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hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. \n Job Title: External Attack Surface Management Analyst \n Job Location: Preston or Frimley - Hybrid-2 days a month onsite. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. \n Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on skills and experience \n \n Who we are: \n Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. \n Role Description: \n Working within Cyber Operations, you will help safeguard BAE Systems against evolving cyber threats by supporting and enhancing the External Attack Surface Management (EASM) capability across people, process, and technology. You will contribute to an intelligence-led approach to cyber operations, ensuring external assets are identified, assessed, and continuously tested. The role supports detection assurance by identifying shadow IT and unmanaged exposures, providing confidence to leadership that security controls and monitoring capabilities are effective and aligned to organisational security standards. \n Core Duties: \n\n • Proactively discover, track, and maintain visibility of external attack surface assets, including unknown and shadow IT exposures\n, • Investigate and validate externally visible exposures, assessing real-world risk, attacker relevance, and exploitability\n, • Monitor changes in external exposure, identifying new assets, regressions, and emerging risks across the estate\n, • Collaborate with Threat Intelligence and Cyber Operations to align exposure findings with attacker activity and remediation priorities\n, • Produce clear, actionable reporting on external exposures, trends, and security posture to support risk reduction and decision-making\n\n Essential Skills: \n\n • Good understanding of external reconnaissance techniques, OSINT, and how attackers identify and profile internet-facing assets\n, • Proven experience in attack surface discovery, asset enumeration, and identifying unknown or shadow IT exposures\n, • Good investigative mindset with the ability to analyse incomplete or ambiguous external data and determine genuine security risk\n, • Ability to assess and distinguish between observed external artefacts, misconfigurations, and true exploitable exposures from an attacker’s perspective\n, • Experience working with internet-facing protocols and data sources (e.g. DNS, HTTP, TLS, certificate transparency, scanning datasets) to identify patterns, relationships, and anomalies\n\n The Cyber Operations team: \n Cyber Operations is responsible for protecting BAE Systems from Cyber Attack by various threat actors. Not only do we protect BAE systems and its employees, indirectly we protect those who protect us – who serve in our military and rely on the products and services we create across Threat Intelligence, Detection, Incident Response and now Active Defence we work to evolve cyber operations as a world class capability. \n Why BAE Systems? \n Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. \n A place where everyone can thrive: \n We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. \n Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. \n Closing Date: 14th July 2026 \n 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. \n #LI-SH1 \n #LI-Hybrid

hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. \n Job Title: Cyber Assurance Manager - Compliance \n Job Location: Preston or London - Hybrid- Travel to sites as and when needed Ideally onsite at their contractual site once a week. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. \n Salary: £70,000 + depending on experience plus benefits \n \n Who we are: \n Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. \n Role Description: \n Group Compliance and Assurance management, oversight and preparation for Group level Cyber compliances & certifications oversighting audit readiness. SME skillset in both tech and risk management practices in Assurance as well as networking and management of stakeholders throughout the business to meet compliance certification requirements in a robust and timely fashion. \n Core Duties: \n\n • Supporting the Head of Cyber Assurance to manage and deliver Compliance assurance\n, • Management and input to the GCSS, ensuring clarity on compliance requirements, auditing and certification schedules and direct engagement with required stakeholders\n, • Support certification engagement in planning, agreement and implementation of compliance standards ensuring audit readiness\n, • Assist and develop the build, and implementation of the cyber compliance assurance framework in line with industry standard with knowledge of ‘what good looks like’\n, • Significant stakeholder management to work collaboratively across BAE Systems to develop, maintain, and embed best practice in business-as-usual operations. This includes Group GRC & cybersecurity teams and Line- of business IT teams, auditors and other stakeholders\n, • Providing SME support on compliance standards, internal standards, policies, and Secure by Design (SbD) principles, while meeting all legal and regulatory obligations\n, • Develop and embed Assurance, Compliance and Progress Reporting using excel and Tableau\n, • Support the development and embedding of Assurance tooling\n\n Essential Skills: \n\n • Knowledge in Cyber Security, Information Security or Information Technology\n, • Experience in a Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Assurance (GRC&A) role, ideally within a large or complex organisation\n, • Specialist knowledge of MOD/DOD Compliance standards: DCC/MoD SAQs, SWIFT, Fin Assurance, CE+, etc\n, • Some experience of managing and improving Risk Assurance frameworks\n, • Providing second line Assurance oversight independent to operational management\n, • Experience with cyber risk management and compliance with cyber security standards and certification requirements such as NIST 800-53, SOC 2, CSM (UK MOD), ISO 27000 etc\n, • Experience in sectors such as defence, government, banking, or utilities\n\n The Group Cyber Assurance and Compliance team: \n We currently have an opportunity for a Cyber Assurance Manager – Compliance to join our team. As a Cyber Assurance Manager, you will support the Head of Cyber Assurance to deliver cyber security compliance assurance across all Business Units. This will involve maturing and performing independent L2 Control testing and Assurance, Continuous Control Monitoring and Maturity Assessments and overseeing L1 assurance assessment and remediation programs schedule, including Exception and Risk Acceptance Governance in line with our Compliance requirements to oversight audit readiness. \n Why BAE Systems? \n Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. \n A place where everyone can thrive: \n We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. \n Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. \n Closing Date: 15th July 2026 \n 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. \n #LI-SH1 \n #LI-Hybrid

hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. \n Job Title: IT Application Support \n Location: Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. \n Salary: £33,000 + dependent on experience \n Who we are: \n Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. \n From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. \n Job Description: \n In this role, you will be responsible for building and supporting platforms that enables the business to perform service operations, more specifically within the HR Portfolio. Business processes demand on the design, build and support processes to deliver business services effectively. \n This role participates in a rota that provides support across multiple time zones. As part of this arrangement, you may be required to work Sunday to Thursday, 6:00am to 2:00pm (UK time) on a rota basis. \n You may be required to provide occasional support outside of normal working hours to ensure service continuity and support business-critical applications. \n Core duties: \n\n • Management of end-to-end support for HR Portfolio applications, engaging with vendors and stakeholders, and resolving operational issues\n, • Maintain Cyber Security posture through assurance and governance reviews\n, • Engage in major incidents, driving service restoration and root cause remediation\n, • Maintain and use deployment systems, including ServiceNow, supporting regular updates and hotfixes across multiple platforms\n, • Partner with Administrators, Developers and Product Owners to deliver the technology vision, strategy and enhanced end-user functionality\n, • Create and document Service Operations procedures for IT activities to ensure uptime and achieve SLA targets\n\n Essential Skills: \n\n • Experience in enterprise application support and administration, including technologies such as Active Directory, ServiceNow or equivalent platforms\n, • Relevant experience of using IT frameworks e.g. ITIL, CompTIA\n, • Awareness of Cyber Accreditations used in Enterprises such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials+\n, • Experience working with provisioning partners to deliver a unified service\n, • Awareness of Agile/Release principles and how they can be used to manage products\n\n The HR Application Support Team: \n As part of this role you will be a key part the HR Application Support Team, you will play a key role in ensuring our HR landscape is reliable, secure, and performing effectively. Working closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams, you will support and enhance systems that enable seamless international service operations, helping to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and deliver value across the organisation. \n Why BAE Systems? \n Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. \n A place where everyone can thrive: \n We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. \n Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. \n Closing Date: 23rd July 2026 \n 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. \n #LI-PD1 \n #LI-Hybrid

hackajob is collaborating with DXC Technology to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. \n Job Description: \n We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Third Line Citrix SME to join our on-site support team. This role is critical in ensuring the stability, performance, and scalability of our Citrix environment. You will act as the technical authority for Citrix-related issues, providing expert-level support, leading troubleshooting efforts, and contributing to strategic infrastructure initiatives. \n The DXC Third Line Citrix Engineer is an experienced, multi-skilled professional, responsible for the support, maintenance & expansion of our UK Secure Client environments, ensuring a smooth and reliable experience for the end user base. \n The successful candidate should be a driven individual that enjoys problem solving and taking control of situations to drive home technical solutions whilst putting our customers’ needs first. The role is expected to be mainly based in Preston. \n Due to the customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance. \n The Roles Primary Responsibilities: \n\n • \n Provide Third-Line Technical Support for incident escalations & problem record progression. Point of contact for Citrix infrastructure, including XenApp, XenDesktop, Citrix Cloud, and NetScaler. \n • \n Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex technical issues across Citrix platforms. \n • \n Manage and optimise Citrix policies, profiles, and user experience. \n • \n Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to design and implement Citrix solutions. \n • \n Support patching, upgrades, and migrations of Citrix components. \n • \n Both proactive and reactive problem record progression and root cause analysis. \n • \n Pro-active approach towards defect management resolutions as part of technical assurance activities. \n • \n Confidence in working with internal and cross capability teams alongside account and customer engagement. \n • \n Maintain a high degree of customer service for all support queries and adhere to all service management principles \n\n Essential Skills & Experience: \n\n • \n Proven experience within a Third Line Support role \n • \n Strong knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Cloud, NetScaler ADC, and Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM). \n • \n Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and FSLogix. \n • \n Strong understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise support models. \n • \n Operations – VMWare, HyperV, XenServer, Invanti \n • \n Desirable to have a working knowledge of supporting UK Secure Paradox solution (Becypt). \n • \n Analytics, specifically Systrack / Nexthink (Non Essential – training provided). \n • \n Strong knowledge of Microsoft based operating systems, including, Windows 10 & Win11 \n\n Desirable Qualifications \n\n • \n Citrix Certified Expert – Virtualisation (CCE-V) or equivalent. \n • \n Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE). \n • \n Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments. \n • \n 2+ Years experience working within a third line support environment \n\n About you: \n\n • \n Candidates looking to develop their careers within DXC, with a drive to learn \n • \n Passionate about technology. \n • \n Natural problem solver. \n • \n Ability to work with an Agile Team, being able to be self-driven and looking for continuous improvements. \n\n What We Will Do For You \n\n • \n Competitive compensation \n • \n Pension scheme \n • \n DXC Select – Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, , gym membership and more) \n • \n Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more) \n • \n DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc) \n\n Still reading? We’d love to hear from you — apply today. \n At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. \n Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here.

