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Your new company \n A market-leading design and manufacturing organisation is seeking an exceptional Engineering Director to join its Executive Leadership Team. This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering function while influencing the strategic direction and long-term success of an innovative international business. \n Reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide vision, leadership and direction across Mechanical, Electronics, Embedded Software and Manufacturing Engineering teams. You will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, delivering new product development, enhancing operational performance and ensuring engineering excellence across the organisation. \n Your new role \n As Engineering Director, you will be responsible for defining and executing the engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, growth plans and future market opportunities.You will oversee the complete product life cycle, from concept and design through development, validation, manufacture and customer support, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and innovation. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Develop and deliver the engineering strategy to support business growth and operational objectives.\n, • Drive product innovation, technology roadmaps and intellectual property development.\n, • Lead, mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams across multiple disciplines.\n, • Oversee engineering delivery from concept through to successful product launch and manufacture.\n, • Implement best-in-class engineering processes, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Collaborate with Commercial, Product Management, Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure successful project execution.\n, • Manage engineering budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning.\n, • Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, efficiency improvements and value creation.\n, • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key international suppliers and partners.\n, • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer and industry requirements.\n, • Provide regular performance, risk and KPI reporting to the Executive Team.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n Essential \n Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. \n Significant experience in a senior engineering leadership position within a design and manufacturing environment. \n Proven track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering teams. \n Strong strategic leadership capability combined with the ability to drive operational execution. \n Experience managing the full product development from concept through to manufacture. \n Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at board and executive level. \n Multi-site experience \n Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and resource planning. \n Demonstrated experience delivering innovation, continuous improvement and organisational growth. \n Desirable \n Experience operating within fast-paced, technology-led manufacturing environments. \n Exposure to international supply chains and supplier relationship management. \n Experience leading engineering functions across multiple sites or global operations. \n What you'll get in return \n Very competitive executive salary package \n Senior leadership position reporting directly to the CEO \n Opportunity to influence business strategy and future growth \n Leadership of a talented multidisciplinary engineering team \n International travel and stakeholder engagement opportunities \n Collaborative and forward-thinking business culture \n Long-term career development within a growing and innovative organisation \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \n 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

Join Us as a Field Interviewer!\n Help ensure Scottish voices are heard — turn everyday experiences into insights that shape decisions. Are you ready to commit to at least 20 hours per week over 3 days, including availability across weekdays, evenings, and weekends? If so, we want to hear from you! \n As a Field Interviewer, you’ll engage with people in your local area, conducting in-home research interviews on vital issues such as health, housing, transport, and everyday life. This role is all about listening, not selling. You’ll represent a trusted research organization, ensuring that the realities of life in Scotland are reflected in the decisions that affect services, funding, and policy. Your Responsibilities\n\n • Conduct in-home interviews with participants who have been contacted in advance.\n, • Facilitate conversations with warmth, respect, and attentive listening.\n, • Travel throughout your assigned area, with practical route planning support.\n, • Utilize a NatCen device to accurately record responses and insights.\n\n When someone invites you in and shares their story, you’ll know you’ve made a difference by giving them a voice and contributing to positive change. What You’ll Earn\n\n • £20–£30 per completed interview\n, • Holiday pay + admin fees\n, • Paid travel time on most projects\n, • Competitive mileage reimbursement rates\n, • Bonus payments up to £750 in your first 12 months*\nAdditional Support\n\n, • Work with visible public value — helping people in Scotland be counted and heard.\n, • Receive route planning support for efficient scheduling.\n, • Enjoy full training and ongoing support from day one.\nWhat You’ll Need\n\n, • Valid UK driving licence and sole use of a car.\n, • Class 1 Business insurance.\n, • Right to work in the UK.\n, • Willingness to complete a DBS check.\n, • Reliable home broadband and confidence using basic technology.\n, • Availability for at least 20 hours per week (minimum 3 days).\n, • Flexibility to work across weekdays, evenings, and weekends.\n, • Strong verbal and written English skills.\nWho This Role Suits\n This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy engaging with others, are comfortable working independently, and seek flexible work with purpose. You don’t need a specific accent or background — just the ability to build rapport, ask questions with empathy, and listen carefully. If you’re curious about people and motivated by meaningful work, you’ll thrive in this role. \n Previous experience in retail, hospitality, admin, driving, sales, or any customer-facing role is beneficial, but not required. Full training will be provided, and you can typically expect to travel around 30–60 minutes each way. Personal Qualities\n\n • Excellent communication skills.\n, • Friendly, respectful, and professional demeanor.\n, • Resilient and confident.\n, • Self-motivated and independent.\n, • Strong time management and prioritization skills.\nAbout the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen)\n At ScotCen, we believe that social research has the power to make life better. By understanding the complexities of people’s lives and their perspectives on important issues, we empower the public to shape services that can make a difference. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, we focus on meeting our clients’ needs and delivering impactful social research. \n We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please let us know, and we will support you in showcasing your best self. \n If you want flexible work with purpose — and you’re ready to travel, listen, and help ensure people are represented — apply today! \n *All references to pay, bonuses, and working arrangements are based on current projects and typical performance. Individual outcomes may vary.

