Applications are invited from committed and experienced Registered Nurses, Social Workers or Allied Health Professionals with current or recent Safeguarding experience to join the Adult Safeguarding Team as Specialist Practitioner / Investigating Officer on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.You will be working directly with adults at risk and their families within at least one of the arenas of; Mental Health & Learning Disability, Community Health & Social Care or Hospital & Acute. Reporting to the Head of Adult Safeguarding, as one of three Safeguarding Practitioners you will;- work within a multi-agency specialist safeguarding team, made up of staff with a range of core professional backgrounds- undertake statutory functions related to adult safeguarding including attending a weekly Multi-agency Safeguarding Referral Decision Hub, undertaking Duty to Inquire visits and undertaking formal safeguarding investigations.- provide expert advice on safeguarding issues, policies, procedures, and practice to ensure safeguarding is seen as a priority within all aspects of working practice- to ensure diversity within the role, you will support with peer supervision and the delivering and facilitating of safeguarding training alongside other appropriate and applicable training to both colleagues and other professionals.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 7 salary range is £55,578 to £73,085 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS or UK Local Authority service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare; their Safeguarding service ensures excellent care, supported by Practitioners recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements: - Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional with full UK professional registration, as applicable.- Post-qualification training in Adult Safeguarding- An in-depth understanding of the statutory processes, regulations, and guidance to support the safeguarding and protection of adults. - Current or recent senior Band 6 UK experience in a Safeguarding role- The ability to advocate for vulnerable adults and ensure that they have a meaningful voice, are listened to, and are involved in planning services and have individual packages of care. - Previous experience of chairing meetings. - Previous experience in leading safeguarding adult / Adult Protection Investigations - Be prepared to work in an evolving Adult Safeguarding Team, demonstrating flexibility in a changing working environment. - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a local multi-agency partnership to deliver effective safeguarding. - Experience in developing policies, procedures, and protocols relating to vulnerable adults, and their families.- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal with complex and challenging situations in a calm and diplomatic manner. - Experienced providing training and supervision for less experienced social workers, support workers and student social workers- Be in possession of a clean and current car driving licence; own vehicle required, (mileage expensed at full rate)The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000*- A generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Languages: French / English / DutchSalary: €5000 - €6000 + car + bonus + perksThe role:Are you a sales powerhouse with a passion for luxury hospitality?I am seeking a dynamic, results oriented Commercial Director of Sales to lead a sales team and drive business across all market segments.Situated in the heart of Brussels, the 5-star hotel is a beacon of elegance and excellence, and we want you to help them shine even brighter.Key Responsibilities
Drive Sales Across All Sectors:Proactively develop and execute strategies to maximize revenue from corporate, leisure, MICE, and group segments.Team Leadership: Inspire, motivate, and manage a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of ambition, accountability, and success.Market Expertise: Leverage your deep knowledge of the Brussels hospitality market to identify new opportunities, build strong client relationships, and stay ahead of trends.MICE & Groups: Lead the charge in MICE and group sales, from prospecting to contract negotiation and event delivery.Organizational Excellence: Oversee sales operations with precision, ensuring seamless processes, accurate forecasting, and effective reporting.Go-Getter Mentality: Demonstrate relentless drive and initiative, always seeking new business and innovative solutions to surpass targets.Collaboration: Work closely with revenue, marketing, and operations teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience and achieve commercial goals.
Requirements
Sales-Driven: Proven track record of exceeding sales targets in a luxury hotel environment.MICE & Groups Experience: Demonstrated success in MICE and group sales, with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.Brussels Market Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Brussels hospitality landscape and established local network.Team Leadership: Experience managing and developing sales teams in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.Organizational Skills: Exceptional planning, time management, and attention to detail.Go-Getter Attitude: Proactive, energetic, and results-oriented with a passion for driving business growth.Hotel Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in hotel sales, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.Language Skills: Fluency in English and French; Dutch is a strong asset.
