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Turning Point is a leading social enterprise committed to making a difference in people’s lives. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Payroll Manager to join our HR Operations team and ensure the accurate and timely payment of salaries during this maternity cover period. This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 12 months. This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our Manchester office and the rest working from home. About the Role As Deputy Payroll Manager, you will lead and coach the Payroll and Pension Officers to deliver an outstanding service to colleagues across Turning Point. You’ll assist the Payroll Manager in managing end-to-end payroll processes and act as the senior escalation point for complex queries. This role is key to maintaining compliance, improving processes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities • Manage and coach the payroll team to deliver accurate and timely payroll services, • Support the Payroll Manager and process end-to-end payroll in their absence, • Act as senior escalation point for payroll queries, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact on colleagues, • Oversee pension processing, including NHS and LGPS schemes, • Develop and monitor SLAs for payroll, reporting monthly and driving improvements, • Maintain and improve payroll processes and systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery, • Proven leadership experience within a payroll environment, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends, • Knowledge of payroll regulations and statutory requirements, • Proficient in Office 365 and comfortable with process improvement initiatives, • Level 5 CIPP qualification or equivalent experience (advantageous) At Turning Point, we value innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, enhance processes, and make a real impact on the colleague experience. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point

Estimator Construction Location: Manchester or Leeds Salary: Competitive + Benefits Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Construction / Build About the Opportunity We are partnering with a respected and expanding construction contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their pre-construction team in either Manchester or Leeds. The company delivers a diverse range of new build and refurbishme... ZIPC1_UKTJ

About PhixFlow PhixFlow is an established (since 2004), highly respected company delivering a unique low-code platform for complex data integration and business process automation. The customers we partner with include major Telcos, Utilities, and Financial Services, to solve their most intricate business challenges. Despite our stability and history, we operate with the agility and technical freedom of a start-up. The Challenge: Innovating Platform Reach, UX, and AI We are looking for a highly capable Full-Stack Engineer who will serve as a core innovator driving the evolution of our PhixFlow platform across three critical areas: 1. Enterprise Integration: Designing and implementing features for seamless data exchange with mission-critical systems like SAP and Salesforce., 2. Intuitive UX/DX (Developer Experience): Extending the platform's reach by designing and building highly intuitive user experiences for less technical business users., 3. AI Integration: Researching and developing new features that integrate AI capabilities into the platform to enhance automation and decision-making. Your ability to learn quickly and reason through complex systems is critical, ensuring we balance innovation with performance, security, and usability. Core Technical Skills Requested ● Proven experience working effectively within large, enterprise-scale codebases. ● Solid proficiency in Java (deep server-side development and platform architecture familiarity). ● Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript and React (front-end development, with an interest in UX/UI principles). ● Expertise in SQL and designing/optimising relational database schemas. ● We seek deep understanding of fundamental technical skills, including clean code principles and complex system design. Culture, Compensation & Benefits We understand that outstanding engineers require true work-life balance and flexibility. We are a remote-first company focused entirely on output and quality, not hours logged. We will consider candidates seeking flexible hours, reduced hours, or a compressed working pattern to fit around personal or family commitments. ● Working Pattern: Flexibility is Key: Available as Full-Time (5 days) or equivalent to a 4-day week (Salary adjusted pro-rata). ● Salary Range (Full-Time): £55,000 to £62,000 per annum. ● Work Model: Remote-First. ● Development: 5 dedicated training days per year for professional growth. ● Time Off: 25 days plus bank holidays annual holiday, increasing for long service. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption benefits. ● Health & Finance: Company Pension contribution and private health insurance, including Dental and Optical and option to add family members. ● Well-being: Active Wellbeing Committee and Gym membership contribution. ● Team Connection: Weekly virtual coffee chats, regular social events, including an annual Company Christmas Meal. ● In-Person: 4 team meetings per year in Cambridge, UK. Reasonable travel and accommodation costs can be fully expensed for those outside the Cambridge area. ● Equipment: All necessary equipment provided including Laptops, Screens, Chair and Sit-Stand desk. Application & Interview Process We aim for a streamlined and efficient hiring experience that respects your time. 2. Online Assessment: Successful applicants will be invited to complete a short intellectual challenge (logic test) designed to evaluate reasoning and problem-solving aptitude., 3. Interviews: We conduct up to two virtual interviews focusing on technical depth, cultural fit, and your approach to complex challenges. Determining Salary within the Range Salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's proven experience, demonstrated technical expertise, and agreed working pattern. Offers will typically be structured as follows for Full-Time (5-day) work: ● £55,000 - £57,000: For candidates who meet core skills and demonstrate strong learning aptitude, but require moderate ramp-up time on the platform. ● £58,000 - £62,000: For highly experienced candidates who exceed the minimum requirements, have significant and demonstrated expertise in complex integration, and can immediately contribute to the innovation and architectural evolution of the PhixFlow platform. Technology Keywords & Interests Experience with, or a strong interest in, the following or similar technologies and concepts is highly valuable: ● Backend: Java, Spring, Hibernate, multi-threading/concurrency, Quarkus/Micronaut. ● Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, D3.js, SVG, CSS. ● Database: SQL (SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle), Data Modelling. ● Infrastructure: Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS), Git. ● Advanced Topics: AI/LLM (Large Language Models), Small Language Models, Fine Tuning, Security, Design Patterns.

