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We have 3 exciting opportunities to join our services in Salford and Bolton where we provide 24 hour supported living for people (adults) that live with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues. As the Team Manager you will have management responsibility for a team of 3 services, supporting approximately 9 people. We support people with daily living activities, such as, taking part in various activities, support with medication, washing and dressing etc. Everyone's needs are critical to live their way of life but at Turning Point, we pride ourselves in our strong focus on supporting people to set goals and achieve the outcomes they want, whatever they may be. We believe that this focus enables people to be 'Inspired by possibility'. It is one of our core values as a company. Everyone has their own unique reason for choosing Turning Point. It might be our passion for making a difference – not a profit organisation. Whatever your reason, you’ll enjoy working with like–minded people who believe in inspiring people to create positive change. Please note you must have experience in leading a team to be considered for this role. As Team Manager you will have responsibility to support your senior support workers and support workers. You will provide practical and visible leadership throughout the day. You will work collaboratively with other Team Managers and your Supported Living Manager to ensure high quality support is provided in line with our extensive and person centred support plans. Responsibilities will include: • The ability to inspire colleagues and create the culture to drive high quality support, • To work within agreed financial and legislative frameworks, including but not limited to, roster management, weekly finance and medication checks, health and safety checks, organisational and CQC compliance in relation to keeping people safe etc., • A track record of supporting and empowering people to live more independently in their community developing positive outcomes for those being supported including those that live with various needs including autism learning disabilities, complex physical or health needs., • The ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders., • Willing to work towards NVQ level 4/5 qualification. Essential: • Demonstratable leadership skills and flexible and adaptable leadership style;, • In depth understanding and ability to performance manage the functions of the team, • Excellent communication skills (verbal/written). Ability to adapt to respond to staff, commissioners/partners and people we support;, • Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills;, • Previous experience managing similar service/team, • Management qualification or equivalent As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 32 days’ paid holiday a year increasing to 34 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it. At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work. That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay. Job Title: International Cash Manager Location: Manchester, Hybrid working (2 days on-site) Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent About Us At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world’s leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research-led education tailored to each individual, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans. Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity. And our promise is simple: we listen, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen. The Role We are seeking an experienced International Cash Manager to play a key role in establishing and managing Outcomes First Group’s international cash and treasury infrastructure as the business continues to expand globally. You will be responsible for ensuring robust international banking structures, effective foreign currency management, and clear visibility of cash flows across new and existing markets. Working closely with finance and operational teams, you will help maintain liquidity, support international growth, and ensure the efficient and compliant management of funds across borders. Key Responsibilities • Set up and manage international banking arrangements, including opening and maintaining bank accounts in new jurisdictions., • Support the development and execution of international cash and liquidity management strategies., • Monitor currency exposures and assess payment requirements to ensure appropriate foreign exchange coverage and hedging, where required., • Work closely with local and international finance teams to build and maintain short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts., • Ensure daily cash positioning is accurate, visible, and aligned with operational needs across multiple currencies and legal entities., • Support intercompany funding flows and cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements., • Build and maintain strong relationships with banking partners, ensuring service quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with OFG’s strategic objectives., • Collaborate on international expansion projects, ensuring treasury infrastructure is in place to support operational go-live., • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international banking regulations, local treasury requirements, and market best practice. Essential: • Experience in international treasury, corporate cash management, or a related finance role within a multi-entity, multi-currency environment., • Strong working knowledge of international banking systems, payment practices, and foreign exchange risk management., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively., • Hands-on experience setting up banking operations in new countries., • Experience working with treasury management systems (TMS) or ERP systems., • ACT qualification (e.g. Certificate in International Cash Management) or willingness to undertake this training., • Language skills, particularly Arabic or Spanish; Italian and German would also be advantageous. Why join Outcomes First Group? About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect. 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. We are accountable. To each other and for one another. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • 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 health checks, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: • 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, • Critical illness cover We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 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.