What's on Offer
A prestigious 5-star working environment in the heart of BrusselsCompetitive salary and performance-based incentivesOpportunities for professional growth and developmentThe chance to make a real impact in a renowned luxury property
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Make a difference in the world!Team Leader - NVQ level 3 requiredDriving licence and access to a vehicle requiredDue to the personal care needs of the service user, this role is open to female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.Do you want to help people with learning disabilities experience life to the fullest and gain a real sense of accomplishment at the end of each day, by knowing you have made a real difference to the life of the people we support?We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. We have worked long and hard with all our staff teams to create a set of values that all our staff are committed to, which involves being passionate, committed, respectful to each other and being willing to reflect and continuously learn and improve. Our existing teams are simply the best in the North East, and they want people aligning with Ashdown’s values to join them.Please watch our short video series at www.ashdowncare.com and if you like what we see, then we would love to welcome you to the Ashdown family.Come and work with highly motivated teams, and efficient, knowledgeable, and approachable managers. You will be supported with your physical, personal, and mental health challenges whilst being assigned interesting and challenging work to help you grow, develop, and live the best possible version of yourself. You will be respected, listened to, and recognised for your efforts.Ashdown is a family run company with an excellent reputation, and we intend to maintain and strengthen this as we move forward into the future by only employing great staff. This is why we believe we are the best company in the North East to work for.Contracted hours: 30 hours per week (21 hours service-based with a young lady in supported living, 9 hours management support across 5 services)Rolling rota with 1-2 sleep ins per week (6 per month)Salary: £25,459.20 per annumThe person who you will be supporting:
A young lady in her home, while also supporting the Service Manager with oversight of four additional services.You will be required to enable the people we support to lead fulfilling lives based upon their personal support needs.The service provides 24/7 support, shifts include weekends, sleep overs nights, and Bank Holidays.You will also be required to accompany people we support on holidays and attend training courses and other activities.
Responsibilities:
Report to the Manager any needs; physical; mental; social or otherwise of the residents.Participating with the Manager in developing and maintaining social training programmes in the home.Assist in the induction of all new staff.Maintain agreed procedures and operational policies. Assist in the co-ordination of junior staff, giving professional support and supervision where needed.To take responsibility on the weekend or evening, covering for staffing due to sickness, etc. where necessary.
The Ideal Candidate:
Positive, enthusiastic with a great attitude.Coaching.
Leadership.
Outgoing and passionate about improving the service user’s quality of life.Knowledge of positive behaviour support.Proactive and motivated to look for new activities and experiences for the people we support.Someone who is open to learning new skills.Comfortable with personal care
Requirements:
Health and Social NVQ Level 3An enhanced DBS check.Experience in leadership.Ashdown employees are required to always promote the welfare and safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults.
Company perks:
Paid mandatory and ongoing career development training.Genuine progression opportunities.Chances to spin our WOW-Wheel (staff spin the wheel to win prizes)Flexibility around family commitments.Refer-a-friend bonus!Loyalty bonuses.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Director of Marketing - Pink Stuff Brand
The Pink Stuff by StarBrands is a global leader in quality cleaning and laundry products. Renowned for our versatility, we boast over 2 billion organic views on TikTok, making us one of the most recognized brands in the world.
This role reports to the Vice President of Marketing
Are you a passionate brand builder? A consumer-centric marketer with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives on creativity? If so, this role is for you. As the Senior Director of Marketing for Pink Stuff, you will oversee a strategic, digital-first brand. You will leverage consumer insights, category and competitive data, and business analytics to craft and implement breakthrough marketing initiatives. These initiatives will create a competitive brand advantage and support the company's strategic and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Subject Matter Expertise:
Deep understanding of the consumer, category, product, and emerging trends within household cleaners.
Strong understanding of social media marketing and its impact on brand growth.
Strong familiarity with eCommerce and digital strategies.
Brand Strategy & Go-To-Market Execution:
Drive commercialization and brand activation efforts, collaborating with cross-functional departments.
Coordinate with the platform Digital Hub on Social Strategy
Emphasize a digital-first approach in all marketing efforts to ensure the brand remains at the forefront of consumer engagement.
Collaborate with Strategic Communications & Demand Generation to develop brand-building, digital-first marketing campaigns.
Partner with the Insights team on market research and Category Management, utilizing available category reports to monitor competitive activity.
Work closely with the Sales team to align customer strategies.
Product Portfolio Management & New Product Development:
Assist in developing assigned portions of the annual Marketing Plan, Long-Term Plan, Operating Plan, and Growth & Strategy presentation.
Own current brand performance and actionable 1-3 year business plans.
Manage the P&L of the designated platform, balancing cost and growth opportunities to achieve profitability and growth targets.
Conduct product line performance analysis, trends, insights, and feedback to identify opportunities to promote and grow a winning brand portfolio.
Build business cases including market opportunity, investments, profitability, and growth projections.