Become a Driving Instructor – Nationwide | Earn Up to £50,000+ with My Four Wheels \n Looking for a new career with flexibility, independence and great earning potential? My Four Wheels is a 5-star rated driving school with 500 instructors already on the road nationwide — and we’re expanding across the UK. \n This opportunity is ideal for anyone considering a career change. You don’t need previous instructing experience — just a professional attitude, good people skills and the willingness to learn. We’ll train you from the start and guide you all the way to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). \n Why this opportunity stands out \n Excellent Earning Potential (£38/hour typical lesson rates) Lesson rates average around £38 per hour, supporting strong income whether you work part-time or full-time. For example, working 32 hours per week can deliver earnings up to £39k per year, and those working 40hrs have the opportunity to reach £50,000+. \n Total Flexibility You decide when you work — mornings, evenings, weekends, or a full-time diary. It’s a career that fits around your life. \n Local Work, Less Travel Most instructors teach within 30 minutes of home, typically covering 6–8 postcodes, helping you maximise teaching time and reduce travel. \n Earn While You Train After passing DVSA Part 2, you are able to apply for a trainee licence, allowing you to begin teaching and earning sooner while completing the final stage of qualification. \n New Training Academy – Full Support Built In Our new Training Academy provides a structured route through DVSA Parts 1, 2 and 3, combining: \n\n • Flexible online learning for theory and preparation\n, • In-car coaching to build driving and teaching ability\n, • Live classroom sessions for extra guidance and confidence\n, • Lesson plans, resources and ongoing support to help you succeed\n\n Dual-Control Vehicle Options We can support you with access to dual-control car options through established providers, including new and nearly-new models such as Ford Puma, Renault Clio, MG3 and Vauxhall Corsa, subject to availability. \n A Rewarding Career You’ll help learners gain independence, improve road safety, and experience the satisfaction of seeing students pass and succeed. \n Training Fees Paid Back in Full All instructors pay for training. Training fees can be paid back in full after you have worked with us for 1 year (ask for details). \n Eligibility (DVSA Requirements) To apply, you must: \n\n • Hold a full UK driving licence for at least 3 years\n, • Have no more than 5 penalty points\n, • Have no bans in the last 5 years\n, • Be reliable, patient, and confident communicating with people\n\n Apply Now Submit your details today and our team will contact you to explain the training route, timescales and how quickly you can get started.

Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer (Building Services)£60.69 per hour UmbrellaBAE Systems PrestonHybrid working - 1-2 days per week including travel to other UK sites (expenses covered).12 month contractRole Description• Reports to the RE&I S Programmes Principal Building Services Engineer.• Assist or lead the preparation of a range of documents and concept design solutions for projects in support of land, sea, and air operations, personnel training, and production & maintenance facilities throughout the UK and Middle East.• Work as part of a high performing team to deliver construction / FM projects to ensure the correct Engineering support is applied through the project lifecycle.• Management and oversight of external design consultants/ specialists as appropriate, inspection of construction works and undertaking surveys of existing infrastructure, writing of technical reports/ papers and presenting findings to others.Core Duties? Provide technical input to multidisciplinary project teams and manage own workload with minimal supervision to meet project deadlines.? Prepare concept designs and options studies that will form the basis of further development work.? Produce technical specifications and prepare detailed layouts and site plans using appropriate word processing and REVIT software.? Participate in design reviews as required and attend engineering and project meetings: manage actions arising as required.? Contribute to team planning, risk management, quality and SHE to support the effective functioning of the Project Team.? Undertake engineering feasibility assessments, preliminary designs and reports within own sphere of responsibility to professional standards of quality to meet target dates for delivery.? Oversee and manage the work of sub-contractors assigned to carry out design.? Undertake peer reviews where required.? Contribute to the Engineering Lifecycle (ELC) process, Risk Management, Safety, Health & the Environment (SHE), Product Safety and wider project issues as directed.? Undertake condition surveys, and write technical reports.? Inspect and report on construction site matters.Leadership responsibilities• The job holder is not expected to have any immediate line-management responsibility, although from time to time mentoring of graduate engineers may be required.• The job holder shall be called upon to fulfill the role of Engineering Manager on specific projects to lead the activities of the engineering team.Budget Responsibilites• The job holder is not expected to have any overall budgetary responsibility although monitoring of programme and budget will be part of any project lead role which may be assigned.• Preparation of Project Proposal Forms (PPF) shall be required for specific projects to estimate hours and cost of engineering team involvement on a project.Safety:? The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained. This includes co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose intended. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029).Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications? Degree or HND qualified in a relevant discipline (E)? Chartered Engineer (or actively working towards) (E)? NEBOSH or any relevant Health & Safety qualification (D).? Post graduate experience in the design and construction of infrastructure projects (E)? Demonstrable knowledge of managing construction and FM Engineering processes (E)? Good working experience across project lifecycle phases, demonstrating a whole-life approach to engineering (D)? Knowledge and experience in the use of CAD Software: Autocad, Revit (D)? Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Project (E)? Must be able to write and present comprehensive professional reports and articulate complex engineering concepts clearly to non engineers and customers (E).? Excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, partners and suppliers and when involved in team discussions (E)? Experience in customer facing role (D)? Experience of working with the KSA Customer (D)? Experience of discipline specific standards and Codes of Practice relating to design, installation and maintenance (E)? Experience of other construction disciplines at any stage of the design/ construction lifecycle (D).? Experienced at leading and managing multi-discipline project teams (D)TPBN1_UKTJ

Job: Electrical Maintenance EngineerLocation: PrestonSalary: £50,000Holidays: 23.5 days a year (rising to 28.5 over 5 years)Shifts: Monday - Friday Double Days (6-2 / 2/10)Pension: 6% employer 4% employeeIndustry: FMCGAre you an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a manufacturing company based in Preston? Ideally Engineers will have worked within a fast-paced manufacturing environment such as food or FMCG and will play a key part in minimising downtime, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.Daily Duties:Perform planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems across the siteQuickly diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtimeCollaborate with the engineering team to drive improvements that enhance machine performance and reliabilityEnsure compliance with health, safety, and food safety standards at all timesAccurately document all maintenance work and ensure records are kept up to dateProvide support for capital projects, new installations, and equipment upgrades as requiredIdeal Candidate:NVQ Level 3 or equivalent - Ideally apprentice trainedExperience with electrical & Mechanical fault finding and repair - FMCG/food manufacturingFlexible, team-oriented, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentPlease send your updated CV to the advert now!TPBN1_UKTJ

Member Services Lead Pensions (Hybrid or Remote with Travel to Preston)Hybrid Working with 2 days in Preston, Lancashire or Remote with Travel will be considered for candidates living 50+ miles from our offices in Preston.£65k-£75k DOE + benefits- 37 hours a weekPlease note, shortlisting will be concluded on 20th July, with interviews to be scheduled w/c 3rd and 10th August.A glance at the role:Our Senior Manager Member Services Lead role is a key senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping and delivering high-quality pensions administration across LGPS, Police and Fire schemes. You will lead large-scale service delivery, drive operational excellence, and play a critical role in transforming how we deliver member and employer outcomes.The role holder will be accountable for the delivery of client SLAs, driving high performance across teams, and embedding a culture where exceptional member service is at the heart of everything we do. They will play a critical role in developing people capability, strengthening operational performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.As a senior leader within Member Services, you will lead, motivate and inspire multidisciplinary administration teams, working in close partnership with the Head of Member Services and wider leadership group to ensure LPPA continues to deliver value and trusted outcomes for our stakeholders.At LPPA, we are continuing to evolve our operating model, investing in technology, and strengthening our service delivery approach. This role offers the opportunity to influence that journey and make a tangible impact across a large and complex client base.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to shape service delivery within a fast-paced, collaborative and customer-focused organisation. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive culture, with significant opportunities for ongoing professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact at a strategic level.A bit about us:Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UKs leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them.What we can offer you:- Competitive salary £65k-£75k DOE + inclusion in annual bonus scheme- 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and 1 day for your Birthday, with the ability to buy and sell leave.- Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions.- Access to Health or Dental Plan- Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you might need some support.- The opportunity to earn through our Employee Referral Scheme.- Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme Your Perk Site.- Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events.- Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office.- Free Car Parking in Preston City CentreWhat youll be doing:As a member of the senior leadership team, you will contribute to wider organisational priorities, influence decision-making, and help shape the future direction of Member Services.- Lead and develop a high-performing team of circa 40 administrators and people managers to operate effectively to deliver a high-quality service- Lead by example by setting consistently high standards in every area of administration- Drive adoption of technology and automation to improve efficiency- Inspire staff to develop and meet their career goals- Liaise with the Head of Planning & Insights to understand how macro factors can impact demand- Oversee work allocation and ensure effective service delivery- Lead continuous improvement and service transformation initiatives to enhance the member experience- Monitor performance against the forecast daily with the aim to clear all due work with no backlog carry over- Re-prioritise as needed throughout the working day to ensure targets are achieved and delivered- Prepare regular MI showing the forecast vs actual performance and explain differentials- Review and improve current processes, systems and ways of working to ensure they are fit for the future- Continually review and challenge processes to maximise use of new technology (including UPM) and automation of processes to improve efficiency- Demonstrate a strong understanding of regulatory requirements within Local Government, Fire and Police pension schemes, ensuring all regulatory and disclosure deadlines are met- Input into LPPA risk register and, where appropriate, act as risk owner on data risks, helping define the risk appetite on the level of monitoring and compliance risks- Be proactive in identifying and embedding ways for reduction in number of complaints, data breaches and errors- Forward plan resource requirements to support Value Added Business (VAB) activity as required with the Commercial team.- Engage with clients, Pension Boards and Committees- Consistently achieve member and employee satisfaction scores- Demonstrate reduction in number of complaints, data breaches and errorsWhat we need from you:- Proven leadership experience within LGPS pensions administration, with responsibility for large teams and complex service delivery environments (minimum 5 years)- Experience of Local Government Pensions Administration (minimum 5 years)- Experience of leading, managing and driving the performance of others (30+ direct/indirect reports)- Experience of client relationship management- Significant stakeholder management experience with proven ability to engage and influence others to deliver the best outcomes- Experience managing change in a fast-paced and agile environment- Ability to interpret and use complex data- Ability to review and improve end-to-end processes- Displaying excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and provide advice to support LPPA objectives- Attention to detail and innovative thinking skills- Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demandsWorking with and upholding our values:- Working together- Committed to excellence- Doing the right thing- Forward thinkingTPBN1_UKTJ

Do you enjoy chatting to people and getting out and about? Looking for flexible work that fits around your life, not the other way around? Join Ipsos, one of the world’s leading market research organisations, and help us understand what people really think about the services and communities around them. Every conversation you have helps shape real decisions. What the role looks like As a Field Interviewer, you’ll be out in your local area speaking to people face-to-face — whether that’s on doorsteps, in communities, or on public transport. The role is designed to be flexible. Some people prefer set shifts, while others like the freedom of working when it suits them. With us, you can do either: Your working options • Regular shifts each week (door-to-door or transport projects), • Transport shifts are 3–3.5 hours, • Pay includes:, • £12.75 per hour during initial training period, • £51–£61 per shift for transport work (project dependent) Pay-per-complete work • Get paid for each successful interview you complete, • Typically, 2- 3 days per week for door-to-door work (6-hour shifts), • Work more flexibly, choosing when to go out, • Great if you prefer a more independent way of working You can let us know which style you prefer, and we’ll do our best to match you with available work in your area. What you’ll be doing • Speaking to members of the public and asking survey questions, • Working in communities or on public transport, • Recording answers on a tablet (provided), • Representing Ipsos in a friendly and professional way Don’t worry if you’ve never done this before — we provide full training and ongoing support. What we’re looking for We’re not looking for a certain background — just the right attitude. You’ll be: • Friendly and comfortable striking up conversations, • Self-motivated and happy working on your own, • Reliable and organised You’ll also need: • A full UK driving licence, • Access to a car, • Willingness to travel locally What you’ll get • Flexible, part-time work that fits around you, • The option to work shifts or per-complete (where available), • Mileage reimbursement, • Free travel on surveyed bus routes (when applicable), • A company tablet and all equipment provided, • Full training and ongoing support, • Access to staff discounts and wellbeing benefits, • Opportunities to pick up extra work and earn more Why Ipsos? This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a real impact. The conversations you have help shape decisions that affect everyday life in local communities. If you enjoy meeting people and want work that’s flexible and varied, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and get started.

