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You will be responsible for the management, leadership, and strategy of the Network & Connectivity domain, including Delivery and Network Product Management. Position Summary As Director of Network Practice at Claranet, you will lead the strategic direction, operational delivery, and product manage

Senior Commercial Manager - Defence consultancy Up to £90,000 + Bonus This will be a department lead position. Flexible location, base contractually from your closest office. Monthly customer visits travel required across the UK Our client, an international consultancy business, currently have an opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager, within a fast growing commercial department, this is a unique opportunity, a chance to be truly strategic and shape the future of the organisation. The company have a long and successful history of delivering large projects to various private and public sectors clients and are on a journey to change the way they do business - and looking for ambitious, this role will sit purely across the defence space. The role holder will have the opportunity to lead the commercial negotiation of new business with both new and existing clients and to shape the strategic direction of the function. · Identify the risks, liabilities, and commitments of contractual agreements; ensure these are clearly understood and that the business fully appreciates any potential impact. · Review, draft, update and maintain contract documents · Monitor and report performance and compliance against contractual obligations including commercial performance, financial management and contract management · Monitor customer satisfaction · Work with the contract delivery teams to ensure that the management of change request process and change implementation is carried out in line with the contracts. · Report on progress of change requests and projects · Review contract performance, assessing commercial risks and ensuring appropriate steps are taken to manage the risk · Prevent and resolve contractual disputes · Assuring adherence to Group Commercial Policy · Supporting the client engagement teams in all commercial aspects, post contract signature, to achieve the orders, profit and cash budget and overall management of the Client relationship. · Support the delivery streams who are responsible for the delivery of projects and provide clear direction working with the client engagement team. The person: • Experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be advantageous, • Growth minding - looking at maximising value and minimising risk, • Experience of working closely with finance, operations and technical specialists., • Good on both the legal t&c's and financials.

Due to ongoing growth and a strategic commitment to enhancing property management, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estates Surveyor to join the Council's Estates Team. As an Estates Surveyor, your key responsibilities will include:.

This role will require 2 days London, 1 day Gloucester travel per week**.As Director of Network Practice at Claranet, you will lead the strategic direction, operational delivery, and product management of our customer-facing network and connectivity services.This senior leadership role is pivotal in

Food Quality & Safety Specialist Campden BRI's Global Safety & Quality Team deliver high-impact consultancy services to clients across the food industry. This role blends technical excellence with client-facing delivery, offering a dynamic mix of research, training, and strategic support. Position • Planning and execution of technical delivery as guided by your line manager or others within the team, ability to plan and manage your own time to meet deadlines.This will be on a blend of contract, training and research projects. All work is undertaken in line with the requirements of our business management system., • Responding to direct technical enquiries with support as appropriate using information retrieved from relevant sources. This will include provision of consultancy and the performing of site audits/pre-audits.The frequency and complexity of which will build with time and experience., • Present training materials as the lead tutor or support tutor, as relevant, on both scheduled and client specific courses., • Design and develop training course materials., • Interpretation of results and preparation of client reports to agreed standards., • Through implementation of business development strategies, stimulate areas of contract, training, and research in line with the focus area of the job., • Preparing project proposals/tenders for clients to a level agreed with the line manager., • Performing internal audits of the GSQ Department and site as required. Requirements • A graduate in a relevant scientific subject or equivalent (e.g. experience)., • A technical knowledge of the food industry (science and technology) across multiple food sectors. Several years (3 to 5) experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing or in food legislation enforcement., • Practical experience of at least one industrial food safety management standard would be an advantage., • Formal qualification in HACCP, Level 3 would be expected to fulfil the job requirements., • Practical experience and trained in auditing., • Training experience at least Train the Trainer level would be desirable to fulfil the job requirements., • Good verbal and broader communication skills to support business development, training and consultancy offerings., • Effective project and time management skills assuring effective delivery and compliance with business practices., • Full UK/EU driving licence. Benefits • Hybrid working, • Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards, • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • Buy and sell holiday scheme, • A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%, • Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays), • Subsidised onsite restaurant, • £34,000-£42,000 pa based on experience We regret we can't offer visa sponsorship for this role and due to the requirements of the role you must be able to drive due to our rural location and have your own transport. Click 'apply now' or send your CV to .

