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Role Purpose The Clinical Lead is a qualified nurse (Level 5) responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred clinical care within the service. This role provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to the care and nursing team, ensuring compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding standards, and regulatory requirements. The Clinical Lead plays a key role in supporting individuals with complex health needs, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Care Delivery • Act as the lead clinician, ensuring the highest standards of nursing care for individuals with complex care needs., • Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments, care planning, and risk assessments., • Provide expert knowledge in areas such as PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, epilepsy, diabetes, catheterisation, wound care, and other specialist interventions., • Monitor the delivery of care plans and update them in line with changing clinical needs., • Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional development support to nurses and care staff., • Lead by example, promoting evidence-based practice and a positive working culture., • Oversee staff training and competency assessments in complex care procedures., • Ensure compliance with CQC standards, NMC Code of Conduct, and relevant legislation., • Undertake regular audits of medication, clinical documentation, and infection control., • Act as a key point of contact for external professionals, including GPs, specialists, and community nursing teams., • Participate in policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and best practice implementation., • Lead on clinical projects, training programs, and service development strategies., • Registered Nurse (Adult / Child / Learning Disability) with valid NMC PIN., • Level 5 or equivalent qualification in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care., • Minimum [X years] post-registration experience, with substantial experience in complex care., • Proven leadership and supervisory experience within a healthcare setting., • Strong clinical decision-making and risk management skills., • Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate a multidisciplinary team., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Proactive, organised, and resilient under pressure., • Teaching, mentoring, or assessor qualification., • Experience in developing and delivering clinical training., • Previous experience in residential, community, or therapeutic care settings.

Medical Director – Birmingham Hospice Location: Selly Park and Erdington, Birmingham Salary: Competitive Salary based on an 18.75 hours per week commitment plus on-call allowances Contract: Permanent, part-time - Flexible working is an option that can be discussed Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer Woodrow Mercer Healthcare have been retained to identify a visionary and values-led medical professional to join Birmingham Hospice, a special organisation that directly cares for up to 1,000 people every day across Birmingham and Sandwell. Our teams consist of dedicated professionals, committed to helping people through some of the most important and difficult moments, offering exceptional palliative and end of life care with warmth, dignity and compassion- supporting everyday needs. This is not just a leadership role, it is a chance to make significant impacts upon lives who are most in need, within an organisation that places those people at its heart. You will lead and nurture a dedicated medical team, helping shape the strategic direction of the hospice by working closely with partners across health and social care so that every person in our community has access to the care they deserve. You will have autonomy and responsibility for leading medical education & training teams and become the accountable officer for controlled drugs. This is a truly holistic role for a medical professional willing to develop their portfolio and experience in a supportive environment. Why join Birmingham Hospice? Birmingham Hospice is the leading provider of palliative and end of life care in the region, operating from Selly Park and Erdington, as well as delivering home care services. Birmingham Hospice is enriched in history, formed through the merger of Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices. This is a history we are very proud of at Birmingham Hospice, which we hope to build upon by expanding our care services across the westmidlands in partnership with aligned individuals, who carry the same vision of supporting those in need of care. Our values of Kindness, Respect, Positivity, Togetherness, Openness and Innovation shape every decision we make- bringing these values to every interaction we have. We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels valued, heard and supported to push themselves to be their best versions. Requirements We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative leader who can bring both expertise and empathy to the role. Requirements for the role are as follows: • GMC registration and ideally experience of or a least a curiosity & commitment to build experience in palliative or end of life care, • A track record of inspiring, supporting and empowering multi-professional teams, • The ability to build trusting relationships and foster strong partnerships across the NHS, charity sector and local communities, • A commitment to inclusive and equitable care for all, • A thoughtful approach to clinical governance, strategy and service improvement You need to be someone who leads with kindness, ensuring you listen empathetically to patient’s needs, bringing a supportive nature to all day-to-day tasks. Equally you need to be as comfortable connecting with families throughout care processes