Department: Retention Location: Manchester (On-site) About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: You will be responsible in maintaining strong relationships with students and work with them to identify their barriers to learning and help support and resolve them. ROTA: Monday - Friday from 8:00/9:00 - 17:00/18:00 About the Role: • Develop strong relationships with your students, communicating with them face to face, over the phone and through various other communication methods, • Ensure you proactively identify issues and continue to work on them for your students until they are resolved, developing and delivering proactive and bespoke plans to support students, • Develop a broad, deep knowledge of the rules and regulations of your faculty, and to fully understand the support offer at GBS and to ensure your students take full advantage, • Assist with the collection of operational data, and to proactively work to improve KPI performance, • Adapt to the needs of a busy operational environment, providing support to your team and other key teams as and when it is appropriate, • Educated to degree level or have equivalent experience and evidence of impact in a busy operational/customer service type role, • Strong communication skills both in writing, over the phone and in person, • Ability to plan and prioritise effectively to achieve department and individual objectives, work collaboratively in a team and build and maintain positive relationships with students., • High level of computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computer/data management systems, or a demonstrated ability to pick up these skills quickly., • Ability to work well as part of a team, and contribute positively to team culture, • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays, • 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days, • Workplace pension scheme, • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more, • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more, • Reward and recognition programme, • £500 award employee referral scheme "What really stands out to me about GBS is its consistent focus on creating positive outcomes for students. Every team, even those without direct student contact, is deeply committed to this mission. Everyone understands that what they do plays a role in helping students succeed. It’s such a collaborative and inspiring place to work — it’s clear everyone genuinely cares about making a difference." (Steffi Korsah - Non-Academic Staff) GBS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Responsible for: Leading on the charity’s management accounting and financial reporting Hours: Part time, 3 days per week Reports to: Business & Finance Manager Role overview City of Trees is looking for an experienced charity accountant to strengthen our internal finance function and provide high-quality financial insight to our senior management team and board of trustees. City of Trees Trust is a fast-growing environmental charity working to plant trees, restore woodland, and create greener, healthier communities. Now in its third year, with a turnover exceeding £4 million, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase of expansion. Our work is funded through a diverse mix of grants, corporate donations, and contracted delivery projects. This newly created role will lead on the charity’s management accounting and financial reporting; including preparing monthly management accounts, providing restricted fund analysis, budgeting and monitoring, support strategic decision-making, and ensure strong financial control. About City of Trees We are City of Trees, the Community Forest for Greater Manchester and registered charity. We plant trees, we look after trees, we promote a culture of trees. We plant trees for people; to create better, greener places; to boost health and wellbeing; to enhance green skills; and to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency. We’re rooted here in Greater Manchester, the place we live and work. We are proud to call Greater Manchester home and are passionate about making our region even better, one tree at a time. Benefits • Flexi-time, • 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees), • Training and development opportunities, • Employer match up to 8% contribution pension scheme after 3-months service, • Cycle to work scheme, • Comprehensive health & wellbeing package Key duties and responsibilities: Management Accounting & Reporting • Produce timely, accurate monthly management accounts using QuickBooks., • Prepare detailed restricted and unrestricted fund analysis., • Provide variance analysis and commentary to the Management Team and Trustees., • Work with the Senior Management Team and Business & Finance Manager on the annual budgeting cycle across departments., • Prepare updated forecasts throughout the year., • Maintain monthly cashflow forecasts and advise on cash requirements., • Support the Business & Finance Team with day-to-day financial processing., • Work with the Business & Finance Team to review and develop financial policies, procedures, and internal controls (existing framework in place)., • Ensure accounting records comply with charity-specific requirements (SORP, fund accounting, restricted