About the Role\n We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team from September to support a pupil in our mixed Year 3/4 class. \n This role involves working closely with a child who has an EHCP and is currently awaiting a diagnosis of Autism (ASD) and ADHD. The pupil presents with significant social communication, sensory, and mental health needs, and requires consistent, nurturing and structured support throughout the school day. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Provide 1:1 tailored support to meet the pupil's individual needs\n, • Support the pupil's emotional regulation, social communication, and engagement in learning\n, • Assist in implementing strategies outlined in the EHCP\n, • Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCo to adapt learning activities within the KS2 curriculum\n, • Create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment\n, • Support with transitions and sensory needs throughout the day\n, • Monitor and record progress, providing feedback to staff and parents where appropriate\nAbout You\n We are looking for someone who: \n\n • Has proven experience working with children with SEN, particularly ASD and/or ADHD\n, • Demonstrates strong understanding of social communication and sensory needs\n, • Has knowledge or experience of the Key Stage 2 curriculum\n, • Is patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a calm and positive approach\n, • Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff\n, • Is proactive and able to use initiative alongside following guidance\nWhat We Offer\n\n, • A welcoming and supportive school community\n, • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities\n, • A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's education and wellbeing\nHow to Apply\n Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your experience and suitability for the role. \n \n APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION \n\n • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy\n, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained\n, • You must have legal right to work in the UK\n, • You must be willing to attend a registration interview\n\n Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. \n Disclaimer \n 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

Teaching Assistant (KS2 1:1 Support) - Preston \n Full-Time | September Start | Competitive Rates of Pay \n Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Preston from September. \n This is a full-time role, working 6.5 hours per day, providing 1:1 support to a pupil within Key Stage 2 (KS2). The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping the child access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential within the classroom environment. The Role:\n\n • Full-time position, Monday to Friday\n, • September start\n, • Providing 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil with additional needs\n, • Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school team\n, • Supporting academic, social, and emotional development\n, • Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment\nThe Ideal Candidate:\n\n, • Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)\n, • Has previous experience working within a school setting (desirable)\n, • Has proven SEN experience and a strong understanding of supporting children with additional needs\n, • Is patient, caring, and adaptable\n, • Has excellent communication and teamwork skills\n, • Is committed to helping pupils succeed both academically and personally\nBenefits:\n\n, • Competitive rates of pay\n, • Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant\n, • Access to professional development and training opportunities\n, • Opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming school community\n\n If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with SEN experience and are looking for a rewarding full-time role in Preston from September, we would love to hear from you. \n Apply today or contact Abbie Moxham - - for more information.

ARE YOU A QUALIFIED TEACHING ASSISTANT TO A MINIMUM OF LEVEL 2? \n ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FLEXIBLE WORK WITHIN PRIMARY SCHOOLS? \n WE MAY HAVE THE PERFECT JOB FOR YOU. \n Vida Education are looking for qualified or experienced Primary Teaching Assistants for day to day, short- and long-term supply work. \n We currently have a high need for Teaching Assistants to work within a variety of primary schools. We listen to our TA’s and help them to find work in the key stage or year group which they would ideally like to work in. \n Whether you are looking for a couple of days a week or full-time work, we will be able to help. \n YOU WILL NEED TO. \n\n • Have UK Right to Work Status.\n, • Hold a TA qualification or have relevant work experience.\n, • Complete a registration with Vida Education which includes holding a current Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new ENHANCED DBS with ourselves (cost applied).\n\n There are fantastic opportunities for teachers to work within excellent schools. If you feel that you are a suitable candidate for our roles, then please APPLY NOW! \n BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH VIDA EDUCATION; \n We are an experienced team and specialise in placing qualified teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria. \n\n • We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.\n, • AWR compliant.\n, • Experienced and dedicated consultants who take great pride in providing you a quality service.\n, • Free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.\n\n WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON.Vida Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance Accredited agency, all post holders are subject to checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. These checks include but are not limited to; an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications check, references, UK Right to Work Status. Further information will be provided on application. \n Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business in providing temporary or permanent job seeking services. \n INDSUP. \n \n

Nursery Practitioner - Immediate Start\n Garstang Full-Time / Part-Time Available \n We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming and supportive early years setting in Garstang. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for childcare who is ready for an immediate start. Key Responsibilities:\n\n • Provide high-quality care and education to children in line with the EYFS framework\n, • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities\n, • Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing\n, • Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment\n, • Work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with parents and carers\nRequirements:\n\n, • Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is essential\n, • Relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 preferred)\n, • A good understanding of the EYFS framework\n, • Strong communication and teamwork skills\n, • Passionate, reliable, and proactive approach\nWhat We Offer:\n\n, • Immediate start available\n, • Supportive and friendly working environment\n, • Opportunities for professional development\n, • Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)\n\n If you are an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Garstang, we would love to hear from you. \n Apply now or contact us for more information! \n \n APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION \n\n • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy\n, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained\n, • You must have legal right to work in the UK\n, • You must be willing to attend a registration interview\n\n Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. \n Disclaimer \n 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

REED / Lancashire Teaching Agency (LTA) are currently recruiting for a part-time Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Preston from September. \n This is a long-term position, working 2 days per week, supporting pupils across a Year 2 and Year 3 class. \n The school is looking for a positive, enthusiastic, and dedicated teacher who can deliver engaging lessons, support pupil progress, and contribute to a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Plan and deliver high-quality lessons across Year 2 and Year 3\n, • Assess and monitor pupil progress\n, • Create a positive and engaging classroom environment\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff\n, • Maintain high expectations of behaviour and learning\n\n Key Requirements: \n\n • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)\n, • Previous experience teaching within KS1 and/or Lower KS2\n, • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills\n, • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents\n, • Experienced teachers are preferred\n\n Why Apply? \n\n • Long-term role starting in September\n, • Part-time position (2 days per week)\n, • Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive primary school\n, • Well-behaved pupils and a welcoming staff team\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher seeking a long-term, part-time role within a supportive primary school environment.

I am currently working with a wonderful school based in the A6 corridor. The school are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child in our Year 3/4 class who will be joining us in September. \n The successful candidate will work closely with a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The child is currently awaiting diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD and presents with significant social communication, sensory processing, and mental health needs. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Provide consistent 1:1 support tailored to the child’s individual needs\n, • Support the pupil’s social, emotional and mental health development\n, • Adapt learning activities to ensure access to the KS2 curriculum\n, • Implement strategies to support sensory regulation and communication\n, • Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCo, and external professionals\n, • Build a trusting and supportive relationship with the child and their family\n\n The Ideal Candidate Will Have: \n\n • Proven experience working with children with ASD, ADHD, or similar needs\n, • A strong understanding of social communication and sensory needs\n, • Knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum\n, • Patience, empathy, and excellent behaviour management skills\n, • The ability to remain calm, flexible, and proactive in a school environment\n, • A commitment to inclusive education and supporting every child to thrive\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs\n, • Training in areas such as sensory integration, Team Teach, or emotional regulation strategies\n\n Safeguarding Statement \n The LTA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. \n All appointments are subject to: \n\n • An enhanced DBS check\n, • Satisfactory references\n, • Verification of identity and qualifications\n\n We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where all children can learn, develop and achieve their full potential.