as you are contributing your voice to strategic discussions at board level- as care requirements go beyond solely patient care, we pride ourselves on offering the needed support throughout every step of our care cycle to those closest to our patients- making life as easy as possible. What we offer • 35 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata), • Generous pension options, including the ability to retain your NHS pension, • Flexible working to help you balance your personal and professional life, • Opportunities for learning, development and leadership coaching, • Free parking, refreshments and on-site cafés at both sites At Birmingham Hospice, your leadership will make a lasting and meaningful difference. You will be pushed to grow both personally and professionally within our teams, where supporting one another is encouraged to work towards a common goal of helping create an environment where patients and their loved ones feel safe and supported- enabling us to provide the care people deserve. How to apply For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact: Sam Alsop-Hall – or call 07940240585

Opus people solutions on behalf of Shropshire Council have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join their Case Management Team Job Title: Senior Social Worker Length of assignment: 3 Months Hours per week: 37 Hourly rate: £33.30 Location: Civic Centre, Walsall Remote/Office based: Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office Case Management / Court Teams Working in the Case Management or Court Teams This is a dynamic and exciting opportunity for a Social Worker who enjoys a varied caseload and working with families to ensure that children are safe and happy long term. Every day is different and working within the Case Management Team will give you a well rounded experience. Responsibilities: • Working with a range of families in need of help and support on Child in Need and Child Protection Plans., • You would also work with families in PLO and court with children who are looked after., • In the Court Team, you would have a protected caseload of children subject to proceedings., • Families are allocated dependent upon skills and experience, with a wealth of support on offer from the management team and other areas of the service. If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler. \n We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause. \n More about your role \n As the Swimming Coordinator you will be tasked with managing the swim programme, scheduling 1:1 lessons, coordinating school swim programmes and managing swim teachers. You will deliver a high level of customer service to all of our pool customers. You will manage the Swimming Instructors and empower them to motivate and instruct pupils, turning non-swimmers into confident pool users and helping swimmers achieve their fitness goals. \n The role will consist of 25 hours of Swim Co-ordinating & 10 hours of Swim teaching. \n For more information please download our job profile available on our website. \n More about you \n The successful applicant will have previous management experience and a commercial background, ideally in swimming. You will have a clear commitment to on-going Continuous Personal Development (attending at least 2 course/workshops per year) and you should have a good working knowledge of the Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway. Above all you will be passionate about swimming and creating active places and healthy people. \n Benefits \n We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. \n We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: \n\n • We align with the Real Living Wage foundation\n, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%\n, • Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors\n, • Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)\n, • An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave\n, • Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development\n, • Access to our Company Pension scheme\n, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year\n, • Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes\n At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. \n We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. \n By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Location: Hybrid (Walsall-based, with home working and site visits) Contract: 3-month initial term, with potential extension until 31st March 2026 Directorate: Adult Social Care and Health / Economy, Environment and Communities Service Area: Public Health / Regulatory Services Rate: £18.72 - £20.98ph We’re seeking a passionate Smokefree Workplace Officer to help drive forward national, regional, and local smoking cessation goals—including delivery of Walsall’s Tobacco Control Plan. This exciting role will focus on creating smokefree workplaces throughout Walsall by: • Developing strategies to engage local businesses, • Advising employers on enhanced smokefree policies, • Delivering training and guidance to staff, • Promoting smoking cessation services, • Collaborating with partners on broader tobacco control efforts Workplaces with staff who are less likely to engage in health improvement interventions will be a priority focus. Requirements • Degree in a relevant field, • Minimum 12 months of recent experience in public health (preferably smoking cessation)

