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Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Preston Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Hours: Double Days (Week 1: 6am - 2pm, Week 2: 2pm - 10pm) - 40 Hours a week SRG are currently working with a growing manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support operations within a fast‑paced production environment. The role focuses on maximising equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with GMP, SOP, and Health & Safety standards. Responsibilities include carrying out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems, supporting breakdowns, maintaining accurate documentation, and assisting with machinery installation and improvement projects. You will work closely with the Engineering Manager and production teams, providing flexible support to meet operational targets. Requirements: • Time‑served engineer with recognised electrical apprenticeship, and/or qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, etc. ), • Skilled in Electrical and Mechanical maintenance experience, ideally holding 18th Edition wiring regulations, • Strong fault‑finding skills on PLCs, 3‑phase systems, motors, drives, sensors, and relays

A well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to support a growing portfolio of projects across the North West.The business has over 50 years' experience delivering groundworks, drainage, enabling works and wider civils packages on projects ranging from £500k to £10m+. This is a hands-on role, suited to someone comfortable being on-site, engaging with teams, and driving standards across live construction environments. The Role Lead Health & Safety across multiple civils and drainage projects Support site teams with practical, hands-on H&S advice and guidance Carry out site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures and client requirements Review and support RAMS, risk assessments and safe systems of work Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions Work closely with operational teams to embed a strong safety culture Support continuous improvement across HSEQ systems What They're Looking For Proven experience in a civils, groundworks or drainage environment Strong working knowledge of construction H&S legislation (CDM, etc.) NEBOSH (General or Construction) or equivalent Hands-on approach, comfortable being on-site and challenging where need Experience engaging directly with operatives, supervisors and subcontractors Full UK driving licence Why Apply Established, family-led contractor with strong reputation and repeat business Diverse civils workload, drainage, groundworks, external works and infrastructure Real autonomy to influence safety standards across projects Opportunity to shape and develop the H&S function as the business grows The opportunity comes with a £45k - £55k salary dependant on experience. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

If you're looking for a role where your decisions directly influence project success before a shovel even hits the ground, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact. As a Pre-Construction Manager, you'll sit at the heart of project wins, shaping strategy, driving commercial decisions and leading the teams responsible for securing profitable, high-quality work. They deliver high-quality construction projects that make a real difference to communities across the North West. Working across sectors including education, healthcare, emergency services, leisure and commercial developments, we’re committed to quality, continuous improvement, developing our people and creating social value. In return, we offer a supportive environment where contributions are recognised and rewarded. What's in it for you • Competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000 with regular salary reviews, • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off, • Buy and sell holiday scheme for greater flexibility, • Pension scheme and death in service cover, • Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support, • Regular social events and a supportive, collaborative working environmentYour responsibilities as Pre-Construction Manager, • Lead and develop estimating and bid teams to deliver high-quality tender submissions, • Oversee the full tender process from enquiry through to submission and award, • Review cost plans, pricing strategies, risk allowances and value engineering opportunities, • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and key stakeholders, • Support business development activities and contribute to future pipeline growth, • Drive continuous improvement across pre-construction processes, systems and reportingWhat we're looking for in a Pre-Construction Manager, • Previous experience within pre-construction, estimating or commercial construction environments, • Experience managing estimators, bid managers or bid writing teams, • Strong understanding of UK construction contracts and procurement routes including JCT and Design & Build, • Proven commercial awareness with the ability to assess risk, opportunity and project viability, • Ability to manage multiple tender submissions and stakeholder requirements simultaneouslyIf you're an experienced Pre-Construction Manager ready to play a pivotal role in winning work, protecting margins and shaping successful project delivery from day one, we'd love to hear from you.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.

Our client is large national service organisation and have their own own fleet of HGV Vehicles and workshop. Due to expansion they are looking for a HGV Workshop Control Manager (Monday - Friday 8 - 5) to manage their in house technicians within the service department. There is large team of over 20 employees working shifts through a 24 hr period 7 days a week. You will play a key part in the efficient running of the operations. This role ensures that the daily workshop requirements are met. You will be closely managing the workload and staffs performance to the required standard. You must be able to communicate at all levels throughout the business and therefore come with excellent customer skills. Leading by example and building the team environment is crucial in this role This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with experience in a similar management role within HGV Servicing. However the client is willing to interview candidates s from a technician background who are ready to take on a management position. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER! Key Responsibilities Operational Management • Manage the planning, coordination, and control of daily workshop operations., • Support the management of workflow to ensure service and repair work is completed to agreed timescales and quality standards., • Monitor job progress, • Resolving operational issues t, • Support capacity planning and effective utilisation of labour and resources., • Working closely with the management teams, • Ensure all HGV service, maintenance, and repair work is scheduled effectively to maximise workshop productivity, • Responsible for supporting and promoting health and safety compliance within the service department in line with company and legal requirements., • Escalate significant issues to hierarchy, • Responsible for all workshop technicians, apprentices and support staff, • Conduct performance reviews and support staff in achieving departmental objectives., • Assist in managing staffing levels, • Resolving issues and advising managers of next steps to be taken and updating on work during the repair process, • Assist in monitoring departmental KPIs including productivity, efficiency, and quality, • Support compliance, meet standards and KPI’s, • Assist the management with audit performance reviews., • Ensure administration is completed correctly and the effective use of management systems., • Promote accurate job costing, documentation, and record keeping. Hours of work : MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 - 5 Please note you will be required to take calls some evenings and weekends on occasions to ensure that any queries or concerns are dealt with as the Workshop is a 24 hour operation Salary : Basis £45k + Excellent benefit package Additional Benefits includes: 30 Days annual leave, Company Pension, Free Car Parking, Life insurance, Additional company benefits, Company training and development

Account Manager £29,000 – £32,000 + Up to 10% Bonus Preston Here at Service Care Solutions, we are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Account Manager to manage the successful delivery of MSP, Master Vendor, and Neutral Vendor recruitment contracts. This is an office-based role with some UK Travel Required In your role you will be responsible for providing excellent client service, managing supplier relationships, achieving KPIs/SLAs, and supporting clients with effective recruitment solutions. Key Responsibilities • Manage client relationships and act as the main point of contact, • Ensure contract KPIs and SLAs are achieved, • Oversee supplier performance, onboarding, and compliance, • Produce client reports, business reviews, and management information, • Resolve operational issues and escalations, • Support contract growth and identify additional service opportunities, • Deliver training and support on systems and processes, • Work closely with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors What We’re Looking For • Experience in account management, recruitment, MSP, or vendor management, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Experience working with KPIs, reporting, and ATS/CRM systems, • Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills, • Willingness to travel to client sites when required What We Offer • Competitive salary and bonus scheme, • Career development opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative team culture If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and building strong client partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

Maintenance Manager - Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. We are currently recruiting for a Contract wide Maintenance Manager to join the Wyre contract team. Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance, including mechanical, 18th edition electrician qualification, and HVAC systems.

Reed Education work in partnership with Lancashire County Council (Lancashire Teaching Agency) and we are now recruiting for School Business Managers & Bursars to join our team in the Preston area. We are looking for people with the following qualifications, experience and attributes:• A very high standard of communication skills, accurate use of spelling and grammar• Previous experience in a similar role.• Recent experience of working in a school office or similar setting.• Experience with using school administrative and financial systems, including SIMS• Commitment to professional development and a keenness to learn• Hardworking and flexible, and able to use their initiative• Have the ability to develop good relationships with children and adults• Commitment to Safeguarding• Are you available on a part time or full time basis and able to travel around the local area?In return, what we will offer you:• Free Continuous Professional Development through LCC• Access to Reed discount club and pension scheme• Help and advice on career development and interview preparation• Paid in line with LCC • Excellent support and guidance from your dedicated consultant, specifically focused on school business manager & bursar roles/positionsReed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitmen...

A well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to support a growing portfolio of projects across the North West.The business has over 50 years' experience delivering groundworks, drainage, enabling works and wider civils packages on projects ranging from £500k to £10m+. This is a hands-on role, suited to someone comfortable being on-site, engaging with teams, and driving standards across live construction environments. The Role • Lead Health & Safety across multiple civils and drainage projects Support site teams with practical, hands-on H&S advice and guidance Carry out site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures and client requirements Review and support RAMS, risk assessments and safe systems of work Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions Work closely with operational teams to embed a strong safety culture* Support continuous improvement across HSEQ systems What They're Looking For • Proven experience in a civils, groundworks or drainage environment Strong working knowledge of construction H&S legislation (CDM, etc.) NEBOSH (General or Construction) or equivalent Hands-on approach, comfortable being on-site and challenging where need Experience engaging directly with operatives, supervisors and subcont...