Your new companyHays Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-regarded primary school in the Preston area to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 6 Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school community and make a meaningful impact on pupils during a crucial stage of their primary education.Our client is a friendly and inclusive primary school with a strong commitment to pupil achievement and wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive learning environment where children are encouraged to be ambitious, resilient, and respectful. The school benefits from supportive leadership and a welcoming team ethos.Your new roleAs a Year 6 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils in their academic development and preparation for the transition to secondary school. You will provide both classroom and small-group support, helping to raise attainment and build pupils' confidence across the curriculum, with a particular focus on English and Mathematics.Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 6 classroom.\n, • Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.\n, • Assisting pupils with SATs preparation and consolidation of key skills.\n, • Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning.\n, • Supporting pupils with varying learning needs to achieve their full potential.\n, • Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents where appropriate.\n\n What you'll need to succeedThe successful candidate will: \n\n • Have previous experience working within a primary school setting.\n, • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.\n, • Be confident supporting Year 6 pupils across core subjects.\n, • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Be patient, nurturing, and committed to helping children succeed.\n, • Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).\n, • Have a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive rates of pay.\n, • Dedicated support from a specialist Hays Education consultant.\n, • Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.\n, • Flexible employment options to suit your needs.\n, • Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.\n\n If you are a passionate Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in Year 6 and would like to learn more about this opportunity, we would welcome your application.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Trainee AI Engineer – No Experience Needed \n Future-proof your career in Artificial Intelligence – starting today. \n Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or maybe you're between jobs and ready for a fresh start? ITOL Recruit's AI Traineeship is designed to get you into one of the fastest-growing industries with zero experience required. \n Train online at your own pace and land your first AI Engineer role in 1-3 months. \n Please note this is a training course and fees apply \n Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back. \n Our candidates earn £28,000-£45,000. \n \n Why AI? \n AI is reshaping every industry you can think of. Healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing – they’re all scrambling for skilled professionals. \n The demand far outstrips supply, which means excellent salaries, flexible working arrangements, and genuine job security. \n \n How It Works \n Step 1 – AI Engineering Fundamentals \n Start with the basics of AI, including neural networks and large language models, to build a solid foundation in AI engineering. \n Step 2 – Data Fundamentals \n Understand the data workflow, from collection to cleaning, and learn how to prepare data for AI applications. \n Step 3 – Notebooks & IDEs \n Get hands-on with industry-standard tools like Jupyter Notebooks and VS Code to develop AI systems. \n Step 4 – Python Programming \n Master Python, covering everything from the basics to object-oriented programming (OOP). \n Step 5 – Python Streamlit Project \n Apply your Python skills by building a car price prediction app using Python and Streamlit. \n Step 6 – Python for Data \n Learn essential Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib for data manipulation and visualisation. \n Step 7 – AI Sentiment Analysis Project \n Work with Hugging Face to build a sentiment analysis classifier using real-world AI techniques. \n Step 8 – AI Prompt Engineering \n Master prompt engineering, learning how to craft effective prompts for controlling AI outputs. \n Step 9 – Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) \n Learn how to integrate external knowledge into AI systems using RAG techniques and vector databases. \n Step 10 – AI Specialised Customer Service Chatbot Project \n Combine prompt engineering and RAG to build an AI-powered customer service chatbot, delivering intelligent responses using vector databases and knowledge bases. \n Step 11 – Machine Learning Fundamentals \n Understand machine learning principles and algorithms, and how to train and test models using scikit-learn. \n Step 12 – Machine Learning Project \n Put your machine learning knowledge into practice with a hands-on project. \n Step 13 – AI & Data Ethics \n Study the ethical considerations in AI, including issues of bias, fairness, and data privacy. \n Step 14 – Oral Exam \n Complete a virtual oral exam to assess your understanding and ability to apply your learning. \n Step 15 – AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner \n Finish with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course and exam to gain essential cloud computing knowledge. \n \n What You Get \n · 100% online, self-paced training \n · Microsoft AI-900 certification included \n · 1-to-1 tutor and recruitment support \n · Real-world project experience \n · Job guarantee – get a job or your money back \n · Starting salary of £28,000–£45,000 \n \n We Get You Hired \n We're not new to this. ITOL Recruit has 15+ years of experience and has placed over 5,000 people into new roles. \n Our job programmes include certified tutors, UK-accredited qualifications, and one-on-one support from a recruitment adviser focused on placing you. \n We don't believe in empty promises. Complete our programme, follow the process, and if you don't land a job, you get your money back. \n "Five months from complete beginner to AI engineer. Best decision I ever made." – Jamie W., now working as a Junior AI Engineer in London \n \n Ready to Start? \n If you’re motivated, curious, and excited about technology, we’ll help you turn that into a career you can be proud of. \n Apply now, and one of our expert Career Advisors will be in touch within 4 working hours to guide you through your next steps. \n

Year 5/6 Teacher (Part-Time) \n\n • Location: Wyre area\n, • Job Type: Part-Time (Fridays Only)\n, • Start Date: September 2026\n, • Contract Duration: Full academic year\n\n A beautiful Wyre Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5/6 Teacher to join their team on a part-time basis, working every Friday from September for the full academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed teacher looking for flexible working arrangements while maintaining a meaningful impact in the classroom. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons to a mixed Year 5/6 class.\n, • Plan, prepare, and assess work in line with the national curriculum.\n, • Maintain strong classroom management and a positive learning environment.\n, • Work collaboratively with the class teacher and wider staff team.\n, • Mark and provide constructive feedback in line with school policy.\n, • Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).\n, • Experience teaching in Key Stage 2 (preferably Upper KS2).\n, • Strong classroom management skills.\n, • A flexible and proactive approach to teaching.\n, • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience teaching mixed-age classes.\n, • Familiarity with Year 6 expectations and SATs preparation.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Supportive and welcoming school environment.\n, • Opportunity to work within a well-established Key Stage 2 team.\n, • Consistent weekly placement across the academic year.\n, • Competitive daily rate.\n\n How to Apply: \n If you are interested in this Year 5/6 Teacher role, please submit your CV as soon as possible. For further information or queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

SEN Teaching Assistant, Aurora Brooklands \n Aurora Brooklands School is an independent day school in Lancashire providing specialist education for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH). \n The role: \n Our Teaching Assistants support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child. \n Key duties: \n\n • Participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities. \n, • Provide meaningful feedback on pupil attainment and progress. \n, • Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting pupils' progress according to the school's policies to monitor and foster pupils' progress in all areas of learning. \n, • Support positive behaviour and concentration levels of the children and adapt own behaviour and responses to any change or escalations in behaviour of the children. \n, • Promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development and British values within the PSHE policy across the whole school. \n, • Promote pupils' cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being through the whole Curriculum. \n\n Duties will vary; you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. \n Please see the link for our full job description: Job Description: SEN Teaching Assistant \n Experience and Skills required: \n\n • Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting \n, • Undertake Team Teach certification within probation period is essential \n, • Full UK driving licence or the willingness to learn as there is a requirement to transport pupils to and from school and engage in off-site enrichment activities which requires transportation\n, • Willingness to work towards L3 Teaching Assistant award or equivalent is desirable \n, • GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification\n, • Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures. \n, • Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD \n, • Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual \n, • Be positive and creative in meeting pupils' needs \n\n How to apply? \n Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Betsy in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at \n Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. \n The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. \n The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. \n This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. \n Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

General Classroom Support Assistant – Year 4\n Location: Ashton, PrestonFull Time: Monday – Friday, 08:30am – 15:30pmStart Date: September 2026Duration: Full Academic Year (2026/2027)Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour About the Role\n We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Classroom Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Ashton area of Preston. This is a full-time position supporting a Year 4 class (KS2), starting in September 2026 and continuing for the full academic year. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive school environment and make a positive impact on pupils’ learning and development. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Provide general classroom support within a Year 4 setting\n, • Assist the class teacher with the delivery of lessons\n, • Support pupils with their learning, both in groups and on a 1:1 basis where required\n, • Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment\n, • Support classroom management and behaviour expectations\n, • Assist with preparation of classroom resources and activities\nRequirements\n\n, • Essential: Previous experience supporting children within Key Stage 2 (KS2)\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n, • A proactive, adaptable, and patient approach\n, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team\n, • A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development\nWhat We Offer\n\n, • Competitive hourly rate of £14.25 per hour\n, • Full-time, consistent work for the entire academic year\n, • Support from a dedicated consultant\n, • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive school\n\n \n If you’re an experienced KS2 support assistant looking for a full-time role from September, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your place for the new academic year! \n All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Unqualified Teacher – Aurora Brooklands School \n The Aurora Group \n The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. Our pupils are with us because for each of them, the nature of the mainstream provision that they have experienced, has not met their needs. They will have had a very fractured and or traumatic educational journey. We work with them and support them to build back their confidence and self-esteem, thereby re-engaging them in learning socially and academically. We focus on their strengths, helping them realise the opportunities that are there for them in their future. \n Role \n\n • To contribute to the delivery and development of the personal development curriculum, having regard to the educational, physical and social needs of the pupils.\n, • To work collaboratively with other members of staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team.\n, • To maintain and use short, medium, and long-term plans in delivering the curriculum.\n, • To set, monitor and review personalised targets that will optimise learning for each, individual.\n, • To develop lesson plans analysing and self-reflecting on the outcomes.\n, • To provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.\n, • To assist in the development of the personal development curriculum offer.\n, • To establish effective working relationships and set a good example through presentation and personal and professional conduct.\n, • To take account of wider curriculum developments.\n, • To work in child-centred holistic way to ensure individual needs are met.\n, • To appropriately manage challenging behaviours within the school policy and procedures.\n\n Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. \n Essential: \n\n • Level 2 qualification Grade 4 and 5 above, English Maths and 3 other subjects\n, • Level 3 qualification such as A Level\n, • Degree\n, • Willingness to pursue and study to QTS\n, • An interest or experience in personal development\n, • Level 3 Forest School Leader and Duke of Edinburgh qualification or willingness to undertake training\n, • Experience of working with pupils with autism, ADHD as well as Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.\n, • To have experience and understanding of how to effectively support pupils' social emotional development\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience of support pupils to achieve vocational qualification such as ASDAN\n, • Experience of training to support personal development and SEMH\n, • \n Trained Forest School leader \n • \n Driving Licence and willingness to drive school vehicles as and when required \n • Experience of taking groups of pupils off-site\n, • Experience of working within a Special School environment\n\n How to Apply: \n For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors. \n Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you. \n If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Betsy in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at \n Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. \n The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. \n The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. \n This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. \n Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Join our Team as our AIX & Red Hat Linux EngineerLocation: Preston. 3 days onsite and 2 days from home.Department: IT InfrastructureEmployment Type: Full-Time / permanentSecurity Clearance: UK Government Security Clearance requiredRole OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled AIX & Red Hat Linux Engineer to join our team and work on-site with one of our UK-based clients. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise UNIX/Linux systems in a secure environment. The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.What You'll do:Install, configure, and maintain IBM AIX and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.Manage LPARs, VIO servers, and HMCs in IBM Power Systems environments.Monitor and optimize system performance across AIX and RHEL platforms.Perform OS upgrades, patching, and backup/recovery operations.Automate administration tasks using shell scripting, Ansible, or similar tools.Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to support business-critical applications.Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements.Provide on-site technical support and participate in on-call rotations.Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations and operational procedures.What We're Looking for:5+ years of experience in AIX systems administration.3+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).Strong knowledge of IBM Power Systems, LPARs, and VIO servers.Proficiency in shell scripting (Korn, Bash, etc.).Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).Familiarity with SAN storage, networking, and virtualization.Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.Knowledge of LDAP for authentication and directory services.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client environment.Must hold or be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance.Desirable SkillsPython scripting for automation and integration tasks.IBM Certified System Administrator AIX.Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Engineer (RHCE).Experience with hybrid cloud environments or containerization (Docker, Podman).Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix).Education & ExperienceBachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).Demonstrated experience managing both AIX and RHEL environments in enterprise settings.About DXC TechnologyDXC Technology is a global leader in IT services, helping clients harness the power of technology to thrive in a changing world. We deliver mission-critical solutions that transform businesses, modernize operations, and drive innovation. With a strong presence across industries, DXC partners with organizations to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient IT infrastructure.What's NextJoin DXC Technology and be part of a team that delivers secure, innovative solutions to some of the most critical IT challenges in the industry.TPBN1_UKTJ

