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Bright Futures, Inspired By You. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK. Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Registered Manager to join our team to ensure exceptional care and a nurturing environment for our young people in our children's home. As a Registered Manager, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including: • Manage a warm and friendly home that is a safe and supportive environment for our children and young people to achieve positive outcomes authentic to them, • Ensure compliance with the Childrens Homes Regulations and deliver high-quality care., • Lead and inspire a motivated team, providing guidance and support., • Manage budgets, resources, and the home environment., • Safeguard young people and liaise with professionals to achieve positive outcomes., • Drive continuous improvement and ensure the home's statement of purpose is fulfilled. If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. What we’re looking for from you: • Extensive experience in children's residential care management., • A strong understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures., • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills., • A commitment to providing a nurturing and empowering environment., • You hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children's and Young People's Workforce, • You also hold your QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Services or be willing to undertake this qualification as part of the role., • Hold a full UK driving license Why work for us? • We are offering a £7500 welcome bonus for this role!, • Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!, • Real Living Wage employer, • Competitive pay rates, • Christmas bonus, • Generous Refer a Friend Scheme, • Financial wellbeing service, • Life Assurance, • Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities, • Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period., • Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme., • Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support., • Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together., • Supportive management and senior leaders.

Title: Employee Relations Manager Department: People Team Contract: Full Time | Permanent Based: Burntwood head office - Hybrid Reporting to: Head of People & Culture Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE About the Role As Employee Relations Manager, you will take ownership for ensuring overall Employee Relations best practice, advice, training, policy and compliance across the business. You will manage a team of Advisers to ensure they are providing effective, efficient, responsive and commercial Employee Relations advice and support, with a huge focus on customer service and continuous improvement. You will ensure Managers are provided with advice and resources to navigate sensitive and complex situations, whilst protecting the organisation from risk. You will also partner with the National Support Centre management team to drive engagement and support proactive people activity. About Busy Bees Founded in 1983, Busy Bees is the UK’s leading childcare provider and the third largest globally, with over 1000 centres worldwide. We are a values-driven, purpose-led organisation, committed to giving every child the best start in life. Why you'll love working for us • Sector-leading family leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, • ‘Hive’ (Reward Gateway) – our 24/7 employee benefits platform with retail, travel, and cinema discounts, • Childcare discount, • Your birthday off every year plus 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, • Health and wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health apps, • Professional development through our in-house training academy and access to further qualification Key Responsibilities • Leadership & Service Focus: Leading, coaching, and upskilling the Advisers, ensuring they deliver exceptional service and consistently act in the best interests of employees, Line Managers, and the wider business., • Lead complex ER cases – taking ownership of high-risk and escalated cases, including tribunal claims, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes., • Act as a trusted advisor – providing clear, practical advice to managers and senior leaders, building confidence in handling ER issues., • Drive policy and process improvements – identifying trends and gaps, and leading initiatives that make our ER approach smarter and more proactive., • Legal compliance – overseeing all People policies, templates and guidance to ensure robust compliance with all aspects of safer recruitment practices, safeguarding and employment legislation., • Horizon scanning – ensuring our policies and practices are aligned with the changing legal landscape to ensure ongoing compliance. Liaising with external legal support and internal Quality team, where required., • Deliver training and guidance – empowering managers to handle ER issues effectively, consistently and confidently., • Balance risk – helping make decisions that are legally sound, commercially sensible, and people focused., • Provide insight – turning ER data into meaningful reports and recommendations that help to shape future strategy and training delivery., • Team-work – working closely with wider People team and business leaders to deliver joined-up solutions that support organisational goals., • Subject Matter Expertise – acting as the specialist for employee relations across the business, offering expert guidance across all areas of ER and employment law., • Governance – work with People Services Team Leader and wider People team to develop internal governance to ensure that all company, legislative and regulatory compliance is met. Ensuring correct levels of approval and maintaining version control / change logs accordingly., • Maintain High Standards: Overseeing and managing individual and team performance, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. What We’re Looking For • Significant experience managing high-volume, complex ER cases within a multi-site organisation., • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law., • Experience handling escalated cases and employment tribunal claims., • Experience within a regulated environment (safeguarding and safer recruitment knowledge highly desirable)., • Proven leadership and people management experience within HR., • Experience using HR systems and case management tools., • Strong Microsoft Office capability., • Calm and confident under pressure when managing sensitive issues., • Clear communicator who simplifies complex legal matters., • Commercially pragmatic and solution focused., • Analytical, data-driven and detail-oriented., • Passionate about service excellence and continuous improvement., • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Collaborative and relationship-driven, building strong internal and external networks. If you are an experienced Employee Relations Manager or HR Compliance Lead ready to have a real impact on a purpose driven organisation we would love to hear from you.