\n Job Description\n Research and Practice Improvement Intern (Fixed Term) \n Hybrid working, Council office base to be determined, with travel throughout Dumfries and Galloway as required. \n Band 8 £36,774 - £39,363 \n \n Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Research and Practice Improvement Intern to support research-informed improvement across the Corporate Parenting Partnership. \n \n The role will focus on translating research findings into meaningful improvements in policy and practice for Care Experienced Children and Young People. \n \n The postholder will undertake policy analysis, develop evidence-based recommendations and support workforce learning and improvement activity, ensuring that young people's voices, lived experiences and aspirations directly influence future corporate parenting policy, practice and service development. \n \n The role will contribute to strengthening the Council's commitment to The Promise and improving outcomes for Care Experienced Children and Young People across Dumfries and Galloway. \n \n We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate: \n \n \n • Degree-level education in Education, Social Sciences, Social Policy, Community Learning and Development, Social Work or a related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience.\n, • Experience of undertaking research, evaluation or policy analysis.\n, • Knowledge of corporate parenting responsibilities and relevant legislation.\n, • Understanding of The Promise and its implications for policy and practice.\n, • Knowledge of issues affecting Care Experienced Children and Young People.\n, • Strong analytical, report-writing, presentation and communication skills.\n, • Experience of engaging stakeholders to inform service development and collaborative working to achieve shared outcomes.\n, • Ability to develop practical, evidence-informed recommendations and present findings clearly and concisely.\n, • Ability to build positive relationships and engage effectively with young people, stakeholders and professionals from diverse backgrounds.\n, • Commitment to improving outcomes for Care Experienced Children and Young People, equality, diversity and inclusion, and children's rights.\n \n \n Requirements\n The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, practitioners, partners and young people across education, children's services, social work, housing, youth work and employability services, helping to drive evidence-informed improvement and positive outcomes for children and young people \n \n This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. \n \n Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident. \n \n \n With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. \n Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation. \n \n \n For further information please contact: \n \n Alison Chambers, Quality Improvement Manager \n alison.chambers@dumgal.gov.uk \n \n

Due to company growth and expansion we’re looking for a Customer Service Advisor to be part of our success story. Supporting with handling complaints in line with Company policy. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and service level agreements.

