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Engineering Project Manager Location: WorcesterContract Type: Temporary (12 months)Hourly Rate: £28.00Working Pattern: Full Time Are you ready to lead innovative projects in the exciting world of additive manufacturing? Join our client as an Engineering Project Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology! What You'll Do: As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be at the heart of our operations team. Your mission? To define and enhance our manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and safety. Here's how you'll make an impact: • Follow defined techniques, SOPs, and work instructions to maintain high-quality standards., • Collaborate with technical and engineering personnel on new product development and processes., • Uphold health and safety requirements to ensure a safe working environment., • Tackle and solve manufacturing challenges as they arise., • Supporting the development of components using the APQP process., • Providing engineering support for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects., • Hosting cross-functional sessions to drive collaboration., • Facilitating APQP activities, including risk assessment, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and control plan development., • Creating and maintaining quality plans and technical manufacturing instructions that meet customer specifications., • Leading root cause investigations and documenting lessons learned. Required: • Several years of experience in engineering project management, specifically in high-volume production environments., • Knowledge of APQP methodologies and problem-solving tools., • Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems., • Experience in delivering validation packages to customers., • Fluent in English, both written and verbal., • A methodical approach and the ability to thrive in a challenging environment., • Experience in managing high-volume production and development programs. If you're excited about leading projects that drive innovation and change, apply today! Together, let's create a sustainable future. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Pineapple are partnering with a thriving, Worcester-based organisation currently seeking an experienced HR Team Leader to join their expanding department. The Role: Working closely with the HR Services Manager and Director of People Operations, you will lead a dedicated team of HR Administrators and Coordinators. Your mission is to ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and customer-centric HR services across the entire employee lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: • Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, coach, and motivate a team of HR professionals, driving performance across onboarding, payroll, and offboarding., • Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations ensuring strict adherence to SLAs and KPIs while identifying trends and mitigating risks., • Process Transformation: Lead digitalisation initiatives to streamline workflows, identifying opportunities for automation., • Compliance & Risk: Act as the HR professional for compliance systems (RTW, DBS, and Vetting), serving as the primary escalation point for complex transactional issues., • Payroll Integrity: Manage HR-related payroll queries with precision, implementing control measures to guarantee peak accuracy., • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Payroll, Talent, and HRBPs to ensure a seamless, integrated service for all internal and external stakeholders. What You’ll Bring; • Proven Leadership: A track record of leading teams within an HR Service Centre or Shared Services environment, ideally in a medium-to-large organisation., • Systems Expertise: Adept at using HRIS and data analytics to monitor service delivery and drive excellence., • Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of Right to Work (RTW), DBS, and Data Protection Act obligations., • Efficiency Mindset: Experience in identifying and implementing workflow enhancements and automation., • Professionalism: The ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and influence stakeholders at all levels., • Qualifications: CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential. The Perks • Generous Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + your birthday off!, • Flexibility: A "buy or sell" holiday scheme to suit your lifestyle., • Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, life insurance, and enhanced family-friendly leave., • Growth: Fantastic learning and development support, including opportunities to gain professional qualifications., • Extras: High street discounts and a competitive salary package. If of interest, please apply for a confidential discussion. Pineapple Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and is acting as a Preferred Recruitment Agency on an exclusive basis.