EC&I Engineering Manager Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester Up to £65.40 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days) A leading nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is looking for an experienced EC&I Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across the delivery of complex projects within a highly regulated environment. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving engineering delivery from bid stage through to project completion, ensuring compliance, quality and successful project execution. The role will support the development of specialist systems and equipment, including gloveboxes and similar containment solutions. The Role Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across project delivery Act as the technical lead during bid and tender activities Oversee engineering scope, schedules, budgets and delivery strategies Provide technical direction and assurance throughout the project lifecycle Ensure engineering solutions comply with UKCA / CE Marking requirements Manage engineering risk, compliance and configuration control activities Support manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning phases Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders Mentor and develop engineers within the team What We're Looking For Strong background in EC&I engineering leadership within regulated industries Proven...

Quality Engineer (Precision Engineering / Aerospace) £42,000 - £46,000 + Training + Profit Share + Early Finish Friday + Pension + Annual Salary Review Preston Are you a Quality Manager or Compliance professional with experience working within engineering or manufacturing environments looking to join a well-established business offering long-term stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to play a key role in driving quality and compliance standards across the organisation? This company is a long-established UK manufacturing business specialising in high-performance industrial materials used across multiple sectors including transport, aerospace, energy, and consumer products. With a strong technical reputation and decades of industry expertise, the company focuses on innovation, customer partnership, and delivering tailored solutions from development through to full-scale production. In this role you will lead internal, external, and supplier audits, ensure ongoing regulatory and customer compliance, and work closely with multiple departments to improve systems and processes. You will also support customer enquiries and orders from a compliance perspective while maintaining key documentation and approvals. This position would suit a Quality Manager or Compliance professional from an engineering or manufacturing backgro...

Quality Manager (Manufacturing) £42,000 - £46,000 + Training + Profit Share + Early Finish Friday + Pension + Annual Salary Review Preston Are you a Quality Manager or Compliance professional with experience working within engineering or manufacturing environments looking to join a well-established business offering long-term stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to play a key role in driving quality and compliance standards across the organisation? This company is a long-established UK manufacturing business specialising in high-performance industrial materials used across multiple sectors including transport, aerospace, energy, and consumer products. With a strong technical reputation and decades of industry expertise, the company focuses on innovation, customer partnership, and delivering tailored solutions from development through to full-scale production. In this role you will lead internal, external, and supplier audits, ensure ongoing regulatory and customer compliance, and work closely with multiple departments to improve systems and processes. You will also support customer enquiries and orders from a compliance perspective while maintaining key documentation and approvals. This position would suit a Quality Manager or Compliance professional from an engineering or manufacturing background who is confident managing quality systems, leading audi...

Quality Manager (Manufacturing) £42,000 - £46,000 + Training + Profit Share + Early Finish Friday + Pension + Annual Salary Review Preston Are you a Quality Manager or Compliance professional with experience working within engineering or manufacturing environments looking to join a well-established business offering long-term stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to play a key role in driving quality and compliance standards across the organisation? This company is a long-established UK manufacturing business specialising in high-performance industrial materials used across multiple sectors including transport, aerospace, energy, and consumer products. With a strong technical reputation and decades of industry expertise, the company focuses on innovation, customer partnership, and delivering tailored solutions from development through to full-scale production. In this role you will lead internal, external, and supplier audits, ensure ongoing regulatory and customer compliance, and work closely with multiple departments to improve systems and processes. You will also support customer enquiries and orders from a compliance perspective while maintaining key documentation and approvals. This position would suit a Quality Manager or Compliance professional from an engineering or manufacturing background who is confident managing quality systems, leading audits, and improving operational compliance standards. The Role ...

I am currently supporting a client of mine with their search for an experienced HR Manager - this is a brand new role created due to business growth that will form part of an established people team. Reporting into the Group HR Director you will take a lead on delivering the people plan across the business. Key Responsibilities: • Working with the HR Director to understand the HR strategy and creating a people plan, • Partnering with key stakeholders across the business on people related issues, • Supporting Managers with recruitment, selection and talent planning, • Advising Managers on appropriate learning and development initiatives in line with employee development plans, • Continually reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures in line with legislation changes, • Handling complex and sensitive ER issues, • Leading on the full performance management process across the company, • Monitoring and driving engagement and retention strategies, • Managing compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination/processes, • Maintaining accurate HR records and reporting systems, • Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation, • Leading on a variety of HR projects, • Promoting and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all company Health & Safety policies and procedures This role is ideal for an experienced HR generalist....

ARCH Finance are offering a great opportunity for a Sales Administrator to join an established team, based in Preston. The role will be office based and full time with the option of one remote working day after successful a probation period. In your role as Sales Administrator, you will hit the ground running. Self-motivation with the ability to work on your own initiative, whilst supported by a large and friendly team is a must. You will have a real passion for helping a business grow and providing the best customer service possible to both internal and external stakeholders. You will be driven and have a real desire for customer resolution. Your role will involve: Answering incoming calls Outbound calls to prospective customers with a view to engaging them to utilise our service. Helping manage the Arch Finance mailboxes (Outlook) for both the sign-up and payroll teams. Client and candidate engagement via all communication channels Assist with the compliance, and ensuring all relevant information up to date Assist with payroll processes and support with payroll related tasks when required. Supporting the Line Manager when directed or in his/her absence Dealing with account enquiries/record keeping on company CRM systems and payroll software. Achieving KPI’s and call figures Administrative tasks across the wider group as and when required. What we’re looking for: An individua...

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Kirkham Job Type: Permanent Working Hours: Double Days (Week 1: 6am - 2pm, Week 2: 2pm - 10pm) SRG are currently working with a growing manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support operations within a fast‑paced production environment. The role focuses on maximising equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with GMP, SOP, and Health & Safety standards. Responsibilities include carrying out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems, supporting breakdowns, maintaining accurate documentation, and assisting with machinery installation and improvement projects. You will work closely with the Engineering Manager and production teams, providing flexible support to meet operational targets. Requirements: Time‑served engineer with recognised electrical apprenticeship, and/or qualifciation (e.g. HNC, HND, etc. ) Skilled in Electrical and Mechanical maintenance experience, ideally holding 18th Edition wiring regulations Strong fault‑finding skills on PLCs, 3‑phase systems, motors, drives, sensors, and relays Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy...

Your new company This people-orientated organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join a large SSC environment. This role is ideal for a confident payroll professional who can lead a high-performing team and quickly embed themselves into a fast-paced environment ensuring accurate, compliant payroll processing. Your new role Within your new role, you will be expected to provide a high level of service to internal employees, whilst also maintaining the day-to-day, Manage end‑to‑end payroll cycles Process weekly, fortnightly, lunar and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client deadlines. Handle statutory payments calculations/adjustments including SSP, SMP, SPP, etc. Complex payments High volume payslip count, circa 10,000 plus Manage a team of 5-8 Calculate and process adjustments, holiday pay, bonuses, overtime, and salary changes. Ensure correct treatment of starters, leavers, P45/P46 starter checklists, and RTI submissions. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a UK payroll management position, Experience with managing and coaching a team and support with their learning and development Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements Experience using payroll systems (e.g. Sage, ADP, Workday, or similar) Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work to tight deadlines Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Imm...

Quality Engineer (Precision Engineering / Aerospace) £42,000 - £46,000 + Training + Profit Share + Early Finish Friday + Pension + Annual Salary Review Preston Are you a Quality Manager or Compliance professional with experience working within engineering or manufacturing environments looking to join a well-established business offering long-term stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to play a key role in driving quality and compliance standards across the organisation? This company is a long-established UK manufacturing business specialising in high-performance industrial materials used across multiple sectors including transport, aerospace, energy, and consumer products. With a strong technical reputation and decades of industry expertise, the company focuses on innovation, customer partnership, and delivering tailored solutions from development through to full-scale production. In this role you will lead internal, external, and supplier audits, ensure ongoing regulatory and customer compliance, and work closely with multiple departments to improve systems and processes. You will also support customer enquiries and orders from a compliance perspective while maintaining key documentation and approvals. This position would suit a Quality Manager or Compliance professional from an engineering or manufacturing background who is confident managing quality ...

Quality/Compliance Manager Location: Preston Working Hours: Full-time, Monday – Thursday 08:00 am – 4:30 pm, and Friday 08:00 am – 1:00 pm Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (Dependent upon experience) Our client is a world-class UK-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial laminates, composite materials and machined components. They are focused on delivering a quality product portfolio, supported by great service, excellent response and best of all, over 155 years' experience of getting it right. The Role • Maintain and retain existing approvals, including ISO9001, AS9100 and customer-specific approvals, • Improve compliance with customer requirements across all relevant processes, • Lead internal, external and supplier audits, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across compliance systems, • Conduct compliance checks and approvals at customer enquiry and order stages, • Implement and maintain regulatory compliance systems, including ethical sourcing and export requirements, • Deliver training and raise awareness to support compliance with customer expectations, • Create and maintain documentation to evidence compliance, • Monitor associated processes to ensure ongoing conformity and suitability Requirements Essential

A well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to support a growing portfolio of projects across the North West.The business has over 50 years' experience delivering groundworks, drainage, enabling works and wider civils packages on projects ranging from £500k to £10m+. This is a hands-on role, suited to someone comfortable being on-site, engaging with teams, and driving standards across live construction environments. The Role Lead Health & Safety across multiple civils and drainage projects Support site teams with practical, hands-on H&S advice and guidance Carry out site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures and client requirements Review and support RAMS, risk assessments and safe systems of work Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions Work closely with operational teams to embed a strong safety culture Support continuous improvement across HSEQ systems What They're Looking For Proven experience in a civils, groundworks or drainage environment Strong working knowledge of construction H&S legislation (CDM, etc.) NEBOSH (General or Construction) or equivalent Hands-on approach, comfortable being on-site and challenging where need Experience engaging directly with operatives, supervisors and subcontractors Full UK dr...

