level 3 · Heath and Social Care · Social Work · Early Years Care and Education BTEC Level 3 · Heath and Social Care · Children and young People's Workforce Apprenticeship Level 3 · Children's Care, Learning and Development CACHE Level 3 · Children and Young People's workforce · Specialist support for Teaching and Learning in schools · Teaching Assisant Pearson Edexcel Level 3 · Heath and Social care Degrees (BA, MSC) · Chilhood and Youth Studies · Social Work · Social Care · Social Studies · Social Work and Welfare Studies · Family Wellbeing · Psychology · Counselling · Social Care and Criminology · Social Welfare and Community · Education · Early Years Education · Education and Professional Studies · Working with Children and Families · PGE Main Objectives: The Deputy Manager supports the Centre Manager in the day-to-day management of the Family Time and Family Support services offered by the organisation, ensuring the safe, child-focused delivery of services. A key part of the role is the coordination and set-up of referrals, including meeting with parents, social workers and any other professionals involved to establish clear expectations, assess risk, and agree service arrangements. The Deputy Manager also plays a central role in reviewing cases where concerns arise, holding review meetings with parents and professionals as required, and ensuring appropriate safeguarding actions are taken. The role combines operational oversight, safeguarding support, staff supervision, and quality assurance, and provides cover for the Centre Manager when required. Key Responsibilities: General Proactively take ownership in developing own knowledge to understand the context of the work of the company and associated risks, challenges and priorities Maintain at all times strict confidentiality of information relating to any sensitive information Communicate information effectively using the correct channels; Ensure familiarisation and adherence with Swan Family's policies and procedures at all times Meet obligations in respect of Health and Safety, primarily not putting self and others at risk of harm Carry out responsibilities effectively, accurately, promptly and in a well-organised way Observe and work to the Swan Family's Core Values Dispose of confidential paperwork appropriately using secure methods To uphold Swan Family's core values, including treat all with respect. Swan Family operate as an anti-bullying organisation. Any abuse of this policy will be dealt with by disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Principal Duties To assist the manager in the general running of the centre and to undertake his/her responsibilities as may be designated in their absence, including attending the Centre Managers meeting at Head Office To manage the daily workload of the Supervised Contact Workers, matching workers to contacts and ensure all work is covered. To maintain and develop relationships with Local Authorities, social workers, solicitors and other professionals and service users whilst ensuring contact demands are met. To ensure the centre is a safe environment to work in and visit. Ensuring timely flow of information between Swan Family, its clients and workers. To conduct Safeguarding (Warner) interviews with candidates where required. To check the content of reports submitted by Supervised Contact Worker, addressing any issues identified by these reports to the relevant channels. Liaising with service staff to improve the quality of reports where required. To coordinate planning and review meetings and booking with our clients and service users, ensuring information is shared to the appropriate people, and take payments if required. To work with Swan Family departments to share information for the business needs and service delivery including data monitoring and service performance reviews. To write and deliver safeguarding training sessions for service staff as required, upon request of Family Support Services Manager. To follow Swan Family and NACCC policies and procedures for the service; including but not limited to safeguarding and child protection, confidentiality and Health and Safety. To resolve daily operational problems and queries efficiently and effectively. To promote a professional service at all times. To provide feedback and reporting to the Contact Centre Manager on a regular basis. To be prepared to work flexibly and outside office hours as appropriate, including supervising contacts if required. To ensure the centre standards are maintained and the centre is always clean and tidy. To ensure that the centre is a welcoming environment and that high customer service standards are upheld by all staff. Performance Measurement The jobholders commitment to, and success in, their Personal Development Plan. Improvement in the quality and content of service provided. Ability to cope with periods of high workload and prioritise tasks Contribution to the overall team effort Achievement of goals indicated in monthly performance reviews Achievement of all areas of minimum performance standards Strict Confidentiality Due to the nature of the information the job holder will be exposed to, it is essential that they maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Supervision The jobholder works within the guidelines laid down by the Manager, being adaptable to the changes in the priorities dictated by the superior. Decision Making The jobholder is responsible for prioritising his/her daily workload whilst accounting for the priorities of the Manager. Job Types: Full-time Benefits: Company pension Work Location: In person TPBN1_UKTJ

Actis Legal, a thriving North West practice, seeks a Head of Employment to lead the team and manage relationships with large corporates, regional businesses and individuals. The role requires gravitas, leadership, and business development skills, with a flexible hybrid working policy in place. PQE guidance is provided for competencies and salary benchmarking. The opportunity offers substantial responsibility at Partner/Director level with a strong, collaborative culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Acquired by Believe in 2023, Sentric is an independent music publisher servicing self-releasing songwriters and disrupting traditional publishing with fair, transparent deals. We recently launched Believe Music Publishing, offering premium services from publishing administration to tailored publishing deals. Together, we empower a diverse client base of artists, songwriters, record labels, and catalogue owners to collect the royalties they deserve. With intuitive technology and a people-first approach, we’ve built a team of over 160 publishing experts worldwide, including more than 15 Sync specialists across North America and Europe, and dedicated teams in Creative, Revenue Optimisation, Royalties, Legal, and Copyright. Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels and publishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect, fairness and transparency. Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe offers a full range of services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution, with a tailor‑made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher. Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model that combines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions for artists to promote and monetise their music thanks to strategic partnerships with leading global digital service providers. With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove Attack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billion streams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognised with more than 70 leading industry awards. Believe is a simplified joint‑stock company under French law. Learn more at www.believe.com At Sentric, we're on a mission to give artists the fairest deal in the music industry. We're looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our product engineering team, working out of our head office in the centre of Liverpool. We wholeheartedly embrace our core values of Honesty, Originality, Progression, and Kindness as guiding principles in our professional journey, and we're seeking people who share them. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying solutions that directly and positively impact artists and the music industry. You'll work across a modern stack including C#, TypeScript, ReactJS, RDBMS (MySQL), and AWS. This role also sits within a team that's actively shaping how we build software with AI. We've adopted a structured approach to AI-augmented development, including agentic coding tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code, and we're looking for someone curious and thoughtful about how these tools change (and don't change) good, ethical engineering practice. • Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and performant user-facing and/or back-end systems, • Contribute to technical strategy and architectural decisions, always with a focus on tangible business outcomes, • Build secure APIs and integrate with third‑party services and platforms, • Work within our approved AI tooling and practices, including agentic workflows (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code), applying good judgement on where AI assistance speeds up delivery and where it doesn't, • Maintain clear ownership and accountability over AI‑assisted contributions, including attribution and review practices for agent‑generated code, • Champion quality, observability, and resilience across everything you ship, • Collaborate closely with your squad and wider stakeholders, taking full ownership of your deliverables, • Share your knowledge, mentoring colleagues and helping shape our evolving engineering practices, including how we use AI responsibly We're Looking for Someone With • Proven product engineering experience, ideally including C#, TypeScript, ReactJS, or similar, • A solid understanding of relational databases and cloud platforms (AWS), • Hands‑on experience with, or genuine curiosity about, AI‑assisted development and agentic coding tools, • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, • A pragmatic, principled approach to quality and continuous improvement, • Experience running .NET applications in AWS, • Experience with the CWR standard, • Familiarity with the music publishing industry, • Experience establishing or contributing to team practices around AI‑assisted engineering (tooling choices, review standards, responsible use), • Right to work in the UK, • Ability to work on-site at the Liverpool office (hybrid role), • The opportunity to make a real, positive difference in the music industry, • A competitive salary and benefits package, • A supportive, inclusive environment that values diversity, • Flexible, hybrid working arrangements, • Real investment in your professional development, including in how you work with modern AI tooling Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company! At all stages of their careers, Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry. We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us, with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world. We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists. We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE, who grow every day to develop their potential… We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive. • 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service (28 days at 3 years, 30 days at 5 years), • 1 day off for your birthday, • 1 day off to move house each year, • Hybrid working policy, • Salary sacrifice pension with matched employer contributions up to 10%, • Life Assurance and Group Income Protection Plan, • Optional Private Medical Insurance (BIK), • Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, • Access to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well‑being platform offering sessions with experienced psychologists, • Tailor‑made training and coaching programme, • Ambassador programme: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing and the planet. Believe / Believe Music Publishing / Sentric Music strongly promotes equal treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, age, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. This role is based in Liverpool. You must have the right to work in the UK otherwise your application will not be considered. What Is Music Publishing? #J-18808-Ljbffr

Company description: A rewarding place to work. At Rathbones, We invest in everyone's tomorrow – that includes our people. We are always looking for future talent, and we can help you build a rewarding career with clear paths to progression and the opportunity to share in the success of our business. Job description: Role Title: Lending Specialist Division: Finance Location: Liverpool Contract: 12-month FTC Working pattern: Hybrid About the Role Responsible for managing lending applications from initial enquiry through to approval and drawdown, supporting high-net-worth clients and Investment Managers throughout the process. This role offers broad exposure across lending, treasury, risk and front-office functions, with responsibility for assessing affordability and creditworthiness, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering an exceptional client experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of Rathbones' lending proposition while developing expertise across a wide range of lending products and regulatory environments. What you'll be responsible for Managing client lending applications (for RIM or Investec Bank lending) from initial enquiry to drawdown of funds, including the provision of the relevant pre-contractual advice to clients, affordability assessment and approval according to internal approval scales. Managing client overdraft exposures, monitoring positions in line with terms of business and reporting positions through routine MI and by exception, where tolerances are exceeded, according to agreed escalation procedures. Providing support for client lending enquiries, liaising directly with clients, investment managers and other internal stakeholders. Issue client correspondence in relation to new or existing lending including but not limited to statements or repayment / execution letters. Servicing loan interest on a quarterly basis, including raising invoices for clients that elect to pay using external funds. Application of debit