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Prison Officer HMP Fosse Way LE18 4WS What’s in it for you? Your starting salary will be £28,187pa. increasing to £29,271 after 12 months and increasing again to £33,337 when you reach 3 years’ service. We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. We also offer: • Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week), • Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £37,000 to £42,000., • Free parking on site., • Free use of the gym., • Free food whilst on shift, • Pension scheme., • Health & Wellbeing Benefits., • Reward & Recognition scheme., • Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card. Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role ___ Is this the right career for you? Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences, what you’ve done before doesn’t matter, what matters is that you’re committed to making a difference to the lives of others. We’re focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people - the rest you’ll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. As a Prison Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. It’s a job where your contribution really counts as you work to give prisoners structure within their lives, encourage positive choices, and support them on their journey to rehabilitation. Day to day you’ll be involved in: • Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity., • Overseeing work and education programmes, encouraging prisoners to participate., • Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes., • Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm. We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you’ll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. Preparing for your recruitment journey: You’ll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, we will invite you to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you have passed this assessment, we will invite you to HMP Fosse Way for a Welcome Briefing about the Prison and the role, a Group Session, Mobility Assessment and a Visit around the Prison. Once you’ve passed assessment, we’ll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training, you’ll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training. Why Serco? • Meaningful and vital work: Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in their prisons. More importantly they play a vital role in reducing reoffending rates amongst prisoners., • A world of opportunity: Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit., • Great people: Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine, but you’ll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues. Please note that this position is based at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester, which has limited public transport options. Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction What else do I need to know This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. You’ll be required to provide 5 years of employment and education history as part of these checks. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: • Have at least two years remaining on your current visa to ensure sufficient time in the role., • Have lived in the UK for at least one year, as the vetting process requires a counter-signatory from a recognised professional who has known you for that duration. For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the ___ About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j& to discuss.

Process Technologist Ashby-de-la-Zouch or Billingham On-site This is a two-year fixed term role that involves regular travel between our Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Billingham sites. You’ll need to be comfortable with extended periods away from home, including overnight stays from Monday to Friday over several weeks. Travel and accommodation will be covered by KP Snacks. Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Process Technologist to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. About the role This role sits within our Research and Development team and supports a major transformation programme across the KP Branded Snacks portfolio. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing and Commercial to help develop and optimise products for some of our most iconic brands. You’ll be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team, helping to shape the future of snacking through robust trial execution, continuous improvement and a strong focus on food safety and quality. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Lead and support factory and pilot plant trials, ensuring accurate data capture and analysis * Optimise recipes and processes to meet consumer expectations for taste, quality and value * Ensure all product development meets statutory, legal, customer and food safety requirements * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product launches * Contribute to sustainability goals through innovation in packaging, raw materials and energy use Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: * A degree in Food Science, Physical Science or Formulation Engineering (or equivalent) * Experience in FMCG R&D or cross-functional project work * Strong technical knowledge of food ingredients and processing * Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills * A flexible, collaborative approach and willingness to travel regularly #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Prison Officer HMP Fosse Way \n We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week)\n Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £37,000 to £42,000. \n Free parking on site. \n Free food whilst on shift \n Pension scheme. \n Health & Wellbeing Benefits. \n Reward & Recognition scheme. \n Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card. \n\n Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role here. \n Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences, what you’ve done before doesn’t matter, what matters is that you’re committed to making a difference to the lives of others. We’re focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people - the rest you’ll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. \n As a Prison Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes. \n Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm. \n\n We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you’ll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. \n You’ll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, we will invite you to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you’ve passed assessment, we’ll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training, you’ll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training. \n Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in their prisons. Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit. \n Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine, but you’ll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues. \n\n Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction \n This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: \n For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website. \n About Serco \n At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. \n At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. For help with your application please contact j& \n At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required).

Prison Officer HMP Fosse Way \n We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week)\n Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £37,000 to £42,000. \n Free parking on site. \n Free food whilst on shift \n Pension scheme. \n Health & Wellbeing Benefits. \n Reward & Recognition scheme. \n Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card. \n\n Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role here. \n Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences, what you’ve done before doesn’t matter, what matters is that you’re committed to making a difference to the lives of others. We’re focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people - the rest you’ll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. \n As a Prison Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes. \n Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm. \n\n We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you’ll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. \n You’ll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, we will invite you to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you’ve passed assessment, we’ll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training, you’ll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training. \n Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in their prisons. Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit. \n Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine, but you’ll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues. \n\n Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction \n This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: \n For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website. \n About Serco \n At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. \n At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. For help with your application please contact j& \n At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required).

Prison Officer HMP Fosse Way \n We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week)\n Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £37,000 to £42,000. \n Free parking on site. \n Free food whilst on shift \n Pension scheme. \n Health & Wellbeing Benefits. \n Reward & Recognition scheme. \n Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card. \n\n Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role here. \n Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences, what you’ve done before doesn’t matter, what matters is that you’re committed to making a difference to the lives of others. We’re focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people - the rest you’ll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. \n As a Prison Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes. \n Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm. \n\n We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you’ll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. \n You’ll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, we will invite you to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you’ve passed assessment, we’ll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training, you’ll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training. \n Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in their prisons. Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit. \n Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine, but you’ll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues. \n\n Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction \n This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: \n For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website. \n About Serco \n At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. \n At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. For help with your application please contact j& \n At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required).

