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Riverview is looking for Support Workers to join the team. Riverview is located in the picturesque seaside town of Teignmouth, Devon. Our home offers residential support for eight males and females who are autistic. We are on a side road within a short walk of the local town and all amenities, right on the coast. Our team are dedicated to supporting the people we care for to develop skills that will enable them to fully participate in the community and live the life they want to. You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. • Contributory pension scheme, • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme), • Access to development opportunities, • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel, • Leadership & management development, • Long service award, • Refer a friend bonuses Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer _. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement _. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Job title:General Practitioner Clinical LeadLocation:Chelston Hall Surgery, TorquaySalary:Up to £125,000 depending on experienceHours:7 sessions per week - 2 Clinical Lead and 5 GP sessionsHelp us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other – because we CARE.CaringWe listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.AmbitiousThrough determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.ResourcefulCreative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.ExcellenceWe strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.### Role ResponsibilityAs a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include: To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan. You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards. To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration, safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours). To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.* Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan – including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.### The Ideal CandidateWhat we look for in new colleagues: Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work. An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience. Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services. Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.* Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.### Package DescriptionHow we’ll support you: Annual salary of up to £125,000 depending on experience Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata. Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits. The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop. Car benefit scheme – specialising in electric vehicles. Cycle to work scheme. Travel season ticket loans Discount cards.* Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.### About the CompanyWe provide local primary care, at scaleOperose Health delivers primary care to over 700,000 registered patients, across 82 locations in 16 ICB areas. We have over 250,000 attendances at our urgent care centres and support some of the most vulnerable people through our specialist GP surgeries.Our clinical model of localised delivery allows services to concentrate on local health needs, priorities and connections - whilst benefitting from the regional and centralised support that scale provides. We transform communities and reduce heath inequalityOur patients are our partners and we are committed to empowering and supporting them to lead healthier lives. We use patient feedback, our innovative data systems and scale to adapt services to meet local need, reduce health care inequality and drive integration within our neighbourhoods. We have a unique offering in the NHSThrough our reach, innovative data systems, scale and determination, we have the capability and insight to support the NHS with access and delivery challenges. We careWe care about our patients, our people, our communities and neighbourhoods, and the future of primary care. We are led by our values and are a trusted provider in the NHS.Apply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### General Practitioner Clinical Lead* Salary Up to £125,00.00 Depending on experience* Salary Frequency Annual* Job Reference HCRGCG/TP/162550/20837* Contract Type Permanent - Part Time* Closing Date 5 November, 2026* Job Category Operose - General Practitioner* Business Unit OH - Chelston Hall Surgery* Location Torquay, United Kingdom* Job Posted Date 6 October, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Mechanical Package Manager - Nuclear / Defence Location: Plymouth - Devonport Rate: Up to £57.75 per hour - Umbrella PAYE Hours: 45 hours per week (9-hour days) Working Pattern: Full-time site-based - no hybrid or home working Additional Benefit: Daily accommodation / travel uplift for candidates living over 30 miles from site Security: Must be eligible for BPSS security clearance We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Package Manager to oversee mechanical installation and building fit-out works on a major project within a live defence environment. • Manage mechanical packages from planning and procurement through to installation and handover., • Coordinate subcontractors, engineering teams and multidisciplinary site activities., • Review designs to ensure safe, efficient and compliant construction., • Manage programme, progress, costs, risks and change control., • Oversee quality documentation, ITPs, RAMS and handover records., • Provide site leadership and ensure works are delivered safely and to specification., • Previous Mechanical Package Management or similar construction management experience., • Strong mechanical construction / installation background., • Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary interfaces., • Good understanding of CDM, construction safety and quality assurance., • SMSTS and relevant CSCS card., • Nuclear, defence or other highly regulated project experience., • HNC or NVQ Level 6 in Mechanical Engineering., • NEC contract experience, ideally NEC4., • Experience with Aphex, ProjectWise or CEMAR #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancies General Practitioner## Job IntroductionJob title: General Practitioner Location: Cricketfield Surgery, Newton AbbotSalary: Up to £112,500 depending on experience.Hours: 5 sessions per week - Mon 2x sessions, Thurs 2x sessions, Tues or Fri 1x sessionHelp us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other – because we CARE.CaringWe listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.AmbitiousThrough determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.ResourcefulCreative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.ExcellenceWe strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.