Your new companyThis established multi-academy trust has a network of primary and early years schools across several local authorities in the West Midlands, with the head office based in Worcester. Formed over 10 years ago, it has grown into a collaborative family of around 16 schools, serving more than 5,500 pupils and employing over 850 staff, with further growth plans for the coming years. The organisation has a strong reputation for improving school performance, with all its academies rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted and its work is guided by a mission to deliver exceptional education and provide the highest levels of support to pupils, staff, and school communities. This commitment is underpinned by an emphasis on collaboration, professional development, and consistent, high-quality central services. The trust is ambitious, forward-looking, and continues to expand its reach and influence and, as part of its long-term strategy, it is investing in strengthening central functions such as IT, which has prompted their search for a Head of Digital Services. Your new roleReporting to the CFO, this newly created role of Head of Digital Services will take responsibility for the delivery of a trust-wide digital vision that enhances teaching, learning and operational effectiveness. You will oversee secure, reliable and high-performing digital services across multiple sites, leading in cyber security, infrastructure, systems development and service performance. Working closely with senior leaders, you will translate organisational priorities into a cohesive digital strategy, build and develop an in-house IT and digital function, and drive continuous improvement to ensure technology is used purposefully, sustainably and in the best interests of staff and pupils. You will act as the senior escalation point for digital risk, lead the transition towards a more scalable service model, and ensure digital operations remain robust, future-focused and aligned with wider organisational growth ambitions. A key part of this role will be the development of both the central IT service, and the central IT team, ensuring that this represents the values and ambitions of the wider trust and team. Please note this role does require you to be based on site (with free parking), however they can offer a hybrid working model. What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful in securing this position, you will be an established IT leader from the education sector already working in a multi-site role, ideally with multi-academy trust experience. From a technical perspective, you will be experienced in Microsoft 365, as well as ideally having exposure to Arbor, and it is essential that you have previously been responsible for digital strategy. You will be an excellent collaborator who takes pride in delivering a high level of IT service and who has a passion for this sector, as well as building and leading a team of IT professionals. What you'll get in returnIn return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £65,000 and £68,500 dependent on experience as an IT leader in the education sector and in a multi-site role. You will be joining a team of ambitious individuals which will allow you to further develop your own skill set and therefore your own career, growing with the organisation as they take on additional schools over the coming years. You will also receive either 26 or 31 days holiday (plus bank and a "day for you" in addition), a local government pension scheme and also gain access to their wide range of benefits, including retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme. This role does also offer hybrid working with the ability to work at home up to 2 days per week, also taking advantage of free parking when based in the office. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Product Developer/Garment Technologist - WorkwearLocation: WorcesterPermanent, Full TimeHours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week Hybrid: 1 day per week working from home/flexible hoursSalary:£KAbout the RoleMy client designs and manufactures high-visibility, protective clothing for industries like rail, construction, and infrastructure and is seeking an experienced Product Developer (3+ years in Product Development), with strong technical expertise in protective workwear, capable of managing complex product development independently. You will play a key role in developing high-performance protective garments across hi-visibility, Flame Retardant (FR), and Electric ARC categories, taking responsibility for products from concept through to bulk production, certification, and launch.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Research & Innovation • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, innovative materials, and opportunities for product differentiation within the hi-visibility and protective workwear market, both within and outside the sector., • Research and source new fabrics, working closely with mills to ensure materials are fit for purpose, meet required safety standards, and deliver improvements in performance, sustainability, and cost effectiveness., • Work closely with third-party testing houses to define, manage, and complete all required testing and garment certification., • Research and evaluate fabric treatments where required., • Review and analyse cost prices to ensure new and existing products meet company margin requirements., • Identify technical risks during development and proactively implement solutions to ensure compliance, performance, and on-time delivery.Product Documentation & Specification, • Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and detailed garment specification technical files and workbooks, ensuring clarity and accuracy for factory partners and certification bodies., • Produce and maintain Range Plans for internal planning and communication., • Build, maintain, and submit all required technical files, including test reports, certification documentation, and label information (care labels, UIS labels, etc.)., • Manage the sampling process, including fabric and component testing., • Plan and run garment fit sessions across multiple product ranges, documenting outcomes and providing clear, actionable feedback to factories., • Review and approve pre-production (PP) samples, including assessment of bulk fabrics and trims., • Take full responsibility for one of PULSAR's product collections, overseeing development from design handover or redesign of existing products through to bulk production, ensuring products are fit for purpose, compliant, and delivered within the agreed critical path., • Analyse sales data to inform new product development, ensuring products are commercially viable in terms of cost, margin, and lead time., • Keep the Product Development Manager updated on development progress, including certification, testing, sampling, critical path status, and factory issues., • Ensure critical paths provided by the Head of Product, Ethics, Compliance & Sustainability are maintained to achieve timely product delivery.Standards & Compliance, • Ensure all products meet relevant industry standards including EN ISO:20471, RIS 3279 TOM, EN:343, ISO:13688, and additional applicable standards where required., • Work proactively with suppliers and testing partners to maintain compliance throughout development and post-launch., • Monitor changes in industry standards and regulations, assessing their impact on existing and future products.Supply Chain & Factory Collaboration, • Support sourcing and resourcing activities to identify and qualify new factory partners., • Maintain clear, effective communication with factories to resolve technical queries, support sample development, and ensure manufacturing accuracy., • Work with external trim suppliers on new trim development and innovation.Cross-Functional Collaboration, • Ensure Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams have accurate and up-to-date product information to support commercial activities., • Provide technical support to Marketing and ensure information is delivered in line with product launch plans., • Support product presentations, sales meetings, and internal product sign-off., • Provide ad hoc support to the Product Development team as required.Skills & Experience, • Degree in Fashion Design, Textiles, or Product Development (advantageous)., • Proven experience developing protective workwear, including hi-visibility, FR, electric ARC, or high-performance garments., • Strong understanding of EN standards, GRS certification, design assessments, and technical file submission for certification., • Knowledge of textile performance, fabric and trim testing for protective wear., • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator for garment flat CADs., • Quality control experience, including garment measurement, sizing, and size chart creation., • Strong interest in sustainability, including fabrics, circularity, end-of-life considerations, and digital product passports., • Experience working with global supply chains, including Asia, Africa, China and Europe., • Comfortable working in a regulated, compliance-driven product environment., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with global suppliers and internal stakeholders., • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and critical paths to meet deadlines., • Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to process improvement and cost efficiencies., • Ability to balance technical performance, commercial requirements, and development timelines.Benefits:25 days holiday (plus an additional 5 days after 10 years' service)Company pension schemeFree onsite parkingIf you wish to be considered for the role, please contact Joanne Harris on or email your cv to

Category Manager - Trade and DIY Retailer Worcestershire | Salary up to £75,000 Are you a commercially driven Category Manager who loves building winning product strategies and driving real growth? We're working with a well known retailer to recruit a Category Manager to take ownership of a key product category and shape the strategy that delivers sales, margin and market share growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, trade-focused environment where you'll have full commercial ownership of your category, managing everything from supplier partnerships and product strategy to pricing, promotions and stock performance. The Role As Category Manager, you'll lead the strategy and trading performance for your category, managing a large product portfolio and driving results through strong supplier relationships, data-led decisions and a deep understanding of customer needs. You'll work closely with teams across the business including finance, marketing, supply chain and store operations to ensure the category delivers a compelling offer for customers while achieving ambitious commercial targets. Key Responsibilities • Own and deliver the category strategy to drive sales, margin and market share, • Manage full P&L performance, including sales, trading margin and stock, • Build strong strategic supplier relationship...

We’re looking for an inspiring Contact Centre Manager to lead a high-performing team at the heart of a busy and exciting operation in the West Midlands. Location: West Midlands - Hybrid 2 days onsite Salary: 50k + bonus + bens This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves developing people, driving performance, and creating a positive, motivated culture where teams can truly excel. The Role: As Contact Centre Manager, you’ll take ownership of daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer experience while leading, coaching, and empowering your teams to perform at their best. You’ll play a key role in shaping the culture, driving engagement, and delivering operational excellence through progressive process improvement. You will work closely with the Planning and Digital teams to ensure the customer is at the heart of the organisations support strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead, inspire, and develop Team Leaders and Advisors to achieve outstanding results Drive a high-performance, customer-centric culture Oversee day-to-day contact centre operations in a fast-moving environment Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and implement improvements Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and development Collaborate with senior stakeholders to support business goals Ensure service levels, quality standards, and customer satisfaction targets are consistently met About You Proven experience ma...

