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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Waterloo Lodge School – Chorley PR6 7AX Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week 8.30am - 4.30pm (Part time hours may be considered) Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Waterloo Lodge School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Waterloo Lodge School – Chorley – Waterloo Lodge School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 10 – 18 For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Degree or Masters in Speech and Language Therapyy, • HCPC registered, • Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles, • Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice, • Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, • Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers, • An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice, • Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills, • Good communication skills (oral and written), • Good time management and organisational skills, • Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards, • Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile, • Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group, • Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, • Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting, • Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical heath checks, • *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 298733 #speechltherapy #speechandlanguagetherapy #CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists

Participation Officer - Part Time - 25 Hours Per WeekSalary: £16,164.32 per Annum (with the full time equivalent being £22,630.06 per annum)Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash PlanLocation: Office Based (to be based at either Blackburn or Oldbury office) with flexibility to work from home - Covering the West Midlands and the North West Region. (There may be the occasional need to assist our Foster Parents in Yorkshire)ABOUT USWe're a high-quality fostering organisation, recognised as 'Outstanding' by OFSTED, and one of the UK's only independent fostering agencies specialising in cultural and faith-based fostering placements.That's what we set out to do in 2012, and we're still doing it today. Our focus is on helping children and young people with specific religious or cultural needs find foster parents who share their values and identity and can provide a safe and loving home. As such we provide a specialist service and in our most recent inspection in 2024, OFSTED rated us as 'Outstanding' in every area of our workOur head office is in the West Midlands, but as out reputation and services have grown, so has our presence across the UK. We now have an office in Blackburn and also cover the East Midlands and Yorkshire. We are fortunate to have Kulvinder Kaur Sahota as our manager in process of registration and are a close, supportive staff team.Role responsibilitiesPromote initiatives and engage our young people in year 10 and above to undertake the many life skill opportunities on offer to themProvide Direct 1-1 support for children and young peopleArranging activities, days out and workshops for our children and birth childrenForge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networksAttendance at meetings with professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plansMaintain clear recordsBe aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusionSupport ACS staff with placements/education inputting key data information.About YouA passion for and experience of supporting children and young people to reach their full potentialAn understanding of the challenges faced by the children and young people in our careAbility to work and travel across the West Midlands and other regionsDesire to implement and drive new ideas and initiatives that will support and compliment the services that we offerHave professional childcare experience, preferably with Fostering or Fostering sector experience or the ability to demonstrate Fostering knowledge and interestIdeally possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychologyCan demonstrate previous experience of building strong rapports with adults and children with an array of different needs and expectationsAble to remain calm when under pressure and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviourIntermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databasesHave a full driving licenceWe are a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family.For more information about this post please contact Kulvinder Kaur Sahota, Manager in Process of Registration on 07970 081 374To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.No agencies please.Active Care Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Keywords: Foster Parent, Location: Blackburn, ENG - BB1 6JS

Our focus is on helping children and young people with specific religious or cultural needs find foster parents who share their values and identity and can provide a safe and loving home.

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Start a career with one of the best beauty brands around? World famous beauty and cosmetics brand Avon is looking for full and part time representatives in the UK right now as business expands. See the TV Ad campaign This is your chance to work with a premier international brand with 130 years of proven success and 2023 opportunity. Earn extra income and be your own boss. Work the hours that suit you and promote AVON’s award-winning products and you can build a business with agents selling and generating income for you. You must be 18 or over, promoting Avon could open a world of potential income to change your life. If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. • Earn extra money working hours that suit you, • Work your own area & online UK wide, • Full ongoing support & training provided, • No experience or qualifications required. An Avon representative can earn up to 32% commission on sales via face to face or online. Work the hours that fit around your existing work, family commitments, childcare etc. Become a Sales Leader helping others do the same as you. Income potential is unlimited you still sell Avon products while earning significant bonus team commission. The more people you help the more you earn. This is self-employed role where you can gain financial control and possible independence Some senior team leaders earn 6 figure income. Want to find out more about this exciting opportunity to work with one of the best beauty brands around? APPLY NOW to find out how you can transform your life as an Avon representative or sales team leader. xoofyoe If you do not speak English you will be rejected. You must be conversant in English to apply