interest for overdraft balances and subsequent adjustments according to agreed policy. Maintain records for all undertakings and guarantees held. Ensure all loans are compliant with the requirements of the FCA's CONC and MCOB regulations for creditworthiness and affordability. Issue annual review requests to IMs, collating responses for each client and identifying changes in circumstance to be reported upwards the Lending Manager in a summary report. Maintain data required to produce MI to be reported to the Lending Manager and Head of Lending. Maintain lending procedures, reflecting changes as they occur and testing where appropriate. About you Able to communicate information, ideas, or issues effectively and clearly through the most appropriate channel within the team and to key stakeholders. Previous experience within lending, mortgages, private banking, wealth management lending, credit administration or loan processing. Experience managing lending applications from initial enquiry through to approval and drawdown. (Desirable) Exposure to FCA regulated lending environments (Desirable) Experience dealing directly with clients and providing a high level of service. Able to organise and prioritise own workload effectively, working to a high degree of autonomy. Demonstrate good teamwork, supporting colleagues to achieve team goals. High level of accuracy and concentration with ability to grasp new tasks quickly. Comfortable working across the MS Office suite of applications. Able to translate source data into insightful analysis that supports understanding and decision making. TPBN1_UKTJ

Liverpool The Delivery Manager - Technology Platforms performs a critical role in leading the delivery of the Princes Group technology strategy. This role offers the opportunity to devise and deliver the evolution of technology platforms across the enterprise. Reporting to the Head of IT - Technology, this role will have primary responsibility for the delivery and integrity of IT platform solutions across the Group. The role will build key partnerships across IT delivery, IT operations, IT security, and business teams. The role will hold line management responsibility for a team of two Platform Engineers, an Infrastructure Engineer and an Infrastructure Architect. The post holder will also act as a further senior technical point of escalation for the direct reports, guiding them with handling priority incidents that have been escalated from the internal support teams. The role will support and develop the Technology strategy in conjunction with the Head of IT - Technology to ensure that there is a consistent & professional approach to delivering technology projects and a strong focus on regular delivery of preventative maintenance activities. The role forms part of a business which recognises the need for change with major growth ambitions and as part of which is highly likely to expand both in the UK and overseas. The role will need to be flexible and provide support as required to capitalise on whatever opportunities arise. The role requires expert level understanding of general technology, End User Computing, systems, Infrastructure, data and processes across multiple system platforms. The Delivery Manager - Technology Platforms has primary responsibility for the delivery of all key business IT platforms - those services that are widely used by every employee within the organisation on a daily basis. The role has the following scope: • 6000 users globally, • Royal Liver Building Head Office, • 15 UK Manufacturing sites, • 16 European Manufacturing sites, • 2 Mauritius Manufacturing sites, • 350+ servers, • 150TB+ data storage Internal contacts can include members of the organisation at all levels, from junior staff to Chief Executives. Regular contacts will be Senior Managers and both Departmental and Group Directors. External contacts will include representatives from our key technology partners who provide equipment, service and support. These contacts will be for the negotiation of contracts and services, as well as resolution of day-to-day issues and the definition of future strategy. • Technology Advancement - Progress investigations and proof of concept development into new technology that may be an advantage to Princes. Build business cases for investment in platform solutions. Stay abreast of technology developments and present opportunities to the wider Princes IT Teams and Business., • Product Delivery Management - define product and solution roadmaps, coordinate Business and IT resources, determine suitable product lifecycles, perform competitive analysis and product selection processes, making decisions about product capabilities and priorities., • Project Delivery - Drive the team to develop and manage key business platforms, providing expert-level technical implementation knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality key system platforms on time and in-budget through to the point of transition to internal support teams., • Line Management - Line management of a team of Engineers who hold a dual project delivery/support escalation responsibility, as well as an Infrastructure Architect. The post-holder will have a dotted-line responsibility for an Infrastructure Engineer based in Mauritius so will be required to work in conjunction with the Head of Finance, Procurement and IT for Princes Tuna Mauritius when setting objectives., • Develop People - Ensure that the Platform team is appropriately recruited, trained and managed to be able effectively and safely deliver their tasks and ensuring the stability and continuity of this workforce consistent with the long-term needs of the business. This includes where appropriate managing and developing team members in line with Princes guidelines on performance management., • Resource Allocation - Manage the planning and scheduling of resources required to delivery and support the Group Finance portfolio of products in addition to the research and development of new products., • Support Escalations - Receiving and responding rapidly to escalated support incidents from internal support teams to ensure disruption is limited and key business systems are restored promptly in the event of failure. This will require regular knowledge-transfer to ensure escalations are kept to a minimum level., • Security - Responsibility for each platform's security concepts, in agreement with the Security Team, SOC and Head of IT - Technology., • Business Continuity - Agree recovery time and recovery point objectives with key business stakeholders to ensure service recovery within a disaster recovery scenario. Provision of Incident Reports in the event of service outages, to include root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure incident recurrence is minimised., • Tools, Techniques and Controls - Ensuring that changes to system architecture, platforms and software are managed through the appropriate change processes, and mechanisms to track changes are maintained. Progression of escalated support incidents and problems through the Service Desk toolset., • Support and Maintenance - Propose, develop and execute plans for upgrading and maintenance of technology platforms, liaising with third party suppliers of