The client are a renowned and specialists in signage, branding and digital imagery. They are seeking to recruit a Senior Sign Fitter for their busy operations in Bromsgrove. The role would be initially on nights (Monday to Thursday 8pm to 6am) then from June 2026 move onto mixed shift varied between days and nights.Overtime paid at time and half after 8 hours and night work paid at time and half. Benefits the company offer is life insurance, social staff events. Key responsibilities and duties will be; • Be the primary contact on site, leading and managing sign installation on site, • Conduct site surveys, ensure full compliance to health and safety regulations, • Supervision of any other colleagues on site, • Installation of internal and external signage such as flexface signage, totem signage, illuminated and non illuminated signage, wayfinding and internal signage, hoardings etc, • Interpreting CAD drawings, site plans, • Maintain tools, equipment, consumables and company vehicles, • Communicate effectively with clients, contractors etc, • Completion of daily installation reports, • Previous experience in sign fitting and installation, • Able to lead projects and small teams effectively, • Strong knowledge of signage materials and installation methods, • Able to read CAD drawings and interpret detailed drawings, • Full driving license required (no more than 6 points on license), • Hold a PASMA cert, IPAF cert, a valid CSCS card, • Able and willing to work away from home at times and nationwide JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Cost Accountant Salary: £45,000 Location: Worcester Robert Walters are supporting a leading business based in Worcester in their recruitment of a Cost Accountant on a permanent basis paying up to £45k. Key Responsibilities of the Cost Accountant: • Provide timely and insightful performance reporting with commentary, covering key operational and financial metrics., • Develop, maintain and analyse standard costs for materials, labour and overheads, ensuring accuracy and alignment with production processes., • Lead variance analysis to understand cost deviations, trends and improvement opportunities., • Manage site capital expenditure (Capex) processes, ensuring accurate recording, capitalisation and disposal of assets., • Oversee ongoing inventory valuation, stock provision calculations and support cycle count accuracy., • Contribute to the annual budgeting process and conduct regular departmental expenditure reviews., • Support continuous improvement activities through financial evaluation of manufacturing processes and controls., • AAT qualified or CIMA part-qualified (or equivalent)., • Degree (or equivalent experience) in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline., • 2-3 years' experience in a finance role, ideally within manufacturing or a similar environment., • Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and experience working with ERP systems., • Excellent analytical ability with strong attention to detail., • Confident communicator who can partner effectively with operational teams., • Knowledge of cost accounting principles., • Experience with standard costing, bill of materials (BOMs) and routing structures.

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to lead environmental and social governance in a dynamic, fast-paced fresh produce business? I am looking for a driven ESG / Sustainability Manager to shape and deliver the environmental strategy, ensuring compliance, innovation, and impact across the business operations. The business are a forward-thinking fresh produce business committed to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, transparency, and making a real difference in the food supply chain. Key Responsibilities • Communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation from CEO to shop floor to embed ESG principles into their culture., • Produce clear, engaging sustainability reports for internal and external stakeholders, including their Modern Slavery Statement., • Monitor and interpret legislative changes, ensuring the business remains ahead of regulatory requirements., • Proven experience managing systems and auditing., • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders., • Technically proficient in environmental and energy topics, with a strategic mindset., • Excellent written communication skills for reporting and...

Do you want full autonomy to lead operations for our chemical manufacturing site near Kidderminster? With a role encompassing the whole production operation including planning, logistics and warehousing, as our new Operations Manager, you will help develop our chemical manufacturing facility to the

Senior Network Engineer Permanent Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (+ bonus) Location: Worcester We are looking to recruit a Senior Network Engineer for a leading technology consultancy. My client have a fantastic reputation in the market for combining deep technical expertise with outstanding customer service, the business specialises in LAN, Wi-Fi, Collaboration, and WAN technologies, supporting customers with innovative and secure IT solutions. The Role This is a hands-on technical leadership role, balancing operational oversight with direct involvement in solving complex network issues. You will act as a senior escalation point for the team, manage high-priority incidents, and ensure service levels are consistently met, all while maintaining excellent customer relationships. You will lead by example, mentoring and guiding the team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day technical activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled network professional to step into a leadership position without losing hands-on engagement. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support the Service Desk team in day-to-day network and technical operations., • Act as first point of escalation for complex technical issues, including Major Incidents and Priority 1 tickets., • Oversee ticket resolution, monitoring alerts, and ensur...