### Role ResponsibilityAs a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include: To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan. You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards. To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration, safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours). To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.* Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan – including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.### The Ideal CandidateWhat we look for in new colleagues: Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work. An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience. Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services. Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.* Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.### Package DescriptionHow we’ll support you: Full indemnity cover. Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata. Support for SPIN fellowship applications. Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits. The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop. Car benefit scheme – specialising in electric vehicles. Cycle to work scheme. Travel season ticket loans Discount cards. Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.### About the CompanyWe provide local primary care, at scaleOperose Health delivers primary care to over 700,000 registered patients, across 82 locations in 16 ICB areas. We have over 250,000 attendances at our urgent care centres and support some of the most vulnerable people through our specialist GP surgeries.Our clinical model of localised delivery allows services to concentrate on local health needs, priorities and connections - whilst benefitting from the regional and centralised support that scale provides. We transform communities and reduce heath inequalityOur patients are our partners and we are committed to empowering and supporting them to lead healthier lives. We use patient feedback, our innovative data systems and scale to adapt services to meet local need, reduce health care inequality and drive integration within our neighbourhoods. We have a unique offering in the NHSThrough our reach, innovative data systems, scale and determination, we have the capability and insight to support the NHS with access and delivery challenges. We careWe care about our patients, our people, our communities and neighbourhoods, and the future of primary care. We are led by our values and are a trusted provider in the NHS.### Attached documents Salaried GP Job Description\_2026.docApply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### General Practitioner Salary 5 sessions* Salary Frequency Annual* Job Reference HCRGCG/TP/162550/21152* Contract Type Permanent - Part Time* Closing Date 30 November, 2026* Job Category Operose - General Practitioner* Business Unit OH - Cricketfield* Location Newton Abbot, United Kingdom* Job Posted Date 4 November, 2026Apply #J-18808-Ljbffr

As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, with day-to-day guidance and support provided by the ME Team Leader. Based at our Luton site and supporting Defence business lines, there may occasionally be a need to travel to equipment supplier locations. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will join a team focused on either Jet Canopies or Helicopters, contributing to the development of manufacturing processes as well as supporting daily operational activities. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday, earlier finish on Friday to start the weekend. Job Responsibilities • Local project technical lead for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production., • Design high capability manufacturing processes using GKN's Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite, (APQP Core Tools)., • Develop, document and optimise manufacturing processes such as creation/amendment SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and Process Specifications, • Create and update engineering documentation, manage point of introduction activities., • Lead structured improvement activities to reduce process driven scrap and rework, • Provide MRB (Material Review Board) support to existing programmes to ensure any process deviation or product faults are reviewed and answered, • Make presentations at senior level internally and externally demonstrating ability to clearly communicate to the audience, • Identify, anticipate and offer solutions to technical problems, • Establish & improve production process controls, • Comply with company Environmental, Health, Safety and Energy procedures., We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation and be flexible in their approach. The successful person will have a hands‑on, creative approach to collaborate with multiple departments to improve manufacturing processes. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we will assess each case individually) • Minimum HND qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering/Aerospace, • Demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience gained from ideally the Aerospace, Automotive, Yellow Goods industry, • 6Sigma Greenbelt qualification, • Experience in APQP standards including Process Flow Diagram, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis and Process Capability, • Experience of root cause analysis using Fishbone (Cause and Effect) Diagrams and 5 Whys (Five Whys) techniques, • Demonstrable experience of practical problem‑solving techniques using A3 or 8D, • Experience Leading Lean Manufacturing including process standardisation kaizen activities such as 5S, • Experience in lay‑up processes for composite materials, • Specification interpretation experience Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career., It's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant you'll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits: • Competitive salary dependent on experience, • The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus, • Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis, • Life Assurance 8 x salary, • 185 hours holiday + bank holidays, • Income protection, • Shopping discounts, • Cycle To Work Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family, • Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included), • Free onsite parking, • Local gym discount, • Free airport parking, • Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting, • Enhanced family friendly leave, • A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where you career journey may take you! A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? JBRP1_UKTJ #J-18808-Ljbffr