solutions and software in the provision of escalated support for technology solutions. The role may at times be required to perform duties outside of normal working hours. The Delivery Manager - Technology Platforms will hold expert level knowledge of the following technologies: • On-premises virtualization platforms; Hyper-V or VMware., • Identity and access management (IAM), authentication, and federation services using Microsoft Entra., • Active Directory Domain Services including Group Policy and Certificate Services., • End User Computing: endpoint management and device lifecycle administration using MECM and Intune., • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Azure Virtual Desktop or similar systems., • Microsoft 365 administration including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint Online., • Mobile Device Management, Intune and SOTI Mobicontrol preferred., • Windows Server platforms., • Azure IaaS + SaaS, particularly Storage and Automation accounts., • PowerShell scripting and general automation practices., • Microsoft SQL Server and IIS platforms. The Delivery Manager - Technology Platforms will also be expected to be proficient in the following non-technical areas: • Batchelors Degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, • Practical experience of technology delivery., • Line Management experience including employee development and performance management., • Strong operational grounding within a complex, fast-moving environment., • Appreciation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery principles., • Ability to produce written reports on support issues., • Appetite for continuous improvement and an attention to detail., • ITIL Foundation certified or experience in an ITIL environment., • Strong understanding of change management principals and application., • Extensive technology experience with Microsoft on-premises and cloud technologies, • Strong problem solving and analytical skills., • Work under tight timescales whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality of work., • Excellent personal organisational skills., • Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively by formal and informal means with strong negotiation and persuasive skills., • Ability to work cross-functionally dealing with all levels of business employees from senior executives and shop floor operations., • Ability to make key decisions to ensure availability of core IT platforms, • Understanding of Enterprise Systems and Solution Architecture., • Cash car allowance, • 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, • 14.5% pension - 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer, • Flexible holiday option - buy 5 additional days, • Enhanced family friendly & carers policies, • Life assurance cover, • Private medical insurance, • Critical illness cover, • Learning and development opportunities Country United Kingdom Location Liverpool Business Area Finance Workplace Type Hybrid The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business. • Cash car allowance, • 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, • 14.5% pension - 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer, • Flexible holiday option - buy 5 additional days, • Enhanced family friendly & carers policies, • Life assurance cover, • Private medical insurance, • Critical illness cover, • Learning and development opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr

Main area Anaesthetics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (On-call 1:16) Job ref 411-ACU-26-8359768 Employer Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Town Liverpool Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59 Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care and has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients’ homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Sunflower House building newly relocated, and opened on the hospital site. We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We’re also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year. As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit. You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: • Great flexible working opportunities, • Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme, • Generous annual leave and pension scheme, • Extensive staff health and well-being programmes The post is for 10 PAs which consists of 8.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs, including 1PA for on call. The post holder will be part of the general on-call rota (1 in 16, class A). The post holder will be expected to take part in lists allocated to general paediatric anaesthesia. The majority of lists are allocated 1.25 DCC PAs to allow for pre- and post-op clinical activity. In line with current Trust policy this post includes 1.5 PAs core supporting professional activities (SPA). Additional SPA is subject to negotiation for activities such as educational supervision, research, Trust management positions, and service development. Clinical Particular interests of potential applicants will be encouraged, and sessional commitments may vary accordingly. All theatre sessions are regularly reviewed by the Theatre Management Team according to the needs of service so that sessions may change. Demand for emergency surgery is extremely high and therefore it is expected that any unallocated theatre time may be reallocated to accommodate emergencies during normal working hours. Teaching & Academic role Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates. Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise Managerial responsibilities Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning. Take an active role in service review and development CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department. Take part in the clinical governance programme Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website. This post attracts 10 programmed activities per week. There may be the opportunity to discuss and review this with the clinical director. The job plan for the first three months will be based on a provisional/indicative timetable. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director within three months of the commencement date of the appointee. The supporting professional activities (SPAs) allocation within the provisional job plan is an illustrative guide only and will be finalised following individual agreement with successful candidate. The basic template for new consultants is 1.5 SPA. Any additional SPA time in the Job Plan is linked to defined roles with clear objectives. 1.0 SPA for personal revalidation, appraisal/job planning/quality improvement /clinical governance/statutory & mandatory training/CPD. Engagement in Quality Improvement, including : Attending Quality Improvement meeting; Contributing data; and Implementing agreed Quality Improvement recommendations in own practice. 