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Business Development Manager - Home/Field-based - Blackpool/ Preston Up to £35,000 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or car allowance & home-based contract Here at Brakes, we’ve got ambitious growth plans so if you want to be a part shaping the future of our independent business, joining a team at the cutting edge of foodservice trends then we have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Independent Sales Team. What you’ll be doing: • Scope out, hunt, and seal the deal with fresh, independent new business opportunities whilst keeping that pipeline flowing, • Cultivate killer connections with independent players in the local food market using your innate curiosity for all things foodie, • Craft bespoke culinary propositions to help our customers save precious time and money, • Serve up some tasty growth, hitting those profit targets and being rewarded accordingly, • Welcome aboard new clients with style and finesse, making sure they feel right at home with your Area Sales Manager buddy, • Keep an eye on the competition and independent market trends, so you can dish out the hottest solutions and insights from the world's biggest food wholesaler, • Crush those market goals like a seasoned foodie conquering a buffet! What we are looking for; Ideally, you’ll come from a similar background to Field Sales, however this isn’t essential. We are looking for people who have a commercial mindset, who have the drive and ambition to make a difference to the business by delivering against targets. The customer will be at heart of everything you do, so being confident being out on the field is essential. We have a great induction programme where we will teach you everything you need to know about our products and the business, so although food service experience/ hospitality would be advantageous, you’ll get the training you need to succeed. We’re not just looking for a good fit, we want people who help to make us even better. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtBrakes.

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 qua... ZIPC1_UKTJ

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 ke... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis? If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis. Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles. Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year with experienced analysts easily commanding salaries of £50k+. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners. Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Data Analysts: • Junior Data Analyst - £30,000, • Data Analyst - £50,000, • Business Data Analyst - £67,500, • Data Analytics Analyst - £80,000, • Business Analysts - £60,000 Using our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis. The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector. Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below. Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA. This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data. Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst. Step 2 - Data Administration Training Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven. Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst. • Microsoft excel - to expert level., • Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases., • Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts., • Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend. Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam. Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa. Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT). Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam. Step 4 - Recruitment Support Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have. We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot. Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector. They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need. Our money back guarantee If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams. However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months. Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped. What Now? To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. 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Starting from £31,000 per annum | Preston, Lancashire | 2 Days On / 4 Days OffAre you ready to make a real difference in a child's life — every single day?Springboard Care Services is growing across Preston and the North West, and we're looking for warm, resilient, and committed Residential Support Workers to join our homes. This is more than a job. It's a career with purpose — with real opportunities to progress as we expand.About Springboard Care ServicesWe are a dedicated and expanding provider of residential care and support to children and young people across Preston and the wider North West. Our mission is simple: to create safe, nurturing homes where young people can thrive through personalised care, education, and emotional support.Our leadership team brings decades of experience across care and education. Springboard is built on quality, compassion, and ambition — and as we grow, we are developing the next generation of care professionals from within.If you want to work somewhere your contribution is visible, your wellbeing matters, and your career can grow — this is where you belong.As a Residential Support Worker, you will be at the heart of what we do. You’ll work directly with children and young people, providing consistent, compassionate support that helps them feel safe and valued.You’ll be part of a close-knit team, supported by experienced Team Leaders and managers invested in your development. No two days are the same — and every day you make a difference.Key ResponsibilitiesCare & Day-to-Day Support• Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and emotional support in a residential setting• Build positive, trusting relationships that provide stability• Act as a positive role model• Support independence and life skills development• Assist with meals, household tasks, and personal care where required• Encourage participation in education, activities, and community life• Attend appointments, outings, and activities with young peopleSafeguarding & Child Protection• Safeguard and promote welfare at all times• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures• Report concerns promptly to your line manager• Maintain professional boundariesBehaviour & Emotional Support• Support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs• Implement care and behaviour plans consistently• Manage challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques• Complete incident reports and daily logs accuratelyTeamwork & Development• Attend handovers, team meetings, and supervision• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals• Complete mandatory training and engage in development• Contribute to care planning and reviewsWhat We’re Looking ForEssential• Experience working with children, young people, or in a care setting• Understanding of safeguarding principles• Strong communication and relationship-building skills• Resilient, patient, and calm under pressure• Flexible to work 2 days on / 4 days off• Full UK driving licence (preferred)Desirable• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015• Experience supporting trauma, SEMH, or challenging behaviourPhysical Intervention & De-escalation TrainingFull, accredited training is provided — no prior qualification required. You will receive thorough training from day one, with ongoing refreshers. Our approach prioritises de-escalation, and you will always be supported.What We Offer• Starting salary of £31,000 per annum, rising with experience• Clear career progression opportunities• Full funding for Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare• Funded physical intervention and de-escalation training• 2 days on / 4 days off shift pattern• Referral bonus programme• Pension scheme• Supportive, collaborative team environment• A real voice within the homeYour Career at SpringboardThis role is the start of a career path, not just a job. As we expand, there are opportunities to progress to Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, and beyond.We invest in our people through funded qualifications, mentorship, and structured development. If you bring the right values and drive, we’ll support your journey.Safeguarding CommitmentAll appointments are subject to:• Enhanced DBS check• Two satisfactory references• Right to work in the UKInterview Process• Submit your CV• Initial screening call with the Registered Manager• Face-to-face interview• Conditional offer (subject to checks)How to ApplyIf you're ready to start or grow your career in residential childcare and want to join a company that truly cares — we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability.Springboard Care Services is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.You may have experience in the following: Residential Care Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Care Worker, Children’s Residential Worker, Support Worker Children’s Services, SEMH Support Worker, Therapeutic Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Young People Support Worker, etc.REF-228 648