Your new companyI'm working closely with a warm, community-focused primary school in Preston that is seeking an enthusiastic Year 2 Teacher to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed practitioner who thrives on creating engaging learning experiences and building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families. Your new roleYou'll take full responsibility for a Year 2 class, delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that supports pupils as they transition through KS1. The school places a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing, inclusive practice, and high-quality teaching. You'll have the freedom to bring your own ideas while benefiting from a collaborative planning culture. What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Qualified Teacher Status with experience in KS1 teaching\n, • A teacher who brings creativity, high expectations, and a nurturing approach\n, • Strong understanding of phonics and early literacy development\n, • Someone who can work collaboratively within a supportive staff team\n, • A reflective practitioner committed to ongoing professional development\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • A welcoming, well-resourced school with a positive ethos\n, • Support from a dedicated Hays consultant throughout the recruitment process\n, • Access to Hays CPD training and ongoing professional support\n, • Competitive pay, paid to scale from day one\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Teaching Assistant (Reception – 1:1 Support) \n Leyland Start Date: 1st September 2026 Ongoing Role with Potential to Become Permanent \n About the Role \n We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Leyland from September 2026. This is a full-time, ongoing position supporting a child in Reception on a 1:1 basis who has general SEND needs. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early years education and making a real difference to a child’s learning and development. \n Key Details \n\n • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:20pm\n, • Lunch Break: 30 minutes\n, • Pay: £14.63 per hour\n, • Duration: Ongoing, with the potential to become permanent\n, • Start Date: 1st September 2026\n\n Responsibilities \n\n • Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a child with general SEND\n, • Assist with learning activities in line with the EYFS curriculum\n, • Support the child’s social, emotional, and behavioural development\n, • Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies\n, • Monitor and record progress, providing feedback where required\n, • Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment\n\n Requirements \n\n • Experience working with children in an EYFS or primary school setting\n, • Understanding of SEND and strategies to support diverse learning needs\n, • Patient, caring, and adaptable approach\n, • Strong communication and teamwork skills\n, • Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) desirable but not essential\n\n What We Offer \n\n • Competitive hourly rate of £14.63\n, • Supportive and friendly school environment\n, • Ongoing professional development opportunities\n, • Opportunity for a permanent position\n

Behaviour Mentor - SEMH & Vocational Learning\n Location: Preston, Lancashire \n Salary: £21,731 - £25,758 + Up to £2,500 Annual Performance Bonus \n Contract: Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only \n Working Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm (Direct learner contact: 9:00am - 2:30pm) \n Start Date: September 2026 (with the opportunity to start sooner by supporting learners within the Hospitality provision) \n Interviews: Week Commencing 6th & 13th July 2026 Build Relationships. Inspire Young People. Change Lives.\n New Chapter Tuition is proud to be working exclusively with a specialist vocational education provision to recruit a Behaviour Mentor for a full-time, permanent role. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing specialist provision supporting learners from KS3-KS5 with SEMH, ADHD, emotional and behavioural needs, and those who have experienced trauma. \n Through practical, hands-on vocational learning, you'll help learners rebuild confidence, re-engage with education and develop the skills they need to succeed in further education, employment and life. The Role\n As a Behaviour Mentor, you will: \n\n • Build positive, trusting relationships with learners.\n, • Support learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to 8, delivering engaging vocational learning.\n, • Support learners with SEMH, ADHD, SEND and additional needs.\n, • Use effective de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies.\n, • Create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.\n, • Promote confidence, resilience and independence.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to achieve positive learner outcomes.\nAbout You\n This role would particularly suit candidates with experience as a: \n\n • Behaviour Mentor\n, • Learning Mentor\n, • Teaching Assistant\n, • Sports Coach\n, • Youth Worker\n, • Alternative Provision Practitioner\n, • Vocational Instructor\n, • Mechanic\n, • Engineer\n, • Cadet Instructor\n\n To be successful, you'll have: \n\n • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Experience supporting children and young people.\n, • A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people.\n\n Experience in mechanics, engineering or vocational learning is desirable but not essential. We are looking for individuals with the right attitude, resilience and commitment to helping young people succeed. \n What's on Offer?\n\n • Salary: £21,731 - £25,758\n, • Up to £2,500 annual performance bonus\n, • Full-time, permanent role\n, • Term-time only\n, • September 2026 start, with the opportunity to start sooner by supporting within the Hospitality provision\n, • Ongoing training and professional development\n, • Excellent career progression opportunities\n, • Company pension\n, • Staff wellbeing initiatives\n, • Team celebrations and events\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n\n Why Apply?\n This is more than a Behaviour Mentor role. \n It's an opportunity to become a positive role model, helping young people overcome barriers, discover their strengths and achieve things they never thought possible. \n If you're passionate about building relationships, supporting young people and making a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exclusive opportunity.\n

A Primary school in Preston is seeking a dedicated and passionate Year 3 Teacher for a part time position, starting in September 2026. An over subscribed primary school with a superb reputation, this is a great opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge or an ECT seeking to begin their ECT year. \n The role will start in September and will run for the full academic year. Temp to perm for the right person. \n\n • Year 3 Teacher\n, • Full time position\n, • 3 terms minimum\n, • Preston\n, • Key Stage 2 teacher\n, • KS2\n, • Primary school teacher\n, • Primary\n, • Temp to perm\n, • September 2026\n, • 'Outstanding' Ofsted\n, • £120 to £232.57 per day depending on experience\n, • Veritas Education\n\n Teacher Requirements: \n\n • The ideal Year 3 Teacher will be able to plan, prepare and deliver engaging and effective lessons that keep pupils focused on classwork and with a key focus on child academic progression.\n, • You will be working with a variety of pupils who will differ in ability, so this means that the teacher must have the ability to differentiate their lessons to the needs of all pupils.\n\n School Information: \n\n • This Primary School is committed to ensuring that every pupil leaves school with high aspirations, an enthusiasm for learning and the independence to work out into the world.\n\n If this Year 3 teacher position in Preston is of interest, please send your CV in response or call Jack on . \n APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION \n\n • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy\n, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained\n, • You must have legal right to work in the UK\n, • You must be willing to attend a registration interview\n\n Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. \n Disclaimer \n 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

Year 3 Teacher (Full-Time) – September 2026 to February 2027 \n South Ribble, Lancashire £168 – £215 per day (dependent on experience) \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Year 3 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in South Ribble on a full-time basis from September 2026 until February 2027. \n The Role \n You will be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring lessons to a Year 3 class, fostering a positive learning environment and supporting pupils to reach their full potential. This is a full-time position covering the full breadth of teaching responsibilities. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the Key Stage 2 curriculum\n, • Monitor and assess pupil progress effectively\n, • Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment\n, • Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and the wider school community\n, • Uphold high expectations for behaviour and achievement\n\n The Ideal Candidate Will Have \n\n • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)\n, • Experience teaching within Key Stage 2 (Year 3 preferred but not essential)\n, • Strong classroom management skills\n, • A proactive and adaptable approach\n, • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children\n\n What’s on Offer \n\n • Competitive daily pay between £168 – £215\n, • Supportive school leadership and collaborative team\n, • Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a Key Stage 2 setting\n, • Well-resourced classroom and positive school environment\n

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Garstang (KS2 Experience Essential)\n Location: Garstang, Lancashire The Role\n We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil within a primary school setting in Garstang. This role involves working closely with a child in Key Stage 2, providing tailored support to help them access the curriculum and thrive both academically and socially. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs\n, • Assist in delivering targeted interventions and differentiated learning\n, • Support the pupil's emotional regulation and behaviour management\n, • Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals\n, • Monitor progress and contribute to reports and reviews\n, • Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment\nRequirements\n\n, • Experience working within Key Stage 2 (essential)\n, • Previous experience supporting children with SEN (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties)\n, • Strong behaviour management skills and a patient, nurturing approach\n, • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff\n, • Relevant qualifications (e.g. TA Level 2/3) are desirable but not essential\nWhat We Offer\n\n, • Competitive daily rate / salary\n, • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant\n, • Opportunities for professional development and training\n, • A welcoming and supportive school environment\nHow to Apply\n If you are passionate about supporting children with SEN and have the relevant KS2 experience, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply now or contact us directly for more information. \n \n APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION \n\n • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy\n, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained\n, • You must have legal right to work in the UK\n, • You must be willing to attend a registration interview\n\n Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. \n Disclaimer \n 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

Test Function Lead (Hybrid or Remote with regular travel to Preston)Remote/Hybrid Working with 2 days in Preston, LancashireHome working contracts will be considered for candidates living 50+ miles from our offices in Preston.Competitive salary & benefits £60k - £70k DOE | 37 hours a weekA glance at the role:We’re looking for a Test Function Lead to join our Change Team and shape, govern and continuously improve testing across LPPA’s Change Roadmap.This is a senior opportunity for an experienced test leader who can set the strategic direction, establish standards and methodologies, and work closely with project teams, business teams, systems colleagues and external partners to support high-quality delivery.You’ll lead and develop the testing function, champion early testing involvement, and embed a culture of quality, collaboration and continuous improvement across the testing lifecycle.This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced, collaborative and member-focused business. You will join a friendly, welcoming and sociable work culture where there are many opportunities for continuous personal and professional development, and you will be supported to reach your full potential.A bit about us:Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UK’s leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them.What we can offer you:- Competitive salary & benefits £60k - £70k DOE & inclusion in annual Bonus scheme.- 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and 1 day for your Birthday, with the ability to ‘buy and sell leave.’- Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions.- Access to Health or Dental Plan.- Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you might need some support.- The opportunity to earn through our Employee Referral Scheme.- Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme – ‘Your Perk Site.’- Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events.- Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office.- Free Car Parking in Preston City Centre.What you’ll be doing:- Set the overall test strategy for the Change Roadmap, including methodology, deliverables and tools.- Define the automation strategy and roadmap to support longer-term testing efficiency.- Embed testing principles early in the development lifecycle and act as an enabler for quality across change delivery.- Define and track test KPIs, including defect density, test coverage and pass/fail rates, to support release readiness.- Own testing standards and governance across the business, ensuring testing aligns with the wider Change Governance model.- Lead, coach and develop the testing team, including resource planning, task allocation, daily synchronisation and peer reviews.- Create and agree detailed test plans, estimates and scenarios, and maintain a testing pace that supports the Change Roadmap.- Identify testing risks early and develop mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.- Lead by example by supporting complex testing activity and stepping in during critical delivery periods.- Validate testing environments and define test data needs as part of test preparation.- Lead defect control, daily triage and root cause analysis, working closely with the systems team and external partners.- Produce test execution reporting to show progress against plan, pass/fail rates and outstanding risks.- Build strong relationships with Business Analysts, project teams, business teams, systems colleagues and external partners to deliver shared quality outcomes.- Manage and co-ordinate UAT, including up-front resource planning with business teams.What we need from you:- A minimum of five years’ experience managing and developing a testing team, including performance management, coaching and mentoring.- Experience in QA/Test leadership or a senior coordinator capacity.- Experience of resource planning, capacity management and allocating testing resources across multiple projects and priorities.- Experience leading teams through technology, process or organisational change.- Expert knowledge of DevOps, SQL for data validation and API testing.- Experience building or maintaining automation frameworks to increase efficiency.- Strong analytical capability, including reading code and complex data to produce actionable reports.- The ability to summarise complex problems and resolutions clearly for teams outside of the Test Team.- Strong time management, with the ability to drive testing efficiency and minimise change fatigue.- A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and uphold LPPA’s values.Nice to have:- Previous experience in pension administration, specifically with UPM software, or the public sector.- Strong experience using Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking and CI/CD pipeline integration.- Previous knowledge of website/digital testing.Qualifications- ISTQB Advanced Level (Test Manager) or ISTQB Foundation/Agile Tester Extension.Working with and upholding our values:- Working together- Committed to excellence- Doing the right thing- Forward thinking