funds, VAT)., • Lead on reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including grant and project balances., • Monitor grant expenditure against funding agreements and ensure accurate allocation to restricted funds., • Liaise with operational teams on project financials and contract delivery., • Prepare year-end working papers and accounts for submission to the external accountant and auditor., • Assist with queries from auditors and funders., • To support the senior management team and build strong relationships with managers and wider members of the team., • Monitor and implement general statutory requirements e.g. risk assessments, Health & Safety, data protection and GDPR., • Perform any other duties, as required, in line with expectation within organisational framework. Person Specification Essential • Strong experience working in a charity finance environment, including restricted fund accounting, • Part or fully CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified, • Using Quickbooks or other financial management software and standard MS Office applications, • Strong management accounting skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues, • Experience preparing and presenting budgets, forecasts, and cashflow models, • Understanding of charity compliance, SORP, VAT and grant funding, • Ability to process and analyse information with detail and care, • Preparing audit support schedules and liaising with external accountants and auditors., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Professional, proactive and approachable., • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, • Highly organised, • Commitment to work with integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential information, • Willing to manage a diverse and busy workload, • Developing and implementing finance process improvements Additional information How to apply: Should you be interested in this role, please submit a full CV and covering letter detailing your relevant skills and experience. The closing date for this advertisement is 3rd February 2026 with interviews expected to be held on at our Trafford Park office on 10th February 2026 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology. As a Corporate Relationship Director in our Asset Finance team, you’ll drive commercial growth by originating and developing long-term relationships with businesses with turnovers above £10 million — both directly and through strategic partner channels. You’ll work consultatively with senior stakeholders to understand their strategic goals and funding needs. With a strong understanding of credit, asset finance structures, and business lifecycles, you’ll shape tailored solutions that enable your clients to acquire both hard and soft assets to support expansion, productivity and transformation. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors, leveraging your insight, network, and commercial acumen to deliver compelling, solution-led proposals. This is a high-impact, outward-facing role for someone who thrives on autonomy and opportunity. As part of a highly supportive team, you'll balance proactive business development with a focus on quality client experience — ensuring every business you support feels confident, informed and well-served. Required experience: • Recent and relevant sales experience in Corporate/Commercial Banking and the ability to structure complex deals over £100k, • Proven credit skills with the ability to conduct full financial analysis, • Understanding of operational risks, changing economic conditions and regulatory requirements We are proud to be a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion. The Curve Group is Propel’s outsource partner for Recruitment and a "Data Processor". The Curve Group will hold the information you submit but Propel will have access to it. You can find their privacy policy here:

Business Management Graduate – Immediate Start Fast-Track Leadership & Management Development | Relationship-Driven | Target-Focused Are you a driven graduate or ambitious early-career professional looking to build a career in business management and leadership? Do you enjoy building relationships, hitting targets, and developing teams? If you’re competitive, people-focused, and motivated by progression, this Business Management Graduate role offers hands-on experience and a fast-track pathway into management. This is a development-focused graduate role designed to give you real responsibility, commercial exposure, and a complete understanding of how a successful business operates. About Amari Solutions Amari Solutions is a fast-growing organisation delivering high-quality services and innovative business solutions. Our success is built on strong leadership, high standards, and long-term relationships with clients and teams. We are passionate about developing future leaders from within and provide a performance-driven, supportive environment where ambition is recognised and progression is earned. Our Business Management Graduate Programme plays a key role in shaping the next generation of managers and business leaders. Why Join as a Business Management Graduate? As a Business Management Graduate, you’ll join a structured development programme designed to accelerate your