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOUYou should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Preston, Lancashire- Circa £38k plus 20% annual bonus!North West | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Axon Moore is exclusively partnering with a well-established and growing private equity backed business within the interiors and construction supply sector to recruit a commercially astute Commercial Supply & Product Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, influencing commercial performance and taking real ownership of product and category strategy within a fast-paced operational environment. The business has built an excellent reputation within its market with ambitious plans for continued growth across multiple channels. As part of that journey, they are looking for an individual who can bring greater commercial focus to supplier management, product selection, margin optimisation and strategic partnerships. This is not a role where you’ll sit behind spreadsheets all day. It’s a highly visible position where you’ll work closely with operational teams, suppliers, finance and senior leadership to help shape commercial decisions that genuinely impact the business. For the right person, there is significant scope to make the role your own and become a key part of the company’s future growth.The Opportunity As Commercial Supply & Product Manager, you’ll take ownership of supplier performance, commercial negotiations, product categories and margin improvement initiatives across the business. You’ll act as the link between suppliers and internal teams ensuring products are commercially viable, operationally effective and aligned to customer requirements. This role would suit somebody who is commercially sharp but also practical in their approach, someone who enjoys improving processes, challenging suppliers constructively and building long-term partnerships that create value on both sides.Key ResponsibilitiesSupplier & Commercial Management • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and manufacturing partners, • Lead supplier performance reviews and drive improvements in service, responsiveness and accountability, • Manage escalations relating to supply issues, product concerns or service delivery challenges, • Negotiate commercial agreements including:, • pricing structures, • rebates, • settlement discounts, • payment terms, • supplier support packages, • Challenge cost increases and identify opportunities to improve overall margin performance, • Monitor supplier KPIs including lead times, availability and service levelsProduct & Category Strategy, • Take ownership of product ranges across multiple sales channels, • Help shape category strategy and product selection aligned to customer demand and commercial performance, • Work closely with operational teams to ensure products are practical, efficient and reliable in real-world delivery, • Identify opportunities to simplify ranges, improve efficiencies and introduce new product innovation, • Support showroom and display planning where requiredMargin & Performance Improvement, • Analyse supplier and product profitability, • Support pricing strategy and margin protection initiatives, • Monitor inflationary pressures and recovery opportunities, • Improve visibility around supplier contribution and category performance across the businessCross-Functional Collaboration, • Partner closely with operations, estimating, finance, customer care and installation teams, • Ensure alignment between commercial objectives and operational delivery, • Help improve communication, consistency and processes across departmentsSupplier Partnership Development, • Build stronger strategic supplier relationships to support long-term growth, • Secure additional supplier support including:, • marketing contributions, • promotional activity, • fitter training, • incentives, • POS/display support, • digital collateralAbout You We’re keen to speak with individuals who are naturally commercial, relationship-driven and confident operating within a busy service-led environment. Sector and product knowledge will be essential for this role and candidates should ideally come from one of the following backgrounds:, • Flooring, • Interiors, • Construction supply, • Builders merchants, • Distribution, • Housebuilder supply chain, • Retail or trade environmentsYou’ll also ideally have experience in:, • supplier negotiation, • category management, • margin improvement, • commercial analysis, • operational supply chain challengesMost importantly, you’ll be somebody who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities for improvement and making a visible impact within a growing business.Salary & Benefits, • Competitive salary dependent on experience, • Performance-related bonus opportunity, • 23 days holiday increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service, • 5 paid sick days per annum, • Private healthcare, • 4% matched pension contribution, • Monday to Friday working pattern, • Working hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm, • 40-hour working week, • Long-term career progression opportunities, • Opportunity to shape and influence a growing function, • Supportive leadership team with ambitious growth plansIf you’re looking for a role where you can combine commercial thinking with operational impact and want the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing private equity-backed business, I’d be keen to hear from you. Please get in touch with your up to date CV Send to: or call me on for more information on this fantastic role!INDBSO