Senior Estimator \n Location: Lancashire \n Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE) \n Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure \n Type: Permanent, Full-Time \n The Opportunity \n Our client is a well-established Tier 1 contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the North West. Due to continued growth within their civil engineering division, they are seeking an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator who can hit the ground running and take ownership of tenders from day one. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and highly experienced pre-construction team, working on a diverse portfolio of highways and infrastructure projects valued between £100k and £10m. \n The Role \n Reporting into the Pre-Construction leadership team, you will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive estimates across a range of civil engineering schemes. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of pricing work from first principles and be confident building up costs across key civil engineering disciplines. \n You will typically work on 2-3 tenders per month, managing the estimating process from enquiry through to submission. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare detailed estimates and tender submissions for civil engineering projects.\n, • Price works from first principles, developing robust labour, plant and material cost build-ups.\n, • Review tender documentation, specifications and drawings.\n, • Assess project risks and opportunities.\n, • Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.\n, • Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercially viable submissions.\n, • Produce accurate cost plans and tender adjudication documents.\n, • Utilise Conquest estimating software to prepare and manage estimates.\n, • Support continuous improvement within the pre-construction function.\n\n Project Types \n Projects typically range from £100k to £10m and include: \n\n • Highways\n, • Roads\n, • Bridges\n, • Infrastructure improvements\n, • Public realm works\n, • Civil engineering packages\n\n Requirements \n Essential \n\n • Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within the civil engineering sector.\n, • Strong knowledge of highways and infrastructure projects.\n, • Ability to price works from first principles.\n, • Experience pricing:\n \n, • Earthworks\n, • Drainage\n, • Ducting\n, • Paving\n \n \n • Commercial awareness and understanding of tendering processes.\n, • Experience using estimating software, ideally Conquest.\n, • Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.\n, • Strong communication and organisational skills.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or major civil engineering business.\n, • Exposure to NEC contracts.\n, • Relevant construction or engineering qualification.\n\n Not Suitable For \n This opportunity is focused on civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Candidates whose estimating background is primarily within rail or aerospace sectors are unlikely to be suitable. \n The Team \n You will join a close-knit and experienced estimating department. \n The business prides itself on staff retention, technical expertise and a collaborative working environment. \n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary up to £75,000 depending on experience.\n, • Opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor.\n, • Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.\n, • Stable and experienced team environment.\n, • Long-term career progression opportunities.\n, • Flexible/hybrid working arrangements available.\n\n Interview Process \n\n • One-stage interview\n, • Office-based interview with key stakeholders\n, • Fast decision-making process\n

Senior and Principal Security Architects£50-£90 per hour (Dependent on experience and level) - Inside IR3512 month contractsHybrid - 2/3 days a week on site - Warton (PR4)Applicants must have the right to work in the UKSuccessful applicants must be eligible for SC/DV clearanceRole Purpose / OverviewHighly experienced security architects with strong technical credentials across enterprise, cloud, network and classified environments. Responsible for designing end-to-end secure architectures (HLD/LLD), leading Design Authorities and Technical Design Authorities, and providing architectural assurance across multi-supplier programmes up to TOP SECRET / Above Secret classifications. Ensures Secure-by-Design principles are embedded from the outset across all programmes.Key OutcomesSecurity is consistently embedded into system design across all programmesArchitectural decisions align with Secure-by-Design principles from the outsetComplex, multi-partner and classified environments are designed securely and coherentlyIdentity, cross-domain and data protection controls are defined at the architecture levelDesign Authority interactions are informed, structured and technically robustKey ResponsibilitiesDesign end-to-end secure architectures (HLD/LLD)Lead Design Authorities and Technical Design AuthoritiesEnsure security is consistently embedded into system design across all programmesAlign architectural decisions with Secure-by-Design principles from the outsetDefine identity, cross-domain and data protection controls at the architecture levelEnable structured, technically robust Design Authority interactionsProvide architectural assurance across complex, multi-partner and classified environmentsTechnical Skills & Experience, a good mix of some or all of the following:Secure-by-Design (MOD SbD / NIST 800-53r5 / NIST CSF / CIS CSC v8.1) - design, maturity tracking and assurance across full programme lifecyclesEnterprise & Cloud Security Architecture - AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud (multi-cloud landing zones, hybrid identity, secure migration patterns)Classified Platform Design - OFFICIAL, OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE, SECRET and ABOVE SECRET environments, ROSA, Garrison, Citadel, VCF, Cross-Domain SolutionsZero Trust, IDAM & PKI - conditional access, hybrid identity, cryptography, HSMs, IAM, RBAC, OIDC, federationThreat Modelling - STRIDE / STRIDE-LM, attack-surface analysis, trust boundary modelling, design reviewsNetwork & Boundary Security - Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper, F5, Zscaler, NSX-T, SD-WAN, encrypted WAN, DMZ, NACServiceNow & M365 Architecture - ITSM, ITOM, CSM, EAM, SharePoint Online, Purview, Entra, Sentinel, Defender, Power Platform, CoPilotContainer & DevSecOps - Kubernetes (EKS, Tanzu), Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD security, image scanning, container hardeningArchitecture Frameworks - TOGAF, ArchiMate, SABSA, Zachman, MODAF, JSP standards, NCSC architectural patternsHLD / LLD authoring, Security Patterns, Reference Architectures, Bill of Materials, Crypto Plans and JSP-compliant documentationDesign Authority leadership, Technical Security Boards, Gateway Reviews, multi-supplier governanceQualifications & CertificationsCISSP (multiple holders), CISM, CCSP, OSCP, CEHTOGAF 9 / TOGAF 9.2, SABSA Foundation, Zachman, ITIL v3/v4AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Pro, AWS Advanced NetworkingAzure Security Specialist (AZ-500), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-303/304), Microsoft MCSECCIE (#38006), CCNP, CCDP, VCP, VCAP-NV, VCP-NV, Check Point CCSE/CCSA, PCNSEISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 27005Prince2 Practitioner, MSP, Chartered Engineer (IET), MBCS CITPGovernment Clearances: SC, DV (active and historic), Five Eyes engagementTPBN1_UKTJ

Teaching Assistant \n High School based in Preston looking to secure a Teaching Assistant from September. \n Your new company \n Hays have been approached by a number of high schools in the Preston area that we have worked with for a number of years, who are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants on a full-time basis. There has been a huge increase in demand, and we are now looking for individuals who hold Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications to work 5 days a week and provide consistent support for pupils who need the extra help. \n Your new role \n As a teaching assistant, you are responsible for providing support and assistance to the pupils, this could either be working as a general classroom support or working on a 1:1 basis with pupils across KS3 and KS4. By being a teaching assistant, you should possess good behaviour management skills and hit the ground running by building up those relationships with pupils as well as staff. There is currently a high demand for teaching assistants in the Preston area, so please get in touch if you would like to know more or discuss the roles available. \n What you'll need to succeed \n In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess recent experience working with children. The school are also willing to consider individuals from other various roles working with young adults, for example, support worker roles. SEN experience would also be desirable in this role. However, the school are looking for someone to come in with an open mind and commit to the role. \n What you'll get in return \n In return, you will be paid a highly competitive daily rate and will be working in this successful school where you will become an integral part of a welcoming team of TA's. You will therefore have the opportunity to further develop your own teaching assistant skills and experience. A dedicated consultant will always be on hand should you have any questions or concerns. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis? \n 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 \n 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. \n 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. \n 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. \n Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Data Analysts: \n\n • Junior Data Analyst - £30,000\n, • Data Analyst - £50,000\n, • Business Data Analyst - £67,500\n, • Data Analytics Analyst - £80,000\n, • Business Analysts - £60,000\n\n 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. \n The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector. \n Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. \n 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. \n Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification \n The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA. \n 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. \n Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. \n The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. \n You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. \n This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst. \n Step 2 - Data Administration Training \n Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven. \n Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst. \n\n • Microsoft excel - to expert level.\n, • Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases.\n, • Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts.\n, • Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend.\n\n Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam. \n Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation \n Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa. \n 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). \n Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam. \n Step 4 - Recruitment Support \n 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. \n We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot. \n 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. \n 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. \n Our money back guarantee \n 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. \n 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. \n Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped. \n What Now? \n 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. \n Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) - Primary Supply Opportunities | Preston & Surrounding Areas \n Are you an Early Career Teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience, build your confidence, and find the right school for you? \n Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated ECTs to join our growing pool of supply teachers working across Preston and the surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for day-to-day supply, short-term placements, or long-term roles leading to permanent opportunities, we have a variety of positions available to suit your needs. \n Supply teaching is an excellent way for ECTs to experience different school settings, develop their teaching practice, and build relationships with local schools while maintaining flexibility. \n Working with Tradewind Recruitment, you will have access to opportunities across a wide range of primary schools throughout Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Fulwood, Penwortham, Longridge, South Ribble, Blackburn, Blackpool, Fylde, and other neighbouring areas. \n We offer: \n\n • Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals\n, • Opportunities across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2\n, • Competitive daily rates of pay\n, • Access to free CPD through The National College\n, • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant\n, • Long-term and permanent opportunities within local schools\n\n We are looking for: \n\n • Early Career Teachers who hold, or will be obtaining, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)\n, • Positive and adaptable individuals with a passion for education\n, • Strong communication and classroom management skills\n, • Teachers who are committed to delivering engaging and effective lessons\n, • Candidates who are eager to gain experience across a variety of school settings\n\n Whether you are seeking regular supply work, a long-term placement, or your first permanent teaching role, Tradewind Recruitment can help you take the next step in your teaching career. \n To register your interest and explore opportunities across Preston and the surrounding areas, contact Tradewind Recruitment today.