About the job Job summary Threat and Vulnerability Manager This role is for an experienced professional in vulnerability management and threat intelligence to join our Cyber Operations team. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to further mature and continuously improve our cyber defence capabilities. Cyber Operations forms part of a wider, well established security function operating within a highly regulated environment. In this role, you will lead and continuously enhance the management of vulnerability assessments across our hybrid IT estate. You will prioritise remediation activities using a risk based, threat informed approach, collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture of our systems and services. You will also develop and mature our threat intelligence capability, identifying and maintaining relevant intelligence sources to inform tactical, operational, and strategic decision making. You will produce and share high quality threat intelligence products with internal and external stakeholders and use this intelligence to support vulnerability management and threat hunting activities. Additionally, you will contribute to incident response processes and provide support to colleagues responsible for the IPO's protection, detection, and response capabilities. If you have strong relevant expertise, excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style we would love to hear from you. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Vulnerability Management (Primary Focus) • Lead and enhance the organisation's vulnerability management programme, including our Penetration Testing programme across a complex hybrid IT environment covering both infrastructure and applications. This will include scoping, scanning, prioritising work, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring remediation activities happen in a timely fashion., • Prioritise vulnerabilities using a riskbased, threatinformed approach to support organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and audit needs., • Oversee the full lifecycle of vulnerabilities, including triage, mitigation planning, remediation recommendations, and stakeholder coordination., • Develop and maintain vulnerability management policies, procedures, standards, and best practice guidance. Threat Intelligence • Produce high quality tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence assessments and briefings using analysis and interpretation of current threat intelligence. Utilising and liaising with internal stakeholders, commercial sources, open-source intelligence and government partners to provide a rounded, comprehensive view of the current threat landscape., • Lead initiatives to strengthen the organisation's intelligence capability and participate in information sharing communities. Cyber Risk Management • Play an integral part in Cyber Security risk management, conducting risk and threat assessments aligned with regulations. Using your knowledge of standards and expertise to support our stakeholders by providing pragmatic and proportionate advice and best practice guidance. Metrics & Reporting • Develop and maintain actionable metrics that demonstrate the effectiveness of the organisation's vulnerability management and threat intelligence capabilities. Incident Response Support • Contribute to and enhance our incident response processes, representing Cyber Security in operational incident calls, keeping stakeholders informed and liaising with government bodies to ensure timely and effective management of threat intelligence and threat hunting. Person specification Essential Technical • Strong understanding and experience of vulnerability management, threat intelligence and security operations within a complex enterprise environment, • Experience of managing and developing penetration testing programs, • Knowledge of secure development practices and where security testing for vulnerabilities fits into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), • Broad technical knowledge, especially around hybrid and cloud architectures, identity management and application security. Essential Experience • Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage and deliver on multiple concurrent tasks., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical audiences., • A team player who is enthusiastic about contributing to the overall success of the team and collaborating with stakeholders of all levels., • Sense of urgency and an ability to respond to tasks proactively and promptly., • Continually stay abreast of emerging security technologies, threats and trends. Self-motivated to drive their learning needs. How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 500-word Personal Statement • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role ., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. Technical • Provide a 250-word example that demonstrates your technical ability:, • Penetration testing (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests yourself) :, • Level - Practitioner, • Make sure it aligns with the Technical criteria listed in the Person Specification. Penetration testing - UK Government Security - Beta For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture, • Managing a Quality Service, • Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Penetration testing (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests themselves) : Level - Practitioner Penetration testing - UK Government Security - Beta Benefits Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the essential criteria listed person specification. Technical Provide a 250-word example that demonstrates your technical ability against the Technical criteria listed in the Person Specification. Penetration testing - (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests yourself) : Level - Practitioner Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours, Experience and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. 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Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

About the job Job summary Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Test Engineer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. We are recruiting for multiple roles of which one role is slightly biased towards application testing post infrastructure changes. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at leas t 20% of t heir time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. The IPO holds a visa sponsor licence however; this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates will therefore need to have an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: • Responsible for writing, executing and maintaining functional/non-functional automated UI and API tests/suites aligned against acceptance criteria to support our continuous deployment environment, • Be responsible for the design, coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation for robust, scalable and reusable solutions that deliver exceptional user experience using DevOps best practice, • Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders, • Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level, • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to., • Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards, • Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with IPO Test Strategy and IPO Engineering Principles, • Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical programs, • Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience • Experience in delivering technical solutions, • Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile, • Understanding of DevOps principles, • Experience of working with cloud technologies such as Azure Essential Technical • Experience of Playwright How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Developing Self and Others, • Working Together, • Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Technical Skills will be assessed at interview Benefits Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Interviews for this role will be carried out virtually via Microsoft Teams (video). Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; In the event of a high volume of applications, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) reserves the right to raise the minimum qualifying score at sift to manage volumes and ensure a proportionate and fair assessment process. Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

About the job Job summary Senior Dynamics Developer The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers systems need to be developed, improved, and maintained. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the core applications are reviewed and continually improved. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Developer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual specialising in MS Dynamics and Power Apps, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. This is a rolling recruitment exercise. Applications will be assessed at regular intervals against the published criteria. Selection decisions will be made on merit, following fair and open competition, in line with the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. We may appoint candidates as assessment stages are completed and may close the advert early or create a reserve list where sufficient candidates are identified. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical • Be responsible for the design, coding, configuration, testing and documentation of large, complex or mission critical applications in a cloud first environment using Dynamics and Power Apps in MS Azure, • Configure and customise both model model-driven and canvas apps, • Develop Power Automate Flows via connectors to the Dataverse and other data sources, • Develop PowerApps integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus and Azure Functions, • Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage, • Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders, • Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards, • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to, • Assist in implementing toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability, • Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality, • Embrace a continuous improvement ethos, • Responsible for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes, • Proactively apply HMG IA technical security controls according to ISO 27001 & the Security Policy Framework (SPF) Behavioural • Understanding yourself to be a leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results), • Engaging Stakeholders (for mutually beneficial collaborative relationships outside of the team), • Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Work across several multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highly focused and successful digital services, • Provide project / delivery management support when required, • Effective management and delegation of tasks within the team, • Applies "progress over perfection" principle, • Takes full responsibility for decisions and delivers, • Inner composure, recovers quickly from setbacks and learns from the experience, • Highly driven & inspires others to move things along and make things happen Personal and Team Development • Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills, • Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values, • Guides more junior members in their personal development, • Coaches and mentors' colleagues, • Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends, • Shares knowledge of tools and techniques with your wider team and the business stakeholders Person specification Essential Experience • Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects, • Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile methodologies, • Advocate of DevOps principles, • Experience working in a Microsoft Azure Cloud first team, • Experience with Azure DevOps Essential Technical • Experience of MS Dynamics CRM and PowerApps platform, • Has a deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services, • Technical aptitude, • Proficiency in one or more of these languages: C#, Python, JavaScript, Typescript, • Experience writing and implementing Unit Testing How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Developing Self and Others, • Delivering at Pace, • Working Together Benefits Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out virtually via Microsoft Teams (video) This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

If you're looking for a role where your decisions directly influence project success before a shovel even hits the ground, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact. As a Pre-Construction Manager, you'll sit at the heart of project wins, shaping strategy, driving commercial decisions and leading the teams responsible for securing profitable, high-quality work. They deliver high-quality construction projects that make a real difference to communities across the North West. Working across sectors including education, healthcare, emergency services, leisure and commercial developments, were committed to quality, continuous improvement, developing our people and creating social value. In return, we offer a supportive environment where contributions are recognised and rewarded. What's in it for you Competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000 with regular salary reviews 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off Buy and sell holiday scheme for greater flexibility Pension scheme and death in service cover Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support Regular social events and a supportive, collaborative working environment Your responsibilities as Pre-Construction Manager Lead and develop estimating and bid teams to deliver high-quality tender submissions Oversee the full tender process from enquiry through to submission and award Review cost plans, pricing strategies, risk allowances and value engineering opportunities Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and key stakeholders Support business development activities and contribute to future pipeline growth Drive continuous improvement across pre-construction processes, systems and reporting What we're looking for in a Pre-Construction Manager Previous experience within pre-construction, estimating or commercial construction environments Experience managing estimators, bid managers or bid writing teams Strong understanding of UK construction contracts and procurement routes including JCT and Design & Build Proven commercial awareness with the ability to assess risk, opportunity and project viability Ability to manage multiple tender submissions and stakeholder requirements simultaneously If you're an experienced Pre-Construction Manager ready to play a pivotal role in winning work, protecting margins and shaping successful project delivery from day one, we'd love to hear from you. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to. TPBN1_UKTJ