Care Assistant (Drivers with own transport - Full time, Part time or weekend).Calderdale Homecare is an Employee-owned social enterprise committed to providing outstanding care in Middleton and Rochdale.We are interested in hearing from committed, caring and passionate individuals who are looking fo

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing consultancy within the.This is a great opportunity for someone early in their finance career to gain hands-on experience within a project-led business, supporting financial operations across multiple high-value schemes.Our client is an established consultancy

The post holder will provide day-to-day administrative support to a team that delivers business advice and support to companies across Lancashire. An exciting opportunity for a Team Support Coordinator has become available in a large social enterprise based in Manchester City Centre. You will suppor

Document Controller / Site Administrator. Document Controller / Site Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused administrator to join a professional site team supporting the delivery of high-value construction projects across the UK.

Job Title: Business Development Representative (Construction Tech SaaS) Salary: £35,000 Basic + £20,000 OTE Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days in office, Deansgate) Construction SaaS | PE-Backed | Strategic Outbound | Direct Mentorship | International Travel Looking to kick-start your SaaS sales career in a high-growth industry? Join a globally scaling construction tech business where you’ll be trusted from day one, trained by experienced sales leaders, and part of a team solving real problems in one of the world’s most traditional sectors. Company: This platform is revolutionising safety and compliance in construction. Founded by someone who saw the day-to-day pain of paper-based systems, it’s now used on 15,000+ projects by 400+ leading companies, consolidating everything from health and safety to quality and environment into one central hub. The business has secured over $70M in private equity backing, is rapidly expanding across global markets, and has a strong UK presence based in a modern Deansgate office. You’ll be joining a small but proven sales team where collaboration is key, creativity is encouraged, and your development is taken seriously. Opportunity: We’re hiring one BDR to join the UK team, currently made up of a Head of Sales, 1 AE, and 1 BDR. You’ll be focused on outbound pipeline creation, targeting construction companies ranging from £20M to £2B in revenue. The role includes on-site exposure to better understand the product and plenty of face time with leadership for ongoing development. You’ll be supported with a solid tech stack (Salesforce, Outreach, Gong, ZoomInfo) and encouraged to try bold, tailored outbound strategies that actually cut through. Your Role: • Prospect into mid-market and enterprise construction businesses across the UK and Europe, • Use a multi-channel outbound approach — phone, email, campaigns — with support from the team, • Adapt your outreach to a wide variety of buyer personas: site managers, IT leaders, project directors, MDs, • Spend time on-site to fully understand what you’re selling, • Join group sessions, team call blitzes, and receive 1:1 coaching What You Bring: • Hunger and resilience — you’re not afraid of the phone or rejection, • Clear communication and sharp critical thinking, • A curious, self-starting mindset — you figure things out and ask great questions, • Strong discipline and follow-through, • Bonus points for competitive sports, travel, or any passion project that shows ambition What’s in it for You: • Competitive Salary: £35k base + £20k OTE (uncapped), • Learning & Development: Dedicated personal training budget and revamped L&D programme, • Exposure: International team meetups (Chicago, Australia), UK/EU travel opportunities, • Flexibility: 3 days in the Deansgate office, • Culture: monthly socials, virtual events, and a genuinely collaborative vibe Work Environment: You’ll be joining a high-impact SaaS business backed by major investors, solving one of the biggest pain points in a global industry. The team is social, ambitious, and supportive and the leadership is invested in your success. If you're motivated, coachable, and ready to make waves in tech sales, this one’s for you.