We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information. We are currently recruiting for a newly qualified Solicitor to join our Restructuring and Insolvencey team, based from our Birmingham office. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing The successful candidate will join our Partner, Andrew Walker who specialises exclusively in turnaround and insolvency matters; including advising banks, asset based lenders, boards of directors, insolvency practitioners, debtors and other creditors on all matters arising where insolvency is likely unless action is taken by restructuring or where a formal insolvency is imminent or has occurred. Recent highlights of the team include: • Advising on the CVA of Travel Lodge including the application of the vertical and horizontal tests;, • Advising international total facilities management provider, OCS Group, on a major restructuring deal which saved more than 500 jobs at EDS Group;, • Acting for a client in purchasing the business and assets of a producer of confectionary in Bradford. Our team advised on the sale and purchase agreement and various licences to occupy the properties. About You We're looking for an new qualified Solicitor who has a clear enthusiasm for this area of law and is looking for a clear career path with a leading firm, our ideal candidate will have the following: • NQ lawyer either via traditional SRA route or CILEX;, • Demonstrable technical experience gained in Corporate seat specifically across restructuring and insolvency matters, OR;, • Demonstrable technical experience gained in Commercial Litigation seat, specifically across insolvency matters;, • The ability to assist across multiple cases whilst maintaining attention to detail and a seamless service; If this sounds like you and you want to join a thriving team hit the apply button below for consideration! Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You • 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too., • Generous and flexible pension schemes., • Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid), • Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services. We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024! Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono. Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager Consultancy (Social Housing Design & Build) Location: Birmingham, Hybrid working arrangement Salary: £55,000-£65,000 basic salary + excellent benefits including private pension, life assurance, birthday off + much more! Note: This is a role in construction, finance, IT, digital, marketing backgrounds will NOT be considered. It is essential you have up to date UK experience in construction. Are you a driven consultancy-side Project Manager ready to take charge of impactful Design & Build projects in the social housing sector? Want to work for an organisation with an award-winning work culture, earning recognition as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work? Seeking a Project Manager to deliver community-focused developments across the UK’s most dynamic urban centres. With over 200 employees and offices in the thriving cities across the UK they offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference. Multidisciplinary services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and more.? Apart of a growing service line in their established Birmingham office there is opportunity for career development into leadership roles. What You’ll Be Doing: As a Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal consultancy-side role in delivering high-quality social housing Design & Build projects across a variety of building types. Your responsibilities will include: • Client Liaison: Presenting schemes, managing programming, and ensuring service delivery., • Leadership & Coordination: Appointing and managing the project team., • Site & Quality Oversight: Conducting inspections and issuing reports, maintaining performance excellence., • Feasibility & Design Appraisals: Developing and presenting early-stage reports and budget design proposals., • Contract Administration: Acting as Employer's Agent or Contract Administrator across standard construction forms., • Tender Analysis & Reporting: Managing procurement processes and preparing evaluation reports., • Delegated Management: Overseeing project elements with delegated support while maintaining final accountability., • Fee Oversight: Leading monthly fee management for project delivery. What We’re Looking For: • RICS accredited degree, Eg. Project Management, Building Surveying, or Quantity Surveying., • At least 5 years of relevant Project Management experience, ideally in consultancy-side roles within construction., • Proven experience across education, residential, and refurbishment projects., • Skilled in JCT and NEC contract administration., • Confident communicator, experience in managing stakeholders. Company Benefits • Flexible Working: Hybrid model with one day in-office minimum, plus flexible start and finish times., • Time Off Benefits: Birthday leave, time off in lieu, and enhanced annual leave for long service., • Professional Support: Fully funded training, qualifications, and paid professional memberships., • Financial Rewards: Workplace pension (up to 4.5% match), generous referral bonuses, and salary sacrifice options., • Health & Wellbeing: Life assurance, healthcare cash plan, discounted gym memberships, and other leisure/retail benefits., • Community Impact: Paid days off for charitable/community work., • Mentoring & Development: 1:1 coaching and a comprehensive professional support. Ready to make your next move? Apply today and take the next step in a career that matters. Alternatively you can reach me directly on