About the job Job summary Dynamics Developer The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers systems need to be developed, improved, and maintained. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the core applications are reviewed and continually improved. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. Opportunities to contribute to the technical strategy are also available. As a multi-skilled individual specialising in MS Dynamics and Power Apps, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. The IPO holds a visa sponsor licence however; this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates will therefore need to have an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical • Be responsible for the design, coding, configuration, testing and documentation of large, complex or mission critical applications in a cloud first environment using Dynamics and Power Platform in MS Azure, • Configure and customise both model model-driven and canvas apps, • Develop Power Automate Flows via connectors to the Dataverse and other data sources, • Develop Power platform integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions and SharePoint, • Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage, • Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders, • Identify defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards, • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to, • Assist in implementing toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Behavioural • Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality, • Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values, • Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills, • Embrace a continuous improvement ethos Personal and Team Development • Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience • Experience in delivering technical solutions, • Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile, • Understanding of DevOps principles, • Experience of working with cloud technologies such as Azure Essential Technical • Experience of MS Dynamics CRM and/or Power Platform How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Developing Self and Others, • Delivering at Pace, • Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • At interview you will be assessed on technical criteria Benefits Alongside your salary of 36,736, Intellectual Property Office contributes 10,642 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • ccess to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview a Behaviours and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out virtually via Microsoft Teams (video). This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; In the event of a high volume of applications, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) reserves the right to raise the minimum qualifying score at sift to manage volumes and ensure a proportionate and fair assessment process. Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a true generalist HR role, working closely with the HR Manager, Group HR Director, and wider HR team. Experience in an HR Advisor / HR Officer role. Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness via HR systems.

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HR Manager- Preston UK (Multi-site role)- Head office Preston Full-time and Permanent | Monday–Friday (40 hours per week, incl. 1-hour unpaid break) £45,000 – £50,000 per annum + benefits About the Company Our client is a well-established, market-leading national distributor within the fmcg sector, with a successful heritage spanning over 60 years. With a turnover exceeding £150m and a workforce of 400+ employees, they operate across multiple UK sites, delivering a wide range of products to businesses of all sizes from independent operators to large-scale organisations. Blending local expertise with national scale, the company is known for its strong customer relationships, operational excellence, and commitment to innovation in a fast-moving industry. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s People Plan. Working closely with the Group HR Director, you’ll take a hands-on, strategic and operational role, supporting managers across the business while driving best practice in people management and employment law compliance. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategy aligned to business goals Lead end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning Oversee onboarding, training, and development initiatives Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, including complex case management Draft and manage HR documentation, policies, and procedures Drive performance management processes, including appraisals and reviews Support succession planning and talent development across business units Monitor and improve employee engagement and retention strategies Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination Maintain accurate HR systems, reporting, and data compliance Deliver training sessions and workshops to managers and teams Lead and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives ⚖️ Compliance & Culture Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice Promote a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism Support a safe and compliant working environment, adhering to Health & Safety standards ✅ What We’re Looking For Essential: CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience) Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor Strong knowledge of UK employment law Experience handling complex employee relations cases Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information Desirable: CIPD Level 7 (or working towards) Experience in organisational change or transformation Exposure to M&A activity Knowledge of GDPR/Data Protection Experience using HR analytics and data-driven decision making What’s in It for You? KPI Bonus Scheme 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Employee Discount Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, nationally recognised organisation where you can truly make an impact. You’ll have the autonomy to shape HR practices while working within a supportive leadership structure. How to Apply Send your CV to (url removed) to submit your application or call me on (phone number removed) if you require any additional information. INDBSO

Smiths Hire is a Regional award-winning Equipment & Tool Hire provider with the capability to deliver Nationally on Powered Access and Plant Equipment and weare looking for a likeminded Manager to join our business on our journey to expand our customer base and reach new heights! If you would like to be a part of our successful business, we have an exciting opportunity just for you as we are currently looking for a Depot Manager with a particular set of skills for our busy Preston Depot. We want passionate. energetic and proven managers that want to make a difference to peoples lives and influence the success of the business. The hire industry is fast paced and each day has a new challenge but with these challenges, success follows. Join us on this chapter of the Smiths family success.. As a Depot Manager you will oversee the daily running of your depot by; Maintaining the Smiths high standards of operation and aesthetic appearance Ensuring that the depot is performing against all agreed targets/budgets. Supervising stock takes and being responsible for all assets across the depot. Coordinating the transport resources in the most efficient manner. Ensuring that all aspects of work and process are carried out in-line with Health and Safety guidelines Carrying out relevant audits and inspections and reporting on any repairs that are needed. Completing relevant reports on weekly figures, cash summaries, stock issues, employee attendance etc. Mentoring, Coaching and encouraging all depot staff ensuring all training and development needs are met. Ensuring customers are treated with the highest level of customer service, in line with our Customer Service Charter Liaising with the Sales team and assisting in the management of customer accounts on a regular basis Playing an active role in maintaining and expanding the existing customer base Keeping up to date with your knowledge of Hire and Sale equipment and the ability to demonstrate safe use of kit Ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in that all procedures for contracts, transfers and purchase orders etc. are completed correctly Monitoring the effective communication with all staff, including between depots Conducting additional ad hoc duties as and when needed The main responsibilities are: Sales Generating new and servicing/expanding current customers through a commitment to first class customer service to help drive the company sales forward. Management Day to day management of our depot site, and all Depots teams Financial Cash/Till, Card payment processing/taking, understanding of the weekly/monthly sales and stock reporting is a must have. Resale area Keeping a well-stocked, clean and presentable Hire shop. Company Reputation Carrying out all of the above responsibilities whilst also ensuring that the companys reputation is paramount ensuring all customers and staff are happy. As a Depot Manager you should have; A proven track record in management Strong Sales experience Experience of people management PC literate and proactive with IT systems A full UK Driving Licence. A clear understanding of logistics, operations and sales Benefits what we offer you Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience Company Car Performance based bonus 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total) An extra 2 days holiday after 5 years service Weekly pay FREE tool hire for all employees - Excluding consumables and delivery Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary My Wellbeing Services Employee Referral Scheme Pension scheme Full uniform provided Discounted personal legal services TPBN1_UKTJ

Warranty Administrator - Preston area Prestige Franchised Motor Dealership Our client is looking for an experienced and driven Warranty Administrator to join their team in Preston. It will be your responsibility to ensure that all warranty submissions including credits, claims, rejections and goodwill gestures are correctly administered and the correct processes have been followed. You'll do checks on all warranty related correspondence and paperwork as well as ensuring the computerised system is kept up to date. Working closely with frontline staff you'll give regular support and guidance for warranty work that is carried out and you'll be looking for ways to continually improve processes and systems. You'll be organised and be ready to be audited at any time. The job: • Completing all warranty claims, • Providing feedback to frontline service teams, • Ensuring all work is up to date and audit ready, • Working with the Aftersales Manager on claims validity, • Reconciling of all records About you: • Previous Warranty Administration experience, • Experience of working within a dealership, • Excellent attention to detail, • Experience of managing your own workload, • Strong communication skills - both written and verbal, • Excellent organisation and time keeping skills Benefits: • Extremely competitive salary and bonus structure, • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), • Additional day's holiday on your birthday, • Discount retail shopping platform, • Company pension scheme, • Death in Service policy, • Work wear supplied, • Training, coaching, and development funded, • Incentives and rewards, • Free tickets to local and national events, • On site car parking Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm or 8.30am - 5.30pm Two Saturday mornings a month 8.30am - 12.30pm Basic £34,580 with an achievable £42k OTE! If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you, please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch to discuss your application further. Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission

Job Title: Quality Manager (Single site - Food / Poultry Manufacturing) Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 pa dependent on experience. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Gafoor: Gafoor is a dynamic and rapidly growing family-owned business in Preston. They are a key player in their sector operating on a national basis, supplying poultry products to leading blue chip manufacturers. About the role: We are looking to recruit Quality Manager who will take on responsibility for leading a team of quality controllers within our facility. The primary focus of the role will be to ensure that all products achieve the highest standards of food safety and meet a wide range of customer specifications. This is a hands-on role, where your presence within the factory will ensure we continue to drive a culture of continuous improvement and ensure that the customer is always front and centre in our minds. You will need to have worked in a similar manufacturing environment and have at least 3 years' experience managing a team. If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company who will offer you a rewarding career, then send your CV in for immediate consideration. Sponsorship will only be considered for this role from candidates who already have a valid VISA and who have worked at this level previously within the UK. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of QA's in their day to day work across all departments Stand in for the Technical Manager when required Through visible leadership, ensure that a positive quality culture is encouraged, continuous improvement sustained, and best practices are shared Contribute ideas for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all quality systems In partnership with the wider team, support the development and introduction of all new products, including the effective execution of trials and taste panels Assist with internal and audits Monitor and update improvement plans for customer complaints and non-conformances Provide technical support to the hygiene team and production teams About you: Essential attributes and skills: A minimum of 3 years' experience managing a team in a similar environment in the UK. Degree in food science or equivalent with experience of HACCP, traceability and general food safety or equivalent on the job experience Experience within a BRC food production / manufacturing site within the UK Strong communication skills and the assertiveness to challenge others where necessary Strong work and team ethic, able to motivate and inspire others Excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities at any one time Excellent I.T skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Auditing skills Analytical problem-solving skills What We offer: Individual development / training programs with funded training Subsidized canteen Staff shop / discounted products PPE On-site parking Enhanced pension and holiday entitlement with continuous service If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company at an exciting stage in their growth, please click the APPLY button to send your CV in for immediate consideration. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality Manager, Food Safety Manager, Quality Improvement Manager, Quality Assurance Lead, Quality Auditor, may also be considered for this role. TPBN1_UKTJ

Facilities & Maintenance Manager Brighton, Sussex Multi-Site Education Portfolio Salary: £42,000 +Excellent Benefits 25 Days Holiday + BH We're seeking an experienced Facilities & Maintenance Manager to lead Hard Services across a Multi-Site education estate in Brighton. This hands-on role oversees engineers, contractors, compliance, and service delivery to ensure safe, reliable and high-quality FM operations. You will drive excellent service standards, maintain strong safety and statutory compliance, and deliver a consistently positive customer experience. Your leadership will be central to upholding the reputation and performance of the PPP Facilities Management service. The Role Manage reactive & planned maintenance across multiple school sites. Lead and develop a team of engineers, ensuring correct staffing, skills and training. Oversee electrical testing, inspections, minor repairs and emergency breakdown response. Drive safety culture and ensure full compliance with HSE procedures and statutory requirements. Monitor CAFM data, produce client reports and continually improve performance. Control budgets, resources and third-party suppliers, ensuring SLA delivery. About You Strong background in Hard FM with proven team leadership experience. Skilled in electrical testing, installation, fault-finding and maintenance. Confident managing subcontractors, compliance and complex maintenance schedules. Competent with CAFM systems (Concept/Maximo/TopDesk). IT proficient (Excel, Word, Outlook) and detail-focused. NEBOSH (or willing to work towards), C&G 2360 / 2391–2395, NVQ Level 3. AP/RP experience desirable. Enhanced DBS required (provided by employer). BoH1 TPBN1_UKCT

Job Title: BUILDING SERVICES CLERK OF WORKS Location - Preston Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply site-based technical inspection, construction quality assurance and building services knowledge while supporting clients across a wide range of projects. You will be responsible for independent monitoring of mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) building services installations across the built environment and related sectors, ensuring quality, compliance and adherence to design intent and industry standards. Requirements HNC/HND, NVQ Level 4+, City & Guilds, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years' relevant experience within the construction or building services industry. Experience inspecting mechanical, electrical and public health building services installations on construction and refurbishment projects. Strong technical knowledge of building services systems, construction methods, workmanship standards and installation quality requirements. Good understanding of Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance, Water Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations and CDM Regulations. Experience identifying defects, non-conformances, poor workmanship and deviations from drawings, specifications and contract requirements. Experience producing site inspection reports, photographic records, defect schedules, snagging lists and progress updates. Knowledge of commissioning, testing, certification, O&M manuals and handover procedures. Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with clients, contractors, subcontractors, project managers and design teams. Competent in Microsoft Office and capable of maintaining accurate site records and documentation. Able to work independently on site, act professionally and escalate technical, quality or safety concerns where required. Full UK driving licence, right to work in the UK, and willingness to travel nationwide. Membership of CIBSE, IET, IHEEM, CIOB or similar professional body is desirable. NEBOSH, IOSH, CSCS or equivalent health and safety qualification is desirable.Responsibilities Undertake regular site inspections of MEP building services installations. Monitor workmanship and installation quality against drawings, specifications and project requirements. Inspect systems including electrical installations, fire alarms, emergency lighting, security, access control, CCTV, data, HVAC, plumbing, drainage, renewables and BMS systems. Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance, Water Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations, CDM Regulations and contract documentation. Identify defects, poor workmanship and non-compliant installations and issue clear reports. Produce site inspection reports, photographic records, defect schedules, snagging lists and progress updates. Monitor rectification works and verify completion of remedial actions. Witness testing and commissioning activities and review associated certification and records. Monitor project progress and highlight risks to quality, compliance, programme and handover. Report issues, risks and progress updates to the Project Manager and Design Team. Attend site meetings, technical workshops and handover inspections as required. Promote and maintain site health and safety standards, reporting unsafe practices where necessary. Review risk assessments and method statements relevant to inspected works. Liaise with clients, contractors and design teams to resolve technical and quality issues. Review O&M manuals, commissioning documentation and handover information for completeness. Support practical completion, defects inspections and project handover activities. Maintain accurate records in line with company procedures and quality management systems. Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and wider management system requirements. Maintain professional development and contribute to continuous improvement. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and experience level

Commercial Sales Administrator-Immediate Requirement Preston | Full Time | Permanent | Up to £32,000 DOE A well-established and highly regarded luxury interiors business in the Preston is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Sales Administrator to support the continued growth of its commercial division. This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative, customer-focused organisation known for delivering high-end projects across the tile, bathroom and kitchen sectors. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting commercial sales activity, maintaining excellent customer relationships, and ensuring projects run smoothly from enquiry through to completion. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and fast-paced environment where quality, service, and attention to detail are at the heart of everything they do. The Role This position will support the commercial sales function through a mix of administration, customer service, supplier liaison and sales coordination responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Sales Support Produce and analyse sales reports and performance data. Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Commercial Manager. Assist with lead generation and qualifying new business opportunities. Liaise with suppliers to negotiate pricing and source alternative products where required. Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and customers. Conduct market and competitor research to support commercial activity. Support meetings, travel arrangements and commercial documentation. Adapt to changing business needs and priorities within a growing department. Sales Administration & Customer Support Process customer orders, quotations and invoices accurately. Manage customer accounts, order tracking and follow-up communication. Prepare sales proposals, presentations and supporting documents. Maintain accurate CRM systems and sales databases. Coordinate with internal departments including logistics and finance to ensure timely delivery and fulfilment. Act as a key point of contact for customer enquiries and support. Resolve customer issues relating to orders, billing and product information. Provide product guidance and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling. Follow up with customers to ensure a high level of service and satisfaction. About You Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a Sales Administration or Customer Service position. Strong understanding of sales processes, order management and customer relationship management. Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Experience within interiors, construction, bathrooms, kitchens or tiles would be advantageous but is not essential. Positive, adaptable and proactive approach to work. What’s on Offer Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience. Staff discount. Workplace pension scheme. Company events. Free onsite parking. Monday to Friday working hours. Opportunity to join a growing and supportive business with a strong reputation in the market. If you are an organised and commercially minded administrator who enjoys working in a customer-focused environment, I would love to hear from you. Send your current CV to (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) for more information on this fantastic role. INDBSO

Senior QA Compliance Officer Based near Preston £40,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent Russell Taylor are partnering with a leading UK manufacturing business to recruit a Senior QA Compliance Officer to join their Quality team based near Preston. The Role Reporting to the QA & Compliance Manager, you will ensure GMP compliance across quality systems, supporting deviation management, CAPA effectiveness, batch record review and change control processes. You will also be responsible for 2 direct reports. Key responsibilities: Review and assess deviations, incidents, complaints and change controls • Support root cause investigations and CAPA effectiveness checks • Review pharmaceutical batch records prior to release • Conduct quality impact assessments • Support vendor qualification and GMP compliance activities • Compile and support Product Quality Review (PQR) reporting • Liaise with internal stakeholders and customers on quality issues About You Experience in a QA role within a GMP-regulated environment • Strong knowledge of GMP and quality systems • Experience with deviations, investigations and CAPA processes • Strong attention to detail and communication skills • Degree (or equivalent) in a scientific or engineering discipline What's on Offer -£40,000 - £45,000 salary • Excellent benefits package • Permanent, full-time role • Monday to Friday, days with early finish on Fridays • Responsible for 2 direct reports • A great opportunity for progression within a growing quality function Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