Manage new product launches through the stage gate process.
Collaborate with the Pricing team to create and maintain the pricing strategy for the product, aiming to maximize profitability while staying market competitive.
Lead insight-driven innovation to improve the product range, collaborating with R&D, Operations, Sales, etc., to ensure alignment with the brand strategy.
Qualifications:
Education: 4-year BS degree in business or engineering; an MBA degree is an advantage.
Experience: 10+ years of experience in brand management with product management experience in innovation/new product development; 5+ years in the Cleaners category.
Team Management: 5+ years of managing direct reports.
Proven track record of driving profitable growth.
Analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions.
Strong financial acumen to analyze multiple aspects of product line performance, successfully budget and forecast, and understand cost implications of decisions.
Ability to influence both formally and informally across functions.
Creative thinking and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong prioritization skills and good judgment in managing time against competing demands.
Empathy and good listening skills to understand audience and consumer needs.
Effective verbal communication and presentation skills: clear and concise writing, executive presence, and the ability to convey important or critical messages with the desired effect.
Proactive collaboration with others: able to build commitment, foster open dialogue, and support diversity and input from all team members.
Integrity, commitment, moral courage, and values-driven behavior.
Ability to adapt to change and anticipate future needs.
Can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond.Salary Range: $145,000 - $200,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
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Technical Support Engineer
Job descriptionI Holland Limited is the most well-known producer of tablet punches and dies in the world. We have been in business for 75 years and are a true British industrial success. Thousands of customers in over 100 countries rely on us to supply precise tooling solutions based on our decades of experience, research, and engineering know-how.
Job purposeTo provide technical advice and support to our external agents and customers, as well as internal work colleagues and to minimise problems related to our products and services.
Principal duties & responsibilities• Respond to and record technical pre-sale product (PharmaCare and Tooling) enquiries within 24 hours.• Support after-sales enquiries and complaints.• Assist with the organisation with the delivery of a Company induction program for new recruits.• Assist in the development and presentation of training programs for equipment and tooling.• Ensure successful integration of technical information/data, to maintain a professional approach by customer-focused internal personnel• Provide the Marketing Department with technical bulletins and case studies for advertising and promotional activity.• Attend exhibitions and accompany Account Managers/Agents on visits to customers in the role of technical advisor, promoting Customer Support Group knowledge to end users and developing relationships to increase business opportunities• Visit customers globally to complete Warranty and Service Contract work.• Promote and renew Service Contracts for PharmaCare products.• Provide detailed written reports of contacts and visits to customers.• Keep up to date with, and report on, competitor products.• Help to identify new product opportunities through customer discussions and problems.• Help with the development of new products.• Take ownership of customer complaints relating to products and services within your own working areas.• Provide technical support for the purchasing department relating to products within your area of expertise.• Maintaining cost control over supplier pricing and making sure all products are up to date within our ERP System.
Nature and Scope:Position held will, under the direction of the Research, Development & Quality Systems Manager, provide technical support and advice to all departments as well as external customers and agents. The post holder will often work unsupervised, for example when working off-site. The position will involve travelling to customer sites and therefore, overnight and foreign travel will be required.
Key Performance Indicators:• Reduced customer claims• Increased customer satisfaction• Shared technical knowledge and accessibility• Increase service contract levels
Key performance indicators in line with core values• Customer focus: High responsiveness to requests. Sense of ownership.• Speed of response: Timely completion of all plans, tasks & assignments, both individual & team related.• Pride in what we do: Work consistently exceeds expectations. Interacts with other departments to improve quality of deliverables. Adheres to schedules to deliver a high-quality product.• Continuous improvement: Promotion by taking the initiative to identify issues and providing solutions with the goal of reducing cost and improving performance. Generates and implements multiple beneficial new ideas.• Honesty & integrity: Communications with stakeholders are proactive, professional, and always conducted in a positive way. Extremely trustworthy and dependable.• Positive attitude: Enthusiastic and can-do stance. Demonstrates a positive impact on the business despite challenging conditions. Helps others to remain positive.• Compliance with all policies, procedures, and safety rules & regulations.
Applicants must have a full driving licence and a valid passport, with overnight visits to customers required on some occasions.