Early Morning Delivery Drivers Needed! Join News Team Group, a fast-growing company delivering newspapers and magazines to homes and businesses across the UK. Were looking for reliable, self-employed delivery drivers who are ready to hit the road and make an impact in their local community. Join a team that values your effort and pays you fast.Immediate Starts Available Ready to go? So are we! Why Join Us? Earn Great Pay Up to £64.29 per day! £50 for deliveries (which includes daily mileage) plus a £100 Weekly Performance Bonus. Daily Mileage Advance means you get paid every day for your mileage so youll always have the money you need for fuel, with no waiting around for payments. Weekly Performance Bonus Start every week with a £100 bonus, which youll receive the following week if your performance remains on target. That means you get: Daily payments straight to your bank Weekly performance bonus for consistency Fair pay for every mile you drive In addition to the above upon completion of 20 days, you will be eligible for an additional one off £100 bonus, payable alongside your usual weekly bonus on the following Tuesday. What Youll Be Doing: Delivering newspapers, magazines, and other items to your community. Starting bright and early at 3:30am for approximately 2.5 hours each morning. Ensuring fast, reliable delivery for our customers. What You Need to Succeed: A valid driving licence and your own car or van. A smartphone with mobile data to track your deliveries. A love for early mornings and being your own boss this is a self-employed role. Why Drivers Love Us: Flexible options to job share with friends or family. Reliable and predictable earnings with 4-weekly pay. A chance to make a difference while staying active and exploring your local area. Opportunities to Progress Once youve successfully held a round for 12 weeks, a world of new opportunities opens up at NewsTeam. Many of our supervisors and managers started as drivers this could be your first step toward a rewarding career. One of the most rewarding next steps is theLead Driverposition. While still a self-employed contractor role, its designed for those with advanced skills and a strong understanding of round delivery. As a Lead Driver, youll not only take pride in your own performance but also earn extra income by mentoring and supporting new drivers through their training journey. And thats just the beginning as you continue to succeed, youll unlock access to a variety of employed positions across our delivery operations and other departments, giving you the chance to grow your career even further within NewsTeam. Ready to Apply? If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, hitApply Nowto join our team today. Immediate starts available dont miss out! JBRP1_UKTJ

Data Center Asset Lead | £580 p/d | Contract | Inside IR35 | Remote About the Role We are looking for a Lab Environment & Asset Lead to take ownership of the governance and operational control of our clients lab environments. This role is critical to ensuring lab assets, access, and usage are tightly managed, fully auditable, and aligned to approved funding and enterprise control standards. You'll be working closely with delivery teams, PMO, finance, and external suppliers, to enable stable environments that support programme delivery while maintaining strong operational discipline. This is an operations-focused role. Control, compliance, and enablement are vital in this role. You must have data center experience! What you will be doing: • Maintain complete and accurate records of all hardware and software assets across test lab environments, • Oversee the full asset lifecycle, including allocation, reuse, and secure decommissioning, • Ensure all lab usage is linked to approved funding, projects, or Clarity demands, • Manage governance of environment and console access, ensuring permissions are approved, monitored, and removed when no longer required, • Act as the primary point of coordination between lab teams, delivery programmes, PMO, finance, and vendors, • Provide operational oversight and reporting to support audit, risk, and compliance requirements, • Apply and operate within established enterprise governance and control frameworks Data Center Asset Lead | £580 p/d | Leeds | Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. JBRP1_UKTJ

* * SALARY: From £69,300 up to £86,625pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full time, permanent 35 hours CLOSING DATE: 30/04/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We're looking for a Data Protection Officer to lead, guide and oversee all aspects of data protection within our organisation. The purpose of this role is to ensure we handle personal data responsibly, lawfully and transparently, while supporting the business to operate compliantly in line with regulatory expectations. This high‑impact, compliance‑focused and specialist role will be instrumental in delivering robust data governance, strengthening organisational accountability, reducing risk exposure and enabling safe, ethical use of data across the business. The Data Protection Officer will provide expert advice, independent oversight and constructive challenge to ensure we meet our legal obligations, uphold the rights of individuals, and maintain the trust of our customers, colleagues and partners. What you’ll be doing: • You 'll lead our approach to data protection compliance, ensuring all VWFS entities operate in line with UK Data Protection Laws, including the Data Protection Act, UK GDPR, relevant FCA requirements, ICO guidance and internal VW Group policies., • Act as the primary data protection advisor on major business and departmental projects, providing expert guidance that supports safe, compliant and customer‑centric outcomes., • Serve as the dedicated point of contact on UK data protection matters for VWFS entities, VW AG, VWG UK, VWFS AG, VW Bank GmbH and their Legal and Compliance teams, as well as for the Information Commissioner’s Office when required., • You'll monitor and interpret changes in data protection regulation, ensuring VWFS remains informed, prepared and able to influence regulatory discussions where appropriate., • Prioritise data protection activities across the team, focusing resources on the areas presenting the greatest risk and ensuring a proactive, risk‑based approach to compliance., • Determine and maintain the tools, frameworks and information needed for effective monitoring of data protection compliance, including oversight of records of processing activities., • Build and maintain a comprehensive register of processing activities, working collaboratively with business functions to ensure accurate, up‑to‑date information relating to personal data use., • Develop, implement and maintain robust data protection policies and procedures, ensuring they are understood, embedded and consistently followed across VWFS. You’ll be a knowledgeable and solutions‑focused data protection professional, able to balance regulatory expectations with practical business needs. You’ll have a passion for driving high standards of data governance, a focus on enabling the business to operate safely and compliantly, and have a delivery mindset that ensures meaningful and sustained improvements in how we manage personal data. Essential experience & skills: • You'll have a demonstrable level of expertise in data protection, aligned to the sensitivity, complexity and volume of personal data processed within VWFS., • Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to anticipate needs, think ahead and establish efficient, well‑structured plans for yourself and others., • You have excellent communication and influencing skills, able to present clear, well‑reasoned arguments and adapt your approach to achieve understanding, agreement or behaviour change., • The ability to build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, working collaboratively as part of cross‑functional teams and large‑scale projects., • Experience providing practical, business‑focused advice on how regulation and legislation operate in real‑world scenarios., • You'll need significant knowledge of national and European data protection laws and practices, including their implications for the automotive and automotive finance sectors., • A solid understanding of data processing activities, information systems, data security considerations and the specific data protection needs of VWFS., • Experience managing a varied and demanding workload, often to tight deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail., • Knowledge of privacy regulations, the Freedom of Information Act and their practical impact on business operations. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team.