Alchem Partners have been retained to source an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a multi-disciplined team on site in Preston, the site is a COMAH regulated site specialising in a number of chemical products. The role will focus on existing processes and improvements, leading and mentoring multi-disciplined teams, increasing preventative maintenance activity and projects to support these. The successful candidate will; Lead the teams ensuring development, mentoring and coaching for the team Ensure that all maintenance and servicing aspects relating to site are efficiently undertaken to support operations Ensure all works carried out adhere to our safe working systems Manage Service Contracts and contractors attending site Developing and implementing the Planned Preventive Maintenance Systems Conduct investigations based on downtime to determine root cause analysis and then implement corrective and preventative actions using appropriate stakeholders Forecast and manage the maintenance budget. Assist in ongoing project work and development of CAPEX projects Required experience: Proven experience within a similar supervisory/leadership position within a manufacturing environment – ideally within Food/drink/chemical/COMAH environments. Degree in Mechanical or other engineering discipline or equivalent certification or experience. Engineer fitter education/experience (desirable/advantage). Proficient in basic IT programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and Internet). Understanding of HMI and PLC Controllers. Writing Planned Preventive Maintenance. Further information available on request! This role is Monday - Friday days, with a lunchtime finish on Friday. In return our client are paying c£55,000 - £60,000pa and benefits. Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you. About us: Alchem Partners are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service. As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates alike

Greys Specialist Recruitment are working on behalf of an established and growing logistics business who are looking to recruit a Customs Business Development Manager as part of their continued growth across customs, freight forwarding and European logistics services. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven customs professional to join a business that has invested heavily in digitalising post-Brexit customs processes and simplifying cross-border movements for importers, exporters, hauliers and wider logistics customers. The business operates across three core areas: freight ferry bookings, freight forwarding and customs services. Their customs division has become one of the fastest-growing areas of the group, and this role will play a key part in driving further commercial growth. The Role As Customs Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities across customs clearance, import/export operations, transit movements and wider international trade services. Working closely with the senior customs leadership team, you will help shape and execute commercial strategy while managing the full 360 sales process from lead generation through to client onboarding and ongoing account development. This is a relationship-led sales role that requires both strong customs knowledge and the ability to win new business. The successful candidate will be comfortable generating their own leads, opening doors with new clients, understanding operational challenges and positioning tailored customs solutions. Key Responsibilities Identify, target and win new business opportunities across customs clearance, import/export, transit and wider cross-border logistics services. Generate leads through outbound calls, email, LinkedIn, market research, referrals, networking and existing industry contacts. Build relationships with freight forwarders, hauliers, importers, exporters, manufacturers and businesses moving goods across UK and European borders. Sell customs solutions in a consultative and problem-solving way, understanding client requirements and positioning the right service. Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting, qualification and proposal through to negotiation, close and onboarding. Work closely with customs operations teams to ensure new clients are onboarded smoothly and receive a strong service experience. Act as a key commercial contact for customs clients, supporting retention, account development, cross-selling and upselling opportunities. Provide market intelligence around UK/EU customs legislation, trade changes, competitor activity and customer behaviour. Work with marketing, operations and senior leadership to support wider commercial strategy and identify new growth channels. Represent the business professionally at client meetings, industry events and, where required, during European travel. Requirements Proven B2B sales, business development or commercial experience within customs clearance, freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain or international trade. Specific experience within customs, customs clearance, customs brokerage or customs-led logistics services. Strong understanding of UK and EU import/export processes, customs documentation, transit procedures and border requirements. Knowledge of customs declaration processes and systems, ideally including CDS. Ability to generate your own leads and manage a full 360 sales process. Strong consultative sales skills with the ability to understand operational problems and position tailored solutions. Confident dealing with senior stakeholders, business owners, logistics managers, freight forwarders and import/export teams. Relationship-led approach with the ability to build trust and create long-term customer partnerships. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities. Excellent communication, organisation and follow-up skills. Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working independently. Suitable Backgrounds This role may suit someone currently working as a: Customs Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager Customs Sales Manager International Trade Business Development Manager Logistics Business Development Manager Customs Brokerage Sales Executive Freight Sales Executive with strong customs exposure Commercial Manager within customs, forwarding or cross-border logistics The ideal candidate will have proven experience within customs clearance, freight forwarding or logistics, but the key requirement is genuine customs knowledge combined with strong sales ability. Working Pattern The role will initially be office-based in Preston during the training period. Hybrid working is available after probation, typically structured as 3 days in the Preston office and 2 days working from home. Office days are flexible, although working from home on both a Monday and Friday in the same week would not usually be available. The probation period is staggered at 2, 4 and 6 months depending on performance and progress. Although this is primarily a desk-based sales role, customer visits are encouraged where commercially useful, and reasonable travel and accommodation costs will be covered. Package and Benefits Salary of £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience. Strong OTE, to be discussed at interview. 35-hour working week. Hybrid working after training/probation. Birthday day off after one year’s full service. Enhanced annual leave after two years’ service. Employee Assistance Programme. Health cash plan. Life assurance / death in service cover. Retail discount scheme. Cycle to Work scheme. Tech discount scheme. Learning and development opportunities. Social events and team activities. Recognition awards. Summary This is an excellent opportunity for a customs-aware sales professional who wants to join a growing, digitally led logistics business with a clear market proposition and genuine scope to make an impact. The successful candidate will be commercially sharp, confident generating new business and capable of building long-term customer relationships across customs, freight forwarding and international trade. Location: Preston, Lancashire Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOE + strong OTE Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid: Available after training/probation — 3 days office-based in Preston, 2 days from home Travel: Some UK and European travel may be required

My Client who are UK construction leaders within their specific niche are entering a key growth phase, with significant increases in labour demand across major projects (including SZC and beyond). They are looking for a Recruitment Team Manager to take responsibility for leading and structuring our recruitment function across their offices near Preston and Scotland. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on improving output, tightening compliance, and building a high-performing recruitment team that delivers consistently for both clients and operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Team Leadership & Daily Management Manage day-to-day activity of recruitment teams across multiple locations Set clear daily/weekly expectations for each recruiter Ensure workload is effectively distributed based on priorities and demand Provide structure, direction, and accountability across the function 2. Performance Management & KPIs Define and track KPIs (fills, CVs sent, interviews arranged, conversions, time-to-fill, etc.) Monitor individual and team performance Challenge underperformance and recognise strong performance Implement simple reporting dashboards to give visibility to leadership Manage KPIs being met in frameworks and with clients 3. Compliance & Process Ownership Overall ownership of recruitment compliance, including: Right to Work (RTW) checks Qualification verification (CSCS, NVQs, site requirements, etc.) Accurate and complete worker records Ensure “no start without correct paperwork” is enforced consistently Maintain audit-ready systems in line with client expectations 4. Client & Job Information Accuracy Ensure full and accurate job briefs are obtained from clients (rates, scope, competencies, durations, location, shift patterns) Ensure correct and consistent information is issued back to clients when operatives are proposed Reduce miscommunication between recruitment, operations, and clients 5. Operational Support & Coordination Work closely with Labour Managers and Operations teams Ensure recruitment supports live projects effectively and reacts quickly to demand Identify and resolve bottlenecks (shortage of skills, delays in onboarding, etc.) 6. Team Motivation & Culture Drive a high-performance, high-accountability environment Motivate the team through clear targets, structure, and regular feedback Improve consistency in how recruiters work, communicate, and deliver 7. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Identify issues early (compliance gaps, poor conversions, delays) Implement practical, simple solutions that scale with growth Improve systems, workflows, and recruiter output over time What We're Looking For Proven experience in recruitment (ideally construction, engineering, or labour supply) Experience managing or leading recruiters or teams Strong understanding of compliance (RTW, qualifications, onboarding standards) Highly organised and process-driven Confident managing performance and having direct conversations Commercial awareness – understands rates, margins, and client expectations Ability to work at pace in a growing business Desirable (but not essential) Experience working with major infrastructure clients (e.g., SZC, Tier 1 contractors) Familiarity with labour frameworks and audit requirements Experience setting KPIs and building reporting structures What Success Looks Like (First 3–6 Months) Clear structure in place across recruitment teams Improved visibility on activity and performance (KPIs being tracked consistently) Stronger compliance and fewer onboarding issues Faster response times to client requirements Clear accountability across the team Package & Benefits Competitive salary + performance-based bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Gym membership (Gymworks) Company mobile and laptop Potential car allowance depending on experience TPBN1_UKTJ