Terms and Conditions of EmploymentPlease note that any offer of employment is contingent upon the following conditions: agreement to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, References/Background & Right to Work Documentation checks. The Company may terminate employment without notice if any documentation is unsatisfactory.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:• PRP – Profit-related pay• Company pension• Cycle to work scheme• Free flu jabs• Free parking• On-site parking• Store discount
Education:• Certificate of Higher Education (required) – Recognised Engineering qualification eg. City & Guilds, HND, HNC
Experience:• Industrial engineering: 2 years (required)
Language:• 2nd language (Desirable)
Willingness to travel:• 50% (required)Work Location: Long Eaton, Nottingham / On the road
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Residential Care WorkerLocation: WorksopSalary: £30,221.88 – £34,405.80 per annum (dependent on experience and hours – 39 or 45 hour contracts available, inclusive of 2 sleep-ins per week)Contract: Full-time, PermanentShifts: Rotational, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of care and education for children and young people who have experienced significant challenges in their lives. This organisation is known for delivering holistic, child-centred support that enables young people to grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
The Role:We are seeking a committed and resilient Residential Care Worker to support the social, emotional, and educational development of children and young people in a residential care setting. You will be instrumental in fostering a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where each child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to young people.
Implement and review individual care and education plans.
Support the development of social skills, healthy attachments, and positive behaviours.
Work collaboratively with education staff, therapists, and external professionals.
Participate in activities, outings, and learning sessions both within the home and the community.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and reviews.
Engage in ongoing professional training, including PMCB (behaviour management).
About You:
Experience working with children or young people in a residential, education, or similar care setting is preferred.
A calm, compassionate, and resilient approach to challenging behaviour.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins.
A full UK driving licence is desirable.
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary with regular reviews.
Generous sleep-in allowances.
Full induction and ongoing professional development.
A supportive team environment with opportunities to progress.
The chance to make a real and lasting impact in the lives of young people.
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Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology initiatives within our Lloyd’s syndicate operation. This is a critical role within our IT function, responsible for driving strategic and regulatory projects from initiation through to completion. You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders as well as third-party vendors and Lloyd’s market entities.This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven, hands-on project manager with deep experience in the London Market to contribute to the transformation of our business through technology.ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:Project Initiation & PlanningDefine project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business objectives.Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including Gantt charts, resource forecasts, milestones, and risk registers.Conduct feasibility analysis, business case development, and secure project funding and governance approvals.Ensure alignment with internal methodologies and Lloyd’s change governance standards.Project Execution & DeliveryLead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes on time and within budget.Allocate resources efficiently and manage day-to-day task execution.Track progress against project plans and proactively identify deviations, risks, and dependencies.Manage change requests through structured change control processes.Drive agile and/or waterfall ceremonies and project governance meetings, including RAID reviews and steering committees.Project ClosureConduct post-implementation reviews to evaluate project performance, capture lessons learned, and document knowledge transfer.Ensure successful handover of project deliverables to business-as-usual (BAU) teams.Complete all project documentation and obtain formal sign-off from stakeholders.Stakeholder & Vendor ManagementDevelop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior management, IT, operations, compliance, underwriting teams, and external vendors.Communicate project status, issues, and risks clearly through regular reporting and meetings.Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate decision-making across multiple levels of the organization.Risk & ComplianceIdentify and assess operational, technical, financial, and regulatory risks associated with project delivery.Implement mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with all relevant standards, including Lloyd’s Minimum Standards, Solvency II, GDPR, and FCA regulations.Financial ManagementDevelop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.Track actuals versus budget and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle.Liaise with finance and procurement on contracts, purchase orders, and vendor invoicing.Standards & GovernanceEnsure all project delivery aligns with internal project management methodology (e.g., PM framework).Champion quality assurance, governance, and continuous improvement in project practices.Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Essential Skills & ExperienceProven track record delivering IT projects within the London insurance market or financial services sector.Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, Waterfall).Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Experience with regulatory-driven initiatives and familiarity with Lloyd’s market standards.Proficient in project tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, DevOps, or equivalent.High level of commercial awareness and vendor management capability.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.DesirableExperience in managing large-scale system implementations or digital transformation projects.Knowledge of core insurance systems (e.g., Guidewire, Sequel, Eclipse, or similar).Familiarity with Solvency II, Lloyd’s Blueprint Two, GDPR, and PRA/FCA regulatory environments.Relevant project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile Scrum Master, MSP)This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. #wspiWe are an equal opportunity employer/minority/female/disability/protected veteran. Equal Opportunity EmployerUnited States: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.United Kingdom: Committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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Residential Care Worker Location: Worksop Salary: £30,221.88 – £34,405.80 per annum (dependent on experience and hours – 39 or 45 hour contracts available, inclusive of 2 sleep-ins per week) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Shifts: Rotational, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of care and education for children and young people who have experienced significant challenges in their lives. This organisation is known for delivering holistic, child-centred support that enables young people to grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
The Role: We are seeking a committed and resilient Residential Care Worker to support the social, emotional, and educational development of children and young people in a residential care setting. You will be instrumental in fostering a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where each child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to young people.