Trainee Project Manager Programme – No Experience Needed \n Future-proof your career in Project Management – starting today. \n \n Looking for a career change? Maybe you’re already working but want a more technical role with better long-term prospects. Or you could be between jobs and ready for a fresh start in tech. \n The ITOL Recruit Project Manager Programme is designed to help you move into a high-demand coding role, even if you have no prior experience. \n Train online at your own pace and land your project management role in 1-3 months. \n Please note this is a training course and fees apply \n Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back. \n Our candidates earn £30,000-£50,000. \n \n Step 1 - APM (Association for Project Management) Qualification \n The first step is completing the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) \n This professional industry-recognised qualification teaches you the fundamental principles of the project profession. The APM are the only chartered project management group in the world. \n Study time for the qualification is approximately 20 hours and qualification achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. \n The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. \n You will be provided with access to a 1hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. \n This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a Chartered Project Professional with additional study and experience. \n Step 2 - PRINCE2 Foundation \n PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management. \n It is a process driven methodology and often referred to as a waterfall methodology. \n Study time is approximately 15-20 hours and qualification obtained through a 1-hour multiple choice exam. \n The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. \n You will be provided with access to a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. \n Step 3 - Project Management Simulation \n With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have the opportunity to make your way through a simulated project which shadows a project manager. \n These projects and scenarios are based on real world project and scenarios. \n Once completed, our tutor will grade your work and issue a certificate of completion. \n Step 4 - Recruitment Support \n Now you are qualified for an entry level project management position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first role in the project management sector. \n We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.9 Trustscore on Trustpilot. \n 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. \n 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. \n Our money back guarantee \n 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. \n 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. \n Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped. \n What Now? \n 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. \n Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Project Management career aspirations. \n We look forward to receiving your new application and putting you on the pathway to a new and financially rewarding career in project management.

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Preston \n Full-Time | September Start | Competitive Rates of Pay \n Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Preston from September. \n This is a full-time role, working 6.5 hours per day, supporting pupils within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children's learning, development, and well being during these important early years. The Role:\n\n • Full-time position, Monday to Friday\n, • September start\n, • Supporting children within the EYFS setting\n, • Working alongside the class teacher and wider Early Years team\n, • Assisting with the delivery of engaging and creative learning activities\n, • Supporting children's social, emotional, and educational development\n, • Helping to create a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment\nThe Ideal Candidate:\n\n, • Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)\n, • Has previous experience working within a school setting (desirable)\n, • Has experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and additional learning needs\n, • Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework\n, • Is patient, caring, and enthusiastic about supporting young learners\n, • Has excellent communication and teamwork skills\nBenefits:\n\n, • Competitive rates of pay\n, • Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant\n, • Access to professional development and training opportunities\n, • Opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming school environment\n\n If you are a passionate Teaching Assistant with EYFS and SEN experience looking for a rewarding full-time role in Preston from September, we would love to hear from you. \n Apply today or contact Abbie Moxham - - for more information.

Veritas Edcucation are working with an Ofsted 'Good' with 'outstanding features' Primary School in Preston that is seeking a strong Year 2 teacher to join their team. \n Veritas Edcuation offer excellent competitive pay, numerous benefits including referral schemes, candidate training and unparalleled service. \n\n • Year 2 Teacher\n, • September 2026\n, • ECT\n, • QTS\n, • Full-time\n, • Primary School\n, • Preston\n, • 'Outstanding' Ofsted\n, • Key Stage 1 Teacher\n, • KS1\n, • NQT\n, • Experience Teacher\n, • Pay: £140 - £230 per day (depending on payscale & AWR)\n\n School Information: \n\n • This school is situated in a highly diverse area of Preston and the school has strong links with the community\n, • prides itself on being an extremely inclusive setting for all pupils and families.\n, • This school has an extremely mixed intake of pupils with a variety of EAL pupils and social backgrounds.\n, • This school has a strong Senior Leadership Team (SLT) that are always will to provide their staff with the tools they require to be as effective in class as possible.\n, • The SLT encourage their teachers to push themselves and internally run CPD courses alongside external training which they arrange for their staff.\n\n Teacher Information: \n\n • This school is searching for a teacher that can effectively join their team and provide their Year 2 class with a high level of teaching and progression.\n, • This class is a mixed ability class which requires the teacher to be able to differentiate the work to meet the needs of every pupil.\n, • The ideal teacher will require strong behaviour management skills and be able to provide a positive working environment that will allow their students to be able to focus on the work at hand.\n, • The school encourage creative and interactive lessons that consistently engage the class and allows the students to work with each other.\n, • The school are wanting a teacher that is experienced with Year 2 SAT curriculum and also effective in assessment and ensure the pupils are achieving their absolute best. Year 2 SAT experience required.\n\n If you feel like this position is of interest APPLY NOW or call Chris on . \n All pay rates that are offered will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. Our working opportunities include temporary positions, permanent contracts and ad-hoc supply. \n \n APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION \n\n • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy\n, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained\n, • You must have legal right to work in the UK\n, • You must be willing to attend a registration interview\n\n Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. \n Disclaimer \n 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant \n Location: PrestonContract: Full-Time | Temporary to PermanentPay: Competitive daily rate via Teaching Personnel \n Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join a highly regarded specialist primary school in Preston on a temporary-to-permanent basis. \n This nurturing and inclusive setting supports pupils aged 2–11 with a range of complex special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and additional sensory and physical needs. The school is committed to celebrating every child's achievements, promoting independence, and creating meaningful learning experiences tailored to individual needs. \n The Role \n As an SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to help pupils access learning and achieve their individual targets. You will provide both classroom and individual support, adapting activities to meet a range of learning, communication, sensory, and personal care needs. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Supporting pupils with complex SEN on a 1:1 and small-group basis\n, • Assisting with personalised learning activities and interventions\n, • Encouraging communication, social interaction, and independence\n, • Supporting pupils with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing\n, • Assisting with personal care where required\n, • Implementing behaviour and communication strategies consistently\n, • Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and families\n, • Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment\n\n The Ideal Candidate \n\n • Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)\n, • Has experience supporting children with SEN, ideally within a specialist or mainstream setting\n, • Demonstrates patience, resilience, and a child-centred approach\n, • Has an understanding of autism, communication needs, and complex learning difficulties\n, • Is confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team\n, • Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and staff\n, • Is committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential\n\n What We Offer \n\n • Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a supportive specialist school\n, • Ongoing professional development and SEN training\n, • Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel\n, • Competitive rates of pay\n, • Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs\n\n If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist primary setting, we would love to hear from you. \n Apply today through Teaching Personnel to be considered for this exciting temporary-to-permanent opportunity. \n All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Family Solicitor \n Preston| Hybrid Working \n We're seeking a Family Solicitor to join an award - winning, people - first law firm recognised nationally for its exceptional workplace culture, progressive leadership and commitment to excellence. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a Family Solicitor to become part of a modern practice that genuinely invests in its people. \n The Role \n You will manage a diverse, high - quality caseload of privately funded divorce, financial remedy, and children matters, including work for HNW clients. \n You'll have the autonomy to run your own files, supported by a collaborative team, with opportunities to contribute to business development and networking initiatives. \n This position suits a Family Solicitor commercially minded, detail – driven and comfortable working in a dynamic environment. \n What We're Looking For \n • 2+ years' PQE as a Family Solicitor \n • Experience handling privately funded matters and HNW clients \n • Strong commercial awareness \n • Excellent communication and IT skills \n • Confidence in building client relationships and developing new work \n • Leadership experience and case management system knowledge are desirable but not essential \n Why Join Us? \n • Hybrid working \n • Low chargeable hours target (maximum 1,200) \n • Bonus scheme + structured salary reviews \n • Private health cash plan & EAP \n • Enhanced holiday entitlement with length of service \n • Paid volunteering days \n • Free conveyancing on your main home move \n • Free Wills \n If you're a driven and eager to join a fantastic Preston firm, we'd love to hear from you. \n #INDMALN

Overview \n We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team in a dual-role capacity as a Learning Mentor and Class Teaching Assistant.The successful candidate will provide classroom support within a Year 5 class during the mornings and deliver targeted intervention sessions in the afternoons, supporting groups of EAL (English as an Additional Language) pupils and delivering phonics-based interventions. \n Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and be confident leading whole-class learning when required. The successful candidate may be asked to cover the Year 5 class on occasion, for example during short-term teacher absence, training courses, or other planned events. \n Key Responsibilities \n Morning Duties – Year 5 Class Support \n\n • Support teaching and learning within a Year 5 classroom.\n, • Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences.\n, • Support individual pupils and small groups to achieve learning objectives.\n, • Assist with classroom preparation, organisation, and resource development.\n, • Promote positive behaviour and pupil engagement.\n, • Support pupils with a range of learning, social, and emotional needs.\n\n Afternoon Duties – Intervention Support \n\n • Plan and deliver targeted intervention sessions to groups of EAL pupils (typically 6–8 pupils per group).\n, • Support pupils in developing English language skills, vocabulary acquisition, reading, writing, and communication.\n, • Deliver phonics interventions to support literacy development and pupil progress.\n, • Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress within intervention programmes.\n, • Adapt activities to meet the varying needs of learners.\n\n \n Essential Requirements \n\n • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).\n, • Experience working within a primary school setting.\n, • Strong understanding of teaching and learning across Key Stage 2.\n, • Confidence in leading whole-class learning and supervising pupils independently.\n, • Experience delivering interventions and supporting pupil progress.\n, • Good understanding of phonics and literacy development.\n, • Experience supporting pupils with EAL needs or willingness to develop expertise in this area.\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Ability to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, and families.\n, • Excellent organisational and behaviour management skills.\n, • A positive, proactive, and flexible approach.\n\n \n Safeguarding Statement \n The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. \n The successful applicant will be required to: \n\n • Undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.\n, • Complete all mandatory safeguarding and child protection training.\n, • Adhere to the school's safeguarding, child protection, behaviour, and staff conduct policies at all times.\n, • Report any safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance and school procedures.\n, • Demonstrate a commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all pupils.\n\n This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS clearance, verification of qualifications, online checks, and all other pre-employment safeguarding requirements in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Reed Education work in partnership with Lancashire County Council (Lancashire Teaching Agency) and we are now recruiting for Primary & Secondary Teachers to join our team in the Preston area. \n • Are you an experienced teacher and looking for part or full time employment?• Maybe you're an NQT looking for a role to complete your Induction?• Are you available at least 2 days a week and able to travel around the local area? \n We are looking for people with the following qualifications, experience and attributes:• A very high standard of communication skills, accurate use of spelling and grammar• Recent experience of working in primary, secondary or SEN schools and knowledge of the National Curriculum• Experience in EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 or Key Stage 5• Commitment to professional development and a keenness to learn• A passion for working with children• Commitment to Safeguarding \n In return, what we will offer you:• Free Continuous Professional Development through LCC• Access to Teacher Pension Scheme• Help and advice on career development and interview preparation• Paid in line with LCC Pay Scale• Excellent support and guidance from your dedicated consultant, specifically focused on Teaching roles/positions \n Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. \n Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check