Department: Financial Planning Employment Type: Full Time Location: Dumfries About Us Build something exceptional, with us... Our ambition is clear and openly bold. Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like‑minded firms. But growth alone is not the goal. Reputation is. And reputation is earned, not inherited. Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver. To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK. The firm business owners talk about. The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation. To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day. At our core, we exist for one reason, to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind. This strategy sets the direction. Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it. We are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about: • Standards and professionalism, • Doing work they are proud to put their name to, • Building long‑term client relationships, • Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values‑driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure. What you will find here: • A firm with clear direction and momentum, • Clients who value advice and relationships, • Colleagues who care about doing things properly, • A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty, • Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable. Are you seeking a new challenge in your Financial Planning career? Our Dumfries office is seeking a dedicated and committed Financial Planning Consultant to become an integral part of our Financial Planning Team. With a ready-made client bank and exciting future business development opportunities, this role offers the perfect blend of stability and growth potential. If you are passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals, and eager to expand your career, we want to hear from you! The main elements of this role will include: • Working with clients to understand their objectives and provide comprehensive robust solutions to help meet these objectives, • Ensuring high-quality ongoing advice is provided to all clients, • Undertaking focused internal and external business development activity to identify new prospects for the Financial Planning Team and then converting them to clients, • Building and maintaining technical knowledge relevant to the role, • Ensuring individual revenue targets are achieved, • Maintaining a strong network and attending events to develop this further Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy. In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have: • A Full UK Driving Licence, • A Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (minimum requirement), • A Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (desirable), • Detailed knowledge and understanding of Business Standards - Conduct of Business (COBS), • Detailed knowledge and understanding of High Level Standards - Code of Conduct (COCON), • Minimum industry experience of 2 years in an advisory role, • Good knowledge and understanding of FCA Money Laundering Section of the System & Controls Sourcebook (SYSC), • Basic knowledge of other Accountancy services, including Audit, Tax, Insolvency, Corporate Finance, VAT and Accounting, • Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written forms, • Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure, • General IT skills, • Good attention to detail to ensure that reports are compiled to the highest possible quality In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes: • Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection, • Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year, • Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working, • Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment), • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health), • Paid flu jabs and eye tests, • Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client), • Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral, • Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials, • Paid professional membership fees In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further. 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Our Tesco Colleague rate of pay starts from 12.64 an hour; this increases to 13.85 for stores inside the M25. For all hours worked between midnight and 6am you will receive an additional night premium of 2.35 per hour worked. Additional payments may also apply depending on location and skills. Fancy a festive in-store role? Weve got all kinds of opportunities and shifts available. Across the country, our customers count on us to make magic happen during the festive season. And we need your help. Working in store, you'll tackle a range of tasks, from serving customers and stocking shelves, to picking orders for home delivery. No day is ever the same, and you'll feel your impact on every shift, as you send customers home with a smile. What's more? No experience is necessary - just the right attitude. Because here, it all comes down to helping people: customers, colleagues, communities. If youre warm and welcoming, youll feel right at home withour caring, friendly bunch. It all adds up to a role where you can do good, and feel good, while enjoying great flexibility. Lets make every day a little better. Especially at Christmas. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. • Youll help deliver Christmas cheer for households across the nation., • Youll provide support in store during the busy festive period., • You could be stocking shelves and making sure products are where they need to be., • Or, you could be serving customers and putting together orders for our Click and Collect service., • Whatever the task, youll take pride in making sure that customers get a brilliant experience., • A passion for delivering great service, greeting customers with a smile, and serving them with pride, • The ability to build rapport with customers, meaning they leave the store having experienced a great shopping trip, • To take the initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers, • Work well within a team and communicate openly with others, • Build relationships with colleagues to create a team spirit, having fun and celebrating success, • Be at work on time, well presented and ready to be a brand ambassador At home or on-the-go, we want to be every customers favourite way to shop. Thats why our purpose is to serve our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. We are happy to support flexibility for our colleagues in stores, and this can mean different things for different people. So if you are interested, we are happy to discuss how we can make this work for you, therefore if the times youre available to work match closely but not exactly to the times we are advertising, wed still love to hear from you. Its our policy to offer our festivecolleagues joining us a minimum of 12guaranteed hours each week, but if youd like to work fewer hours (to a minimum of 7.5) we have opportunities for this too and would still love to hear from you Everyones welcome Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, were a place where Everyones Welcome. Please note If the role involves working in the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, bakery, or driving, we are only able to accept candidates over the age of 18. While we're unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants, we will aim to provide feedback to candidates who are interviewed. Were proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and were committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here. For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com #J-18808-Ljbffr