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Senior Commercial Category Manager£40,000 + 20% Annual BonusSupplier Partnerships | Category Strategy | Margin ImprovementThe OpportunityOur client is a successful and growing business operating within the flooring, interiors and construction supply sector. They are seeking a commercially driven Senior Commercial Category Manager to lead supplier relationships, optimise product categories and drive commercial performance across the business. This is a highly visible role, working closely with Operations, Estimating, Finance and Sales to improve margins, strengthen supplier partnerships and support future growth. The position would suit someone with experience in category management, commercial procurement, supplier management or product range ownership within construction supply, merchanting, distribution, flooring or interiors.The RoleYou will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, commercial agreements and category performance, ensuring the business maximises value from its supplier base while maintaining a competitive product offering. This role combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and offers genuine influence across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesSupplier Management • Build and maintain strong supplier and manufacturer relationships., • Conduct supplier reviews and monitor performance against KPIs., • Manage supply, service and product-related issues., • Drive supplier accountability, service improvements and responsiveness.Commercial Negotiation, • Negotiate pricing, rebates, payment terms and commercial agreements., • Manage supplier discussions around price increases and market changes., • Identify opportunities to improve margins and supplier value., • Work with Finance to support commercial returns and cash flow.Category & Product Management, • Manage product categories across multiple sales channels., • Optimise product ranges to support customer demand and profitability., • Identify opportunities for innovation, upgrades and range improvements., • Work closely with operational teams to ensure products are practical and efficient to deliver.Margin & Performance, • Analyse supplier and category profitability., • Support pricing strategies and margin protection initiatives., • Monitor inflationary pressures and cost recovery opportunities., • Provide commercial insight and performance reporting.Stakeholder & Supplier Partnerships, • Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Customer Service and Sales teams., • Develop strategic supplier partnerships to support future growth., • Secure supplier support including marketing contributions, training, promotional activity and showroom support.About YouWe're looking for someone who is:, • Commercially astute and confident., • Experienced in supplier management and negotiation., • Skilled in category management and profitability analysis., • Relationship-focused with strong stakeholder management skills., • Organised, proactive and hands-on., • Comfortable influencing at all levels of a business., • Able to balance operational realities with commercial objectives.Ideal BackgroundExperience in one or more of the following sectors would be advantageous:, • Flooring, • Interiors, • Builders Merchants, • Construction Supply, • Distribution & Wholesale, • Housebuilder Supply Chains, • Home Improvement Products, • Retail Category ManagementExperience in category management, procurement, supplier negotiations, pricing, margin improvement and commercial performance analysis is highly desirable.Salary & Benefits, • £40,000 per annum, • 20% annual bonus, • Private healthcare, • 23 days holiday, rising to 25 days after 5 years' service, • 5 paid sick days per year, • 4% matched pension contribution, • Monday to Friday working pattern, • 40-hour working week, • Long-term career development opportunities, • Opportunity to shape a growing commercial function, • Supportive leadership team with ambitious growth plansIf you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine commercial impact and help shape the future of a growing private equity-backed business, we'd love to hear from you.To ApplyPlease send your up-to-date CV to or call for a confidential discussion.

Project Manager – Home Improvements CO Home Improvements – Clearview Competitive Salary + Benefits Leyland Benefits: 25 days Holiday + Bank Hols | Health cash plan | Pension Scheme | Personal development programmes through courses and training About us: CO Home Improvements are a group of six retail brands operating across the North of England and Cumbria, forming part of the £60 million turnover Conservatory Outlet Group. As established leaders in the design and installation of conservatories, orangeries, windows, doors, and modern living spaces, we’re committed to transforming homes with innovative, high-quality products that combine striking design with everyday functionality. Our approach is rooted in delivering exceptional customer service. Our employees are the heart of the business, and we invest in great people by offering ongoing career development and training opportunities. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values your ideas and hard work, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager or Contracts Manger to join us to ensure installations run smoothly, and customers receive excellent quality and service. Key responsibilities include: • Responsible for reviewing contracts, issuing work to surveyors, and assisting surveyors with any technical challenges, ensuring all external and internal contractors achieve deadlines., • Responsible for scheduling work for our fitting teams and other external contractors ensuring that all building work runs smoothly., • Be the first point of contact for liaising with all trades to ensure a smooth continuity of work and a first-class operation for customers., • To attend site to oversee any issues that may arise with the installations, ensuring health and safety is adhered to, site housekeeping standards are maintained, and the client is satisfied with the installation., • Ensure contracts are completed on time and to a high-quality standard, • To develop excellent working relationships with external and internal stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and dealers. What we are looking for: If you have Project Management, Site Management or Installation Management experience we would love to hear from you. Key experience we are looking for: • Previous experience and strong knowledge of the window/conservatory industry is desirable., • Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability bring installations in on completion date., • Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving budgets and maintaining profitability., • Excellent product knowledge, keeping up to date with industry and new product developments., • Strong technical capability, with the ability to understand the theory of installation processes, • Good commercial and business acumen., • Excellent people management skills, with the ability to provide strong leadership and direction. If the above sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! How to apply: Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your updated CV Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