: London | Lisbon Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Manager on the Global People Team, you will drive our communications and engagement strategy from concept through execution. You will play a pivotal role in how we message, communicate, and bring the employee experience to life at BCG. Acting as a strategic partner to the Global People Chair and People Functions, you will lead efforts to craft clear and compelling messages, highlight recognition moments such as promotions and Key to Purpose, and design opportunities for teams to connect and engage. Through this work, you will showcase the value of a career at BCG and bring our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to life. You will also support People Function engagement with employees and the HR function, transformations, key programs, ad hoc initiatives, and leadership forums such as the People Leadership Tea and People Functional Leadership team—helping shape a more connected, modern HR experience for our employees worldwide. In addition, you will partner with our External Relations team to help strengthen the external profile of BCG’s Global People Chair agenda, while also preparing internal speeches, remarks, and messaging for the Global People Chair and senior People leaders. You’ll create communication and engagement plans, shape thoughtful messaging, and develop content across multiple channels (email, The Unlock newsletter, PowerPoint, Slack, Town Hall video, etc.). You’ll also help scale best practices and foster a strong internal communications community across the people function. This role is ideal for a skilled communicator who’s equal parts strategist and hands-on operator. You bring strong communication judgment, string attention to detail, a deep understanding of internal audiences, a willingness to roll up your sleeves and the ability to translate ideas into messages that land. You’ll report to the Global People Team Strategy & Communications Executive Director. What You'll Bring • 8-10 years of experience in internal communications, change management, or employee engagement—preferably in management consulting or similarly complex, fast-paced, and matrixed environments, • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across channels and formats, • Experience developing and executing multi-channel communication strategies that align with organizational goals and resonate with audiences, • Proven success supporting large-scale change or transformation through impactful internal communication, • A track record of proactivity, initiative, and curiosity in evolving communications practices Who You'll Work With You’ll join a small, high-impact Global People Team, working closely with the Global People Chair, the Global People Team Strategy & Transformation Executive Director, the External Relations team, heads of People Functions, and a network of communicators across BCG. In this role, you’ll partner with leaders and teams across the Global People Team including BCG UP, L&D, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards and other functional groups who are driving change, to help message and bring to life BCG’s EVP with clarity, alignment, and impact. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. (Click here )( for more information on E-Verify.

Start a career with one of the best beauty brands around? World famous beauty and cosmetics brand Avon is looking for full and part time representatives in the UK right now as business expands. See the TV Ad campaign This is your chance to work with a premier international brand with 130 years of proven success and 2023 opportunity. Earn extra income and be your own boss. Work the hours that suit you and promote AVON’s award-winning products and you can build a business with agents selling and generating income for you. You must be 18 or over, promoting Avon could open a world of potential income to change your life. If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. • Earn extra money working hours that suit you, • Work your own area & online UK wide, • Full ongoing support & training provided, • No experience or qualifications required. An Avon representative can earn up to 32% commission on sales via face to face or online. Work the hours that fit around your existing work, family commitments, childcare etc. Become a Sales Leader helping others do the same as you. Income potential is unlimited you still sell Avon products while earning significant bonus team commission. The more people you help the more you earn. This is self-employed role where you can gain financial control and possible independence Some senior team leaders earn 6 figure income. Want to find out more about this exciting opportunity to work with one of the best beauty brands around? APPLY NOW to find out how you can transform your life as an Avon representative or sales team leader. xrnqpay If you do not speak English you will be rejected. You must be conversant in English to apply

Motor Vehicle Lecturer Accrington Up to £40,300 + 28% Pension + Generous Annual Leave (including 2-week Christmas closure) + CPD & Professional Development + Staff Discounts + Career Progression Opportunities Are you an experienced Motor Vehicle Lecturer or Trainer looking for your next step? Do you want to join an organisation with an Outstanding reputation for teaching, staff development, and progression? On offer is a rewarding opportunity to work with a leading education provider delivering high-quality training to learners on Motor Vehicle programmes from Entry Level through to Level 3. This is a chance to bring your teaching expertise and industry knowledge to a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You'll play an important role in shaping curriculum delivery, supporting employer engagement, and helping learners gain the skills and confidence to succeed in the automotive industry. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 vocational qualification in Motor Vehicle (or equivalent), alongside recognised teaching and/or assessor qualifications. You will have proven experience delivering training or lecturing in Motor Vehicle and be passionate about ensuring outstanding outcomes for your learners. This role would suit an experienced Lecturer or Trainer seeking a fresh challenge within an organisation that truly invests in its people and provides excellent career development opportunities. The Role: Based in Accrington, Monday to Friday, 35 Hours/week Delivering motor vehicle training (maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, repair) Teaching across Entry Level to Level 3 programmes Contributing to curriculum development and employer engagement The Person: Vocational qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance (Level 3 or equivalent) Strong, hands-on industry experience within the automotive sector Teaching/assessor qualifications desirable (or willingness to work towards) Reference Number: BH-266-812 To apply for this role or to be considered for further positions, please click Apply Now or contact Ilyas Shirwani at 07458 161 977 or on . TPBN1_UKTJ