0.5 SPA for departmental & Trust meetings and teaching (UG, departmental, Trust). Indicative 0.25 SPA for a formal Postgraduate Medical Educational Supervisor role. Additional SPA(s) for defined roles in research, departmental leadership or wider governance, and audit, as agreed through the job planning process. We reserve the right to close vacancies without notice when we have received a sufficient number of applications from which to make a shortlist. • Primary medical degree CCT or within 6 months of CCT (or equivalent), • Minimum of 7 years in a recognised anaesthetic training post. 1 year advanced level training in paediatric anaesthesia at a tertiary paediatric hospital. Training in anaesthesia for children with complex comorbidities and congenital abnormalities such as congenital heart disease. Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to creating a well-managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We actively promote equality and diversity and operate a Zero Tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. Should you require any support during your application or require alternative formats of our vacancies, please contact recruiting manager of vacancy or the recruitment team at or call Please note, the selection processes at Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. Name Dr Papari Deka Job title Consultant Anaesthetist / Joint Clinical Lead Email address Additional information Dr Radha Ravi Consultant Anaesthetist / Joint Clinical Lead Email: Rachel Rowson Head of Operational Performance #J-18808-Ljbffr

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool Job Reference liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/48473/2285 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Working Hours: 35 Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool Closing Date: 27/10/2026 Job Category: Policy Region / Division: Liverpool Business Unit: City Development Job title: Team Leader (Policy Planning) A bit about us: Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone! The role: To lead and manage the Planning Policy team and related resources to ensure effective service delivery and meeting targets including the preparation, review implementation and monitoring of the Liverpool Local Plan. Conserve the City’s heritage whilst enabling appropriate development across the City and to ensure the delivery of a modern, customer focussed, business friendly service. To deputise for the Head of Placemaking and Policy. The Team Leader will pro-actively support and deputise for the Head of Placemaking and Policy in a wide range of planning policy work and development, including the preparation, review, monitoring and examination of the Local Plan and supplementary planning documents The Team Leader will draft reports and presentations for City Council Cabinet meetings, Committees, Sub-Committees, Select Committees, and other meetings; and attend and contribute to meetings on planning matters with Members, senior management and staff from within and outside the Council The Team Leader will develop and effectively manage, alongside the Head of Placemaking and Policy the Policy team’s work programme The Team Leader will support and deputise for the Head of Placemaking and Policy in leading on specific major projects as agreed with the Director of Planning and Building Control The Team Leader will personally lead on the development, implementation and continuous improvement of corporate policies within the service The Team Leader will represent the Council as an expert witness at Public Inquiries/ and the Local Plan Examination hearings The Team Leader will provide policy advice/information in response to development management, area-based initiatives, small area local planning and other key enquiries The Team Leader will support, and deputise, for the Head of Placemaking and Policy with regard to the city region planning process The Team leader will ensure that the key processes for Local Plan and SPD production are undertaken including statutory, regulatory and technical requirements; continuous community involvement in accordance with the Statement of Community Involvement; and key appraisals and assessments including Sustainability Appraisal, SEA, Habitats Regulations Appraisal, Equality Impact Assessment and other appraisals and assessments; and Duty To Co-operate Our offer to you: • At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days, • Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception, • Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme, • Progression -opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning, • Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme, • Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes, • Drive Time -a salary sacrifice car lease scheme, • Family friendly policies with enhanced leave, • Discounted Gym Memberships, • Employee Volunteering Scheme Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at . Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying. This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances. #J-18808-Ljbffr

You will be expected to lead on the strategic and operational delivery of high-quality Facilities services including: • Delivery of helpdesk services, • Building Receptions and facilities team support, • Cleaning, • Porterage, • Mail room services, • Transport and fleet operations, • Coordination of maintenance and project coordination, • Out of hours support services, • Waste management, • Lead Campus Operations staff ensuring they all are working collectively in delivering effective, efficient and cohesive support to the Faculties, Schools and professional services departments, • Plan resources ensuring work schedules are maintained and resource requirements are planned and implemented., • Manage the performance of the Campus Operations Teams, ensuring all sites are managed and maintained in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with the Space Management Policy, Service Standards and Key Performance Indicators., • Ensure effective delivery of People and Organisational Development processes with respect to recruitment, absence management, performance management, training and development in collaboration with the HR Business Partner., • Promote and drive change. Engender a positive customer focused culture within the work environment., • Deliver the continuous review of service provision and quality control, implementing action plans to address implementation/performance gaps from quality review processes., • Manage the development of the front-facing campus services through the Facilities Managers and local support teams., • Manage operational, financial and Health, Safety and Environment risks associated with service delivery. Ensure compliance with legislation and University Codes of Practice., • Develop and implement plans to ensure efficiencies and savings in campus operations as required by the Department and University strategy. These plans to be in accordance with Financial Regulations and Procedures., • Ensure that all Campus Operations budgets and resources are managed in accordance with University policies and procedures., • Ensure coordination between Campus Services and Estate Development activities. Minimising disruption to building occupants and the student experience., • Ensure effective stakeholder relationship management through partnership working, communication and advocacy through Facilities Managers, senior stakeholders and customers., • Develop and manage effective