Paraplanner Competitive salary, negotiable depending on your experience and expertise. Are you ready to bring your Paraplanning expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact? What Sets Us Apart At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 8th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment. Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported. Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers We’re looking for a talented Paraplanner who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work in Wealth Management will go beyond the numbers – it’s about building meaningful relationships, understanding the businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results. Main Responsibilities • Work closely with the consultants to fully understand the client’s objectives, needs and priorities, to provide holistic financial planning for the client, • Carry out research and consider the bigger picture (e.g. tax implications) to find solutions to objectives, factoring these into suitability letters/reports, • Proactively look to add value and influence the planning and solution recommended for the client, identifying and highlighting any additional or future planning points as appropriate, • Liaising with the Operations Manager and Compliance Manager to highlight/discuss any complex, unusual or ambiguous cases., • Liaising with colleagues in other service lines, as appropriate, to ensure a joined up approach to the holistic planning, • Work closely with the client service team to gather accurate information required for prepping and planning cases, clearly setting out what is required and timescales, • Adhering to regulatory requirements, compliance procedures, departmental and firm-wide processes., • Ensuring a complete and accurate audit trail is maintained at all times, • Taking ownership for keeping up to date with legislative / regulatory changes / CPD, • Proactively get involved and contribute ideas as part of continuous improvement. Support and embrace necessary changes. Share best practice and knowledge as appropriate, • Ensure agreed personal objectives are progressed on a timely basis, • Provide ‘subject matter expert’ input as appropriate and when requested, and provide appropriate training, direction and support for others where needed What We’re Looking For • Ability to deliver first class client service, • A proactive and positive approach and the ability to take the initiative, • Attention to detail, • Excellent communication skills, • Ability to prioritise workload effectively, • An appreciation and understanding of how other roles within the department are inter-dependant, • Confidence to discuss cases with the consultant and seek further information as appropriate, to ensure the starting point of any case is fully compliant and objectives are fully understood, • Confidence to refer complex/unusual/non-compliant cases to the Operations or Compliance Manager, • Advanced experience using the full Microsoft Office suite Rewards That Resonate You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions. • 33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days), • Competitive salary package, • Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives., • New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential, • Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counseling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family., • And lots more! Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career? Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritises your success!

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.

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

We Make Morrisons… From a Bradford market stall to the UK’s fourth largest supermarket we are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our business is mainly food & grocery and, uniquely, we source & process most of the fresh food that we sell through our own manufacturing facilities. We’re recruiting for a high performing Night Manager to help our business to continue to grow and succeed. Our colleagues work hard through the night to make sure our stores are ready for the thousands of customers who will walk through the doors the very next day. As Night Manager, it’s your job to lead and empower our colleagues to ensure our stores are always customer ready. Reporting into the Store Manager, you will also: • Lead and empower colleagues to always put the customer first and deliver outstanding customer service, • Listen and respond to our customers feedback and react accordingly, • Ensure market leading availability across the store., • Work with the other Managers in store to lead a supportive and performance driven department, • Efficiently manage all people routines, taking accountability of department(s) scheduling, absence, performance and talent conversations, • Deliver training to ensure team have the capability and confidence to deliver their role, • Enable colleagues to work with confidence across various departments, • Identify and develop talent within the department, • Build effective relationships with other operating departments, • Lead colleagues to work with purpose, delivering outstanding performance against all relevant targets across the department(s), • Take a leadership role within the store, • Ensure resource is planned thoroughly How do we say thank you? You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success so not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package. Want more? Our benefits package not only includes a generous bonus but you will also receive an attractive pension scheme, private healthcare. We also offer a 10% discount card for your friends or family members giving you 15% off your shopping in Morrisons. We also offer a range of family friendly policies, including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave. No doubt you'll have shopped in our stores before, but why not take a look at some of the areas our customers don't see, such as our warehouses and colleague canteens to get a real taste of life at Morrisons. About you Whether it's previous experience working in the retail industry or you have experience in hospitality, the service industry or travel & tourism, if you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service then we want to hear from you. What do we need from you? • Experience of managing a team in a fast paced environment, • You will need to be a great communicator who can share knowledge, experience and best practices, • You will need to have the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across all areas whilst remaining flexible, • You must be adaptable to change, whilst being able to challenge effectively, • As a Senior Manager, you will actively listen to and respond effectively to customers and colleagues We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. More about the team We are looking to recruit a Linux Engineer on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Database Engineering Manager, this is a key role within the Cloud function. More about your role The Linux Engineer will be accountable for the Unix infrastructure on-premises and Linux environments in the cloud. On a daily basis, you will be responsible for the design and engineering build of Linux / Unix / Storage solutions. You will lead on the design of less complex technology solutions, aligned to business requirements and user-led designs. In addition, you will perform comprehensive technical (unit and integration) testing of new solutions. This role is based on site 2 days a week in Preston. For more information, please download our job profile available on our website. At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment, so a basic DBS check is mandatory. More about you The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role. Experience of working with Cloud Platforms and a track record of working within a database environment is desired though not essential. • Experience of working with Linux, Unix and SAN Solutions., • Knowledge of Cloud Platforms such as AWS, Azure and GCP are desired., • Previous experience working with infrastructure hardware and networking would be advantageous. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development, • Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on _. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

The Company: Simmonsigns, based in Telford, established in 1985 and founded on an ethos of providing solutions for safer roads, specialist lighting, renewable energy and storage. We deliver a wide range of high-quality products, meeting industry standards for local authorities, construction sites, private workplaces, and individual homes. We believe in demanding more and continually challenge ourselves to improve and deliver innovation, using our own dedicated, experienced team and our partners. As part of our continuous improvement, we place a strong emphasis on training, development and always ‘doing the right thing’. Our vision is ‘Creating sustainable solutions that are safe for everyone.’ The people: We employ people with passion, enthusiasm, a can-do mindset, and the right skills to form one of the most innovative manufacturers in our sector. They are progressive, ambitious, creative, well-organised and idealists, who can work on projects as individuals or part of a team. Job Description Join in! To further expand our activities, we are currently searching for a dynamic person to join the external sales division to enhance our performance and help take the company into new sectors with our latest products to be launched in 2026 Area Sales Manager – North Your responsibilities: Manage and develop relationships with existing and future clients. Itentify the needs of the client and deliver solutions based...