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Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of the next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. As a Director, Product Management Consumer Products at Publicis Sapient, you will act as your clients’ trusted advisor in leading the overall business solution, vision, strategy, roadmap, and prioritization for a specific digital product, or products, within an engagement. You will collaborate with clients within the Consumer Products industry undertaking major Digital Business Transformation (DBT) engagements to understand their business, end-customer needs, and then constantly deliver value with fast increment cycles. Your Impact: • Masterfully apply Lean Agile practices and frameworks, • Collaborate with enterprise architects to envision and prioritize capability enablers Extensive experience and profound knowledge in the B2C and B2B consumer goods environment, from a comparable position in a consulting firm or in in-house teams of leading consumer goods manufacturers • Proven ability in collaborating and leading Program Increment (PI) cycles, • Proven ability to prioritize multiple demands and obtain buy-in from stakeholders, • Practice in workshop facilitation to cultivate ideation, • Mastery in leading change and inspire others to change behaviors A Tip from the Hiring Manager A successful Director, Product Management at Publicis Sapient combines leadership skills, rooted in customer centricity, with tactical product management skills to drive the client and team in releasing parallel multiple program increments every 10-12 weeks (or applicable frequency at client's organization)

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organisations get to their future, digitally-enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 50+ offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. As a member of the global Finance team, you will provide expert & collaborative financial partnership to our business leaders through accurate reporting, reliable analysis and actionable insight to support decision making for sustainable and profitable growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy and driving key initiatives within the Client Finance team. In this capacity, you will partner closely with business teams and industry leader to manage the financial operations of your industry client portfolio. This will involve working collaboratively with Market and Country leaders, Capability heads, and other executives. Additionally, you will engage with Market Finance Leads and regional finance teams across Financial Planning & Reporting and Controllership to ensure alignment and operational excellence. The Director reports to the VP, Client Finance for their respective Industry and will work in a matrix environment. You will lead a diverse team of Client Finance professionals based in multiple geographies with responsibilities across commercial finance and business operations and will be responsible for their growth and development. The individual is expected to demonstrate strong leadership presence, clearly communicate team and departmental goals, translate strategy into actionable plans, and contribut Your Impact Commercial Management – Support senior level decision making to achieve short and long term commercial objectives. • Partner with and Support (with Industry Leads/business teams) to deliver on annual growth and contribution margin targets for the industry client portfolio, • Work with commercial teams to evaluate business development opportunities in the context of strategic fit, commercial attractiveness and market risk, • Support the preparation of pricing proposals and deal structure, supported by the Commercial Success Team as needed, • Support commercial leadership and legal counsel in reviewing and negotiating contract terms to align with company standards, including identifying and escalating potential risks from proposed deviations, • Support Business Teams in the preparation of their annual strategic plans, • Prepare revenue scenarios and contribution margin expectations in support of annual planning cycle (Commitment and Target), taking into account business initiatives, investments, analysis of prior period trends and company financial objectives, • Lead and manage the preparation of rolling forecasts for revenue and contribution margin by providing analysis on changes from prior expectations and insights into assumptions impacting future projections, to inform decision-making and capacity planning, • Collaborate with Controllership and Revenue teams to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition during monthly and quarterly close cycles. Provide guidance on new and complex transactions by aligning on accounting treatment and operational implementation, ensuring compliance with policy and close deadlines, • Support weekly revenue guidance process, evaluating key indicators (i.e. pipeline, sales expectations and delivery risks) to provide ongoing visibility to executive leadership and recommendations on appropriate updates to be provided, • Leverage quarterly results and profit modeling to maintain a forward-looking view of full-year profitability across clients, regions, and industries. Analyze key drivers of performance and identify actionable opportunities to enhance industry-level profitability. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and support execution of plans that address risks and drive margin improvement, • Manage the team responsible for minimising the “quote to cash” time table (i.e. billing, collections) to optimise trade working capital and limit long standing overdue balances and accrued revenue, • Intervene in concert with business leaders and Market Finance Leads to address and resolve client related issues, • Lead and actively contribute to initiatives that strengthen collaboration, inclusion, and knowledge-sharing within the Client Finance Team and the broader local Finance Community, fostering a connected and high-performing culture, • Create and foster an environment of learning, growth and excellence by promoting learning and development initiatives and knowledge sharing, • 8+ years’ experience managing a team in finance and operations, • Speak fluent English, • Strong Excel competency, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Experience influencing decision making in a matrixed organisational structure, • Highly organised and able to work according to fixed calendar cycles at a global scale (multinational across multiple time zones), • Education:, • Bachelor’s degree, MBA or accounting qualification preferred Additional Information Set Yourself Apart With • Experience working closely with senior leaders and contributing to presentations for executive-level stakeholders, • Strong presentation/PowerPoint and PowerBI competency, • Experience in Technology Consulting or other service sector, • Experience working at one of the top global marketing & communications networks