Commercial Manager Leading international defence business Mix of pre & post-signature activity A couple of days a week in the office on average £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus We are seeking a skilled and driven professional to join our client in a pivotal role that offers hybrid working options. This position provides the perfect balance between working from home and collaborating with colleagues on-site, offering flexibility alongside a competitive salary and bonus package. The ideal candidate would be someone they can invest in and develop through the business. Key Responsibilities: • Contract Negotiation: Lead the negotiations of both contractual t&c's & pricing., • Growth: Support and manage both UK-based and international markets, identifying new opportunities for growth and expansion., • Contract Management: Key strategic contract management., • Team Leadership: Guide and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and ensuring adherence to project timelines and objectives., • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and drive business success., • Strategic Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams such as Supply Chain and Operations to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services., • Continuous Improvement: Champion initiatives for continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and best practices throughout the business. What We Are Looking For: • Proven experience in managing contracts in the UK defence sector., • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels., • A strategic thinker who can balance operational management with long-term business growth., • Ideally some experience within a customer facing commercial role within the defence sector., • Eligibility for security clearance if not already held. What We Offer: • Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement, splitting time between home and our offices, averaging a couple of days a week in the offices., • Career Development: Access to opportunities for career growth within a supportive and dynamic environment., • Additional Benefits: Including pension schemes, enhanced annual leave, and various employee discounts and well-being programs.