Business Continuity Plans for the provision of the Campus services. To ensure an effective response to incidents, and the completion and implementation of outcomes from lessons learned reviews., • Work closely with the Head of Campus Support (Security) regarding security patrols, incidents, sharing of intelligence and the planning for University events., • Maintain resource plans. Contributing to annual budgeting and other planning processes., • Represent the Estate Development and Campus Services department at senior management meetings, internal and external forums and events., • Produce reports to fulfil Departmental and University governance requirements., • Ensure systems are developed and maintained to support the delivery and development of the Campus Services. Carry out any other duties commensurate with the seniority of this post, as requested by the Director of Campus Services., • In association with colleagues, monitor and progress the training and development needs of the department, including performance management and appraisals., • Manage, coach and develop an effective and motivated team promoting the highest standards of customer care to achieve departmental and LJMU objectives., • Work alongside senior staff and other colleagues to ensure engagement with cross-functional teams in order to maximise efficiency and customer service., • Produce and maintain oversight of an effective Local Contingency/Emergency Response Plan in line with University requirements., • Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by the Director of Campus Services Values and Regulations, • A commitment to LJMU's values and regulations and Diversity and Inclusion Policy., • Commitment to adhere to and promote the ethos of Respect Always as set out in the Respect Always Charter., • Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities. The post holder is required to minimise the environmental impact in the performance of the role, contribute to (and supervise if applicable) the implementation of environmental improvement measures and actively contribute to the delivery of LJMU's Environmental Management, Energy Management and Sustainability Policy Statement, and the Climate and Sustainability Plan., • The post-holder's mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have been agreed by the University's Executive Leadership Team, are contained in Section 2 of the University's Safety Management Code of Practice (MCP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy. The post-holder's mandatory Environmental Management responsibilities are contained in Section 2 of the University's Environmental Management Code of Practice (ECP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy., • For some of your activity, from time to time, you may be required to contribute to externally funded projects such as research or EU projects., • Acts as an exemplary ambassador for Campus Services and I LJMU, upholding professionalism, integrity, and inclusivity., • Demonstrates resilience and calm leadership under pressure, I maintaining clear decision-making and team confidence., • Committed to LJMU's mission and values, including fostering a I secure, welcoming, and student-focused environment., • Financial benefits: Competitive salaries based on a low contractual 35 hour working week., • 7.1% employer pension contributions for non-academic staff enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a temporary reduction from the previous rate of 17.5%, effective from April 2026, following the Fund's triennial review. The reduction reflects the Fund's current surplus and improved financial position. This does not affect your pension benefits, which are determined by LGPS scheme rules rather than the level of employer contributions., • 28.68% employer contribution to pensions for teaching staff enrolled into the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)., • Work life balance: Excellent annual leave provision. 30 days for support staff and 35 days for staff and senior managers grade 8 and above. 8 UK bank holidays and up to 5 University closure days between Christmas and New Year., • Family friendly policies and a range of benefits to support including job-shares, flexible working hours and part-time roles where possible., • Health and wellbeing: Regular wellbeing support initiatives throughout the year. Access to a trained counsellor via Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Plus a programme of activities and range of support and resources to help look after your mental and physical wellbeing., • Career Benefits: Continuous development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and meet your career ambitions, including LinkedIn Learning., • Making a difference: LJMU Climate Action - be at the forefront of initiatives to tackle climate change. Share experiences and challenge unfair practices with our Diversity and Inclusion Staff Networks. Opportunity to volunteer at graduation ceremonies, clearing and open days., • Discounts and other benefits: A reward and benefits platform, giving savings on day-today purchases across a range of retail outlets. Interest free loans repayable across twelve monthly instalments, including loans for annual travel season tickets and cycle to work scheme. Massively discounted gym and fitness classes at the University Sport Building. The person specification describes the skills, experience, knowledge and aptitude requiredto perform the duties of this post effectively. The criteria order listed should not be taken to apply their relative importance. Both paid and unpaid experience may be relevant., • A relevant degree or equivalent qualification; or proven track A record of extensive relevant work experience, • Membership of a relevant professional / industry body (IWFM, A, C RICS, CMI, IET etc) Experience: A, I, • Significant experience of working at a strategic level within a A, I, P Facilities Management setting, • Experienced in successfully leading and implementing A, I, P programmes of change; developing staff, culture and systems to support change, • Experience of practical application of Health & Safety legislation A, I, P to Facilities Management service delivery, • Experience in the development and delivery of service levels and A, I KPIs within an FM environment Experience in business continuity planning Expertise :, • Knowledge of facilities management industry developments. A, I, • Excellent communication skills A, I, P, • Leadership, motivation and delegation skills A, I, • Training :, • Evidence of continuing professional development since initial A.I qualification.,, • Qualified to IOSH or NEBOSH level in Health and Safety A, • Masters level qualification in Facilities Management or related A subject Experience, • Experience in both public and private sectors A, • Experience in the education sector A, • Expertise, • Knowledge of public sector procurement procedures. A.I #J-18808-Ljbffr