These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and self-motivated individual with outstanding leadership, interpersonal and decision-making skills to join the busy Finance Department, as Head of Procurement. As Head of Procurement, you will lead Procurement and Accounts Payable across the Sanctuary, ensuring the charity spends its resources responsibly, achieves value for money and maintains strong financial controls. The role is responsible for sourcing goods and services ethically and effectively, managing supplier relationships, overseeing payment processes and driving improvements across the end-to-end source-to-pay cycle. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the charity's strategic direction and operational success. Your principal duties and responsibilities will include: • Leading the charity's Procurement and Accounts Payable functions, ensuring services are effective, customer-focused, compliant and aligned to organisational priorities., • Developing, implementing and continuously evolving the charity's Source-to-Pay strategy, supporting value for money, sustainability, risk management and the effective stewardship of charitable resources., • Acting as the process owner for Source-to-Pay governance, maintaining effective policies, procedures and control frameworks, ensuring they remain proportionate, effective and fit for purpose., • Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, audit and internal control requirements, identifying and addressing areas of risk, control weakness or non-compliance., • Providing strategic oversight of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices, expenses and payments are processed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with agreed controls and service standards., • Using data, insight and performance information to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and value across the Source-to-Pay lifecycle., • Leading, motivating, developing and supporting Procurement and Accounts Payable teams, creating a high performing and engaged culture. Based in Sidmouth, Devon – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is a hybrid working position, combining onsite and home working under our guiding principles for such roles. The working pattern and requirement for site attendance will be agreed between the line manager and post-holder, currently anticipated to be an average of one day per week. We are looking for someone with: • MCIPS qualified (or equivalent professional experience)., • Significant experience of leading procurement within a complex and/or multi-site organisation., • Experience of developing and delivering procurement and supplier management strategies., • A strong understanding of Source-to-Pay processes, governance and financial controls, together with experience of leading Source-to-Pay transformation, automation or systems improvement programmes., • Experience of leading Accounts Payable or a comparable transactional finance function., • A proven track record of leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams., • Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and able to influence at a senior level., • Competitive pension., • Life assurance – 2 x annual salary, • 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service pro rata, • Wellbeing team., • Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes., • Long service awards., • Healthshield plan, • Free parking., • Life assurance., • Subsidised restaurant and shop. Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, Head of Procurement, Head of Finance, Head of Accounts Payable, Director of Procurement, Finance Manager, Accounts Payable Manager, Procurement Manager, Buyer, Senior Buyer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

B2C Customer Account Manager Newton Abbot | £28,000-£32,000 per annum plus bonus| 8:30am-5pm | Monday-Friday | Permanent | 1 Saturday in 4 from home Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Account Manager / Customer Account Manager to join a growing business in Newton

Posted: 23/10/2026 Closing Date: 08/11/2026 Job Type: Temporary - Full Time Location: Head Office - Civic Building, Torquay Job Category: CEO & General Management,Community Services & Development,Other • Temporary Full Time – 12-month contract with potential future opportunities, • $160,000 – $170,000 pa (incl. of super), • Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime and WFH Surf Coast Shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and is blessed with unique environments from the coast to the hinterland – towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles. The charm and values of coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, and visit to experience an exceptional quality of life. Surf Coast Shire Council’s workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive. We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference. We empower our people to do their best and be proud of their achievements. We have a commitment to growth and development, and our employees enjoy a contemporary working environment with flexibility and hybrid working arrangements. As a member of the Office of the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Council's advocacy agenda, strengthening strategic partnerships, and delivering high-profile projects that support the Surf Coast community. You will be a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Management Team, and work closely with Councillors, government representatives and external stakeholders to: • identify, develop and promote Council’s advocacy priorities, • research and develop policy and other strategic initiatives, • build and maintain strong partnerships across all levels of government and the community;, • lead projects that are complex, politically sensitive and strategically significant. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change, champion Council's priorities and help shape the future direction of the Surf Coast region. We are seeking a highly influential and politically astute leader who thrives on building strong relationships and creating positive outcomes through collaboration and strategic thinking. You are a natural connector with exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate complex environments with confidence and credibility. You can influence without direct authority, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and establish trust through your expertise, sound judgement and professional approach. You are equally capable of operating at a strategic level and working in a hands‑on way to deliver specific outcomes. • Exceptional relationship‑building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior executives, Councillors, Ministers and Members of Parliament, government officers, funding partners and community stakeholders., • Strong political acumen and strategic thinking capabilities, with experience providing high‑level advice on complex, sensitive or emerging issues., • Demonstrated success in areas such as advocacy, government relations, stakeholder engagement, public policy development and strategic communications., • Proven