Implement and review individual care and education plans.
Support the development of social skills, healthy attachments, and positive behaviours.
Work collaboratively with education staff, therapists, and external professionals.
Participate in activities, outings, and learning sessions both within the home and the community.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and reviews.
Engage in ongoing professional training, including PMCB (behaviour management).
About You:
Experience working with children or young people in a residential, education, or similar care setting is preferred.
A calm, compassionate, and resilient approach to challenging behaviour.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins.
A full UK driving licence is desirable.
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary with regular reviews.
Generous sleep-in allowances.
Full induction and ongoing professional development.
A supportive team environment with opportunities to progress.
The chance to make a real and lasting impact in the lives of young people.
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Carry out green space maintenance duties, including but not limited to the following:
Process tree work using appropriate machinery
Maintenance of hedges including cutting; Identify pests, diseases, disorders, and tree defects
Prepare sites for planting, plant trees and provide support, protection, and aftercare
Carry out a range of ground-based pruning operations
Maintenance and implementation of landscaping schemes
Carry out tree felling, rigging, pruning and complex tree work operations to enhance the Council’s commitment towards greater biodiversity
Carry out general labour duties including but not limited to loading/ unloading equipment and vegetation, planting trees, applying fertilisers, clearing vegetation, and climbing
Operate all machinery, tools, and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and Council policy, ensuring that these are kept clean, secure, and serviceable
Maintain accurate records including timesheets, work confirmations, machinery defect reports and incident forms
Training:
The apprenticeship is delivered from Bicton College, in the form of block weeks. The apprentice will spend their working time with the employer, and roughly every 6 weeks they will spend a full week at Bicton College. Accommodation is available on site
You will be working towards a Level 2 Arborist apprenticeship standard
You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship Advisor
Training Outcome:Dependent on role availability individuals could progress to an arborist role, or within the grounds maintenance team, however there are also many opportunities across the wider Community Services team and the wider councils.Employer Description:With around 570 staff across South Hams and West Devon we share the workload of both councils. We are rightly proud of our workforce. Two councils, one team.
Situated in one of the most beautiful locations imaginable, the South Hams is a haven. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over 60 miles of stunning coast and countryside, there is nowhere quite like it. Rolling hills give way to picturesque coastlines, dotted with ancient woodlands, thriving towns and picture-postcard villages. Each one plays a vital role in shaping our future and driving our economy.
There are many incredible reasons to work for South Hams and West Devon and by joining us you’ll be opening the door to our great range of staff benefits. We want all our colleagues to feel valued for their hard work and contribution to our award-winning councils.
That’s why we have a comprehensive ‘Reap the Rewards’ scheme. So here is what you can have if you join our team!
Benefits we offer include:
• a competitive salary
• up to 30 days per year (pro rata for part-time) plus the national bank holidays
• work-life balance through our Ways of Working Policy
• excellent Local Government Pension
• electric car salary sacrifice scheme and cycle to work scheme
• leisure centre membership discount scheme
• head office free car parking
• CSSC sports and leisure discounts, plus discounts at leisure centres in our area
• eye tests and glasses scheme
• home electronics scheme
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to supporting individuals with disabilities in their job applications. We guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for a position. Additionally, we strive to help our disabled employees remain in their roles by making reasonable adjustments to their work patterns, equipment, or other necessary accommodations.
We're keen to make sure wherever you are on the corporate career ladder, we help you to climb those rungs!
We know that you want to be in a rewarding place with real opportunities to develop your career. That’s why we have great training opportunities, leadership development and essential learning through our learning portal. Together with personal development appraisals, regular one-to-one meetings with line managers and clear goal setting, your future is in good hands.