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Preston Monday to Friday £40,000 to £50,000 *Additional Hours If Required* We are looking for a motivated Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturer. Reporting directly to the engineering manager you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company. Role Description: • Providing both Reactive & PPM maintenance, • Hydraulics, Pneumatics, • Sensors, Motors, Pumps, Belts, • Conveyors, Bearings, Belts, Chains, Pumps, • Adhering To All Health & Safety on Site, • PLC Fault Finding & Troubleshooting Skills and Qualifications: • Maintenance Experience, • Electrical Qualifications Desirable, • Mechanical Experience Desirable In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Morgan Blount at o...

We are working with a long standing, reputable and established Main Contractor who work throughout the Lancashire region, specialising in Education and Healthcare projects alongside commercial/leisure projects. The company are a cash rich business and have a rich heritage of approximately 100 years of trading. The company work on a number of long term frameworks and have a healthy pipeline of future of work. They work on both refurbishment and JCT D&B projects. They are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to join their close knit team on a permanent basis. Based in their Lancashire offices with site travel required, you will be responsible for: Assist in the development of the procurement programme Manage the selection of sub-contractors Manage site personnel, work activities and resources to meet the requirements of individual contracts. Monitor budget Develop a programme, monitor progress and ensure the contracts are delivered on time. Ensure contracts comply with Health, Safety and Welfare requirements. Ensure site personnel (including visitors) are aware of their own Health, Safety and Welfare requirements. Manage the identification of site hazards and ensure assessments and risk control methods are implemented. Ensure the performance of reporting staff are monitor through regular appraisals and reviews. Ensure identified individual development/training needs are met. Maintain the trust and support of rep...

Assistant GeneralManager Preston The role: Would you like to join a market-leading company in their industry across the UK Our clients Assistant Managers are an essential part of the team. Supporting the Manager in the day to day running of a venue you will also be acting venue manager in their absence (such as annual leave) and therefore may also be closely communicating with our area management team to ensure the venue is held to our high and professional standard. As always, we would need you to have excellent customer service skills, with a minimum of 3 years customer service experience and a year in a supervisor or management role is also preferred! Duties within our venues also include: • Liaising with Area Management to ensure the venue is meeting its KPIs and being the best it can be in the absence of the GeneralManager, • Delegate and support staff in their daily tasks, • Encouraging and driving business day to day, including during peak times and tournament days., • Key holder duties (such as opening or closing a venue), • By delivering excellent customer service, you will play an integral role in day to day running of our venue. Once you have completed your training, You could be: Promoting our e...

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 & develop...

The Role • Permanent, • Full Time Reporting into the Stores Manager, you will be a pivotal part of the Insite team and its success so get ready to be in demand. Ideally you will have some background in manufacturing, MRO, PPE or a trade counter environment, however full training will be provided so don't let this stop you from applying! We support our customers to ensure they have all the parts, spares and tooling they need to operate as well as working hard to ensure we obtain the best deals with suppliers. Being a well organised individual, you will develop relationships with relevant stakeholders including, where necessary, engineering managers, procurement managers and facilities managers whilst also helping to identify opportunities for revenue growth and margin improvement for Rubix. In an ideal world it would be great for you to have knowledge of our products and services, but this isn't essential. What is important is that you have experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment in an operational or commercial role - a great opportunity for a salesperson with a background in industrial B2B selling or someone with procurement/buying experience in heavy industry. Key Responsibilities • When required, attendance at daily/weekly production and engineering meetings to understand initiatives and priorities at the ...

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, budge...

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/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

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 ...

Registered Manager Location Pilling, Lancashire Description Children’s Registered Home Manager Up to £78,000 per annum (inclusive of bonuses) £5000 Welcome Bonus Full-time, permanent | 40 hours per week We are recruiting an experienced Children’s Registered Home Manager to lead a residential children’s service supporting young people who have experienced complex trauma, abuse, and are displaying Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB). This is a senior leadership opportunity for a motivated, child-focused professional ready to deliver high-quality care, strong outcomes, and regulatory excellence. Salary & Benefits Highly competitive salary up to £78,000 £5,000 Welcome Bonus following successful Ofsted registration Ofsted performance bonus – up to £6,000 per year Occupancy bonus – up to £5,000 every 6 months 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Pension scheme Mileage allowance Funded training and professional qualifications Health & wellbeing cashback scheme Staff referral bonus (up to £1,000) Free on-site parking Employee wellbeing and mental health support The Role You will have full operational responsibility for the children’s home, including: Leading and managing the staff team Ensuring safeguarding, care planning, and risk management are rob...

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Preston Monday to Friday £40,000 to £50,000 *Additional Hours If Required* We are looking for a motivated Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturer. Reporting directly to the engineering manager you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company. Role Description: • Providing both Reactive & PPM maintenance, • Hydraulics, Pneumatics, • Sensors, Motors, Pumps, Belts, • Conveyors, Bearings, Belts, Chains, Pumps, • Adhering To All Health & Safety on Site, • PLC Fault Finding & Troubleshooting Skills and Qualifications: • Maintenance Experience, • Electrical Qualifications Desirable, • Mechanical Experience Desirable In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Morgan Blount at or call for a confidential discussion ...