Global & Domestic Mobility Advisor - 6 month contract - Preston, Lancashire - £18.53 ph UMB or £13.94 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role The Global and Domestic Mobility Advisor will be responsible for the operational support for all Domestic Assignments for all UK employees - working closely with Domestic Mobility Team Leader, Business partners and other Shared Services functions. The role requires high attention to detail with strong administrative experience, ability to manage large volumes of complex workload to ensure customer service and SLA requirements are achieved. Role Responsibilities: Not limited to… Assignee Management Responsible for the production of all letters, compensation statements, costings for all assignment moves Ensure all process actions are completed in line with KPI's and relevant delivery dates Responsible for ensuring all ad-hoc Business requests are completed in line with KPI's/agreed delivery dates Responsible for ensuring all movement and workload trackers are maintained with accurate data Ensuring all vendors initiations are completed in an accurate and timely manner Support completion of all annual allowance and salary activities are completed for all assignees including validation of population and production of compensation statements Responsible for ensuring that Cyclical Activities / Key Projects are actioned and completed in line with project timescales for area of responsibility Provide additional operational support as required to wider operations team as required Adhering to all GDPR requirements when working with and managing dataProcess / Projects Act as Process Lead as identified in team plan. Ensure that all process documentation is updated as needed and that where appropriate team are briefed on changes. Review on a quarterly basis Support with continuous improvement initiatives (as identified) Support on any new team projects (as identified)Training Support GM Operations Team Leader and Operations Manager as identified with training and multi-skilling plan Ensure compliance to all annual and ad-hoc training requirementsHousekeeping Maintain assignee folders in line with team standards ensuring that documents are filed in appropriate folders What are BAE Systems looking for from you? The role requires high attention to detail with strong administrative experience, ability to manage large volumes of complex workload to ensure customer service and SLA requirements are achieved. Security Requirements: BPSS This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting

Senior/Associate Health and Safety Consultant - construction consultancy - North West (hybrid, based from either Preston or Manchester 2 days p/w) - up to £70k+benefits package Key Accountabilities - Direct commissions, assuming lead contact with Clients - Be responsible for the quality / delivery of the product / service whilst ensuring that all necessary procedures are followed to ensure our obligations are contractually and professionally completed - Manage internal resources and staff to ensure timely delivery - Contribute to the profitability of the business, both as an individual and in terms of the office as a whole - Generate repeat commissions from existing clients - Secure commissions from new clients - Use best endeavours to achieve / exceed fee turnover targets as agreed, annually with your Line Manager - Represent the business at external networking groups - Support in preparing bid submissions - Prepare fee proposals for review by the Directors - Prepare invoices on a monthly basis and support in debt recovery on a weekly basis - Support in arriving at and implementing the strategic plan for the business - Comply with Code of Conduct - Ensure that all relevant Health & Safety legislations are adhered to - Support implementation / continued management of our Quality Management System - Support in staff mentoring, retention and recruitment initiatives - Provide support to Director responsible for Training - Where appropriate support in conducting training reviews with junior staff - Support with the implementation of the risk management plan for the business - Responsible for the review and the advice given under projects under their direction. Qualifications/experience :- BSc or equivalent is essential in a construction related discipline; NEBOSH Qualified, APS and any other relevant Health and Safety certification; Demonstration of significant commitment towards personal professional development; A candidate not possessing the qualifications listed above but with a substantial and clearly established track record of success in a relevant field may also be considered; Must have a driving licence and have access to own car. Minimum of 5 years for a construction related organisation; To be trained and have evidence of competency. Examples being NEBOSH Construction Certificate, APS and other applicable Health and Safety certification; Experience of workload demand planning and developing resourcing strategies to deliver the work plan; Have good techniques and processes for tracking progress with tasks assigned to others and for dealing with delivery issues; Experience of preparing, monitoring, and controlling budgets within a value for money framework; Experience in business and financial planning management including negotiating appropriate financial solutions; Good knowledge of all aspects of Construction Health and Safety, including statutory compliance, the Construction, Design and Management regulations, the Building Safety Act, and other risk and hazard identification standards and procedures akin to the services offered and delivered by the organisation; Excellent knowledge of relevant working systems to track health and safety commissions; Confidence in the use of all Microsoft applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and be able to prepare and analyse detailed reports, spreadsheets & presentations

Project Manager - Pensions (Hybrid or Remote with regular travel to Preston) Salary circa £50k £55k DOE A glance at the role: An exciting time for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Change Team and work alongside a passionate team of change professionals to help successfully deliver our Change Portfolio through a period of significant business transformation and continuous improvement. Reporting to our Head of Delivery, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced, collaborative and customer-focused business. The successful candidate will lead on managing multiple key projects and will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, effective communication with key internal and external stakeholders, project resources, and managing the project budget. A bit about us: Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UKs leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them. What we can offer you: • Competitive salary £50 55k DOE. - 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and a half day for your Birthday, with the ability to buy and sell leave. - Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions. - Access to Health or Dental Plan. - Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you or your family might need some support. - Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme Your Perk Site. - Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events. - Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office. - Free Car Parking in Preston City Centre. What youll be doing: • Support the pensions administration change programme by producing clear business and system requirements, process maps, testing, training, and implementation plans. - Identify, manage, and deliver process design changes by conducting business and systems process analysis and design, focusing on quality improvement and operational efficiency. - Provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; training to ensure maximum value is realised, recognising and capitalising on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organisational changes, and new responsibilities. - Be the interface between the business and IT, translating business requirements into functional specifications. Collaborate closely with developers to implement the requirements, and work with IT and the business to ensure testing of solutions is robust and thorough prior to all system change releases. - Proactively identify system improvement opportunities. - Understand and negotiate the needs and expectations of multiple stakeholders. - Collaborate with others; articulating ideas and viewpoints to senior management, peers, and others; identifying and initiating solutions; managing resources; driving the resolution of issues; and holding self and team accountable for results. - Prepare clear and timely management information reporting to relevant stakeholders as appropriate. - Develop project plans, including agreeing the project scope and timescales with key stakeholders, and maintain all project documentation. - Actively lead the project team and manage activities end-to-end during the project life cycle to ensure delivery of project commitments within budget. - Work in partnership and develop relationships with all stakeholders in each project, including our clients, suppliers and colleagues involved in the project. - Take ownership of projects and communicate individual accountability to all project stakeholders. - Provide regular and high-quality progress reports to key stakeholders. - Proactively identify risks and issues, developing strategies to mitigate risks and resolve issues related to the project, escalating where appropriate. - Make decisions and adapt plans to changes that occur during the project lifecycle. What we need from you: • A proactive, self-motivated team player who can work independently with minimal supervision, manage a high personal workload with multiple deadlines and continually strive for system improvements in quality, efficiency, and presentation. - Proven project management experience and project management qualifications, with proven ability to successfully deliver multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, on time, on schedule, and within budget. - Must have experience in and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels to understand and document requirements. - The ability to problem-solve and be confident to present reasoned and convincing arguments to support and/or challenge a proposal. - Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills. - Experience leading, motivating and managing project teams, including internal and external resources, while holding the team accountable for performance and deliverables. - Excellent level of numerical, analytical, and report writing skills to assist in the communication of key messages and to facilitate discussions and decision-making. - Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio & Dev Ops). - The ability to handle multiple demands in a fast-paced environment. - Competent with various project management methodologies. - The ability to demonstrate a structured project approach. - Experience in monitoring budgets, project scope, and change control. - An understanding of developing and implementing communications plans. - Proven delivery of large strategic projects, on time, on schedule and to budget, sometimes multiple projects simultaneously. - Ideally, a minimum of five years project management experience. - Experience of managing customer relationships and resolving project risks and issues. Nice to have: • Knowledge of working in the public sector is preferred but not essential. - A background in pensions or related financial services is preferred but not essential. Working with and upholding our values: • Working together. - Committed to excellence. - Doing the right thing. - Forward thinking. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to work alongside the Catering Manager near Preston at an established multi-faceted business - part of a national UK company catering for large groups serving company core to spec menus. You will have experience working in high-volume catering/restaurant operations. You might be an assistant/deputy manager looking to step up. You need your own transport. Benefits Straight shifts 25 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) and your birthday off The option to purchase additional holiday. Meals on duty Employee assistance programme Retailers discounts Company pension Career progression opportunities RESTAURANT MANAGER - IS THIS YOU? A background managing/working in high volume catering/restaurant operations A hands-on lead from the front approach An understanding of cost, budget and labour controls A very keen eye for detail and passion for high standards Excellent communication, supervisory and training skills Passion for delivering exceptional customer service A strong desire to further develop your career RESTAURANT MANAGER YOU WILL: Work alongside and deputise for the catering manager Supervise and motive the team Help to control costs, budgets, labour and stock Give consistently excellent customer service Work in a hands-on capacity leading from the front Work with company systems, procedures and policies APPLY TODAY Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work. We will respond to your application as soon as possible, and please bear with us because we are experiencing very high numbers of applications at the moment. Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, a recruitment agency dedicated to recruitment in the Hospitality Industry. TPBN1_UKCT