ability to lead strategic projects and initiatives, managing competing priorities while delivering outcomes in a dynamic environment., • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including advanced skills in the preparation of policies, briefings, Council reports, correspondence and executive‑level advice., • The judgement to determine work priorities and be comfortable working autonomously., • A collaborative leadership style that reflects Surf Coast Shire's leadership capabilities of working together, thinking big picture, connecting with community, being courageous, getting stuff done, and leading for wellness., • Tertiary qualifications in Politics, Policy, Strategy, Strategic Communications and/or significant professional experience in Government Relations, Corporate Affairs or similar in a comparable organisation (Qualification check conducted)., • Significant demonstrated experience in developing strategic relationships and influencing skills with policymakers, Councillors, Government Ministers and MPs., • Strong analytical and research abilities to advise on and influence government policy and priorities and develop and lead organisational priorities., • Demonstrated political acumen with experience in advocating for policy and funding initiatives., • Demonstrated skills in policy and strategy development, budget development, financial and resource management, and complex reporting in accordance with strategic goals and KPIs., • Demonstrated people management skills to support, influence (often without line management authority) and foster a productive, high performing organisational culture., • Well‑developed problem‑solving strategies, • Accomplished negotiation, writing, presentation, and public speaking skills., • Proven local government experience in a senior management role with similar responsibilities., • Sound understanding of social, political and legal frameworks within which local government operates., • A current Working With Children Check, • You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia, • Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia. Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life. We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying. • Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options,, • Employee Assistance Program and award‑winning staff wellbeing program, • Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow, • Purchase of additional annual leave, • Free onsite parking You’ll find further details about the role, including accountabilities and key selection criteria, in the Position Description on our website – [ Position Description PDF ] If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Darryn Chiller, Manager Government Relations and Strategic Projects on 5261 0600. Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 8 November 2026 Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Torquay What we can offer you as a General Practitioner: • Up to £5,000 signing up bonus. T&C's apply, • Annual salary of up to £112,500 depending on experience and £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs., • Full indemnity cover., • Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata., • Support for SPIN fellowship applications., • Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits., • Exceptional benefits package, • Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation and a range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services. We are looking for experienced or newly qualified GPs to join us. Up to £5,000 signing up bonus. T&C's apply Southover Medical Practice are looking for a salaried GP for 6 sessions per week. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (2 sessions per day). Our GPs, patients and practice teams benefit from innovative tech and workflow management processes. This approach improves patient access and hugely streamlines administrative tasks, freeing up GPs to focus on clinical work with the support of highly trained multi-disciplinary teams. Key duties will include: • To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan., • You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards., • To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration, safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours)., • To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority., • Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan – including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management. Interested? What you will need to be considered: • Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work., • An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience., • Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services., • Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding., • Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb. At Operose Health it is our mission to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. Our dedicated teams, innovative operating models, ambitious growth plans, and values-driven culture allow us to offer unparalleled support to every practice and service we manage. We care for over 630,000 patients across 60+ GP Practices, from Devon to Doncaster. We take immense pride in our exceptionally talented workforce. With robust resources and continuous support, we empower our staff to deliver outstanding patient care. Our clinicians and colleagues are encouraged to operate at the top of their licence and champion to be the best that they can be. Clinical expertise, innovation and research drive our models of care, improving primary care access to provide the right support, at the right time. By leveraging data and insights, we manage demand more efficiently, enabling quicker patient access. We empower and educate patients to improve their health and wellbeing for the long term. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As our Senior Bid Manager, you'll play a key role in driving business growth by leading the end-to-end tender and bid process for PfP Students. Working closely with the Head of Business Development and key stakeholders across the business, you'll develop compelling, high-quality submissions that differentiate our offering and support the delivery of our growth strategy. You’ll manage multiple bids simultaneously, identify new opportunities through procurement portals and sector intelligence, and ensure all submissions meet client requirements, company standards and branding guidelines. You’ll also lead bid reviews and debriefs, monitor bid performance, maintain an up-to-date tender pipeline and help shape future bidding strategies through continuous improvement and market insight. You may also provide leadership to temporary bid writers during periods of high activity. This is a national role and you would be expected to attend meetings on client sites as required. At Places for People