Mylar Specialty Films (Formerly Dupont Teijin Films) is a leading global producer of PET and PEN polyester films specialising in film products and related services for markets and industries including Battery Materials, Durable Cards, Electrical Insulation and Capacitors, Flexible Electronics, Healthcare, Imaging Media, Labels, Packaging, Photovoltaics and many more. Mylar Specialty Films is a 50/50 Joint Venture between Celanese Corporation and Teijin Limited. The business has approx. 2000 employees worldwide with manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific, America and Europe. The UK production site is based in Dumfries, Scotland, and the Global Research & Development Operation is based at Wilton on Teesside. We currently have vacancies at our Dumfries Site for an experienced IT Manager. • Provides overall direction, guidance and completion of regional IT development and support activity, directing projects and maintenance activities involving internal and external organizations., • Works with global IT employees on a regular basis to consult and inform for new and ongoing activities., • Manage all employees and contractors in the regional IT organization. Works directly with business leaders in the region to determine IT needs, and to inform IT system and policy directions. Main location will be on-site at Mylar Dumfries Site with some attendance at Wilton site as required. • Researching, analyzing, designing, proposing, and delivering solutions that are appropriate for business and technology strategies., • Lead projects that accomplish full implementation and utilization of business systems. Develop and execute maintenance plans to keep all systems patched and up to date as needed., • Perform regular governance activities to assure reliable & adequate systems performance, capacity, security, and resilience. Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate needs and advise on use of IT systems. Monitor ongoing business activity and plan for IT changes required to support., • Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, technologies, and vendor products and capabilities. Work with Corporate IT groups as needed to coordinate with standards, projects, and change control requirements., • Work with current vendors to ensure expected service and supplier performance. Develop new vendors as required to provide new and/or replacement products and services., • Lead and guide a small UK based team, setting objectives, managing caseloads, overseeing operational delivery and monitoring performance., • Sponsor and recommend development for internal employees and external IT contractors on technologies, cybersecurity, and functionality as needed to support business systems and operations. Manage training for IT systems users as required., • Manage all regional IT spending in line with the global and regional Annual Operating Plan (AOP.) Contribute to development of and updates to the AOP., • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, management, or related discipline required. Master's degree preferred., • At least 5 years’ experience managing IT organizations in a commercial / industrial environment., • Familiarity with ERP, Supply Chain, Financial, and Customer Service systems management., • Ability to travel locally daily and internationally on occasion., • Work outside of weekdays is required on occasion for scheduled project work and for unscheduled system restoration., • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation are required as you will travel to local sites as needed., • English language is required., • Key Competencies in this Position:, • Leadership, • Collaboration, • Communication, • Decision Making, • Innovation, • Strategic Planning & Managing Work #J-18808-Ljbffr

£23,000 plus per annum depending on call out (£15.35 per call out rate) Esteem Care Dumfries and Galloway Ltd prides themselves on being a unique service, and on being one of the only main Emergency Care Responders in the region. It is important that all staff who participates in being an Emergency Responder follow the Emergency Procedure and always put the Service User as the main concern. What might not be an emergency to us, e.g., losing glasses or remote control, a light bulb blowing etc can cause a panic in the Service User, so it is important to always empathise with the Service User. Main Duties- To provide rapid response service to service users who use a telecom alert system in an emergency situation. To Liaise with Care Call to ensure details of service user are correct. • All duties of the Home Carer to be followed when providing an Emergency Response service., • Staff must be able to provide a rapid response to any call out (maximum 30 minutes unless otherwise specified), • There are always 2 Responders on Call at one time, a 1st Responder, and a 2 nd Responder. The 1 st Responder will have the main Responding phone. This is the phone Care Call, or any other agencies will call if the service is required to a Service User., • Responders will be paid an amount per day/night to be available for any emergency situations. i.e., Call Outs/Care Packages/Holidays/Sickness etc. What we are looking for in Emergency Responders You will need to be willing to respond when on-call, including unsocial hours. We keep the Service Users at the heart of what we do, working to understand their needs and the difference we make. As well as good interpersonal, diplomacy, communication, and teamwork skills. We are looking for people who have, or are willing to undertake training for, the following skills or knowledge: • Knowledge and understanding of the role Emergency Responder, • Caring people who can empathise with Service Users., • Able to safely carry out duties in line with Esteem Care Dumfries and Galloway Ltd standards such as at a Service Users home., • Able to use knowledge and experience of Esteem Care Dumfries and Galloway Ltd policies and procedures, in particular safeguarding children and adults, health and safety and confidentiality., • Able to use emotional support skills, in a calm and responsible manner, while providing individuals with practical support, and signposting as appropriate, • Able to recognise the signs of stress in yourself and others and be aware of support options., • Adhere to Esteem Care Dumfries and Galloway Ltd Equal Opportunity Policy, • Willing to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau check. What we offer • The chance to work with a variety of different people from different walks of life and make a real difference to their lives., • The opportunity to work with Esteem Care Dumfries and Galloway Ltd and other services., • Comprehensive training so you can represent Esteem Care Dumfries and Galloway Ltd with confidence., • Appropriate safety/protective work wear as required for your role., • Support to develop your workplace skills., • The company of a warm and friendly team of like-minded people. £23,000 plus per annum depending on call out (£15.35 per call out rate) #J-18808-Ljbffr