Main Purpose of Job We believe in making work more productive and enjoyable by providing enterprise apps that deliver a consumer experience. We deliver field work force management solutions for a wide range of markets including health, local government, social housing, utilities, and facilities management. This role as Project Manager is a key customer facing role and you will be responsible for managing the delivery of solutions through the entire project lifecycle to customers. You will manage colleagues, partners and third-party suppliers in the process and identify who the key stakeholders are to manage expectations. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time by meeting deadlines, within budget and to a quality standard defined by company standards. You will also manage risks and ensure their mitigation. The role also involves support of pre-sales and after sales activities to commercial and account managers as required. Reporting to the Delivery Director and working alongside a team of experienced colleagues you will have proven project management and implementation expertise on the supplier side of projects and will be responsible for the alignment and delivery of projects liaising with customers, partners, staff, and third-party suppliers. You will be an excellent team player and be able to motivate your project teams to ensure their success. The successful candidate, will have a demonstrable ability to learn, completed a recognised project management qualification and at Six years’ experience in a similar role. You will be highly motivated with the ability to learn innovative technologies quickly and have expertise in software implementation. Main tasks of Job · Manage customer projects working alongside customer and partner project managers · Report to the managing consultant on project status, progress, and utilisation on a regular basis · Understand the nature of contracts and commercials including milestones and deliverables · Ensure an effective handover takes place from the sales team before project kick off · Work in multi-disciplinary teams and virtual teams in matrix style structures · Manage colleagues, partners, and third-party suppliers on projects · Manage stakeholder expectations both from a customer perspective and internal perspective · Liaise with the finance team to ensure accurate invoicing to customers · Manage a project budget including production of a project statement · Produce and monitor a detailed project plan, PID and RAID logs for each project · Ensure a streamlined handover to the customer success team during implementation · Ensure customer and internal expectations on project delivery are met · Any other duties as assigned Employee Specification Essential · Experience within the Public or Housing Sectors · ICT (or related discipline) advanced level qualification and at least three years’ experience in a similar role · PRINCE2, CAPM or PMP certified · Implementation expertise working for a software company in a customer facing role · Expertise through the project lifecycle: • Project initiation and kick off · Project governance and stakeholder management · Risk management and mitigation · Effective handovers with internal teams · Project closure and lessons learned · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills · Excellent documentation and presentation skills · Ability to learn, understand and support new applications and technologies · Self-motivated, results focused, able to work on own initiative and as part of a busy team · Strong analytical & problem-solving skills · Planning and organisational abilities · Influencing & negotiating skills · Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure · MS Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint to an advanced standard Desirable · Knowledge of field workforce management solutions · Experience of change management or transformational projects · Mobilise, Optimise, strengthen product knowledge · Experience of integration between systems · Knowledge of one or more of the following markets: Local Government, Social Housing, Health Care, Utilities, Facilities Management If this is, you then please reach out to me:

Site Manager New Build & Refurbishment Projects (up to £15m).North West (Manchester / Liverpool / Lancashire / Cheshire).Competitive + Car/Allowance + Benefits.We are working with a respected and growing construction contractor who are seeking an experienced.Projects typically range up to.This is

Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading social enterprise committed to making a difference in people's lives. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Payroll Manager to join our HR Operations team and ensure the accurate and timely payment of salaries during this maternity cover period. \n This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 12 months. \n This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our Manchester office and the rest working from home. \n As Deputy Payroll Manager, you will lead and coach the Payroll and Pension Officers to deliver an outstanding service to colleagues across Turning Point. You'll assist the Payroll Manager in managing end-to-end payroll processes and act as the senior escalation point for complex queries. This role is key to maintaining compliance, improving processes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service. \n Manage and coach the payroll team to deliver accurate and timely payroll services \n Support the Payroll Manager and process end-to-end payroll in their absence \n Act as senior escalation point for payroll queries, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact on colleagues \n Oversee pension processing, including NHS and LGPS schemes \n Develop and monitor SLAs for payroll, reporting monthly and driving improvements \n Maintain and improve payroll processes and systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements \n Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery \n Proven leadership experience within a payroll environment \n Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends \n Knowledge of payroll regulations and statutory requirements \n Proficient in Office 365 and comfortable with process improvement initiatives \n Enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and committed to delivering outstanding customer service \n At Turning Point, we value innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. \n So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. \n We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. \n You will get 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. \n Deputy Payroll Manager .

Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading social enterprise committed to making a difference in people's lives. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Payroll Manager to join our HR Operations team and ensure the accurate and timely payment of salaries during this maternity cover period. \n This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 12 months. \n This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our Manchester office and the rest working from home. \n As Deputy Payroll Manager, you will lead and coach the Payroll and Pension Officers to deliver an outstanding service to colleagues across Turning Point. You'll assist the Payroll Manager in managing end-to-end payroll processes and act as the senior escalation point for complex queries. This role is key to maintaining compliance, improving processes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service. \n Manage and coach the payroll team to deliver accurate and timely payroll services \n Support the Payroll Manager and process end-to-end payroll in their absence \n Act as senior escalation point for payroll queries, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact on colleagues \n Oversee pension processing, including NHS and LGPS schemes \n Develop and monitor SLAs for payroll, reporting monthly and driving improvements \n Maintain and improve payroll processes and systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements \n Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery \n Proven leadership experience within a payroll environment \n Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends \n Knowledge of payroll regulations and statutory requirements \n Proficient in Office 365 and comfortable with process improvement initiatives \n Enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and committed to delivering outstanding customer service \n At Turning Point, we value innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. \n So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. \n We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. \n You will get 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. \n Deputy Payroll Manager .

Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading social enterprise committed to making a difference in people's lives. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Payroll Manager to join our HR Operations team and ensure the accurate and timely payment of salaries during this maternity cover period. \n This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 12 months. \n This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our Manchester office and the rest working from home. \n As Deputy Payroll Manager, you will lead and coach the Payroll and Pension Officers to deliver an outstanding service to colleagues across Turning Point. You'll assist the Payroll Manager in managing end-to-end payroll processes and act as the senior escalation point for complex queries. This role is key to maintaining compliance, improving processes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service. \n Manage and coach the payroll team to deliver accurate and timely payroll services \n Support the Payroll Manager and process end-to-end payroll in their absence \n Act as senior escalation point for payroll queries, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact on colleagues \n Oversee pension processing, including NHS and LGPS schemes \n Develop and monitor SLAs for payroll, reporting monthly and driving improvements \n Maintain and improve payroll processes and systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements \n Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery \n Proven leadership experience within a payroll environment \n Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends \n Knowledge of payroll regulations and statutory requirements \n Proficient in Office 365 and comfortable with process improvement initiatives \n Enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and committed to delivering outstanding customer service \n At Turning Point, we value innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. \n So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. \n We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. \n You will get 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. \n Deputy Payroll Manager .