Entry Level Sales Assistant - Birmingham Put your customer service and sales skills to good use! ? Are you looking for a job in Birmingham where experience isn't necessary? Are you bored of the same daily tasks? Are you looking to start your career with great progression opportunities? Our client based in Birmingham has become one of the countrys top Sales, Customer Service and Marketing companies with associated sales offices both nationally and internationally. Our client truly believes that people are the key to their success, therefore, they are seeking job seekers who are passionate about learning sales and customer service and thrive in a team environment. What's on offer in sales, customer service and marketing with this company? Opportunities for career progression. Recognition for hard work. Travel opportunities. Fantastic commission-based earnings with great incentives and rewards. Friendly and fun environments with a great social calendar. Access to one on one coaching in sales, customer service and marketing. What's required? ? Excellent communication skills. Self motivation and strong work ethic. Great personal presentation. Team player. Willingness to develop sales and customer service skills. Full time equivalent availability (5 full days) If you are looking for an opportunity to join a successful and passionate marketing team in a vibrant company and think these qualities best describe you, then please click the APPLY button. The role is offered on a self-employed, commission-based basis, this gives you a fantastic platform for higher than average earnings based on your own work ethic. This is a fantastic opportunity for people who work as retail assistants, waiters, waitresses, bar staff, shop assistants, admins, and warehouse operatives, or anyone with experience in customer-facing roles. This role is offered on a full-time basis, with average earnings between £24k-£30k per annum, OTE, allowing you to earn more than the minimum wage. This role is not suitable for candidates still in education (school/College/University), due to availability, our client is seeking candidates that can work 5 full days per week. * Please note, by applying to this advert you acknowledge our privacy policy applies and give consent for Blackwater Recruitment to share the data you provide with our client so that they may contact you regarding the role or any other role they deem you suitable for. For more information, please see our website before applying. TPBN1_UKTJ

Painter and Decorator (Multi-Skilled) Location: Birmingham Salary: £34,729 per annum Exciting Career Opportunity! Are you a skilled professional passionate about making a difference in Maintenance Operations (Voids) Our client has over 50 years of experience and 30,000 homes across the West Midlands, is looking for a Painter and Decorator to join a dynamic team. Why Join We're a close-knit, forward-thinking team proud of our achievements. We embrace change, support each other, and celebrate success together. If you want to grow and be valued, this is the place. - A Team Manager with our client. Key Responsibilities : Perform painting and decorating tasks, plus multi-skilled duties (tiling, plastering, basic carpentry/plumbing). Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and industry standards. Use IT equipment for job tracking and documentation. Deliver excellent customer service and maintain company assets. Participate in emergency callouts and flexible working rota (Monday - Friday from 08:00 - 18:00). Drive a company vehicle as required. Qualifications & Experience: Essential: City & Guilds/SNVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating; Full UK driving licence. Desirable: Level 3 qualification, CSCS card. Proven experience in domestic painting, social housing maintenance, and working with contractors. Familiarity with Health and Safety, equality and diversity, and company values. Physically fit, adaptable, and professional in challenging environments. Please note that you will be required to bring evidence of your qualifications (certificate) if shortlisted for an interview. What They Offer : Innovative, supportive work culture Career development opportunities Generous Benefits Including: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays Buy up to 5 extra leave days Enhanced family leave Sick pay Pension contributions matched up to 10% Interview Date: To be confirmed based on availability Equality & Diversity: Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking for a dynamic, hands-on Registered Service Manager to oversee our supported living services in Stourbridge, Dudley. You'll be responsible for three unique services, each supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of distress and complex care needs in the Dudley area. Every person we support has their own story, strengths and aspirations, and we're looking for a manager who is visible, approachable and actively engaged in daily life across the services. Lead With Presence. Make a Lasting Difference. At Creative Support, our culture is about seeing things with your own eyes, knowing service users as individuals, building trust with families, and anticipating issues before they arise. You'll lead by example, inspiring your team with a proactive, professional and person-centred approach. This is an exciting time to join Creative Support Dudley. Across our services, we're driving forward a range of community initiatives designed to promote the very best in mental and physical wellbeing for the people we support. No two days are ever the same, one day you might be dealing with a complex practice challenge, and the next you could be helping to organise a trip to the seaside. We guarantee that your role will be both fulfilling and rewarding. Shaping the experiences of the people we support and empowering your team, will leave you with a genuine sense of pride and job satisfaction. Our Mission Creative Support promotes independence, inclusion, and wellbeing. We do this by working with the people we support, their families and others to meet individual needs and aspirations in a person-centred way. We provide high quality homes and support, enabling people to say: I live my best life in a place I call home I feel listened to, respected and valued I enjoy choices and rights and have control over my life I am supported to feel safe I am doing the things that matter to me I enjoy relationships with others I am connected to my community I am supported with my wellbeing I feel able to reach my full potential Vacancy Reference Number: 87442 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Application Instructions: In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS TPBN1_UKTJ