Experienced Project Manager - Major Power Station Civils Project Project Manager – Major Power Station (Civils Phase)Location: Rugeley Contract: Long‑term day rate Day Rate: Competitive Start: ASAP Hays is delighted to be supporting a major new power station construction programme, currently progressing through the civils stage and not yet connected to the live grid. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Project Manager (or Civils Project Manager / Site‑Based Project Manager) to take a leading role in the coordination and smooth delivery of a high‑profile energy infrastructure asset. Your New Role As Project Manager, you will be the central link between the site delivery team, the client organisation, and National Grid. You will ensure technical clarity, programme cohesion, and consistent communication across all civils‑related activities and grid‑interface dependencies.Operating on a complex, heavily regulated project, you will drive collaboration, resolve issues early, and protect project momentum during a critical pre‑energisation period. Key Responsibilities • Act as the primary point of contact between the civils site team, client stakeholders, and National Grid., • Manage and coordinate interface requirements across civils, temporary works, enabling works, and grid‑related activities., • Lead progress meetings, ensuring actions, risks, and constraints are clearly captured and resolved., • Maintain compliance with CDM, project governance, and National Grid standards., • Provide high‑quality progress reporting to senior leadership., • Foster a strong, solutions‑focused working culture between contractors and client teams.What You’ll Need to Succeed, • Proven experience as a Project Manager on large‑scale infrastructure or energy sector projects., • Strong civils engineering understanding with the confidence to challenge detail and drive clarity., • Demonstrable experience working with or alongside National Grid or similar statutory bodies is highly beneficial., • Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills. 4771695

Bright Futures, Inspired By You. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people.We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK. Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Registered Managerto join our team to ensure exceptional care and a nurturing environment for our young people in our childrens home. As aRegistered Manager, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including: Manage a warm and friendly home that is a safe and supportive environment for our children and young people to achieve positive outcomes authentic to them Ensure compliance with the Childrens Homes Regulations and deliver high-quality care. Lead and inspire a motivated team, providing guidance and support. Manage budgets, resources, and the home environment. Safeguard young people and liaise with professionals to achieve positive outcomes. Drive continuous improvement and ensure the home's statement of purpose is fulfilled.If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. What we’re looking for from you: Extensive experience in children's residential care management. A strong understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. A commitment to providing a nurturing and empowering environment. You hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children's and Young People's Workforce You also hold your QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Servicesor be willing to undertake this qualification as part of the role. Hold a full UK driving licenseWhy work for us? We are offering a £7500 welcome bonus for this role! Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts! Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Generous Refer a Friend Scheme Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support. Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders. INDRES

Bright Futures, Inspired By You. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people.We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK. Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Registered Managerto join our team to ensure exceptional care and a nurturing environment for our young people in our childrens home. As aRegistered Manager, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including: Manage a warm and friendly home that is a safe and supportive environment for our children and young people to achieve positive outcomes authentic to them Ensure compliance with the Childrens Homes Regulations and deliver high-quality care. Lead and inspire a motivated team, providing guidance and support. Manage budgets, resources, and the home environment. Safeguard young people and liaise with professionals to achieve positive outcomes. Drive continuous improvement and ensure the home's statement of purpose is fulfilled.If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. What we’re looking for from you: Extensive experience in children's residential care management. Experience working in a LD/EBD home is desirable. A strong understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. A commitment to providing a nurturing and empowering environment. You hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children's and Young People's Workforce You also hold your QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Servicesor be willing to undertake this qualification as part of the role. Hold a full UK driving licenseWhy work for us? We are offering a £7500 welcome bonus for this role! Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts! Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Generous Refer a Friend Scheme Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support. Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders. INDRES

Bright Futures, Inspired By You. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people.We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK. Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Registered Managerto join our team to ensure exceptional care and a nurturing environment for our young people in our childrens home. As aRegistered Manager, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including: Manage a warm and friendly home that is a safe and supportive environment for our children and young people to achieve positive outcomes authentic to them Ensure compliance with the Childrens Homes Regulations and deliver high-quality care. Lead and inspire a motivated team, providing guidance and support. Manage budgets, resources, and the home environment. Safeguard young people and liaise with professionals to achieve positive outcomes. Drive continuous improvement and ensure the home's statement of purpose is fulfilled.If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. What we’re looking for from you: Extensive experience in children's residential care management. Experience working in a LD/EBD home is desirable. A strong understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. A commitment to providing a nurturing and empowering environment. You hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children's and Young People's Workforce You also hold your QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Servicesor be willing to undertake this qualification as part of the role. Hold a full UK driving licenseWhy work for us? We are offering a £7500 welcome bonus for this role! Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts! Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Generous Refer a Friend Scheme Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support. Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders. INDRES

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Location: Featherstone (Pontefract area) Salary: Up to £60,000 + £6,000 allowance I’m working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team based out of their Featherstone office. This is a senior, hands-on role overseeing the delivery of multiple projects, with responsibility for programme, commercial performance, site teams and client relationships. The business operates within the infrastructure / highways environment and has a strong pipeline of work. The role will involve: Managing multiple live projects from pre-start through to completion Overseeing site teams and subcontractors Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget Acting as the main point of contact for clients Maintaining high standards around H&S and qualityWhat they’re looking for: Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or strong Project Manager ready to step up) Background in civil engineering, highways or infrastructure Strong leadership and client-facing skills Comfortable managing multiple workstreamsPackage & additional info: Up to £60k basic salary £6k allowance Based from the Featherstone (Pontefract) office Drug & alcohol testing required prior to starting and throughout employment