Deputy Head of Protection - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Deputy Head of Protection, • Job Location: Quayside House, • Salary: £53,937 - £57,844 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 26/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13343 The Fire Protection Team are integral in delivering the business fire safety, inspection and enforcement function within Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service. The Team work closely with other departments including Fire Prevention and Operational Response to raise awareness, promote fire safety and deliver on our statutory duties. We actively engage with staff and businesses in the community, providing information, advice and support to ensure buildings and premises, used for work, leisure, entertainment and care are compliant with fire safety legislation. The role of the Deputy Head of Protection is to lead the Business Fire Safety Team by creating the vision to ensure the effective delivery strategic commitments and Service priorities outlined in the Business Fire Safety programme. The role will take the lead on enforcing the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and support any prosecutions arising from a breach of the Order. About You To be successful you will need to have excellent organisational skills to enable you to balance multiple workstreams simultaneously, along with a commitment to delivering high standards of work. You will need to be able to be a self-starter, who is capable of motivating themselves and the team, whilst being flexible to meet the changing demands of the role and any emerging challenges. You will need the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders across different levels, effectively influencing them where necessary to support in the delivery of the Team’s and Service’s vision. The role requires management of the Business Fire Safety Team, so you will need to operate from Service Headquarters. Hybrid working is available and you will be able to operate from any Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service station. About Us Joining us could mean access to these great benefits: Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. An in-house Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Group Manager Matt Armstrong via email at Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 9th February 2026. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This Position is subject to a standard DBS check. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. *a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Education Planning Manager - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Education Planning Manager, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 09/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12697, • This post is not open to job share Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in Gloucestershire? If so, the role of Education Planning Manager could be the role for you. About the team and the role Our team delivers an essential service within the Council’s Education Department, leading on important aspects of the Council’s School Place Planning Strategy. Every year we provide thousands of children and young people with a school place, and the Education Planning Manager plays a crucial part in meeting the Council’s statutory duties in this area. You’ll collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, negotiate funding contributions from housing proposals, and use strategic data analysis to forecast school place needs. You’ll also manage the delivery of capital projects, support statutory school reorganisation, and prioritise accommodation requirements to ensure every child has access to quality education. In addition, you’ll supervise and support staff, quality-assure team outputs, and prepare essential data for government returns, making a meaningful impact on local communities. About you Our ideal candidate is an organised and proactive professional with a passion for improving education provision. You will have a proven track record in project management, with the ability to manage complex and detailed work accurately and to a high standard within competing priorities and deadlines. You thrive in a collaborative environment, can motivate and challenge others, encouraging them to remain focussed at all times on the statutory and strategic priorities of the Council whilst remaining sharply focussed on ensuring the best service to the residents of Gloucestershire. Skilled at building effective relationships with system partners and communities, you’re confident negotiating funding with developers and presenting information to senior leaders, elected members and government bodies. You have the skills and resilience to deliver within an increasingly challenging landscape, alongside the political awareness, and be highly self-motivated and organised. Please read the job profile which provides further information on the experience and attributes sought of our ideal candidate. About us Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working. Joining us could mean access to these great benefits: * Flexible and agile working opportunities * 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service * An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) * Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities * Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision * Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) * Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. * An in-house Occupational Health service * Employee discount scheme * Cycle to Work scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) * Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) * Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. How to Apply If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gareth Vine, Head of Education Planning and Infrastructure, via email at or by phone on . Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 19 January 2026. Interviews will be held on 28th January 2026. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Finance Officer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Finance Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 2, 3rd Floor, • Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 21/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13194 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer to join the Investment and Accounting Team, assisting in the provision of financial and investment services within the Gloucestershire Pension Fund. The team provide effective financial services to the Pension Fund, ensuring the accurate accounting of both the receipt of pension contributions and payment of benefits made to and from its members and employers. This is in addition to the responsible management of the Fund’s operational cashflows and its investment portfolio, which currently totals £3.9bn. As part of this role, you will be mainly focussed on activities such as:- • Financial Accuracy – Reconcile bank transactions and ensure smooth transfer of data into our SAP financial accounting system., • Contribution Management - Check and record monthly employer returns, resolve queries, and maintain strong relationships with employers and payroll providers., • Governance & Compliance - Assist in maintaining accurate financial information that will assist effective management decision making and comply with statutory regulations and good governance arrangements., • Payments & Debt Recovery - Assist in the prompt payment of invoices received within the Fund from external partners, together with the raising of invoices from the Fund to employers, and recharging costs of services provided., • Reporting & Returns - Assist with statutory financial returns and provide timely accurate information for management and regulatory bodies as required. About You To be successful you will have:- • A full accounting technician qualification or part qualified AAT (or equivalent) but is actively seeking to be fully qualified., • An attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy., • Excellent IT skills, being a competent user of Microsoft excel (i.e.- v-lookups/pivots/sumifs), • A positive can-do attitude with an appetite to learn., • For all your hard work, you will receive the following:, • Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Access to generous defined benefit pension scheme (the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which we administer), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme and Cycle to Work scheme, • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role, or if you would like to know more about the role then please contact either Nigel Gabb, Strategic Pensions Manager - Investments & Accounting,( ) or Maria Saunders, Pensions Accountant,( ) Short-listed candidates will be contacted by email and invited to interview with interviews likely to take place week commencing 9th February 2026. (Subject to amendment due to work commitments) Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. *a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Asst Head of ASC Reablement - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Assistant Head of Reablement Services, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £53,937 - £57,844 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Contract Duration: 12 months, • Closing Date: 12/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13292 Are you ready to make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head of Reablement Services to join our Adult Social Care Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure our Reablement Services deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Gloucestershire. Working alongside the Head of Service and Head of Commissioning, you will play a key role in shaping the future of reablement, driving innovation, and ensuring services are flexible, responsive, and focused on maximising independence for vulnerable adults. The post is offered as a 12-month fixed term contract About the role As Assistant Head of Reablement Services, you will: • Support the Head of Service and Head of Commissioning in the strategic direction and operational management of Reablement Services., • Provide direct operational authority over key registered services and Registered Managers., • Lead business development and organisational change, ensuring services adapt to legislative and system changes., • Ensure high standards of practice and compliance with professional regulation., • Deliver strong financial management, monitoring budgets and achieving value for money., • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, workforce development, and innovation., • Provide advice and guidance on adult social care policy and practice, implementing strengths-based approaches., • Work collaboratively with partners and commissioners to deliver integrated services and improved outcomes. About you We are looking for a dynamic leader with: • Proven experience in leading and developing adult social care services., • A track record of delivering major projects and achieving performance improvements., • Strong financial management skills and experience of managing significant budgets., • In-depth knowledge of adult social care legislation and policy frameworks., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills., • Political awareness and experience of working in a political environment., • Ability to lead high-performing teams and foster a culture of learning and development. Our people do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. And that is exactly what we aim to do for our people! Here are some of the ways we aim to achieve this: • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Access to training and development and leadership conferences, enabling you to develop your skills, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • GCC's Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. We’re closer than you think We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further. Applying To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience , skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. If you want to learn more about the role, please email to arrange an informal discussion with Brenda Yearwood (Head of of ASC Commissioning) The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