National Highways have an excellent opportunity for an IT Audit Manager to join the Corporate Risk and Assurance division within our Business Services Directorate (BSD). As an IT Audit Manager, you will provide a responsive and helpful service to audit clients through a sound and professional evaluation of risk management, internal control and governance arrangements. This service will be delivered through an effective programme of assignments, supporting the Head of IT Audit and responsible for the planning, supervision and delivery of IT internal audits, advisory and other assurance engagements. The IT Audit Manager will also support the Head of IT Audit in the development and implementation of robust systems and processes that lead to high-quality planning, decision making, control and governance across National Highways. Please note this role can be based from any of our UK offices however; some limited travel to regional offices to attend team meetings will be required. Contribute to the development of the IT audit plan including determining priorities and ensuring enough resources are available to deliver it in a timely and high-quality manner. Responsible for the guidance and day-to-day management of an effective team of auditors on assignment, planning and delivery of the audit programme. Responsible for the review of all audit documentation from terms of reference through to the audit report and action management. Delivery will meet appropriate quality and professional standards. Attend and present at senior meetings, as required, presenting key audit findings in a professional manner and being a trusted business advisor. Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior clients and stakeholders built on professional trust. Contribute to the development of the IT audit plan including determining priorities and ensuring enough resources are available to deliver it in a timely and high-quality manner. CISA[LW1] or equivalent professional qualification required. Significant experience leading and developing IT audit teams, including line management. Proven ability to set clear objectives, priorities and expectations to drive high performance and professional development. Proven experience developing audit strategies and annual audit plans, and leading complex, risk-based audit engagements to provide independent assurance over key business and technology risks. Strong report-writing and communication skills, with experience producing clear, concise and impactful audit reports for Executive and Board-level stakeholders[LW2] . Significant IT and Operational Technology (OT) audit experience, with knowledge of technology risk, controls, cyber security, infrastructure, cloud services and enterprise applications. Proven understanding and application of recognised industry frameworks, including COBIT, ITIL and NIST CSF. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Head of Credit | Bridging & Development Finance | Hybrid/Remote | Competitive Salary DOE Take full ownership of a lending lifecycle - from first credit decision through to redemption - and build the operational engine behind it. About the Company Our client is a specialist property lender providing bridging and development finance from £100,000 to £5 million across the UK, covering both residential and commercial opportunities. Privately owned and led by accessible, hands-on decision-makers, they have built a strong reputation for speed, flexibility and a genuinely personal service to brokers and borrowers alike. As the business continues to grow, they are strengthening their leadership team with the appointment of a Head of Credit. About the Role The quality of every lending decision depends on how consistently it is executed - through completion, ongoing loan management and eventual redemption. This newly-shaped Head of Credit role sits at the centre of that process, combining credit leadership with full ownership of lending operations. You will assess, structure and approve lending within policy and risk appetite, oversee the live loan book, and drive the systems, processes and people that support a scalable, high-performing lending function. Key Responsibilities • Assess, structure and approve lending within Credit Policy, delegated authorities and risk appetite, presenting clear recommendations to Credit Committee, • Maintain robust underwriting standards and proactively shape and enhance credit policy, • Oversee the live loan book, including monitoring, exits, arrears, extensions and stressed cases, • Identify emerging risks early and feed portfolio lessons back into future lending decisions, • Own the lending journey end-to-end, from application through to completion, servicing and redemption, • Improve handovers, turnaround times and accountability across Sales, Credit and Loan Management, • Enhance lending processes, controls, workflows and management information, building greater automation and a scalable operating model, • Lead and develop the Credit and Loan Management teams, including capacity planning, quality assurance, training and succession planning, • Report to the Commercial Director and Finance Director on credit performance, portfolio risk and operational efficiency, • Support Board reporting, funder reviews, audits and due-diligence exercises Package • Competitive salary, dependent on experience, • Hybrid/remote working Skills & Experience • Proven track record in a senior credit role within bridging and development finance, • Strong technical understanding of credit risk, underwriting and UK property lending, • Confident presenting to Credit Committee and Board-level stakeholders, • Experience managing a live loan book, • Proven leadership of credit and/or loan management teams, • A collaborative approach, working closely with Sales, Finance and senior leadership, • A process-driven mindset, with experience improving systems, controls and management, • Excellent judgement and pragmatism, balancing commercial outcomes with sound risk management Why Apply? This is genuine ownership of a business-critical function, not just a seat at the table, with a direct line to the Commercial and Finance Directors and real influence over strategy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking to appoint a skilled and proactive Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support the teaching staff with academic and pastoral intervention for pupils. T he role reports to the School SENDCo with daily direction from the Prep Assistant SENDCo and teaching staff. Usually in the classroom with the teacher, our Teaching Assistants support access to learning for pupils, and provide general support to the teacher in the management of the pupils and the classroom. They also take responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. Whilst anticipated to be in Prep, our team of Teaching Assistants can be asked to support students across all key stages. Birkenhead School, awarded the Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year in the North West for 2025, was founded in 1860. It is an HMC independent day school providing education for boys and girls drawn from the whole of the Wirral, Liverpool and as far afield as Chester and North Wales. Situated in the leafy suburb of Oxton, the School enjoys excellent facilities. The main campus has a ‘village green' atmosphere, with classrooms and laboratories looking out over the cricket square. Recent capital developments have included a new landscaped playground area and an outdoor classroom. The School