Were looking for a Recruitment Associate to join us in our office in Birmingham City Centre. Are you seeking a career change with a company that will offer you training and support, regardless of your background? Well, were looking for hardworking individuals who have the resilience and patience to build a new career. Were on a journey to become the leading social housing recruitment agency in Birmingham. We have recently moved in to a new, 120-person office and were hiring the next generation of Recruitment Consultants to join us in this exciting chapter - and you could be one of them. You'll need to be ready to buckle down and fully commit to the role. Some days are fun, and some days are challenging, but if youre tenacious and self-motivated with the ability to handle pressure, well support you every step of the way to help you reach your goals and make some serious money. You'll have training each week from our in-house Learning and Development Manager,receiving in excess of 65 hours coaching over a 12-week programme. This includes: - 7+ hours video training across 20+ modules - 3 x 60-90 minutes classroom training and group coaching sessions per week - Weekly bespoke individual coaching sessions at desk - Weekly practical tasks and exercises to practice and embed the new skills you're learning You'll also have access to your own mentor, mental health support, uncapped commission and the opportunity to attend annual company holidays and incentives; last year we went to Dubai and this year we're going to Ibiza! This is a full-time role where you'll be working Monday - Friday, from 8am - 5pm. Who are we? Were an award-winning Recruitment agency based in Birmingham that works with some of the biggest public sector companies in the UK. In 2024 we were shortlisted for 5 more awards: - Fast growth business of the year - Medium sized business of the year - Best in-house training - FINALIST - Best public/third sector recruitment agency - Most effective back-office operation Were a down to earth team of 50 where everyone's viewed as equal. We have an open-door policy and everyone's voice matters. We also like to have a little fun along the way. As a Recruitment Associate , youll get: Industry leading training & development Access to an unrivalled 12-week training programme with our Learning and Development team, plus ongoing support & training from external trainers Uncapped commission Earn what you deserve with one of the best commission structures in the industry and get a pay rise after 9 months -£1000 bonus if you pass your career review first time Career progression Clear pathways to Senior Consultant, Team Leader, and even Director Dedication to D&I Access to our Social Value Officer and paid volunteer days Perks & incentives Annual company holidays, lunch clubs, and regular team events Wellbeing support -Access to ourmental health support, employee assistance programme and financial planning support Hybrid & flexible working after 9 months Work around your lifestyle with flexitime and working from home options Collaborative culture Be part of agrowing, supportiveteam that celebrates success and values every voice These are the skills were looking for in a Recruitment Associate: Great sales skills and the ability to influence Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to build rapport Professional telephone manner Must be highly organised Dedication and the ability to prioritise Resilience and able to handle pressure As a Recruitment Associate , youll be: Working in a fast-paced,salesenvironment Dealing with a high volume of telephone calls - cold-calling candidates and clients Generating sales leads Building relationships with candidates and clients Researching your market and learning about your sector to become a specialist Using recruitment tools to source candidates and fill vacancies Conducting business development calls to attract new business from clients Interviewing candidates for roles Working towards targets and daily KPIs The base salary for this role is £26,000, with a pay rise after 9 months and the ability to earn up to £10,000 commission in your first year. Are you ready for a challenge? Apply today! TPBN1_UKTJ

Bennett & Game are delighted to represent a leading and well-established, multi-disciplinary Top 150 consultancy based in Bristol, with national coverage through 10 offices, who are currently seeking an ambitious Principal Designer to join their their expanding team. Our client offer excellent traning and development so candidates from a variety of Construction and Architecture background are encouraged to apply if they have a strong knowldge of the Building Safety Act. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, our client has grown to a team of over 180 professionals, including a dedicated team of 15 in their Bristol office. They work across a diverse range of projects, spanning Residential, Education, Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Commercial, and Public Sector developments. Their Telecoms, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing team works with national operators and contractors on complex projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. They are a trusted partner, adept at handling sensitive national infrastructure programmes and designing secure, high-quality environments. Their professional services have expanded under the Building Safety Act, hence the need for a Principal Designer to join their expanding team. The successful Principal Designer will need to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act (BSA) and Building Regulations (BR) for their clients. The successful Principal