About The Role This is more than a management role. As Service Manager at Preston Foyer, you will lead across two town-centre sites, creating a safe, ambitious environment where young people can grow in confidence, develop skills and move towards independence. Working in strategic partnership with the Foyer Federation, Preston Foyer is shaped by Advantaged Thinking, focusing on young peoples strengths, talents and potential. You will lead a passionate team to deliver excellent housing, support and opportunity, while championing Youth Foyer accreditation standards. Why join us? Every day at Preston Foyer is a chance to make a real difference. You will lead a service that gives young people more than a place to stay it gives them stability, opportunity and belief in their future. What you will do You will provide strong, visible leadership and drive quality, performance and innovation across the service, ensuring young people receive high-quality, person-centred support. • Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team across two sites., • Create a safe, strengths-based environment for young people., • Deliver high standards in housing management, safeguarding, compliance and health and safety., • Build strong local partnerships and open up opportunities in education, employment and training., • Drive service improvement and better outcomes for young people.<...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with our clients' forward-thinking and highly successful Estate Agency in the Fullwood area. Our clients are seeking a Branch Manager with good leadership skills, who can list successfully to the market. Working hours: • Monday – Friday, • Alternate Saturdays with lieu day provided Our client is offering the successful Branch Manager: • A basic salary up to £35,000, • Individual and Team Commission with on target earnings of £45,000, • Business Mileage paid, • Ongoing Training and Support To be considered for the Branch Manager role you must have the following: • Strong leadership skills, • Excellent knowledge of Estate Agency, • Strong listing experience and track record., • Full UK driving license and access to own car, • Willingness to support and grow the team while assisting them to hit / exceed targets, • Excellent communication skills; interpersonal, written and verbal, • Passion for property, • Local area knowledge would be helpful As a Branch Manager, your role will involve: • Conducting Team Morning meetings, • Attending Valuations, • Gaining Instructions, • Overseeing Branch, • Setting team targets...

This is a superb opportunity to join the UK's leading home improvement business as one of our Sales Managers. We are seeking an experienced sales professional or sales manager who is now looking to stretch their business development and management potential to the next level. With flexibility of hybrid working, you will be supported to achieve impressive and realistic OTE's with qualified appointments, with industry leading training, ongoing coaching and development from local senior management to make you and your team a success. This is us! Anglian Home Improvements, the UK's leading home improvement business, proud of our craftsmanship and service, which has kept customers coming back time and time again for 60 years. All our products are made in Britain to the highest industry standards. The quality products and excellent customer service are only made possible by having great people representing us – and we are seeking a Sales Manager to lead our local team. What you'll be doing • Leading, managing and motivating a team of self-employed Sales Executives, you'll be proud of them and confident in developing your team using your existing and growing sales abilities., • Driving recruitment activity of self-employed Sales Representatives to complement your existing team, and recruitment of Marketing Agents and Area Marketing Leaders to your set targets., • Responsi...

Production Manager Preston Role Overview The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves managing production teams, optimising processes, and driving continuous improvement across the operation. Key Responsibilities Production & Operations Plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing processes to meet production schedules Ensure efficient use of labour, materials, and equipment Monitor production performance against KPIs (output, quality, cost, delivery) Identify and implement improvements to maximise productivity Team Leadership Lead, motivate, and develop production teams (Supervisors, Team Leaders, Operators) Manage staffing levels, shift patterns, and workforce planning Conduct performance reviews and support training & development initiatives Health & Safety Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and company policies Promote a strong safety culture across the site Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions Quality & Compliance Ensure products meet required quality standards and specifications Work closely with Quality teams to reduce defects and improve processes * Support audits (internal and external) and maintain compliance with ISO standards Continuous Imp...

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 effectivenes...

Trainee Social Media Manager – No Experience Needed Future-proof your career in Digital Marketing – starting today. Looking for a career change? You may already be working but want a role with clearer progression and better long-term prospects. Or you might be between jobs and ready to move into a new career path. The ITOL Recruit Digital Marketing Job Programme is designed to help you move into an in-demand digital marketing role, even if you have no prior experience. Train online at your own pace and land your digital marketer role in 1-3 months. Please note this is a training course and fees apply Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back. Our candidates earn £27,600 and £43,300. Why Digital Marketing Every business needs a strong digital presence to attract customers and stay competitive. From search and social to email and content, digital marketing plays a key role in driving visibility, engagement, and growth across online channels. This demand creates consistent opportunities, competitive salaries, and long-term career prospects across industries in the UK and internationally. Step 1: Digital Marketing Foundations Start with the core principles of digital marketing, including channels, customer journeys, and how businesses use d...

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. 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) .

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. 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) .