Outside IR35 | Rare Interim Opportunity | EBD Setting | Children’s Residential | 6-Month Secure Contract Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for a complete change? This is a rare interim opportunity to go to the beautiful Channel Islands in time for summer. We're currently supporting a highly regarded council in the picturesque Channel Islands, to recruit an Interim Ofsted Registered Manager for one of their well Benefits: Great hourly rate - £56.50 & Outside IR35 Opportunity to lead from the front, with full autonomy on decision making within the home along with the service lead Supportive senior leadership and multi-disciplinary teams Initial 6-month contract with strong possibility of extending beyond this Opportunity to influence and shape secure provision strategy for the future of the service Not for you? Refer-a-friend bonus – £500 for successful referrals Key Responsibilities - As the Registered Manager, you will hold responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Secure Children’s Home, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, safe, and effective service that meets all legislative and regulatory requirements. Operational Leadership: Oversee the effective running of the secure unit, including service development, policy implementation, staffing, and budget management Team Development: Lead, appraise, and support staff performance, implementing development plans to strengthen team capability Specialist Oversight: Provide expert guidance to staff and stakeholders, fostering an open and reflective culture within the home Quality & Compliance: Ensure high standards of care and practice through robust quality assurance and performance management systems Partnership Working: Build strong relationships with partner agencies, professionals, and stakeholders to deliver coordinated care and positive outcomes If you’re an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next interim opportunity, and would consider a move to the Channel Islands, please reach out to discuss further. Contact Chris on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) to arrange a confidential chat

HR Advisor (Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Contract)- Preston UK (Multi-site support role)- Head office Preston, Lancashire Full-time | Monday–Friday (40 hours per week, incl. 1-hour unpaid break) £30,000 – £33,000 per annum + benefits About the Company Our client is a well-established, market-leading organisation within the FMCG sector, with a proud heritage of over 60 years. With a turnover exceeding £170m and a workforce of 400+ employees, they operate across multiple UK locations, delivering essential products to a diverse customer base. Known for combining national scale with a local, customer-first approach, they continue to grow and evolve within a fast-paced industry. The Opportunity We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join the team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a true generalist HR role, working closely with the HR Manager, Group HR Director, and wider HR team. You’ll play a key part in supporting managers, delivering training, and driving people initiatives across the business. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of the HR strategy and people initiatives Create engaging training content using authoring tools Deliver learning & development sessions to managers and teams Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness via HR systems Provide guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures Support the full recruitment lifecycle (advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, onboarding) Assist with employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management Provide support on employment law matters Help manage family-friendly policies across the business Produce and analyse HR reports and data Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation Maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism ⚖️ Compliance & Culture Ensure all HR advice aligns with UK employment legislation and best practice Support a culture of fairness, inclusion, and continuous improvement Contribute to a safe working environment, adhering to Health & Safety policies ✅ What We’re Looking For Essential: CIPD Level 5 Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice Experience working in a busy HR environment supporting managers Proven experience handling employee relations matters Experience across the full recruitment process Excellent communication, organisational, and presentation skills Passion for learning & development and training delivery High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information Intermediate Microsoft Office skills Desirable: Experience in an HR Advisor / HR Officer role Knowledge of SuccessFactors or similar HR systems Experience using Articulate or other training authoring tools Comfortable using social media for recruitment or engagement Full UK driving licence What’s in It for You? KPI Bonus Scheme 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays, pro rata) Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Employee Discount Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to expand their generalist experience in a supportive, fast-paced environment. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities while contributing to meaningful people initiatives. How to Apply Send your CV to (url removed) to submit your application or for more information call me on (phone number removed). INDBSO

My Client who are UK construction leaders within their specific niche are entering a key growth phase, with significant increases in labour demand across major projects (including SZC and beyond). They are looking for a Recruitment Team Manager to take responsibility for leading and structuring our recruitment function across their offices near Preston and Scotland. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on improving output, tightening compliance, and building a high-performing recruitment team that delivers consistently for both clients and operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Team Leadership & Daily Management Manage day-to-day activity of recruitment teams across multiple locations Set clear daily/weekly expectations for each recruiter Ensure workload is effectively distributed based on priorities and demand Provide structure, direction, and accountability across the function 2. Performance Management & KPIs Define and track KPIs (fills, CVs sent, interviews arranged, conversions, time-to-fill, etc.) Monitor individual and team performance Challenge underperformance and recognise strong performance Implement simple reporting dashboards to give visibility to leadership Manage KPIs being met in frameworks and with clients 1. Compliance & Process Ownership Overall ownership of recruitment compliance, including: Right to Work (RTW) checks Qualification verification (CSCS, NVQs, site requirements, etc.) Accurate and complete worker records Ensure “no start without correct paperwork” is enforced consistently Maintain audit-ready systems in line with client expectations 1. Client & Job Information Accuracy Ensure full and accurate job briefs are obtained from clients (rates, scope, competencies, durations, location, shift patterns) Ensure correct and consistent information is issued back to clients when operatives are proposed Reduce miscommunication between recruitment, operations, and clients 1. Operational Support & Coordination Work closely with Labour Managers and Operations teams Ensure recruitment supports live projects effectively and reacts quickly to demand Identify and resolve bottlenecks (shortage of skills, delays in onboarding, etc.) 1. Team Motivation & Culture Drive a high-performance, high-accountability environment Motivate the team through clear targets, structure, and regular feedback Improve consistency in how recruiters work, communicate, and deliver 1. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Identify issues early (compliance gaps, poor conversions, delays) Implement practical, simple solutions that scale with growth Improve systems, workflows, and recruiter output over time What We’re Looking For Proven experience in recruitment (ideally construction, engineering, or labour supply) Experience managing or leading recruiters or teams Strong understanding of compliance (RTW, qualifications, onboarding standards) Highly organised and process-driven Confident managing performance and having direct conversations Commercial awareness – understands rates, margins, and client expectations Ability to work at pace in a growing business Desirable (but not essential) Experience working with major infrastructure clients (e.g., SZC, Tier 1 contractors) Familiarity with labour frameworks and audit requirements Experience setting KPIs and building reporting structures What Success Looks Like (First 3–6 Months) Clear structure in place across recruitment teams Improved visibility on activity and performance (KPIs being tracked consistently) Stronger compliance and fewer onboarding issues Faster response times to client requirements Clear accountability across the team Package & Benefits Competitive salary + performance-based bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Gym membership (Gymworks) Company mobile and laptop Potential car allowance depending on experience

Job Advert Administration Assistant Permanent position - hybrid working Bamber Bridge, Preston The Role: The Administration Assistant provides reliable and professional administrative support to the Executive Assistant and Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the smooth day to day operation of the business. The role supports a wide range of activities including meeting coordination, travel and logistics, procurement administration, onboarding and offboarding processes, events support, and the maintenance of accurate records and trackers. The postholder also assists with document control activities, supporting the effective management of the Integrated Management System and project documentation in line with established processes and ISO requirements. Through strong organisation, attention to detail, and proactive support, the role helps ensure information is well managed, leaders are effectively supported, and operational delivery is enabled. Key Duties and responsibilities: Executive Office Administrative Support: SLT calendar scheduling, support, logistics and meeting preparation. Preparation and coordination of meeting papers. Basic stakeholder communication. Day to day management of Product Line Director diary.Travel, Procurement & IT Support: Booking travel and maintaining logs. Supporting purchase order processing. Ordering and tracking IT equipment proactively resolving issues as they arise.Events & Project Support: Assisting with planning, evaluation and delivery of events. Maintaining trackers and project task updates.Document Control: Registering and uploading documents. Maintaining version control. Filing documents accurately. Maintaining document registers. Providing ongoing document control services at both an Integrated Management System level and also on specific projects. Registering and controlling/issuing all project documentation on the chosen DMS with a recorded and traceable audit trail. Ensuring checked and approved documentation is always correctly signed off by authorised personnel. Supporting audit evidence collection.HR & Workforce Administration: Maintaining holiday system accuracy. Updating organograms and staff records. Supporting onboarding/offboarding.HSEQ Administration: Supporting the HSEQ Team with ad hoc administration tasks. What we’re looking for: You will need to be organised and reliable, with a consistently high level of attention to detail. Positive, proactive and team-oriented approach, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Calm under pressure, with a curious and continuous improvement mindset. Key skills, knowledge and experience: Confident in the use of digital tools, including Microsoft 365 applications (ability to work effectively across Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint). Good general education, including GCSEs in English and Maths. Administrative or customer service experience, including managing basic records and information. Experience using digital filing systems and maintaining accurate documentation. Experience in reporting, tracking and updating basic data or registers. Experience supporting events, onboarding and offboarding activities, or basic compliance tasks would be advantageous. Familiarity with SharePoint, document management systems, or basic ISO, document control or data protection principles would be beneficial.*Full training in all aspects of the role will be given directly by the line manager. Why join us? Competitive benefits tailored to the division. Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation. A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions. Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability. About Us: James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets. In the Energy Division, we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables - from well support and full-field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance. Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Visit our website at: (url removed) If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now! Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce

QA Manager – IT Systems and Applications Separation | Remote | Outside IR35 | £450-£650.

We are seeking an exceptional Engineering Manager / Technical Lead to lead the development of our next-generation Offensive Security platform. This role is ideal for an Engineering Manager, Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, Lead Security Engineer, Vulnerability Research Lead, or Offensive Security

You’ll also get involved in areas such as mechanical design best practice, product lifecycle management, external partner collaboration, and continuous improvement across people, systems and delivery. Mechanical Engineering Manager.