Prison Officer HMP Fosse Way \n We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week)\n Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £37,000 to £42,000. \n Free parking on site. \n Free food whilst on shift \n Pension scheme. \n Health & Wellbeing Benefits. \n Reward & Recognition scheme. \n Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card. \n\n Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role here. \n Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences, what you’ve done before doesn’t matter, what matters is that you’re committed to making a difference to the lives of others. We’re focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people - the rest you’ll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. \n As a Prison Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes. \n Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm. \n\n We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you’ll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. \n You’ll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, we will invite you to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you’ve passed assessment, we’ll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training, you’ll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training. \n Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in their prisons. Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit. \n Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine, but you’ll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues. \n\n Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction \n This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: \n For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website. \n About Serco \n At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. \n At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. For help with your application please contact j& \n At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required).

Job Description About the Role: Our team of Designers, Technologists, Buyers, and Merchandisers at Next is dedicated to continuous innovation, focusing on emerging trends, elevating quality and expanding our offering for our extensive customer base. As the Fabric Sourcing & Technology Manager within our Menswear department, you will play a pivotal, leadership role, directing the fabric sourcing strategy across the entire menswear department. This role requires a highly elevated taste level, strong technical knowledge and a love of newness. You will work alongside the Design Manager to identify key fabric trends well in advance of the season, initiating new fabric developments bespoke to Next’s Menswear division. You will continuously improve our quality standards. What You'll Be Doing Strategy, Leadership, and Impact • Lead Strategic Direction: Formulate a vision, develop a strategy and lead your team to deliver., • Drive Innovation: Spearhead the driving of new and bespoke fabrics and yarns, continually improving quality standards., • Influence: Present the latest trends and innovations to the wider menswear floor, influencing key stakeholders to embrace newness., • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the team, fostering accountability and strong supplier relations. Sourcing, Development, and Negotiation • Global Direct Sourcing: Strategically improve the fabric supplier portfolio through sourcing trips, focusing on direct sourcing., • Market Intelligence: Attend major global trade fairs and key sourcing territories to identify innovations, gather intel, and secure long-term strategic partnerships., • Integrated Expertise: Apply technical knowledge (composition, structure, finish etc.), to create fabric perfect for the end use., • Commercial Awareness: Ensure alignment of cost targets with brand positioning and value equation., • Sourcing: Work closely with the garment tech manager to ensure fabrics are fit for purpose and that fabric and garment sourcing strategies are aligned. Quality, Risk, and Compliance • Quality Assurance: Ensure all fabrics meet high quality standards (aesthetic and performance), and oversee production quality., • Production Management: Provide the expertise to manage production of fabrics, overseeing critical paths to ensure on time delivery., • Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing: Collaborate internally to understand Responsible Sourcing & Production Legislation. Ensure all materials meet sustainability requirements. Assess and mitigate supply chain risks. Drive responsible sourcing forward. About You: You will have: • Extensive experience with a proven track record of operating at a senior level within fabric sourcing, development and technology - ideally gained within a major UK or international fashion retailer or brand., • Exceptional leadership qualities with experience managing, motivating, and developing a team, including managing managers., • A demonstrable, advanced knowledge of the global textile market, including complex supply chains, fabric construction, finishing processes, and commercial costing methodologies. A strong technical background and knowledge of all fabric types and processes is needed to ensure fabrics developed meet Next’s quality standards., • Strong commercial awareness., • Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels., • A love of travel! The role requires frequent and extensive international travel to key sourcing regions and major global trade fairs. Sponsorship: Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: . We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned. About Us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! About The Team • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Profit-related bonus - based on company performance, • Management share options, • Company car or car allowance, • Private medical insurance, • Sharesave scheme - make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount, • Pension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you're also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more., • Life assurance, • Group income protection, • Wagestream - helping you make the most out of your money, • Salary finance - offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education., • 25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other products, • Direct to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection, • VIP sale - early access to the NEXT sale, • Access to NEXT staff shops, • Octopus energy - like cycle-to-work, but for electric vehicles, • Free parking (excluding London locations), • Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on location, • On site dining facilities (excluding London locations), • National and local discounts on goods and services - this includes things like discounted cinema tickets, • Wellhub - includes access to discounted gym membership, • Simply health - a healthcare subscription service, • Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service - 7 Free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check., • Onsite GP - Leicester Head Office, • Onsite Physio - Leicester Head Office, • A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners, • Free eye testing - voucher to use at specific locations Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

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Chef de Partie Michelin Star Cumbria.A Chef de Partie is required in Cumbria for this fantastic fine dining restaurant that offers delectable seasonal tasting menus and has won numerous awards including multiple AA Rosettes.Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidat

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