Year 3 Class Teacher \n Working Pattern: Thursday & FridayHours: Full days each weekPhase: Key Stage 2 – Year 3 \n We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and committed Year 3 Class Teacher to join our school team on a part-time basis, working Thursday and Friday each week. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning, supporting pupil progress, and creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons in line with the Year 3 curriculum.\n, • Create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.\n, • Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress, using this information to inform planning and next steps.\n, • Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND, EAL, and more able pupils.\n, • Maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement, and engagement.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents/carers to support pupil progress and wellbeing.\n, • Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold its values and ethos.\n, • Prepare pupils for the next stage of their learning through effective teaching and strong classroom practice.\n\n Essential Requirements \n\n • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).\n, • Experience teaching within a primary school setting, preferably within Key Stage 2.\n, • Strong subject knowledge across the primary curriculum, particularly in Year 3.\n, • Ability to plan and deliver creative, effective lessons that meet the needs of all learners.\n, • Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.\n, • Strong assessment and organisational skills.\n, • A reflective, flexible, and proactive approach to teaching.\n, • Commitment to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, and raising standards.\n\n Desirable Requirements \n\n • Experience teaching Year 3 or lower Key Stage 2.\n, • Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.\n, • Experience working collaboratively with teaching assistants and support staff.\n, • Knowledge of current primary curriculum developments and assessment practices.\n\n Person Specification \n The ideal candidate will be: \n\n • Passionate about teaching and learning.\n, • Motivated to help every child achieve their full potential.\n, • Confident, adaptable, and resilient.\n, • Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.\n, • Organised, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development.\n\n Safeguarding Statement \n The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. \n The successful applicant will be required to: \n\n • Undertake an enhanced DBS check.\n, • Provide satisfactory references.\n, • Complete safeguarding and child protection checks in line with current statutory guidance.\n, • Adhere to all school safeguarding, child protection, and staff conduct policies.\n, • Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately in accordance with school procedures.\n\n This post is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including verification of qualifications, employment history, references, and online checks where appropriate.

Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) Teaching position in Lancashire \n Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Career Teacher looking to kick start your career in a supportive and vibrant school environment? We have an exciting opportunities for a Primary Teaching position starting in September 2026. I currently have ECT roles for Year 5, Year 4, Year 2 and Reception, all starting in the new year at schools able to support inductions. \n Key Details: \n\n • Position: Primary School Teacher\n, • Roles: Year 5, Year 4, Year 2 & Reception Teacher\n, • Start Date: September 2026\n, • Location: Preston, Leyland & Chorley\n, • Ofsted: Good with outstanding features\n, • Support: Excellent supportive Senior Leadership Team and ECT mentor scheme\n, • Managed by: Veritas Education\n\n Why Choose Veritas? \n\n • Interview and observation guidance from former teachers.\n, • Join a supportive and collaborative teaching team.\n, • Experience a vibrant and dynamic school environment.\n, • Develop your skills and career in a nurturing setting.\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Qualified teacher status (QTS) or pending completion of PGCE.\n, • Passion for primary education and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Ability to inspire and engage young learners.\n\n How to Apply: All applications for this exciting opportunity are exclusively managed by Veritas Education. Please send your CV to \n For further inquiries and to receive guidance on CV writing, please contact Chris on . \n Observation and interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited into the school for a lesson observation (typically 1 hour long, numeracy or literacy lesson). Following this, you will then be interviewed by the school SLT. This process allows you to understand the school and get a true indication of the day-to-day running of the school. \n Join us in shaping young minds and making a positive impact on children's education. We look forward to welcoming a passionate Early Career Teacher to our school community. \n APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION \n\n • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy\n, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained\n, • You must have legal right to work in the UK\n, • You must be willing to attend a registration interview\n\n Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. \n Disclaimer \n 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

Personal Injury/RTA Solicitor: \n Are you a qualified solicitor RTA or an experienced Litigation Executive who is looking for a new role? We are looking to expand the Litigation team and are recruiting for a solicitor or Litigation Executive with over 2 years experience of handling RTA/PI claims. \n You will be responsible for your own caseload of litigated RTA claims in addition to providing support on complex matters to the claims handlers and paralegals within the department. Cases will be predominately RTA claims . \n The Role \n • Personal Injury Solicitor/Litigator \n • Reviewing liability and quantum on personal injury files (including credit hire) prior to issuing proceedings \n • Drafting court documents to issue proceedings \n • Liaising with client for further information/documents required in order to fully evidence claim \n • Reviewing medical reports and any other \n • Reviewing offers received and providing advice as to the risks to client \n • Reviewing Defences and preparing Replies \n • Drafting List of Documents and reviewing Defendant’s List \n • Taking and drafting witness statements from client and any other witnesses \n • Preparing client and case for trial \n • Briefing counsel \n • Attending trials where in local vicinity \n The Candidate \n · At least 2+ years experience \n · You should have excellent client care skills and a commercial approach to your work \n Benefits· Competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme \n Job Types: Full-time, Permanent \n Pay: From £25,000.00 per year \n Benefits: \n\n • Casual dress\n, • Company pension\n, • Store discount\n\n Schedule: \n\n • Monday to Friday\n\n Supplemental pay types: \n\n • Performance bonus\n\n Experience: \n\n • Litigation: 2 years (required)\n\n Ability to Commute: \n\n • Preston\n\n Work Location: In person

Assistant Payroll ManagerLocation: PrestonSalary: Competitive + excellent benefits \n Are you a payroll professional ready to step into a role where your expertise genuinely shapes people, processes, and performance? We're partnering with a leading accountancy firm to recruit an Assistant Payroll Manager who thrives in a people-focused, forward-thinking environment. \n This is your chance to join a firm that puts its people first. With award-winning development programmes, a supportive leadership structure, and a culture built on growth and collaboration, you'll have the freedom to elevate your career while making a meaningful impact. \n What You'll Be Doing\n\n • \n Managing client payrolls across weekly, bi-weekly and monthly cycles \n • \n Ensuring payroll accuracy through data checks and compliance \n • \n Identifying opportunities to expand payroll services and support business development \n • \n Building strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and external partners \n • \n Supporting junior team members through delegation, review and constructive feedback \n • \n Contributing to team management including appraisals, billing and workflow planning \n • \n Staying up to date with industry changes and sharing insights with clients and colleagues \n\n What We're Looking For\n\n • \n CIPP Foundation qualification \n • \n Experience managing multiple payrolls in a bureau or practice environment \n • \n Strong communication skills and a proactive, people-centred approach \n • \n Confidence in reviewing work, coaching others and improving processes \n\n What's In It For You\n\n • \n Agile working with core hours (10am-2pm) + 2 days WFH \n • \n 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell 5 days \n • \n Employee recognition awards and performance bonuses \n • \n Comprehensive wellbeing support, including 24/7 EAP, counselling and virtual GP \n • \n Clear progression pathways and a supportive management structure \n • \n A culture that values you as an individual, not a number \n\n If you're ready to step into a role where your voice matters and your expertise is celebrated, we'd love to hear from you.

Trainee Accountant - No Experience Required \n Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Accounting & Finance. \n We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Accounting Traineeship graduates to support their continued growth. The best part is, you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion of the training programme. \n Whether you are working full time, part time or currently unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. \n The traineeship is broken down into 3 simple steps and can be completed in as little as 3-6 months. \n Step 1 – Online Training \n The first step is completing the AAT level 2 & 3 courses. You will study core bookkeeping and accounting principles through multimedia-rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes via an online portal that can be accessed from home. \n The course includes training towards recognised AAT qualifications, helping you build the knowledge employers are actively looking for within the accounting industry. \n Step 2 – Practical Training \n Now that you have learned the theory, it’s time to put your new skills into practice. You will complete practical bookkeeping and accounting exercises designed around real-world business scenarios. \n Step 3 – Official Exams \n At the final stage, we will prepare you to sit your official AAT exams. Exams can be taken online or at one of the approved exam centres across the UK. \n Guaranteed Job Placement \n Once you have completed the Accounting Traineeship, our recruitment support team will help place you into an entry-level accounting role within your local area. \n You could work in positions such as: \n\n • Accounts Assistant\n, • Finance Administrator\n, • Bookkeeper\n, • Payroll Assistant\n, • Purchase Ledger Clerk\n\n Through our employer network across the UK, we guarantee you will be offered a role upon completion of the programme or we will refund 100% of your course fees. \n At a one-off cost of £999, or 13 interest-free monthly instalments of £92, this represents a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding new career in Accounting & Finance with real long-term progression opportunities. \n Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. \n Please note that this is a training course and fees apply.

HGV Technician - Evenings - Preston Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking to join a professional workshop where your skills are genuinely valued? If you enjoy fault finding, problem solving and keeping commercial vehicles operating safely and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established team, working on a varied fleet of HGVs in a modern workshop environment. You'll be trusted to deliver high-quality workmanship while benefiting from a supportive team and ongoing career development.£22 per hour - 40 hours per week - 11:30pm - 8pm - Overtime paid at flat rate £22p/hWhat You'll Be Doing·Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and trailers.·Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.·Completing MOT preparation work and ensuring vehicles meet DVSA standards.·Performing safety inspections and compliance checks.·Using diagnostic equipment to identify faults and implement effective repairs.·Completing job cards and maintaining accurate service records.·Working efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime.·Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive workshop environment.·Following all health & safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organised workspace.What We're Looking For·NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.·Previous experience maintaining and repairing HGVs.·Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.·Good knowledge of engines, braking systems, suspension, electrics and hydraulics.·A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.·Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.·A Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence would be advantageous but is not essential.To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to alex . drury @ nmsrecruit . com or, alternatively, submit your application via the link belowImportant Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, NMS Recruit will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .

Reed Education work in partnership with Lancashire County Council (Lancashire Teaching Agency) and we are now recruiting for Primary, Secondary & SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team in the Preston area. \n • Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant? Do you hold a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 or HLTA qualification• Are you available at least 2 days a week and able to travel around the local area? \n We are looking for people with the following qualifications, experience and attributes:• A very high standard of communication skills, accurate use of spelling and grammar• Recent experience of working in primary, secondary or SEN schools and knowledge of the National Curriculum• Experience in EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 or Key Stage 5• Experience working as whole class support, small groups and one-to-one support, including supporting pupils with various SEN.• Commitment to professional development and a keenness to learn• A passion for working with children• Have the ability to develop good relationships with children and adults• Commitment to Safeguarding \n In return, what we will offer you:• Paid in line with LCC \n Level 1 - £12.09 per hourLevel 2 - £12.31 per hourLevel 3 - £13.97 per hourHLTA - £16.18 per hour \n • Free Continuous Professional Development through LCC• Access to Reed discount club and pension scheme• Help and advice on career development and interview preparation• Excellent support and guidance from your dedicated consultant, specifically focused on Teaching Assistant roles/positions \n Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. \n Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check