ASC Customer Services Operations Manager - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: ASC Customer Services Operations Manager, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 4th Floor, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13201, • This post is not open to job share Are you ready for a new challenge and looking for the next step in your management career? We have a Customer Service Team Operations Manager role available in our Customer Service Team in Adult Support Services, which offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of the service and to bring your leadership and managerial expertise and skills to the next level! This opportunity combines line management responsibility with the strategic planning and development of our service. The post is based at Shire Hall in Gloucester. We offer flexible working with a mix of office and home working. About the role: You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the customer service department and ensure that customer teams (including Contact Center, Shire Hall Reception areas, and Blue Badge) are providing excellent service. You will engage all key stakeholder to develop and implement policies and procedures. You will ensure that budgets and resources are managed effectively. About you: You will have experience in management and development of a range of services within a defined service area (preferably customer services), along with a desire to progress these skills further You will have provided extensive staff management and leadership expertise. You will get knowledge and understanding of project management, information security, budget and risks management. Being innovative, progressive, and able to provide creative approach to problem-solving and juggling priorities will make a great candidate too. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. ___ If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. About us: Gloucestershire County Council Adult Social Care is on an exciting journey, working to the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Access to training and development and leadership conferences, enabling you to develop your skills, • Flexible working opportunities, including flexi-time and remote working (subject to the needs of the role - please discuss this at interview ), • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme, • Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. We are an easy commute from many locations, view our ___ to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further. How to apply: To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! For an informal discussion, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience , skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. You will find a link below to our Job Description. Additional Information: Interviews will be held on the week commencing January 26th. To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. *a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Performance & Improvement Officer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Performance & Improvement Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 2nd Floor, • Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12962 We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our amazing team as a Performance and Improvement Officer (Grade 8). We are a central support service. You may therefore be required to support more than one area of Service offered by the Council or change the area you support over time. Initially, this role will have a key focus on supporting Adult Social Care, ensuring that: • frontline processes are understood and improved, where required,, • reporting metrics are clearly defined and add value to telling our performance story, About You You will need to be a creative problem solver and have a 'can do' attitude. It is important to understand the work that our Services do, to identify key lines of enquiry and areas of concern within performance data. To do this, being a quick learner with a curious mind will be critical. We are looking for confident, enthusiastic people to join us. You will need excellent collaboration and communication skills, to enable you to work closely with stakeholders within the service to identify change and improvements and to co-produce performance dashboards which meet the needs of relevant stakeholders. You will also need to be diplomatic, personable, assertive and challenging, to support strong independent assurance and governance relating to data and performance. This role is ideal for someone who is self-reliant and enjoys autonomy, although we will naturally provide appropriate support. Established experience in understanding strategic performance and of business improvement tools and techniques is therefore essential. You will need to have a proven track record of delivery that is at pace, on time, to a high standard and which has had a tangible impact in improving business processes and performance. Work in this team is fast-paced, we therefore place focus and value on people employing proven resilience and decompression techniques to support a healthy balance. Experience of LEAN, Excel, Power Query and Cloud/Desktop Flows would be beneficial. About Us We are a flexible and agile working organisation. We place a high premium on diversity and inclusion, as well as on health and wellbeing. We promote a supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision. For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” button. We would love to hear from you. Interview questions will be provided in advance to support not only those with neurodivergence but with the aim of getting the best out of every candidate who applies. Unless you have a need which requires the use of assistive technology, we do not welcome applications produced using Artificial Intelligence tools. Communication and influencing skills are fundamental to this role and it is not possible to adequately assess these if a computer has completed your application rather than you. We also place a high premium on how people will fit in with our team, so we want to see the genuine you. Interview date: 2nd February 2026 If you would like to discuss the role, please contact: Emma Perkin, Deputy Performance and Improvement Manager , Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Robert Half are delighted to be supporting an organisation in Gloucester on the recruitment of a full-time and permanent Finance Business Partner to join the team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, and with line management responsibilities for a small team, you will play a pivotal role in the running, functioning and growth of the Finance function. The ideal candidate will be proactive, driven and a problem solver. There are numerous exciting career progression opportunities within this position and the organisation for the right person. Our client adopts a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home), although you must be prepared to be fully office based for the initial 6 months. Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner will include but not be limited to: Lead budget planning, monitoring, and reporting across business units. Act as a primary finance contact for senior leadership within the business, providing strategic financial advice and support decision making through robust analysis and forecasting. Support with procurement activities, contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with legislation and value for money across all commercial operations. Lead and mentor finance and procurement staff, promote cross-functional working, and contribute to organisational development through training and support. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, statutory returns, and audit support. Your Profile: Preferably, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), but we are open to part-qualified/studiers and candidates who are qualified by experience, as long as you have the willingness to become qualified. Strong proven experience in managing operational budgets, interpreting complex financial data and delivering strategic financial support. Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams. Advanced Excel, and data presentation capabilities. In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of between £55-65k plus benefits including study support, a generous pension scheme (18%), 24 days holiday and more. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. TPBN1_UKTJ