progression into leadership. You’ll gain exposure across multiple business functions while developing the skills needed to manage people, performance, and operations. You will benefit from: • One-to-one coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders, • Hands-on management and leadership training, • Clear performance targets and progression milestones, • A defined pathway into management and senior leadership roles, • Real responsibility from day one This role is ideal for graduates who want practical management experience early in their career. Key Responsibilities You will gain hands-on experience across leadership, operations, and business performance, including: Leadership, Team & Performance Management • Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships, • Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing team, • Driving performance against KPIs, targets, and standards, • Supporting onboarding, coaching, and ongoing training sessions, • Running team meetings and contributing to performance development Business Operations & Commercial Exposure To provide a full overview of how a business operates, you will gain exposure to: • Budgeting & Finance: Supporting budget tracking, financial reporting, and cost control, • Recruitment: Assisting with talent attraction, interviews, onboarding, and workforce planning, • Administration: Managing reports, systems, compliance, and operational documentation, • Marketing: Supporting campaigns, brand awareness, and promotional activity, • Sales & Business Development: Understanding sales processes, client acquisition, and revenue growth, • Human Resources (HR): Gaining insight into employee relations, performance management, and people development You’ll also contribute to identifying operational improvements, supporting new initiatives, and reporting performance data to senior management. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for ambitious, motivated individuals who are eager to build a career in business and management. You’ll be a great fit if you demonstrate: • A strong desire for career progression and leadership development, • Confidence in communication and relationship-building, • A results-driven, target-focused mindset, • An interest in how businesses operate commercially and strategically, • Professionalism, reliability, and a proactive attitude, • The ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment Previous management experience is not required — drive, attitude, and potential are key. What We Offer To support your growth and success, we provide: • Structured training, coaching, and mentoring, • Clear promotion opportunities for high performers, • Exposure to multiple business functions, • Travel opportunities and company events, • A supportive, collaborative, and performance-driven culture, • Ongoing leadership and professional development Apply Today If you’re ready to start your career as a Business Management Graduate and gain real exposure to leadership, operations, and commercial decision-making, apply today to join Amari Solutions. #BusinessManagementGraduate #GraduateJobs #GraduateProgramme #ManagementDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessOperations #FutureLeaders #GraduateCareers #EntryLevelManagement #ManagementTraining #NowHiring #CareerProgression #AmariSolutions

A well-established manufacturing organisation with a strong UK footprint is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner to join its finance team during a period of operational change and transformation. Your new role As Interim Finance Business Partner, you will support the senior finance team in d

Role: International Account & Business Development Manager Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid – 3 to 4 days office) Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) Sector: Beauty, Cosmetics & Accessories The Opportunity We’re partnering with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consumer brands business operating across beauty, cosmetics and accessories. The business is looking to hire an International Account & Business Development Manager to support both UK and international growth, with a particular focus on expanding brand exposure and developing Private Label (PL) opportunities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys being hands-on and closely involved in driving business performance, and values being part of a high-performing team with a culture of support, accountability and shared success. The Role This role offers a clear split between managing and growing existing key accounts and driving new business across retail and distribution channels. You’ll own key customer relationships while actively identifying and securing new opportunities in both UK and international markets, directly contributing to the next phase of brand growth. Key Responsibilities • Drive UK and international sales growth across a portfolio of cosmetics and accessories brands, • Manage and develop a mix of existing retail and distribution accounts, ensuring strong relationships and sustainable growth, • Identify, target and secure new retail, wholesale and distribution partners, • Actively explore and develop Private Label (PL) opportunities, from initial conversations through to commercial