About the job Job summary Senior Interaction Designer The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is seeking a senior interaction designer to contribute to its digital transformation. This role involves designing user-centred public services at scale within multidisciplinary teams , aligning with Government Design Principles . Key responsibilities include identifying and resolving complex public infrastructure issues, promoting best practices and standards in user centred design, and mentoring junior designers. The successful candidate will be proactive, take ownership of design activities (like facilitating critiques and documenting user journeys), and possess excellent leadership, collaboration, presentation, and communication skills to work effectively with various stakeholders. Find out more on our Design in Government blog . 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: • Design and Develop User-Centred Services: Work in agile, multidisciplinary teams to rapidly develop design concepts for complex transformation programs, collaborating with service managers and programme directors. This includes actively participating in user research, creating prototypes, and designing user interactions across various channels, devices, and technologies, all while being able to justify design decisions with evidence and data., • Promote and Implement Design Excellence : Champion a consistent, high-quality user experience by promoting reusable design elements and best practices across the IPO and wider government communities. This involves contributing to user-centred design standards and guidance, utilising the GOV.UK Design System, and ensuring designs meet accessibility, legal, and security requirements, as well as the GOV.UK Service Standard., • Lead and Mentor Design Professionals: Provide management support, coaching, mentoring, and training to other designers (including HEO Interaction Designers), focusing on their development, the quality of their work, and ensuring adherence to best practices. Person specification Essential criteria • Experience working effectively in an agile, multi-disciplinary team environment, delivering iterative design components as part of a project team., • Experience in designing accessible solutions across various channels to meet customer needs. Proven ability to produce essential user-centred design deliverables, such as user flows, process flows, service blueprints, and site maps., • Proficient in using prototyping tools like GOV.UK Prototype Kit, Figma, or Adobe XD to create and validate high-fidelity prototypes., • Experience in conducting usability testing, either independently or collaboratively with user researchers., • Demonstrated experience working with the GOV.UK Design System, Service Manual, and design principles, including the ability to recommend new patterns or update existing ones within the system., • Experience in leading community of practice activities., • Proven ability to mentor and coach designers across the UCD profession. 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. 750-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. 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: • Leadership, • Working Together, • Developing Self and Others, • Delivering at Pace 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 and Your 750 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria. Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours and Experience based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Ability And Behaviour Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. 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. 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. 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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) .

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a significant impact in our community? Our client is seeking a dedicated Direct Distribution Branch Manager to join their Preston Branch. Oversee branch quality assurance checks and ensure compliance with control procedures.

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.

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

About The Role This is more than a management role. As Service Manager at Preston Foyer, you will lead across two town-centre sites, creating a safe, ambitious environment where young people can grow in confidence, develop skills and move towards independence. Working in strategic partnership with the Foyer Federation, Preston Foyer is shaped by Advantaged Thinking, focusing on young people’s strengths, talents and potential. You will lead a passionate team to deliver excellent housing, support and opportunity, while championing Youth Foyer accreditation standards. Why join us? Every day at Preston Foyer is a chance to make a real difference. You will lead a service that gives young people more than a place to stay – it gives them stability, opportunity and belief in their future. What you will do You will provide strong, visible leadership and drive quality, performance and innovation across the service, ensuring young people receive high-quality, person-centred support. Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team across two sites. Create a safe, strengths-based environment for young people. Deliver high standards in housing management, safeguarding, compliance and health and safety. Build strong local partnerships and open up opportunities in education, employment and training. Drive service improvement and better outcomes for young people.About The Candidate You will be an experienced leader with a background in supported housing, homelessness, youth services or a related field. You will know how to inspire teams, build partnerships and create services that are compassionate, ambitious and focused on young people’s potential. If you want a role where you can genuinely change lives, we would love to hear from you. Join Preston Foyer and help young people build the future they deserve. The benefits on offer In return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include: 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days An extra day off on your birthday A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line) Pension with life assurance Discounted private medical insurance Loans available for financial emergencies Occupational Sick Pay A full Induction package and training relevant to the role Long service awards from 2.5 years Support to learn and develop your careerAbout The Company A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in. As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Creative Support is seeking committed Relief Female Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma Informed approach. Our Preston Trauma Service provides three single bespoke adapted support living services with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and Trauma Histories. The Preston Trauma Service operates 24/7 to facilitate the transition and support of three women out of long stay mental health institutions to their own homes in the community. You will be involved in supporting women with their individual support needs, achieving their goals, giving them control over their care and promoting independence in a calm and quiet environment. You will promote structure, boundaries and routine in the home and in the local community to enforce a safe and nurturing environment. You will also be involved in the effective running of the home, facilitating activities in the home, completing daily household tasks and maintaining the wellbeing of our ladies by offering consistency and predictability. We are seeking compassionate, reliable individuals who are willing to provide a person-centred approach to care. Experience of working in the care sector is essential. Due to the nature of the service, you will be expected to work across the three services to meet the needs of our ladies to deliver high standards of care and quality of life, working in line with our company policies and following individual support plans. If you require any advice on completing your application form or would like further information about the service, please contact the Service Manager, Katie Conway on 07422078563. Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement • Equality Act 2010 Vacancy Reference Number: 85765 Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. TPBN1_UKTJ