Chief Executive Officer – Community Energy England Closing Date for applications: Friday 19 December 2025 Disrupt Recruitment & Search are proud to have been retained by Community Energy England (CEE) to lead on this exciting Executive Search mandate to secure their next CEO! This is an exceptional opportunity to lead Community Energy England (CEE) forward with a renewed vison & strategy that will engage and Impact current and future members, society and the planet! About CEE: Community Energy England (CEE) is a membership association for and created by the community energy sector. We are a UK based, Not-for-Profit business and are looking to hire an inspiring, values-driven Leader to step into this transformative CEO role. Our mission is to create the conditions within which community energy is able to thrive and scale. We have a growing network of over 320 member organisations, including community energy enterprises and other supportive organisations from the private and public sectors, and we work with a wide range of other associations and networks. We are a small team but with an increasingly big reach and growing impact as we work with our members and key stakeholders to enable the growth of the sector. With this small core size comes flexibility and the opportunity for all team members to shape the direction of the organisation and get involved in all levels of delivery. We have four outcomes that we are working towards: ➢ Enable: Community energy organisations across England have access to the resources, support and skills needed to grow in capacity, scale and impact ➢ Influence: The policy and regulatory environment supports significant growth of community energy ➢ Collaborate: There is increased demand, both regionally and nationally, for collaborating and investing in community energy ➢ Thrive: Community Energy England is a strong and sustainable organisation that can serve the community energy sector into the future Whether you're an experienced Chief Executive looking for your next meaningful challenge, or a senior leader ready to take the step into your first CEO position, this is your chance to shape the future of a high-impact, mission-led organisation driving community-led action across the UK. This organisation sits at the heart of a growing national membership movement and as CEO, you will lead that movement—strengthening the organisation, amplifying its influence, and unlocking greater opportunities for communities to take the lead in local solutions. If you want to use your leadership to create a legacy and deliver real change; this role offers the platform, purpose, and autonomy to do exactly that! The Role The CEO will provide strategic leadership, operational direction, and national representation for the organisation. You will steer the delivery of a new multi-year strategy, grow and engage the membership base, strengthen financial sustainability, and ensure the organisation has the influence and credibility to champion itself at the highest levels. This is a role with genuine purpose, impact, and visibility requiring: Strategic Leadership (Business & Culture) • Drive the organisation’s strategic direction, ensuring clear priorities and measurable impact, • Build a thriving, collaborative, empowered culture, • Enhance value for members and strengthen their collective voice, • Lead initiatives to expand, diversify, and deepen sector engagement, • Be a credible, influential voice nationally and regionally, • Lead policy engagement, briefings, and evidence-based advocacy, • Develop long-term financial plans and income streams, • Secure funding through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and membership income, • Oversee organisational finances, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, • Ensure operational systems are efficient, scalable, and fit for the future, • Lead performance monitoring and project delivery Essential Skills & Experience • Energy, enthusiasm, engagement and influence to achieve something amazing!, • Significant senior leadership experience within a mission-led, non-profit, membership, or community-focused organisation, • Proven success generating income through grants, partnerships, or fundraising, • Confidence in representing an organisation publicly including media, speaking engagements, and policy environments, • Strong financial and operational management capability, • Experience leading and developing small teams with an empowering, inclusive style, • Strong strategic thinking and the ability to turn plans into action, • Relationship-building skills across government, industry, partners, and community groups, • Experience influencing policy at a regional or national level (desirable), • Understanding of energy, sustainability, community empowerment, or social enterprise (desirable but not essential) Personal Qualities • Dynamic, proactive, and comfortable leading in a fast-moving environment, • Collaborative and relational, able to bring people together around a shared mission, • Credible and confident in public, policy, and partnership settings, • Passionate about community empowerment, climate action, and social justice, • Resilient, resourceful, and solutions-focused Values & Behaviours: • We value diverse perspectives and believe that ideas and solutions are best achieved through cooperation among community members, stakeholders, and experts., • Our work is informed by the insight and experience of our members and we aim to use our knowledge in the most efficient way., • We remain open to new opportunities, to being bold, and to leading the way, ensuring that we set our direction to best enable the growth of Community Energy England., • We thrive by working with other UK associations and networks across the Energy, Climate, Co-operative and Social Enterprise sectors., • We are committed to finding the best person with the ability to deliver the needs of this role, our employees, our communities and our members, regardless of any protected characteristic, disability or learning difference., • We are proud to provide an inclusive selection process and encourage you to disclose any reasonable adjustments needed with your application. Key Details • Role: Chief Executive Officer, • Location: UK Home based with willingness and flexibility to travel/attend client meetings (Major Cities including London), • Contract: Permanent, • Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday Why This Role Matters This is more than a CEO job. It’s a chance to shape the future of a national movement, strengthen community power, and accelerate the transition to a fairer system. You will be leading an organisation with purpose at its core and huge potential for growth, impact, and influence. All enquiries/Interest to be directed to our Retained Search Partner: Paul Baker -Director at Disrupt Search Email:

We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it. At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work. That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay. If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work. Job Title: FTC Project Engineer Salary: £50,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Location: Home based hybrid – South preferable About Us At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world’s leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research-led education tailored to each individual, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans. Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning, our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen. Job Purpose As part of a dedicated engineering team, you will play a key role in integrating newly acquired schools into Outcomes First Group, with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional customer service. Your primary responsibility will be managing the migration of Microsoft 365 users and devices to OFG systems, collaborating closely with the existing IT team and third-party partners to ensure a smooth transition for school staff over a six-month period. Outside of migration activities, you may also provide support to the service desk team, assisting with the day-to-day IT needs of all OFG users. Key Responsibilities: • Work with 3rd parties to identify and prepare users, devices and data to be migrated using migration tools., • Prepare configurations within Microsoft EntraID/Intune ahead of a migration., • Prepare applications in Microsoft Intune to be deployed to school devices., • Work with 3rd parties to migrate printers between suppliers., • Provide on-site technical support during Microsoft 365 migrations where required., • Act as a technical liaison between engineers on-site performing migration work and 3rd parties supporting, • Resolve technical issues resulting from a migration., • Mentor, educate and knowledge transfer to members of the IT team., • Perform all activities in keeping with established change management and approval., • When not working on migrations, work with the IT service desk team to resolve escalated issues. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential Technical skills • Experience in supporting Windows 10/11 (essential), • Experience in managing Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange, SharePoint (essential), • Experience in supporting EntraID/Intune managed solutions(essential), • Experience in supporting printers and PaperCut (essential), • Knowledge and troubleshooting experience of enterprise networks, VLANs, routing, switching and IP addressing. (essential), • Solid understanding of LAN/WAN technologies (essential), • Experience of managing Apple devices in the Enterprise (preferred), • Experience of JAMF MDM (preferred), • Experience of managing educational web content filtering solutions (preferred) Experience and skills • Between 3 to 5 years in a 3rd line/Infrastructure role experience within a technical support desk or MSP. (essential), • Holds a professional qualification (Microsoft Stack, Azure, MCSA, CCNA etc) (preferred), • Strong knowledge of working within an ITIL framework. (preferred), • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure. (essential), • Demonstrated efficient and effective use of problem-solving and task prioritization to solve complex challenges. (essential), • Demonstrated history in supporting technical projects (essential), • Strong customer service skills. (essential), • Strong attention to detail, the ability to follow processes and procedures and take ownership of tasks or issues. (essential), • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. (essential), • Ability/willingness to learn, prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines. (essential), • Ability to work on own initiative, tackle tasks proactively, address and resolve problems and able to follow a methodical approach to service issues. (essential), • Contributes to, supports, and works within the team. (essential), • Ability to work well with challenging customers and under pressure. (essential) This role is flexible and can be located anywhere in UK, though South UK is preferable. The post holder will be expected to work up to 6 weekends to deliver critical project migration activity (between Dec 25 and Feb 26) and will be required to be onsite for that time, with overnight stay where required – travel & expenses paid. The post holder will be expected to travel to schools and office locations in the UK when required and potentially stay overnight. Why join Outcomes First Group? About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise We Listen. We never assume. We work together. To make the remarkable happen. We are accountable. To each other and for one another. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

ZEISS is technology and innovation. We develop, manufacture and sell highly innovative products and solutions for our customers in a variety of business fields – always testing the limits of what is feasible. ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries generating more than 10.8 billion euros in revenue with around 46,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe. Founded in Germany in 1846, we are proud of our rich heritage. As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities. Therefore, 15% of revenue is currently invested in science and R&D. ZEISS is convinced that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global challenges. If you want to enable business success and make a difference with us, ZEISS is the right place for you! Your Talent, our Vision – together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision – sustainable and with focus on the future. Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand. Responsibilities • The Head of Commercial Project and Portfolio Management leads the project management discipline within the Commercial function and is part of the Digital Business Transformation leadership team, • Act as a center of excellence, enhancing project management capabilities and driving delivery excellence across the VIS commercial organization as a team, • Enable experienced project managers to support strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and measurable value achievement, • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of commercial projects, ensuring they meet business objectives, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and timelines, • Developing a team of project managers and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, • Responsibilities include maintaining a comprehensive portfolio view for tracking, reporting, and performance insights to support strategic decision-making Required Knowledge & Experience Essential Criteria • Degree educated in Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent qualification), • Advanced experience managing complex development and/or lifecycle projects or programs with demonstrated success in a leadership role, • Strong background in project management methodologies and tools, with hands-on experience in both waterfall and agile environments (e.g., Scrum, SAFe), • Experience working within regulated industries, ideally within the medical device sector, • Exceptional planning, organisation, and time management abilities, • Results-driven and goal-oriented, with a proven track record of delivering business-focused outcomes Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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