agreement, • Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, margins, terms and promotional activity, • Build and deliver account plans aligned with wider business objectives, • Work cross-functionally with internal teams across product development, supply chain, operations and finance, • Manage new product introductions, range reviews and line extensions with retail partners, • Support sales forecasting, budgeting and commercial planning, • Monitor market trends, competitor activity and consumer insight to identify growth opportunities, • Represent the business in meetings with UK and international partners and distributors, • Support onboarding of new accounts, ensuring all commercial and operational requirements are met, • Contribute to international expansion strategy, particularly across priority territories, • Maintain accurate reporting of sales activity, pipeline and performance, • Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring consistent and professional representation of the brands What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in account management and business development, • Background selling into grocery or mainstream retail environments, • (discounters not required), • Experience working direct to retail and/or via distribution partners, • Exposure to both UK and international markets, • Experience in Germany, Italy, Spain or the US is highly advantageous, • Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills, • A proactive, driven mindset with a team-first approach, • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Key responsibilities 1. Operational leadership & performance • Lead day-to-day operations across supported living services, ensuring safe staffing, consistent practice, and reliable service delivery., • Set clear operational standards and performance expectations for managers and teams., • Drive occupancy, capacity planning, and efficient deployment of support hours in line with assessed needs and commissioned packages., • Manage service risk: environment, lone working, community risk, staffing risk, clinical/behavioural risk (where relevant). 2. Quality, governance & CQC readiness • Maintain CQC readiness across all services: evidence-based systems, robust audits, and consistent documentation., • Own the quality framework: audit schedules, action plans, learning loops, and sustained improvements., • Monitor and improve performance against CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs): Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led., • Ensure governance is real, not theatre: good minutes, clear owners, deadlines met, measurable improvements. 3. Safeguarding, risk & incident management • Act as senior safeguarding lead (or deputy) ensuring timely reporting, high-quality investigations, and effective multi-agency working., • Oversee serious incidents, complaints, whistleblowing, and escalation pathways., • Ensure duty of candour is applied appropriately and consistently., • Lead learning from incidents (trend analysis, thematic reviews, corrective actions that actually stick). 4. Regulatory compliance & statutory frameworks • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance, including (as applicable):, • Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities), • Care Act 2014 (safeguarding), • Mental Capacity Act 2005 (capacity assessments, best interests), • DoLS/LPS awareness where relevant to pathway/interface, • Health & Safety, COSHH, fire safety, RIDDOR, GDPR, • Ensure CQC notifications are made correctly and on time (where required by your regulated activities)., • Maintain policy, procedure, and training compliance across services. 5. People leadership: recruitment, retention, capability • Build high-performing service leadership through coaching, supervision standards, and clear accountability., • Oversee recruitment plans, onboarding quality, rota integrity, and retention strategies., • Manage capability, disciplinary processes, attendance, and culture issues fairly and decisively., • Ensure mandatory training compliance and role-specific competence (PBS, autism, epilepsy, meds, etc. as relevant). 6. Financial and contract performance • Own operational budgets: staffing ratios, agency use, rota efficiency, travel costs, and service-level P&L performance., • Work with finance/commissioners to ensure packages are accurate, reviewed, and delivered as commissioned., • Deliver measurable improvements in agency reduction, vacancy management, and efficiency without compromising care. 7. Service development & strategic delivery • Support mobilisation of new services, transitions, and service redesign., • Build strong commissioner relationships and contribute to tenders, service proposals, and growth plans., • Lead improvement projects (e.g., medication governance upgrade, auditing overhaul, PBS quality drive, digital care planning rollout). 8. Stakeholder management • Maintain professional relationships with families, advocates, social workers, commissioners, housing partners, and multidisciplinary teams., • Lead complex meetings: placement breakdown prevention, safeguarding strategy, best interests, complaint resolution., • Ensure people supported are meaningfully involved in decisions about their lives and service improvements.