Team Leader - 2 Bedded Children's Residential Complex EBD Home Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston Salary: £15.50 per hour / £33,852 per annum + £30 per sleep Hours: Full-time, Permanent Shifts: 1 on 2 off Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Lancashire, is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Team Leader to join their compassionate and growing team in Bamber Bridge, Preston. About the Role: As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will lead a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care. Key Responsibilities: Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met Support the development and implementation of individual care plans Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals Be part of the on-call rota and cover shifts when required Requirements: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children's residential setting Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one) What's on Offer: Ongoing training and professional development Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference? Apply today at Brook Street Social Care for more information. Good luck! #PREJP

Assistant General Manager Preston The role: Would you like to join a market-leading company in their industry across the UK Our clients Assistant Managers are an essential part of the team. Supporting the Manager in the day to day running of a venue you will also be acting venue manager in their absence (such as annual leave) and therefore may also be closely communicating with our area management team to ensure the venue is held to our high and professional standard. As always, we would need you to have excellent customer service skills, with a minimum of 3 years customer service experience and a year in a supervisor or management role is also preferred! Duties within our venues also include: • Liaising with Area Management to ensure the venue is meeting its KPIs and being the best it can be in the absence of the General Manager, • Delegate and support staff in their daily tasks, • Encouraging and driving business day to day, including during peak times and tournament days., • Key holder duties (such as opening or closing a venue), • By delivering excellent customer service, you will play an integral role in day to day running of our venue. Once you have completed your training, You could be: Promoting our excellent offers, promotions and events / Providing refreshments and snacks to our customers. Who are we looking for? We are looking for candidates who are not only passionate about great customer service, but are also able to deliver it too, as you will be serving customers with pride and integrity. Candidates need to be outgoing, confident, and ambitious, as you will be approaching customers to discuss our offers and to offer food and beverages. As with any business, timekeeping is essential, therefore we would expect you to be on time, presentable and ready to be a great brand ambassador. As a seven day a week business, we do require flexibility to meet the needs of the business across our roles. So, whats in it for you? • Job Security due to an ever-expanding business, • The opportunity to earn bonuses and recognition for going the extra mile., • They pay above the National Living Wage regardless of age!, • Annual Shoe Allowance, • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages., • Employee Development Programme available., • Employee Assistance Programme. Access to a confidential 24hr Health Assured helpline, • Life Assurance 3 x annual salary, • HAPI App discounts retail, travel, cinema etc., • Discount on Tanning, Lotions and Gym Membership, • Access to a generous refer a friend programme Package: Salary: £28,875 + Bonus + Package Shift pattern: 5 days across 7, mixed shift patterns Benefits: • Bonus scheme, • Performance bonus, • Company pension, • Enhanced maternity leave, • Enhanced paternity leave, • Health & wellbeing programme, • Life insurance, • Referral programme, • Store discount By applying for this role, you are consenting for Gravity Recruit Limited to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your details will be added to our candidate database and we may process certain information about you for our legitimate business interests in order to provide you with Recruitment Services. Full details can be found in our Data Protection & Privacy Policy at our website. If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data please contact us through our website and we will respond to your query within 48 hours

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

Reports to: Deputy Managers and Registered Managers Location: Children's Residential Care Homes, Leyland Hours & Pattern: Full-time, 40 hours per week (average) Shift pattern includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and lone working 2 on / 4 off shift patternSalary: £29,600 per year £50 per sleep-in (approx. 10 per month) Job Purpose Assist the Registered Manager and Assistant Manager with day-to-day operations and provide cover across homes. Ensure the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of children and young people are met in a supportive, homely, and professional environment. Comply with Ofsted, government, and Association policies to maintain quality standards. Achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating. Promote an organizational culture aligned with core values. Principal Responsibilities Management & Administration Assist managers in recruitment, staff induction, training, performance management, and allocation of duties. Maintain care home operations: shifts, budgets, petty cash, record-keeping, and reports.Care Provision 3. Ensure care is provided in a positive, inclusive environment that considers race, spirituality, gender, disability, and sexual orientation. 4. Maintain accurate, professional care plans, risk assessments, and anti-bullying strategies. 5. Build positive relationships with children/young people, assessing needs and developing individual care plans. Operational & Financial Duties 6. Support home administration, including: Supplies and services management Written reports and records Maintenance, cleaning, and grounds upkeep Budget monitoring and petty cash management Engagement with the local communityStaff Development 7. Guide and train staff, provide feedback, audit records, coach, and manage performance. Safeguarding 8. Act immediately on any safeguarding concerns and follow procedures. 9. Attend court proceedings, child protection conferences, and provide reports. Communication & Collaboration 10. Maintain communication within the home and with external agencies, schools, families, and the community. 11. Ensure staff awareness of legal, professional, safeguarding, and administrative practices. Youth Engagement 12. Work individually or in groups with children/young people to enhance relationships, personal behavior, and life skills. Additional Responsibilities 13. Undertake designated projects or tasks assigned by management. 14. Deputise for the Deputy Manager as needed. General Responsibilities Flexibility: Complete workload and other duties as required. Discretion: Exercise judgment while maintaining client and staff safety and efficient resource use. Relationships: Promote teamwork and maintain strict confidentiality. Personal Development: Actively pursue and implement personal development plans. Equality & Diversity: Uphold equality of opportunity and abide by policies. Health & Safety: Follow the organization's policies at all times. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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