About Us Build something exceptional, with us... Our ambition is clear and openly bold. Build something exceptional, with us... Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like-minded firms. But growth alone is not the goal. Reputation is. And reputation is earned, not inherited. Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver. To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK. The firm business owners talk about. The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation. To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK. The firm business owners talk about. The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation. To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day. At our core, we exist for one reason. to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind. This strategy sets the direction. Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it. We are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about: • Standards and professionalism, • Doing work they are proud to put their name to, • Building long‑term client relationships, • Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values‑driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure. What you will find here: What you will find here: • A firm with clear direction and momentum, • Clients who value advice and relationships, • Colleagues who care about doing things properly, • A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty, • Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable. Are you seeking a new challenge in your Financial Planning career? Our Dumfries office is seeking a dedicated and committed Financial Planning Consultant to become an integral part of our Financial Planning Team. With a ready-made client bank and exciting future business development opportunities, this role offers the perfect blend of stability and growth potential. If you are passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals, and eager to expand your career, we want to hear from you! The main elements of this role will include: • Working with clients to understand their objectives and provide comprehensive robust solutions to help meet these objectives, • Ensuring high-quality ongoing advice is provided to all clients, • Undertaking focused internal and external business development activity to identify new prospects for the Financial Planning Team and then converting them to clients, • Building and maintaining technical knowledge relevant to the role, • Ensuring individual revenue targets are achieved, • Maintaining a strong network and attending events to develop this further Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy. In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have: • A Full UK Driving Licence, • A Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (minimum requirement), • A Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (desirable), • Detailed knowledge and understanding of Business Standards - Conduct of Business (COBS), • Detailed knowledge and understanding of High Level Standards - Code of Conduct (COCON), • Minimum industry experience of 2 years in an advisory role, • Good knowledge and understanding of FCA Money Laundering Section of the System & Controls Sourcebook (SYSC), • Basic knowledge of other Accountancy services, including Audit, Tax, Insolvency, Corporate Finance, VAT and Accounting, • Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written forms, • Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure, • General IT skills, • Good attention to detail to ensure that reports are compiled to the highest possible quality In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes: • Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection, • Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year, • Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working, • Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment), • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health), • Paid flu jabs and eye tests, • Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client), • Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral, • Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials, • Paid professional membership fees In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further. When you're with us... we're with you. To learn more about a career with Armstrong Watson, including our culture and values, visit the Careers Page of our website: Careers | Armstrong Watson Register Your Interest #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Financial Planning Employment Type: Full Time Location: Dumfries About Us Build something exceptional, with us... Our ambition is clear and openly bold. Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like‑minded firms. But growth alone is not the goal. Reputation is. And reputation is earned, not inherited. Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver. To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK. The firm business owners talk about. The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation. To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day. At our core, we exist for one reason, to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind. This strategy sets the direction. Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it. We are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about: • Standards and professionalism, • Doing work they are proud to put their name to, • Building long‑term client relationships, • Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values‑driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure. What you will find here: • A firm with clear direction and momentum, • Clients who value advice and relationships, • Colleagues who care about doing things properly, • A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty, • Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable. Are you seeking a new challenge in your Financial Planning career? Our Dumfries office is seeking a dedicated and committed Financial Planning Consultant to become an integral part of our Financial Planning Team. With a ready-made client bank and exciting future business development opportunities, this role offers the perfect blend of stability and growth potential. If you are passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals, and eager to expand your career, we want to hear from you! The main elements of this role will include: • Working with clients to understand their objectives and provide comprehensive robust solutions to help meet these objectives, • Ensuring high-quality ongoing advice is provided to all clients, • Undertaking focused internal and external business development activity to identify new prospects for the Financial Planning Team and then converting them to clients, • Building and maintaining technical knowledge relevant to the role, • Ensuring individual revenue targets are achieved, • Maintaining a strong network and attending events to develop this further Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy. In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have: • A Full UK Driving Licence, • A Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (minimum requirement), • A Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (desirable), • Detailed knowledge and understanding of Business Standards - Conduct of Business (COBS), • Detailed knowledge and understanding of High Level Standards - Code of Conduct (COCON), • Minimum industry experience of 2 years in an advisory role, • Good knowledge and understanding of FCA Money Laundering Section of the System & Controls Sourcebook (SYSC), • Basic knowledge of other Accountancy services, including Audit, Tax, Insolvency, Corporate Finance, VAT and Accounting, • Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written forms, • Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure, • General IT skills, • Good attention to detail to ensure that reports are compiled to the highest possible quality In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes: • Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection, • Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year, • Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working, • Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment), • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health), • Paid flu jabs and eye tests, • Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client), • Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral, • Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials, • Paid professional membership fees In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further. 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Mylar Specialty Films (Formerly Dupont Teijin Films) is a leading global producer of PET and PEN polyester films specialising in film products and related services for markets and industries including Battery Materials, Durable Cards, Electrical Insulation and Capacitors, Flexible Electronics, Healthcare, Imaging Media, Labels, Packaging, Photovoltaics and many more. Mylar Specialty Films is a 50/50 Joint Venture between Celanese Corporation and Teijin Limited. The business has approx. 2000 employees worldwide with manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific, America and Europe. The UK production site is based in Dumfries, Scotland, and the Global Research & Development Operation is based at Wilton on Teesside. We currently have vacancies at our Dumfries Site for an experienced IT Relationship Manager. • Provides overall direction, guidance and completion of regional IT development and support activity, directing projects and maintenance activities involving internal and external organizations., • Works with global IT employees on a regular basis to consult and inform for new and ongoing activities., • Manage all employees and contractors in the regional IT organization. Works directly with business leaders in the region to determine IT needs, and to inform IT system and policy directions. Main location will be on-site at Mylar Dumfries Site with some attendance at Wilton site as required. • Researching, analyzing, designing, proposing, and delivering solutions that are appropriate for business and technology strategies., • Lead projects that accomplish full implementation and utilization of business systems. Develop and execute maintenance plans to keep all systems patched and up to date as needed., • Perform regular governance activities to assure reliable & adequate systems performance, capacity, security, and resilience. Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate needs and advise on use of IT systems. Monitor ongoing business activity and plan for IT changes required to support., • Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, technologies, and vendor products and capabilities. Work with Corporate IT groups as needed to coordinate with standards, projects, and change control requirements., • Work with current vendors to ensure expected service and supplier performance. Develop new vendors as required to provide new and/or replacement products and services., • Lead and guide a small UK based team, setting objectives, managing caseloads, overseeing operational delivery and monitoring performance., • Sponsor and recommend development for internal employees and external IT contractors on technologies, cybersecurity, and functionality as needed to support business systems and operations. Manage training for IT systems users as required., • Manage all regional IT spending in line with the global and regional Annual Operating Plan (AOP.) Contribute to development of and updates to the AOP., • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, management, or related discipline required. Master's degree preferred., • At least 5 years’ experience managing IT organizations in a commercial / industrial environment., • Experience in managing teams., • Familiarity with ERP, Supply Chain, Financial, and Customer Service systems management., • Ability to travel locally daily and internationally on occasion., • Work outside of weekdays is required on occasion for scheduled project work and for unscheduled system restoration., • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation are required as you will travel to local sites as needed., • English language is required., • Key Competencies in this Position: Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Innovation, Strategic Planning & Managing Work. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our Tesco Colleague rate of pay starts from 12.64 an hour; this increases to 13.85 for stores inside the M25. For all hours worked between midnight and 6am you will receive an additional night premium of 2.35 per hour worked. Additional payments may also apply depending on location and skills. Fancy a festive in-store role? Weve got all kinds of opportunities and shifts available. Across the country, our customers count on us to make magic happen during the festive season. And we need your help. Working in store, you'll tackle a range of tasks, from serving customers and stocking shelves, to picking orders for home delivery. No day is ever the same, and you'll feel your impact on every shift, as you send customers home with a smile. What's more? No experience is necessary - just the right attitude. Because here, it all comes down to helping people: customers, colleagues, communities. If youre warm and welcoming, youll feel right at home withour caring, friendly bunch. It all adds up to a role where you can do good, and feel good, while enjoying great flexibility. Lets make every day a little better. Especially at Christmas. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. • Youll help deliver Christmas cheer for households across the nation., • Youll provide support in store during the busy festive period., • You could be stocking shelves and making sure products are where they need to be., • Or, you could be serving customers and putting together orders for our Click and Collect service., • Whatever the task, youll take pride in making sure that customers get a brilliant experience., • A passion for delivering great service, greeting customers with a smile, and serving them with pride, • The ability to build rapport with customers, meaning they leave the store having experienced a great shopping trip, • To take the initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers, • Work well within a team and communicate openly with others, • Build relationships with colleagues to create a team spirit, having fun and celebrating success, • Be at work on time, well presented and ready to be a brand ambassador At home or on-the-go, we want to be every customers favourite way to shop. Thats why our purpose is to serve our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. We are happy to support flexibility for our colleagues in stores, and this can mean different things for different people. So if you are interested, we are happy to discuss how we can make this work for you, therefore if the times youre available to work match closely but not exactly to the times we are advertising, wed still love to hear from you. Its our policy to offer our festivecolleagues joining us a minimum of 12guaranteed hours each week, but if youd like to work fewer hours (to a minimum of 7.5) we have opportunities for this too and would still love to hear from you Everyones welcome Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, were a place where Everyones Welcome. Please note If the role involves working in the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, bakery, or driving, we are only able to accept candidates over the age of 18. While we're unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants, we will aim to provide feedback to candidates who are interviewed. Were proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and were committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here. For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com #J-18808-Ljbffr

Financial Planning Consultant Financial Planning Consultant Department: Financial Planning Employment Type: Full Time Location: Dumfries Build something exceptional, with us... Our ambition is clear and openly bold. Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like-minded firms. But growth alone is not the goal. Reputation is. And reputation is earned, not inherited. Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver. To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK. The firm business owners talk about. The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation. To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day. At our core, we exist for one reason,to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind. This strategy sets the direction. Our people, our values-led culture, and our standards will deliver it. We are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about: • Standards and professionalism, • Doing work they are proud to put their name to, • Building long‑term client relationships, • Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values‑driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure. • A firm with clear direction and momentum, • Clients who value advice and relationships, • Colleagues who care about doing things properly, • A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty, • Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable. Are you seeking a new challenge in your Financial Planning career? Our Dumfries office is seeking a dedicated and committed Financial Planning Consultant to become an integral part of our Financial Planning Team. With a ready‑made client bank and exciting future business development opportunities, this role offers the perfect blend of stability and growth potential. If you are passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals, and eager to expand your career, we want to hear from you! • Working with clients to understand their objectives and provide comprehensive robust solutions to help meet these objectives, • Ensuring high‑quality ongoing advice is provided to all clients, • Undertaking focused internal and external business development activity to identify new prospects for the Financial Planning Team and then converting them to clients, • Building and maintaining technical knowledge relevant to the role, • Ensuring individual revenue targets are achieved, • Maintaining a strong network and attending events to develop this further Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy. In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have: • A Full UK Driving Licence, • A Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (minimum requirement), • A Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (desirable), • Detailed knowledge and understanding of Business Standards - Conduct of Business (COBS), • Detailed knowledge and understanding of High Level Standards - Code of Conduct (COCON), • Minimum industry experience of 2 years in an advisory role, • Good knowledge and understanding of FCA Money Laundering Section of the System & Controls Sourcebook (SYSC), • Basic knowledge of other Accountancy services, including Audit, Tax, Insolvency, Corporate Finance, VAT and Accounting, • Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written forms, • Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure, • General IT skills, • Good attention to detail to ensure that reports are compiled to the highest possible quality In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes: • Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection, • Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year, • Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working, • Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment), • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health), • Paid flu jabs and eye tests, • Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client), • Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to GBP 2,500 for each referral, • Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials, • Paid professional membership fees In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further. 