Global University Systems is building a modern AI platform to power how our universities recruit, teach, support, and serve students. The Director of AI will lead this transformation, turning promising ideas into production-grade AI solutions that create real value for students and staff. This role owns the AI roadmap end-to-end: from identifying high-impact use cases, to running rapid experiments, to scaling successful solutions across multiple Higher Education Institutions. What you’ll do: Set vision and strategy • Own and continually refine the AI initiatives portfolio and roadmap for the group., • Run a structured intake process for new ideas, assessing value, feasibility, data readiness, ethical risk, and compliance., • Run time-boxed PoCs (2–8 weeks) and MVPs (8–16 weeks) using Agile methods (Scrum or Kanban) with regular demos and retrospectives., • Build and lead cross-functional squads including Product Owner, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Integration Engineers, Solution Architect, and domain experts from Admissions, Registry and Student Services., • Design experiments, test hypotheses, and iterate quickly, ensuring human-in-the-loop for critical decisions such as admissions triage or student risk flagging., • Take validated MVPs into production with robust architecture, integration patterns, security controls, SLAs, and operational runbooks., • Establish MLOps across the university environment, including model registry, CI/CD for ML, feature stores, monitoring for drift, and retraining policies., • Build reusable AI platform capabilities (e.g., orchestration, RAG services, prompt safety, connectors) that support multiple domains such as:, • Recruitment & Admissions: enquiry triage, lead scoring, document extraction, and decision support., • Student Records & Registry: data quality checks, anomaly detection, and predictive alerts for progression and retention., • Timetabling & Operations: demand forecasting, optimization support, and conflict detection., • Teaching & Learning: content summarization, tutoring assistants, accessibility tools, and feedback synthesis respecting academic integrity., • Student Support & Wellbeing: intelligent case routing, early warning signals, and proactive nudges designed with strong ethics and safeguarding., • Research Administration: grant discovery, compliance support, and metadata enrichment., • Implement a practical AI governance framework that includes a use case register, risk scoring, impact assessments, model documentation, and audit trails., • Ensure compliance with GDPR, accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), information security policies, and emerging AI regulations., • Partner with Deans, Registry, Admissions, Student Services, IT, Legal and other stakeholders to align on priorities and rollout plans., • Communicate progress through clear dashboards and storytelling, highlighting wins and lessons learned to build momentum., • Lead RFPs and SOWs for AI vendors, data providers, and implementation partners, including evaluation of cost, performance, and scalability., • Track and optimize cloud and AI platform spend, balancing cost with value; negotiate campus-wide licensing where beneficial. What you bring: Education • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline. Knowledge and skills Essential • Product and outcome mindset: frames problems as hypotheses, focuses on measurable impact, and is willing to stop or pivot when evidence is weak., • Delivery excellence: strong Agile practices, risk-based planning, and disciplined stage-gates from idea to production., • Technical fluency: able to bridge data science, engineering, security, and business stakeholders, and make informed technical decisions., • Responsible AI and data literacy: understands and embeds ethics, privacy, and accessibility by design., • Experience with major cloud and AI stacks such as Azure OpenAI / OpenAI, Azure ML, Databricks, Kubernetes, and Docker., • Familiarity with data platforms such as Azure Data Lake, Synapse/ADF, Delta Lake, and messaging platforms (e.g., event hubs, service bus)., • Exposure to MLOps and observability tools (e.g., MLflow/model registry, GitHub Actions, Prometheus/Grafana, Evidently AI)., • Knowledge of integrating with SIS (Banner/Workday Student), LMS (Moodle/Canvas), CRM (Salesforce), ERP (Oracle/Workday), and IdP (Azure AD)., • Comfort with collaboration and reporting tools such as Jira/Azure Boards, Confluence, and Power BI. Experience Essential • 6+ years in IT delivery, product, or program leadership roles, including at least 3 years leading AI/ML or advanced analytics initiatives end-to-end., • Proven track record running Agile PoCs and MVPs and scaling them into production within complex organizations., • Strong understanding of AI/ML techniques (e.g., classification, NLP, GenAI, RAG, prompt engineering), data pipelines, APIs, and microservices., • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valued) and MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Azure ML, Databricks, SageMaker or Vertex) plus observability practices., • Familiarity with higher education processes and integrations across SIS, LMS, CRM, and ERP environments., • Knowledge of data privacy, accessibility, security, and Responsible AI in academic or similarly regulated contexts., • Experience designing or operating an AI platform or shared AI services used across multiple domains or business units., • Hands-on work with vector databases and retrieval pipelines (e.g., Azure AI Search, Pinecone) and guardrails for GenAI., • Background in enterprise architecture and integration patterns (event-driven, REST, GraphQL)., • Relevant certifications such as Agile/Scrum (PSM/CSM), Azure AI Engineer/DP-100, PMI-ACP/SAFe, or security/privacy certifications. If you are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of AI in higher education and deliver impact at scale, we encourage you to apply and join us on this journey.