Category Manager - Trade and DIY Retailer Worcestershire | Salary up to £75,000 Are you a commercially driven Category Manager who loves building winning product strategies and driving real growth? We're working with a well known retailer to recruit a Category Manager to take ownership of a key product category and shape the strategy that delivers sales, margin and market share growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, trade-focused environment where you'll have full commercial ownership of your category, managing everything from supplier partnerships and product strategy to pricing, promotions and stock performance. The Role As Category Manager, you'll lead the strategy and trading performance for your category, managing a large product portfolio and driving results through strong supplier relationships, data-led decisions and a deep understanding of customer needs. You'll work closely with teams across the business including finance, marketing, supply chain and store operations to ensure the category delivers a compelling offer for customers while achieving ambitious commercial targets. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver the category strategy to drive sales, margin and market share Manage full P&L performance, including sales, trading margin and stock Build strong strategic supplier relationships and lead negotiations Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer b...

Job Description Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. REGISTERED HOME MANAGER - Children's Services - Hereford/Worcester An excellent opportunity in a brand new home. We are looking for an innovative leader - able to provide outstanding levels of care to ensure that our young people have the best possible life chances. You will have an excellent track record in Children’s Services, with the ability to develop outstanding teams and quality systems. We will offer a best in class support framework to maximise your success and to underpin the achievements you will deliver with your team, for our young people. Branas Isaf Children’s Service is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK. For over 30 years, Branas Isaf has been delivering an outstanding integrated model of education, therapy and therapeutic care to young people who present a range of emotional, behavioural & complex interpersonal behavioural needs. We are looking for an exceptional Children’s Home Manager to lead and further develop one of our Children's Homes for young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties as a result of adverse childhood experiences. You will lead an established and motivated team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support for the young people who currently live there, ensuring they are kept safe, that you advocate strongly for them and their voices shine through everything we do. You will need a real eye for detail – understanding that our absolute commitment to the Safeguarding of our children and young people and the Quality of our service are the top priorities. You will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment for registered Children’s Homes with OFSTED. You will have a strong track record of successful working with vulnerable children and young people, a Level 5 leadership and management qualification and be eligible for Registered Manager registration with Ofsted. Ideally you will be a current Registered Manager in a Good or Outstanding Home. Purpose of Role: • To take overall responsibility for the management and leadership of the Children’s Home as the Registered Manager in charge, promoting high standards of care in line with our regulatory bodies., • Through innovation we excel, we’re dedicated to providing innovative creative support to achieve positive outcomes., • We respect our staff, our young people and recognise that by being person-centred we create positive outcomes for all., • We promote an environment in which staff feel comfortable to share opinions and views and in which the young people we support can live to their potential., • Be empowering our staff, we are confident that each individual will be able to live fulfilling lives and our employee’s will feel valued., • Regular operations presence/support/coaching and mentoring in the home and at team meetings, • Leadership and autonomy recognition for all colleagues, • Continuous development and training, • Career progression map for all colleagues, • Competitive salary, • 4-week paid induction programme, • Dedicated learning and development programmes, • Face to face therapeutic training, • Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic, • Free DBS check, • Free parking, • Free meals on shift (residential homes only), • *Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – earn £1,000 per referral, • *Welcome Bonus, • Pension scheme, • Annual Employee Awards Evening, • Employee recognition schemes, • Company vehicle to use when in work, • CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants., • Being part of one of the UK’s leading specialist therapeutic providers., • Terms & Conditions apply. Your Next Step Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today! Safeguarding Statement CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. xkybehq All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

A leading manufacturing firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations and lead a team of three.

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment? A leading company in the Facilities Management industry is seeking a Technical Manager & Authorising Engineer (HV/LV) in Worcestershire. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with safe systems of work and high standards in electrical engineering. The Role As the Technical Manager & Authorising Engineer, you will: Support the management and adherence to safe systems for High and Low Voltage (HV/LV) systems across operational teams. Conduct technical training and audits to enhance compliance and operational excellence. Provide subject matter expertise across various projects, ensuring best practices in engineering standards. Promote the company's operations in seminars and trade events to enhance market presence. Lead investigations into operational incidents and draft technical reports to support findings. You To be successful in the role of Technical Manager & Authorising Engineer, you'll have the following skills and experience: Degree-level education in engineering or equivalent experience, ideally in Facilities Management. Proficient in MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Visio. Extensive knowledge of electrical standards and compliance requirements, including SHTM experience. Authorised Person status in HV and/or LV disciplines, with relevant trade qualifications. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. What's in it for you? This company leads the industry with innovative approaches to energy and technical services while fostering a collaborative culture. They are committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement across their operations. Competitive salary range from £55,000 to £67,500. Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects in various sectors. Supportive team environment where your expertise will influence organisational outcomes. Apply Now! To apply for the position of Technical Manager & Authorising Engineer (HV/LV), click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV to Connor Gwilliam. Interviews are taking place now, so don’t miss your chance to join

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations. Warehouse Shift Manager (Nights) £40,889.66 + Benefits Worcestershire Our client is a leading FMCG distributor in the UK and we are delighted to assist them in their search for a Warehouse Shift Manager to lead their night shift (Sunday to Thursday) at their RDC in Worcestershire. Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will be expected to manage the nightly running of the operation to achieve site KPIs, providing leadership and direction, driving a culture of continuous improvement (CI). Key Responsibilities as Warehouse Shift Manager (Nights): • You will be responsible for 2 Direct Reports and c20 FTEs. You’d be expected to drive the shift’s activities., • To ensure the conduct and behaviours of the team meet business requirements and KPIs are hit, • Set clear expectations and objectives of each member of your team to hit performance targets, • Ensuring H&S on shift is adhered to, • Supporting and managing productivity, • Management of stock replenishment, • Identify areas for improvement to increase productivity and efficiency Ideal person for Warehouse Shift Manager (Nights): • From a fast paced, FMCG environment, ideally multi-temperature but not essential, • An excellent People leader with a proven track record of delivering results, • Strong Customer Service ethos, • A superb communicator, target driven and highly motivated This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application. Strive Supply Chain Limited [& associated businesses] acts as an employment agency on behalf of external employers for the provision of permanent staff. By applying for this vacancy, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at strive .co. uk

Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded. Developer Worcester based with a balance of home and office working £46,549 - £48,999 per year 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Developer to join our collaborative and forward-thinking Business Applications Team, which is part of the Technology Department at Sanctuary Group. This is a great opportunity for you to work with a portfolio of critical business systems that underpin Sanctuary’s operations. You’ll play a key role in enhancing user experience, improving system efficiency and stability, and enabling smarter ways of working through intelligent configuration. You’ll be involved in strategic projects and programmes, lead on application upgrades and enhancements, and provide third-line support to ensure the reliability and continuous improvement of our systems. The role of Developer will include: Participating in application-related projects and programmes, including upgrades, migrations, and new implementations. Identifying opportunities for system improvements and implement enhancements Configuring applications to meet business requirements Coordinating with vendors or internal teams for troubleshooting and updates Providing 3rd line technical support for business-critical applications Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations Supporting audits and risk assessments related to application usage Working closely with IT teams, developers, and external partners Supporting change of management processes and ensure smooth transitions Ensuring applications are optimized for performance and usability Skills and experiences: Experience with enterprise applications Intermediate SQL skills for querying and data manipulation Understanding of APIs, middleware, and integration platforms Experience with service management platforms (Jira & Helix) Experience in managing Windows servers Knowledge of role-based access, authentication protocols, and data protection principles Strong skills in technical writing and stakeholder communication Why work for us? We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits Life Assurance Employee Volunteering scheme Employee Advice Service including counselling Cycle to Work scheme Voluntary health plans Employee discounts Wellbeing support and tools Employee recognition scheme Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues Effective 1st April role salary is £38,729 with an additional policy allowance of £7,819 per annum (rising to £40,768 with an additional policy allowance of £8,231 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 14 April 2026 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded. Technology Delivery Manager Worcester based with a balance of home and office working £54,870 - £57,774 per year 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday The Technology Delivery Manager will be part of the Service Management Office Team based at our Head Office in Worcester. This role will lead the delivery of a portfolio of operational change, providing governance, assurance and alignment to strategic goals to ensure measurable business outcomes, driving improvements and efficiencies for the benefit of Group. The mission for our Technology Department is to drive and inspire modernisation whilst enabling our entire community to thrive. Technology is one of the key enablers of our Group's strategy so having the right person to support the successful delivery of modernising our Technology Operations is crucial. This role is based in Worcester and will include a balance of home and office working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home). The role of Technology Delivery Manager will include: Lead, manage, monitor, and ensure delivery of agreed operational technology projects and services, driving improvements in reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness Own end-to-end delivery accountability for business-critical operational initiatives throughout their lifecycle, ensuring effective resource utilisation (including budgets) and achievement of objectives Develop, manage, and implement operational plans to drive delivery of technology services and improvements, resolving business issues and supporting operational users Lead multi-disciplinary, matrix teams to deliver change at pace, setting delivery standards, assuring quality, and embedding continuous improvement across ways of working Define and shape the roadmap of technology operations initiatives, with a focus on operational readiness and ongoing support Establish governance and controls, aligning with Technology Delivery where suitable and ensure compliance with operational policies, procedures, and relevant regulations (e.g., ITIL, ISO standards) Promote and embed a culture of operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement within the Technology Operations team Contribute, as appropriate, to special programmes and projects in support of the Group's values and objectives Skills and experiences: Comprehensive experience of managing medium to large scale Technology projects Proven experience in working with others to deliver projects, including indirect reports Proven experience of using project planning tools to effectively manage projects Proven experience of producing progress reports and management information, including making recommendations for changes needed to ensure delivery Proven experience of working to compliance standards e.g. ITIL and ISO Proven experience in developing solutions in line with business strategies whilst meeting business and user needs Degree, management qualification or relevant professional qualification Prince2 Practitioner or other Project Management qualification Why work for us? We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits Life Assurance Employee Volunteering scheme Employee Advice Service including counselling Cycle to Work scheme Voluntary health plans Employee discounts Wellbeing support and tools Employee recognition scheme Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues Effective 1st April role salary is £45,736 with an additional policy allowance of £9,133 per annum (rising to £48,157 with an additional policy allowance of £9,616 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 07 April 2026 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Job Title: Head of IT Location: Worcestershire across 3 sites (predominantly office‑based with flexibility