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Job Title: Project Manager Location: Dumfries Job Type: Permanent, Full Time – 7:30am-4pm Salary: Circa £35,000 - £50,000 DOE & Qualifications Working within Hydro International's UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team, we support water utility companies by inspecting, maintaining, refurbing and installing sewage waste filtration and handling equipment across the United Kingdom. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Dumfries branch. • Manage multiple projects, from high volume, low value, to High value, low volume., • Visit Customer sites, carry out audits, manage teams of field technicians, • Responsible from start to finish for Project Management - of quotes/approval, delivery, cost control, supplier engagement and implementation, to invoice., • Liaison, engagement, and relationship management, direct with customers., • Management of, and responsibility for a team of field technicians, work orders and planning including critical path, process orders and RAMS., • Lead commercial project reviews and agree terms for all new projects (Internal & External)., • Take ownership of accurate cost monitoring and reporting across multiple projects., • Identify areas of risk in relation to both scope and commercial terms and develop mitigation plans with the projects team., • Author monthly status/KPI reports in relation to project profitability, performance, efficiency, and sales revenue planning., • Maximise sales opportunities by engaging with customers, offering innovative solutions and encouraging all personnel to do the same., • Utilize a consultative, problem solving approach and offer an engineering solution, leading to excellent customer satisfaction., • Current Valid Driving License., • Engineering background preferred., • Experience working with engineering contracts, preferably under NEC3 & NEC4., • Background in M&E or construction projects., • Success in delivering engineering projects to tight deadlines., • Competitive Salaries, • 2 x Annual salary Life Cover, • Pension, • Sick pay policy, • Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays, • Flu Vaccines, • DSE Eye Tests, • Mental Health First Aiders & Support programmes, • Training & Development, • Succession Planning, opportunities for advancement Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset #J-18808-Ljbffr

Balmoral Health and Social Care is a national provider of high-quality care at home for adults, allowing individuals to stay within their own home to receive person centered care and support.?Balmoral Health and Social Care are looking for an outgoing and empathic individual with excellent communication skills who empowers and supports others.?Being a care coordinator is about more than just rota management. You will be responsible for supporting the Manager with business growth and ensuring we are always delivering the highest possible standard of care.?We pride ourselves on delivering care that truly meets the needs of the individual we support, and your role will be fundamental to ensuring this happens every day by matching clients and carers not only based on availability, but also personality.?We provide highly trained care teams to work closely with client in the community. As an organisation we value our people, and we work together to achieve great outcomes for the clients we look after, and we look for people who are like-minded and want to make a difference to people's lives.?What we look for: • Good customer services skills, • Strong organisational and admin skills, • Someone aligned to our values, • Previous care or care coordinator experience, • Someone with good people skillsMain responsibilities as a Care Coordinator:, • Participation in the out of office hours on call “back up” service as required on a rota basis., • Manage the day-to-day operation of the Branch., • Monitor the quality of the Service as directed by quality monitoring systems., • Ensure home and office files are completed and updated, documenting any changes as necessary., • Ensure new files are set up with the relevant documentation prior to the commencement of a new service., • Attend Service User reviews as required., • Complete care rotas for staff and service users ensuring that all daily care packages are completed and covered on a weekly basis., • Ensure all Service Users receive a weekly rota with names and times when staff will be covering their calls. Notifying Service Users of any changes to their weekly rota., • Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are implemented, monitored and reviewed., • Ensure that the Company Policies and Procedures are available to all employees and are adhered too., • Ensure all staff recruitment and selection, poor performance, sickness, absence and conduct issues are dealt with consistently and effectively, according to the Company's Policies and Procedures., • Ensure all disciplinary and grievance issues are dealt with promptly and in accordance with the Company's policy and procedure. Carry out investigations and participate in hearings as required., • To support the Branch Manager in the recruitment and selection of domiciliary care staff., • Ensure all newly recruited care staff complete their induction training, ensuring competencies of all relevant paperwork., • To liaise with the Branch Manager on all aspects of the service including, care packages and staffing issues., • Conduct regular supervision sessions with care workers, completing relevant documentation and addressing matters arising appropriately., • To assist the Branch Manager to produce business plans as required for consideration by the Care Service Director (Scotland)., • Assist the Branch Manager to ensure that Social Services care package agreements are in place prior to the commencement of the package., • To assist the Branch Manager in ensuring contracts and funding arrangements are in place prior to the commencement of the package., • In the absence of the Branch Manager, authorise annual leave and/or sick leave prior to sending to Head Office., • To assist the Branch Manager in writing reports as and when required and to attend Service User reviews., • To liaise with the service user, their families, social workers, GPs, CPNs, District Nurses and other key people regarding any care packages, ensuring their awareness is raised to any changeof circumstance and/or to the initial assessments/care packages., • Report any concerns to the Branch Manager regarding Health and Safety at work., • To deal promptly and appropriately with any complaints received., • To participate in any managers/staff meetings putting items forward for the agenda.? Apply now for an immediate interview (must be in the UK to apply for this role)! JBRP1_UKTJ