Are you an experienced operational excellence leader with a strong background in manufacturing performance and KPI governance? Are you passionate about building a Zero Loss culture and driving fact-based decision making across multi-site operations? Are you motivated by embedding world-class continuous improvement systems in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment? MacGregor Black is partnering with a leading manufacturing business on the search for a Head of Operations Excellence & Performance. This is a permanent role based in the UK, with responsibility across a multi-site manufacturing network. Key Responsibilities: • Own and evolve the Group-level Operations KPI framework, ensuring clear, reliable and business-aligned performance dashboards across Industrial and CS&L functions., • Lead day-to-day KPI tracking, analysis and root cause investigation, enabling fact-based performance dialogues with site leadership teams., • Define and drive the Zero Loss Culture strategy, embedding TPM, Lean and OPEX methodologies across the manufacturing network., • Build and deliver multi-tiered capability and leadership programmes that strengthen continuous improvement behaviours at all levels., • Partner with Finance and IT to strengthen data architecture, automation and system integration (MES, ERP, WMS), ensuring data integrity., • Identify, develop and deploy best practices and breakthrough improvements across plants, spanning processes, technologies and ways of working., • Support COO-level governance by ensuring alignment between Industrial Master Plan initiatives and Group strategy, tracking delivery and benefits realisation. What We're Looking For: • Experience progressive operational leadership experience within a manufacturing environment., • Background in fast-paced, high-compliance industries such as FMCG, pharmaceuticals or chemicals., • BSc in Engineering or a related scientific discipline (preferred)., • Proven experience designing and embedding manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement systems across multi-site operations., • Strong track record of delivering measurable results across productivity, quality, cost, safety and waste reduction., • Highly capable change leader, able to influence cross-functional teams and drive adoption of new processes and systems., • Confident communicator, comfortable leading fact-based performance dialogues with senior site leadership teams. Salary Circa £110k + benefits package. Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.

Commercial Manager Wales/South West – Hybrid working £95,000 + car/car allowance Across the UK’s infrastructure network, there is a growing need not only to maintain essential assets, but to renew, enhance and future proof them. This role offers the chance to be part of a business delivering services people rely on every day, with safety, quality and collaboration at the heart of how work is done. You’ll be supported to develop your career in a respectful, inclusive environment where people are encouraged to succeed. This position sits within a transmission and renewables delivery team, working on National Grid substation projects and high-voltage infrastructure up to 400kV. The role is based from the home with regular site visits across Wales and the South West of England. Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager: • Taking full ownership of the commercial function across a portfolio of regional projects and tenders, • Developing and implementing commercial strategies in partnership with operational leadership, • Leading and mentoring commercial teams to improve capability, performance and engagement, • Managing tender reviews, risk and opportunity, CVRs and accurate progress reporting, • Working closely with finance and project teams to optimise forecasting, cashflow and business planning, • Building strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners, supporting dispute resolution, • Overseeing procurement activity and ensuring contractual compliance, • Driving continuous improvement in regional commercial performance through innovation and best practice Criteria for The Commercial Manager: • Significant experience in a senior commercial role within infrastructure, ideally with National Grid or similar high-voltage projects, • Degree-level qualification or equivalent industry experience, • Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts, with experience of JCT and FIDIC forms, • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence reviewing and agreeing contract terms, • A solid understanding of programme management and project controls, • Proven experience leading, developing and motivating teams, • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel You’ll be joining a values-led organisation that strives to be an employer of choice, promotes inclusion and belonging, and takes pride in supporting its people, clients, communities and the environment through responsible, ambitious and collaborative working.

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