for remote working of 1 day per week) Reports To: Partner, Head of Finance and Operations Department: Operational Support Direct Reports: 1 × 1st Line IT Support Technician Role Purpose The Head of IT has full accountability for the firm's information technology environment, ensuring it is secure, resilient, scalable and aligned to the firm's strategic and regulatory objectives. The role will also be responsible for driving the thoughtful and appropriate adoption of AI and automation, ensuring these technologies are used safely, ethically and pragmatically to enhance efficiency, decision making and client service. This is a senior leadership role with clear ownership of the end‑to‑end IT estate, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data and third‑party services. The role is responsible not only for operational stability, but for shaping and delivering the firm's technology roadmap so that technology actively supports business growth, efficiency and risk management. Working closely with senior leadership, the Head of IT will plan, prioritise and deliver technology initiatives using robust project management disciplines, ensuring change is well‑governed, outcomes‑focused and delivered with minimal disruption to the business. Core Accountabilities The overall performance, security and resilience of the firm's IT estate Ownership and continuous evolution of the business technology stack Delivery of IT and digital change programmes through effective project management Alignment of technology decisions with business strategy, regulatory obligations and operational risk IT governance, supplier performance, investment decisions and technology‑related risk Driving the responsible use of AI and automation to support efficiency, insight and business growth Key Responsibilities Technology Ownership & Infrastructure Own and manage the firm's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, cloud services, servers, storage, backup and disaster recovery Ensure systems are secure, reliable, well‑maintained and capable of scaling with business growth Proactively identify and address performance issues, capacity constraints and technical debt Oversee and coordinate external IT service providers where required Cybersecurity & Data Protection Hold overall accountability for the firm's cybersecurity posture Define, implement and enforce security policies, standards and controls Monitor systems and risks, responding appropriately to threats and incidents Ensure compliance with GDPR, data protection legislation and industry best practice Act as senior owner for IT‑related incidents, risk management and remediation Business Applications & Technology Stack Own the selection, implementation, integration and optimisation of core business systems Ensure applications are stable, well integrated and aligned to business processes Manage vendor relationships to maximise value, performance and reliability Ensure users are informed of relevant system changes and improvements IT Strategy, Projects & Change Delivery Define and maintain a clear IT strategy and multi‑year technology roadmap Translate strategic objectives into clearly scoped, prioritised and well‑governed IT projects Lead and deliver IT and digital change initiatives using appropriate project management methodologies Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, budgets and stakeholder communication Ensure technology change is delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business outcomes Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Own and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements Ensure backups are robust, current and regularly tested Periodically test recovery processes and implement improvements Vendor, MSP & Contract Management Own the relationship and performance of the outsourced IT Managed Service Provider Manage all third‑party technology suppliers and service contracts Negotiate and review contracts and SLAs to ensure value, resilience and scalability Ensure contracts are renewed, replaced or exited in a controlled and timely manner Budget, Governance & Compliance Own the IT budget, cost forecasting and investment planning Ensure technology spend delivers clear business value Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures and governance frameworks Prepare for and manage IT audits and regulatory reviews Team Leadership & User Enablement Line manage and develop the 1st Line IT Support Technician Ensure users receive effective, timely and professional IT support Develop and deliver IT training to improve adoption and capability Maintain clear documentation, procedures and user guidance Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role (IT Manager, IT Lead or Head of IT) Experience in accountancy, finance or professional services strongly preferred Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms and business systems Demonstrable experience of cybersecurity, data protection and risk management Proven track record of delivering IT projects and managing technology change Strong vendor, contract and Managed Service Provider management experience Strong experience of building stakeholder relationships with Senior executives & C Suite. Proven line management, leadership and project management skills. Excellent communication and Team Player skills Strong decision‑making, prioritisation and problem‑solving abilities Qualifications Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft, ITIL, CompTIA, CISSP or similar) desirable Personal Attributes Clear ownership mindset with strong accountability Strategic thinker with a practical, delivery‑focused approach Confident decision‑maker able to balance risk, cost and business need Proactive, organised and comfortable managing competing priorities Able to operate both strategically and hands‑on when required Working Conditions Full‑time role, predominantly office‑based with some remote flexibility Occasional out‑of‑hours work for maintenance or critical incidents Benefits: Competitive salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Private Medical Health insurance Life Assurance Group Personal Pension Plan Electric Car scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme Enhanced Family Pay - maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support If you wish to be considered for the role, please contact Joanne Harris on (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed)