Designer will have a detailed understanding of the regulations' functional application and their impact on business-critical functions, particularly within complex environments like Higher-Risk Buildings. Principal Designer Salary & Benefits Competitive salary ranging between £50,000 - £65,000 - potentially more for the right candidate Close mentoring and progression opportunities 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, holiday increases with service Ability to purchase and sell holiday Professional fees paid for Enhanced pension scheme Private healthcare Social office- team building exercises Cycle to work scheme Sick pay insurance Life insurance Critical illness cover Opportunity to work on high-profile, critical national infrastructure projects. Support for continued professional development (CPD). Obtain a key role in a growing and competent team at the forefront of the new building safety regime. Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stages Principal Designer Job Overview Act as the lead Principal Designer as defined by the Building Safety Act (BSA) and Building Regulations (BR) for projects in Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and non-HRBs. Develop, submit, and manage successful applications to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), navigating Gateways 1, 2, and 3 Provide expert consultancy on the functional application of regulations for complex upgrades, relocations, and acquisitions within the telecoms, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors. Liaise and coordinate with clients, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies to successfully deliver projects. Lead project design and technical phases, reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure compliance. Develop and manage reliable build programmes with business continuity at the heart of planning. Design and space plan for specialist manufacturing, assembly, and laboratory functions within clean and secure environments. Principal Designer Job Requirements Significant experience in a role as a Principal Designer or a senior design role with extensive responsibility for CDM Health and Safety and Building Regulations. In-depth, practical knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations, and associated legislation. Proven experience assisting clients with successful applications to the Building Safety Regulator. A professional qualification (e.g., Chartered Architect or Architectural Technologist). and membership with a recognised professional body (e.g., RIBA, ARB, CIAT). Demonstrable experience working on complex commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects. Driving license Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ

Pay of £57,946, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for experienced Digital Portfolio Managers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. You are your role As a Senior Digital Portfolio Manager you'll be responsible for shaping, guiding, and overseeing the delivery of digital initiatives in DWP, as we transform the way we work, and how customers interact with our services. You'll need deep knowledge of organisational strategy, business planning, and cross-functional collaboration. By integrating insights across delivery, finance, architecture, and service, you'll enable informed decision-making and ensure better outcomes. We need you to maintain momentum across complex programmes and ensuring governance and assurance are embedded throughout. You'll develop roadmaps and high-value initiatives, guiding teams through planning and assurance while maintaining oversight of performance. You will drive better services, reduce risk and enable DWP to achieve our goals with confidence - aligned, well-governed, and effectively prioritised. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? How will this be assessed? You'll complete your employment history and a personal statement. This is your opportunity to evidence clear examples of how you meet the following: A recognised Portfolio or Programme Management qualification such as: Management of Portfolios (Practitioner) P3O qualification Management of Successful Programmes (MSP) Project Management Institute (PMI) And: Exceptional leadership skills with experience within large-scale digital portfolios in a complex organisation, setting portfolio standards and providing independent portfolio assurance to senior leaders. Experience of working with organisational objectives and ambitions to shape and influence Digital strategic planning and priorities. Experience contributing to improvements in portfolio processes, such as how work is prioritised, tracked, or reported. You take ownership of critical improvement activities, embedding consistent practices and ensuring compliance with portfolio standards across teams. Proven ability to anticipate and identify delivery risks or early warning signs, to take decisive action to resolve issues and maintain momentum to protect outcomes across complex delivery landscape. Strong analytical skills, experience of using a range of data analysis tools, techniques and providing independent interpretation of portfolio data. Experience of visualising the story of the data and communicate recommendations to a range of senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in building successful relationships across organisational boundaries with diverse senior stakeholders using strong leadership and communication skills to build, manage and influence key strategic relationships. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946. Civil Service Jobs displays the current band minimum of £55,557, which will increase to £57,946 as of September, 1st. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,094. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. 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