comprises Pre-School (Early Years), Prep and Seniors and integrates their objectives and activities within a ‘One School' concept. Birkenhead School prides itself on being a family school. It is attractive to parents to have all their children in one school, and it is a great advantage for the school to be able to establish strong, long-lasting relationships with families. A key feature of the School is its strength of community, which runs through the student, staff and parental bodies. The School is embedded within the wider Wirral community, and has strong links with local business and charities. A dedicated, talented and collegiate staff body is required to achieve these aims. The School's informal motto is Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, to which we have recently added inclusivity, compassion, integrity, humility and courage as defined School values. Birkenhead School recruits on attitude as much as the quality of an individual's qualifications on paper. Role and Responsibilities Supporting the Pupils To have regard for the safety and wellbeing of pupils at all times. To promote pupils' development in a safe, secure and challenging environment. To establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations, working alongside individual pupils and groups of pupils in activities specified by the class teacher, establishing an atmosphere conducive to learning while acting as a role model. To listen to pupils reading, promoting enjoyment of reading, and encouraging development of reading skills. To develop an understanding of pupils' specific needs in order to help them learn as effectively as possible, promoting independence and employing strategies to recognise and reward achievements of self-reliance. Supporting the Teacher To promote an atmosphere of care and enthusiasm, whilst providing for the day to day care of the children To set out, prepare, use, tidy and clean equipment after use in line with the daily/weekly programme of activities and events, assisting in the general preparation and tidying of the classroom under supervision. To be aware of pupils' needs/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed, while gathering and passing on information from parents/carers. To provide administrative and clerical support e.g. record keeping, photocopying, filing, receiving and passing money to the Prep Office. To assist with tasks within the school's assessment procedures. To work within and support the pupil behaviour policy, anticipating and managing behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence. To support pupil record keeping as requested. Skills and Knowledge: Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent Excellent numeracy/literacy/ICT skills Minimum of 2 years' experience in an educational setting Ability to implement policies and the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and Key Stage 1. Experience of leading small groups A sound knowledge of child development Experience of working with a variety of different child ages An understanding of effective behaviour management strategies desirable, with a confidence in promoting positive behaviour in children Hours This is a temporary, full-time position of 40 hours per week, based upon EHCP funding. The hours will be spread across 5 days to provide the necessary support to the pupils. We welcome applications from both full and part time candidates if able to create a full-time job share. Post holders will be required to work as necessary to carry out the duties of the role. All staff are expected to attend INSET and staff training. Benefits We will value and support your contribution to School life and in return provide you with excellent rewards; Working with fantastic young children Working as part of a committed team Term time is approx. 34 weeks Membership of the Employee Assistance Programme Free use of the fully equipped on-site gym Support for your continuous professional development Electric Car charging points Application A letter of application indicating skills and experience, together with a completed application form, including the names and email addresses of at least two referees, should be sent for the attention of the Head of Prep via Cheryl Wallace (Head of HR and Compliance). Candidates are welcome to contact the Prep Assistant SENDCo, Mrs Victoria Workman, at Birkenhead School with any questions relating to the role. To meet our safeguarding obligations, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is undertaken as part of the recruitment process for all new staff. As Birkenhead School is an educational provider, it is permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings which would not be filtered in line with current guidance, as defined by The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working with children to apply for a role which is classed as regulated activity. The closing date for applications 9.00am on Monday 16 th November 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy and complete the recruitment process when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Service (Security Systems / Engineering) £50,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Enhanced Holidays + Company Van + Hybrid Working + Company Benefits Liverpool Are you a Service Manager or Head of Service from a security, engineering or technical background, looking to take ownership of service operations within a growing engineering business? This company specialises in integrated security solutions, including bespoke security gates and barriers, CCTV, access control and perimeter protection systems for commercial and industrial clients. On offer is the opportunity to take a leading role in developing and managing service operations, overseeing engineering teams, improving service delivery and maintaining strong customer relationships. You'll help streamline processes, resolve escalated issues and ensure service and maintenance activities are delivered efficiently across the business. This role would suit a Service Manager, Head of Service or Service Operations Manager from a security systems, access control, gates, barriers or engineering background looking to take on a senior office-based role with hybrid working. The Role: Lead and manage service and maintenance operations Coordinate field engineers and allocate service work effectively Oversee planned maintenance, repairs and emergency breakdowns Manage customer relationships and resolve escalated service issues Monitor service performance, quality and operational efficiency Work closely with installation, project management and commercial teams The Person: Experience in a Service Manager, Head of Service or Service Operations role Background in security systems, engineering, access control or a related technical industry If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH27746 Keywords: Head of Service, Service Manager, Service Operations Manager, Security Systems, Security Gates, Barriers, Access Control, CCTV, Perimeter Security, Electronic Security, Field Service Management, Maintenance Manager, Liverpool, Hybrid Working We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

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