MPK Garages Ltd is a long-established name in the UK market as a petrol filling station & convenience store operator. We have key strategic partnerships with Nisa & Texaco and are building the leading convenience retail business in the UK. Our sites incorporate the latest in technology and retail offerings. MPK is committed to delivering great customer service and a high quality, good value product range that is convenient for all customers. We have a passion for quality and convenience so our customers can get what they want, when they need to, as quickly and as simply as possible. We are recruiting for a Store Manager to join our team at Coombe Hill Service Station, Tewsbury Road, Coombe Hill, Gloucestershire GL19 4BQ The Store Manager main responsibility is to manage a retail convenience store and forecourt. Leading the team setting consistently high standards and delivering excellent customer service. Promoting sales and leading the financial performance of the store. Whats in it for Salary £31,000 per annum 40 hour per week contract 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year Contributable pension scheme Staff discount Free Employee Welfare Assistance Programme Responsibilities Ensuring that the store is open for business as per company trading hours, customers are served quickly, professionally whilst providing excellent customer service. Managing stock, maximising sales, ensuring product availability, merchandising and promotions within the store. Managing KPI's, controlling wage costs, managing waste along with stock and cash shortages. Responsible for overseeing the retail sale of alcohol and implementing challenge 25 Recruit and manage the performance of your team, ensuring they are trained to the correct level for their role. Completion of the daily back office paper-work and banking, ensuring it is completed accurately within the allocated timelines. Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness is met across the store and forecourt. Managing fuel stocks, seeing in fuel deliveries safely and legally to meet the needs of the business and in line with petroleum regulations. Implementing company policies and procedures to ensure the store operates in a safe and legal manner. Knowledge and Skills The ideal candidate will have experience in management or supervisory role within a retail environment. Lead by example, have a hands-on approach and be able to manage, coach and motivate the team to maximise sales and profitability. TPBN1_UKTJ

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