So, if you’re starting out with an apprenticeship, or even retraining in a new skill, all the way up to a master’s degree level certificate, it’s all available. If you progress, we have a happy, brilliant team member who will continue to grow and develop while also benefiting the Councils. It’s a win-win for everyone.Working Hours :Arborist (37hours/ wk)
07:00 to 15:00 (M-Th)
07:00 to 14:30 (Fri)
When the clocks change for winter
07:30 to 15:30 (M-Th)
07:30 to 15:00 (Fri)
All times include 30min unpaid lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental....Read more...
Retail Store Manager – Bath - up to £30k pa (DOE) – Full Time – Permanent Role > Apply Today!! Centric Talent are currently recruiting for an Experienced and Talented Retail Store Manager for an exciting and ethical fashion brand, who are dedicated to offering fashion that enable everyone to express themselves and feel confident in their everyday.Trading since the 80’s, our client opened their first store in London and now has stores across the UK, Ireland, and International Markets.They are built on a way of working that they are proud of, were values and ethics go hand in hand.They have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Store Manager, for their store based in Bath.The ideal candidate would be client-driven, enthusiastic about retail products so you can drive and create an exceptional experience for our clients’ customers. Our client values the qualities of enthusiasm, integrity, and the desire for success. Hours of Work & Salary Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (DOE) Full Time hoursMust be flexible withing store opening and closing hours. Retail Store Manager – Role and Responsibilities Drive the overall performance of the store, through managing and developing your team, demonstrating the brand/company values, and ensuring your store is delivering an exceptional customer experience.Generating profit, through exceeding your KPIs, keeping P&L and controllable costs in line with budget and maximising local market opportunitiesEnsuring your team are motivated and knowledgeable, supporting everyone to achieve excellence in their roles.Maximise commercial opportunities to drive sales within your store, implementing Visual Merchandising and Window Guidelines to a high standard.We offer piercing to our customers, and you would promote and deliver this with your team.Be flexible in your approach to your role, supporting other stores and team members to achieve a common goal.Ensure an inclusive environment, promoting equality and kindness with your team. Essential Skills and Experience required. Demonstrate customer focus – ensuring delivering excellence in customer service, understanding the importance of delivering tailored one on one customer service and driving this through your team, always putting the customer at the heart of all that you do.A confident leader, one who will inspire the team, leading by example to make our brand a great place for all who work and shop with us.A proven history of managing a successful retail store, delivering excellence in customer service, both personally and through their teamSomeone who demonstrates passion, drive, and resilience, with a can – do approach.Possess a creative approach, to support the store and develop the team to reach their full potential.The ability to communicate openly and effectively.A solution driven individual, with the ability to make decisions to benefit the business, with a sense of ownership to take responsibility. Company Benefits A competitive salary and exciting bonus schemeA Staff uniform allowance – enabling you to have fun wearing our accessories.Generous staff discount across all our clients brands An additional day’s holiday to celebrate your birthday. This is a really exciting opportunity to become a member of the team, and be part of a lively and diverse team of people that continues to grow and develop, working at our client's busy, exciting store. If you feel you have what it takes to join this team and would like to speak to someone about this superb job, please click ‘Apply’ today, and we will be in touch ASAP to progress your application. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Centric Talent 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 Privacy Policy 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 the GDPR please contact us. We are an equal opportunities business and we are determined to ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Please be aware, Centric Talent do NOT charge any fees for arranging work for you – if anyone asks you for money to organise an interview or assessment, please contact us immediately.....Read more...