Social Value Manager / Public Liaison Worcestershire £35,000 - £50,000 The Company: A well-established Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Contractor is looking to appoint a Social Value Manager / Public Liaison to lead the development and delivery of its social value strategy. You’ll work closely with project teams, local authorities, community groups and education partners to make sure the company’s work leaves a positive, measurable legacy in the areas it serves. About the Role: Shaping and delivering the Social Value strategy across multiple projects Building relationships with local communities, schools, charities and stakeholders Coordinating employment, skills, volunteering and community initiatives Tracking, measuring and reporting social value outcomes Supporting bids and tenders with clear, evidence based social value plans Working with internal teams to embed social value into day to day operations About You: Experience in a social value, community engagement or CSR focused role Strong communication and relationship building skills Confidence working with a range of stakeholders A practical, organised approach to delivering initiatives and reporting outcomes Experience, and also a real interest in the Built Environment or Civils / Infrastructure sector What’s on Offer: • Competitive Salary of £35,000 - £50,000 (DOE) + • Car Allowance / Company Car • Annual Bonus • 5% Pension • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays • Progression & Growth If you’re interested in the role or have any further questions, please apply or contact me via (url removed)

Your new company This established multi‑academy trust has a network of primary and early years schools across several local authorities in the West Midlands, with the head office based in Worcester. Formed over 10 years ago, it has grown into a collaborative family of around 16 schools, serving more than 5,500 pupils and employing over 850 staff, with further growth plans for the coming years. The organisation has a strong reputation for improving school performance, with all its academies rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted and its work is guided by a mission to deliver exceptional education and provide the highest levels of support to pupils, staff, and school communities. This commitment is underpinned by an emphasis on collaboration, professional development, and consistent, high-quality central services. The trust is ambitious, forward-looking, and continues to expand its reach and influence and, as part of its long-term strategy, it is investing in strengthening central functions such as IT, which has prompted their search for a Head of Digital Services. Your new role Reporting to the CFO, this newly created role of Head of Digital Services will take responsibility for the delivery of a trust-wide digital vision that enhances teaching, learning and operational effectiveness. You will oversee secure, reliable and high‑performing digital services across multiple sites, leading in cyber security, infrastructure, systems development and service performance. Working closely with senior leaders, you will translate organisational priorities into a cohesive digital strategy, build and develop an in-house IT and digital function, and drive continuous improvement to ensure technology is used purposefully, sustainably and in the best interests of staff and pupils. You will act as the senior escalation point for digital risk, lead the transition towards a more scalable service model, and ensure digital operations remain robust, future‑focused and aligned with wider organisational growth ambitions. A key part of this role will be the development of both the central IT service, and the central IT team, ensuring that this represents the values and ambitions of the wider trust and team. Please note this role does require you to be based on site (with free parking), however they can offer a hybrid working model. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you will be an established IT leader from the education sector already working in a multi-site role, ideally with multi-academy trust experience. From a technical perspective, you will be experienced in Microsoft 365, as well as ideally having exposure to Arbor, and it is essential that you have previously been responsible for digital strategy. You will be an excellent collaborator who takes pride in delivering a high level of IT service and who has a passion for this sector, as well as building and leading a team of IT professionals. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £65,000 and £68,500 dependent on experience as an IT leader in the education sector and in a multi-site role. You will be joining a team of ambitious individuals which will allow you to further develop your own skill set and therefore your own career, growing with the organisation as they take on additional schools over the coming years. You will also receive either 26 or 31 days holiday (plus bank and a "day for you" in addition), a local government pension scheme and also gain access to their wide range of benefits, including retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme. This role does also offer hybrid working with the ability to work at home up to 2 days per week, also taking advantage of free parking when based in the office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Product Developer/Garment Technologist - Workwear Location: Worcester Permanent, Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week Hybrid: 1 day per week working from home/flexible hours Salary:£(phone number removed)K About the Role My client designs and manufactures high-visibility, protective clothing for industries like rail, construction, and infrastructure and is seeking an experienced Product Developer (3+ years in Product Development), with strong technical expertise in protective workwear, capable of managing complex product development independently. You will play a key role in developing high-performance protective garments across hi-visibility, Flame Retardant (FR), and Electric ARC categories, taking responsibility for products from concept through to bulk production, certification, and launch. Key Responsibilities Product Research & Innovation Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, innovative materials, and opportunities for product differentiation within the hi-visibility and protective workwear market, both within and outside the sector. Research and source new fabrics, working closely with mills to ensure materials are fit for purpose, meet required safety standards, and deliver improvements in performance, sustainability, and cost effectiveness. Work closely with third-party testing houses to define, manage, and complete all required testing and garment certification. Research and evaluate fabric treatments where required. Review and analyse cost prices to ensure new and existing products meet company margin requirements. Identify technical risks during development and proactively implement solutions to ensure compliance, performance, and on-time delivery. Product Documentation & Specification Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and detailed garment specification technical files and workbooks, ensuring clarity and accuracy for factory partners and certification bodies. Produce and maintain Range Plans for internal planning and communication. Build, maintain, and submit all required technical files, including test reports, certification documentation, and label information (care labels, UIS labels, etc.). Manage the sampling process, including fabric and component testing. Plan and run garment fit sessions across multiple product ranges, documenting outcomes and providing clear, actionable feedback to factories. Review and approve pre-production (PP) samples, including assessment of bulk fabrics and trims. Take full responsibility for one of PULSAR®'s product collections, overseeing development from design handover or redesign of existing products through to bulk production, ensuring products are fit for purpose, compliant, and delivered within the agreed critical path. Analyse sales data to inform new product development, ensuring products are commercially viable in terms of cost, margin, and lead time. Keep the Product Development Manager updated on development progress, including certification, testing, sampling, critical path status, and factory issues. Ensure critical paths provided by the Head of Product, Ethics, Compliance & Sustainability are maintained to achieve timely product delivery. Standards & Compliance Ensure all products meet relevant industry standards including EN ISO:20471, RIS 3279 TOM, EN:343, ISO:13688, and additional applicable standards where required. Work proactively with suppliers and testing partners to maintain compliance throughout development and post-launch. Monitor changes in industry standards and regulations, assessing their impact on existing and future products. Supply Chain & Factory Collaboration Support sourcing and resourcing activities to identify and qualify new factory partners. Maintain clear, effective communication with factories to resolve technical queries, support sample development, and ensure manufacturing accuracy. Work with external trim suppliers on new trim development and innovation. Cross-Functional Collaboration Ensure Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams have accurate and up-to-date product information to support commercial activities. Provide technical support to Marketing and ensure information is delivered in line with product launch plans. Support product presentations, sales meetings, and internal product sign-off. Provide ad hoc support to the Product Development team as required. Skills & Experience Degree in Fashion Design, Textiles, or Product Development (advantageous). Proven experience developing protective workwear, including hi-visibility, FR, electric ARC, or high-performance garments. Strong understanding of EN standards, GRS certification, design assessments, and technical file submission for certification. Knowledge of textile performance, fabric and trim testing for protective wear. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator for garment flat CADs. Quality control experience, including garment measurement, sizing, and size chart creation. Strong interest in sustainability, including fabrics, circularity, end-of-life considerations, and digital product passports. Experience working with global supply chains, including Asia, Africa, China and Europe. Comfortable working in a regulated, compliance-driven product environment. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with global suppliers and internal stakeholders. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and critical paths to meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to process improvement and cost efficiencies. Ability to balance technical performance, commercial requirements, and development timelines. Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus an additional 5 days after 10 years' service) Company pension scheme Free onsite parking If you wish to be considered for the role, please contact Joanne Harris on (phone number removed) or email your cv to (url removed)

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