we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities. • Proven experience operating at Bid Manager level within a competitive tendering environment, with a track record of successfully managing bid submissions., • Strong knowledge of public sector procurement processes and local government procurement portals., • Demonstrable experience managing multiple complex bids and tender opportunities simultaneously., • Experience building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships across a large organisation, including influencing senior stakeholders., • Experience within Property/ Student Accommodation is preferred though not essential. You’ll be an experienced bid professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex opportunities from identification through to submission. You’re highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and have a strong eye for detail. You’ll be confident presenting proposals and influencing stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. Experience within facilities management, property management or a related sector would be beneficial, as would experience working across large, matrix organisations. You’ll be comfortable challenging constructively, using insight and evidence to shape winning solutions, and you’ll have strong written skills supported by the ability to use a range of IT systems and bid management tools. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we move lives forward every day by building, managing and supporting thriving Communities. From new homes, social housing and student accommodation to leisure, education and Community initiatives, our work makes a positive difference to millions of People across the UK. And that takes People who care about doing the right thing. People who are ambitious, ready to grow and motivated to make a difference through the work they do. We’re looking for Colleagues who bring energy, curiosity and ownership. People who enjoy being challenged, support those around them and want to keep raising the bar. Because when we perform at our best, we create more opportunities to invest in our Customers, our Communities and each other. Experience matters, but it’s only part of the story. If you share our values and want to build a career where your work has real impact, we’d love to hear from you. As part of Places for People Group, PfP Students are experts in providing facilities management solutions for university campus buildings and student accommodation. Our service is focused on our partnership approach with our clients and the student experience. We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits. That’s why, alongside a competitive salary, you’ll have access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond. You'll receive: • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%, • 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days, • Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available, • Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing, • Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases, • Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities, • Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work, • Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement, • Free membership to Places Gyms, • Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence #J-18808-Ljbffr

B2C Sales Account Manager Newton Abbot | £30,000 per annum | 8:30am-5pm | Monday-Friday | Permanent | Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Sales Account Manager / Customer Account Manager to join a growing business in Newton Abbot . This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in retail management, hospitality management, customer care or sales management who enjoys building relationships, identifying new business opportunities and delivering excellent customer service. With ambitious growth plans, the role offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development , including the opportunity to gain an on-the-job degree . What We Offer £28,000-£32,000 per annum , depending on experience. Permanent position. Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm . One Saturday in four, working from home. Opportunity to gain an on-the-job degree . Excellent career progression opportunities. Supportive environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded. Key Duties Build strong relationships with new and existing clients, from sole traders to senior leaders. Identify opportunities to develop and grow client accounts. Support business growth through cross-selling and upselling . Handle client queries professionally and provide effective solutions. Work closely with the Manager to achieve business objectives. Develop new business through networking, marketing, community engagement and client meetings. Take a consultative approach to understand client needs and identify suitable solutions. Maintain strong, long-term B2B relationships. Monitor market and client activity to identify new opportunities. Requirements Previous experience in account management, sales, retail management, hospitality management or customer care . Experience winning new business and developing B2B relationships. Customer-focused approach with a strong commercial mindset. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Confident handling queries and identifying opportunities to cross-sell and upsell. Tenacious, proactive and commercially curious. Strong questioning and listening skills. Willingness to learn and develop professionally. Positive, can-do attitude and commitment to supporting business growth. Interested? If you're an experienced Account Manager, Customer Account Manager or Client Account Manager looking for your next opportunity in Newton Abbot , apply today or contact Kristy Moore at the Acorn by Synergie Chippenham branch for more information. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Manager Location: Newton Abbott, Devon Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Salary: £48,000 - £54,000 Dependent on Experience Holiday: 33 Days incl. Bank Holidays Sector: Practice Accountancy, Senior Management Our client is a well-established, trusted chartered accountancy and business advisory firm, giving clients confidence that their finances are in expert hands with years of proven experience. They deliver a full 360 range of services including tax planning, compliance, auditing, payroll, probate and strategic business advice. Meaning that clients can streamline all their financial needs through one reliable partner. With a proactive approach, they focus on understanding each client's goals and providing tailored, commercially focused advice that supports real business growth. As a Senior Manager you'll be an essential leader of the Partner's team. Partnering with another Senior you'll undertake training of junior staff, all aspects of administration, client meeting management and be the last step before partner review. In return you'll be joining a team with strong work ethic, and a friendly working environment. Position Duties Taking ownership of client portfolios, reviewing and ensuring accuracy, before Partner review. Building and maintain strong client relationships, through providing commercially aware and business forward advice. In depth understanding of individual clients needs, including Sole Traders, Limited Companies and Partnerships. Understand, handle and advise on enquiries thoroughly, professionally and in a timely manner. Undertake Business development activities, to support the firm's growth. Oversee fee reviews, billing and budgeting for the junior members of the team. Develop, support and educate junior colleagues, to ensure top level service to all clients, no matter who they speak with at the firm. Manage clients' meetings for the Partner, including diary management and attendance where required. Ensure working papers are standardized, for accuracy and compliance. Be thorough and accurate with compliance across the board. Position Requirements ACA or ACCA Qualifications At least 4 years post qualification practice experience Candidate should be highly organised, with excellent time management skills Experience working with a range of clients, Sole Traders, Limited Companies and Partnerships Ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels Clear written and verbal communication, with clear telephone manner, and confidence in face-to-face meetings Proven track record of Supportive and clear team management Ability to break down technical literature to ensure understanding Position Remuneration Salary up to £54,000 Depending on experience Regular working hours 8.30 to 5pm, Monday to Friday with a 1-hour break Up to two days working from home after completion of probation period 25 Days of Annual Leave, plus 8 bank holidays Christmas Shut down, along with a gifted day on Christmas eve Life Assurance policy after 1 year of service Clear career progression, with a firm that priories career longevity for their staff This is a rare opportunity to join a well established firm, who are seeking candidates to join and streamline their career to the top. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Join to apply for the Senior Product Manager role at Met Office We're looking for a Senior Product Manager to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Senior Product Manager, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 28 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. Whilst this is a 12-month temporary position, there is potential for it to develop into a permanent position. World changing work From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. • We're a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact, • We're experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better, • We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making, • We're better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater, • We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers Your world of expertise As a Senior Product Manager, you'll lead the management and lifecycle of innovative user-centred products. Our work transforms cutting edge science and innovation into products and services that enable our users to consume and interrogate supercomputer data in ways that meet their needs, ultimately helping them to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. You'll be joining our Product Delivery team who are responsible for a diverse portfolio of products, ranging from contractual services for Defence and Civil Aviation, to government funded offerings for UK citizens, media, and resilience communities. Our Product Delivery team also build tools for meteorologists, deliver international services, and manage data products that support environmental and climate insights. Our Senior Product Manager role is within the Government Digital and Data (GDaD) profession, adopted by the Met Office as guidance to ways of working to ensure our public digital services meet government standards • Lead the strategy for a portfolio of products through all stages of the lifecycle, balancing technical feasibility, organisational strategy, market insights, constraints, and stakeholder expectations to deliver measurable value., • Define and communicate the portfolio product vision for high-impact products that serve a wide range of users from internal meteorologists to government, industry, and the public., • Champion user-centred design, ensuring products are intuitive, accessible, and solve real problems for our end users., • Collaborate across teams and directorates to ensure products and services meet user needs, guided by evidence, feedback, and demonstrable business value., • Work collaboratively across our established Product Community, contributing to its success and growth across the organisation., • Mentor and line manage a team of product managers, including leading the recruitment of associate product managers, product managers and contractors as required. Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their 'Best Workplaces in Tech' 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list. As our Senior Product Manager, your total reward package will be up to £73,518 annually, which includes: • An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%., • Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave. Essential Criteria, skills and experience: • You keep evolving, with proven experience leading the strategy of digital products, balancing user needs, technical feasibility and organisational goals to make data-informed decisions that support the product lifecycle., • You're an expert by nature, with experience of aligning cross-functional teams around a clear direction and purpose whilst applying Agile and Lean principles to drive iterative delivery, continuous improvement and customer value., • You're a force for good, championing user-centred design with experience of contributing to the delivery of intuitive, accessible products that solve real problems for diverse user groups., • You work better together, with excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, demonstrating experience working across disciplines and directorates to ensure products meet user needs and business objectives., • You live and breathe it, with experience of mentoring or managing product managers and contributing to the growth of the product management profession. How to apply If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date 13/10/25 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 04/11/2025. Using AI in your application We welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. How we can help If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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