Fashion Retail Store Manager – Bath - up to £30k pa (DOE) – Full Time – Permanent Role > Apply Today!! Centric Talent are currently recruiting for an Experienced and Talented Retail Store Manager for an exciting and ethical fashion brand, who are dedicated to offering fashion that enable everyone to express themselves and feel confident in their everyday.Trading since the 80’s, our client opened their first store in London and now has stores across the UK, Ireland, and International Markets.They are built on a way of working that they are proud of, were values and ethics go hand in hand.They have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Store Manager, for their store based in Bath.The ideal candidate would be client-driven, enthusiastic about retail products so you can drive and create an exceptional experience for our clients’ customers. Our client values the qualities of enthusiasm, integrity, and the desire for success. Hours of Work & Salary Salary: £30,000 (DOE) Full Time hoursMust be flexible withing store opening and closing hours. Retail Store Manager – Role and Responsibilities Drive the overall performance of the store, through managing and developing your team, demonstrating the brand/company values, and ensuring your store is delivering an exceptional customer experience.Generating profit, through exceeding your KPIs, keeping P&L and controllable costs in line with budget and maximising local market opportunitiesEnsuring your team are motivated and knowledgeable, supporting everyone to achieve excellence in their roles.Maximise commercial opportunities to drive sales within your store, implementing Visual Merchandising and Window Guidelines to a high standard.We offer piercing to our customers, and you would promote and deliver this with your team.Be flexible in your approach to your role, supporting other stores and team members to achieve a common goal.Ensure an inclusive environment, promoting equality and kindness with your team. Essential Skills and Experience required. Demonstrate customer focus – ensuring delivering excellence in customer service, understanding the importance of delivering tailored one on one customer service and driving this through your team, always putting the customer at the heart of all that you do.A confident leader, one who will inspire the team, leading by example to make our brand a great place for all who work and shop with us.A proven history of managing a successful retail store, delivering excellence in customer service, both personally and through their teamSomeone who demonstrates passion, drive, and resilience, with a can – do approach.Possess a creative approach, to support the store and develop the team to reach their full potential.The ability to communicate openly and effectively.A solution driven individual, with the ability to make decisions to benefit the business, with a sense of ownership to take responsibility. Company Benefits A competitive salary and exciting bonus schemeA Staff uniform allowance – enabling you to have fun wearing our accessories.Generous staff discount across all our clients brands An additional day’s holiday to celebrate your birthday. This is a really exciting opportunity to become a member of the team, and be part of a lively and diverse team of people that continues to grow and develop, working at our client's busy, exciting store. If you feel you have what it takes to join this team and would like to speak to someone about this superb job, please click ‘Apply’ today, and we will be in touch ASAP to progress your application. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Centric Talent 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 Privacy Policy 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 the GDPR please contact us. We are an equal opportunities business and we are determined to ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Please be aware, Centric Talent do NOT charge any fees for arranging work for you – if anyone asks you for money to organise an interview or assessment, please contact us immediately.....Read more...
Technical Support Engineer
Job descriptionI Holland Limited is the most well-known producer of tablet punches and dies in the world. We have been in business for 75 years and are a true British industrial success. Thousands of customers in over 100 countries rely on us to supply precise tooling solutions based on our decades of experience, research, and engineering know-how.
Job purposeTo provide technical advice and support to our external agents and customers, as well as internal work colleagues and to minimise problems related to our products and services.
Principal duties & responsibilities• Respond to and record technical pre-sale product (PharmaCare and Tooling) enquiries within 24 hours.• Support after-sales enquiries and complaints.• Assist with the organisation with the delivery of a Company induction program for new recruits.• Assist in the development and presentation of training programs for equipment and tooling.• Ensure successful integration of technical information/data, to maintain a professional approach by customer-focused internal personnel• Provide the Marketing Department with technical bulletins and case studies for advertising and promotional activity.• Attend exhibitions and accompany Account Managers/Agents on visits to customers in the role of technical advisor, promoting Customer Support Group knowledge to end users and developing relationships to increase business opportunities• Visit customers globally to complete Warranty and Service Contract work.• Promote and renew Service Contracts for PharmaCare products.• Provide detailed written reports of contacts and visits to customers.• Keep up to date with, and report on, competitor products.• Help to identify new product opportunities through customer discussions and problems.• Help with the development of new products.• Take ownership of customer complaints relating to products and services within your own working areas.• Provide technical support for the purchasing department relating to products within your area of expertise.• Maintaining cost control over supplier pricing and making sure all products are up to date within our ERP System.
Nature and Scope:Position held will, under the direction of the Research, Development & Quality Systems Manager, provide technical support and advice to all departments as well as external customers and agents. The post holder will often work unsupervised, for example when working off-site. The position will involve travelling to customer sites and therefore, overnight and foreign travel will be required.
Key Performance Indicators:• Reduced customer claims• Increased customer satisfaction• Shared technical knowledge and accessibility• Increase service contract levels
Key performance indicators in line with core values• Customer focus: High responsiveness to requests. Sense of ownership.• Speed of response: Timely completion of all plans, tasks & assignments, both individual & team related.• Pride in what we do: Work consistently exceeds expectations. Interacts with other departments to improve quality of deliverables. Adheres to schedules to deliver a high-quality product.• Continuous improvement: Promotion by taking the initiative to identify issues and providing solutions with the goal of reducing cost and improving performance. Generates and implements multiple beneficial new ideas.• Honesty & integrity: Communications with stakeholders are proactive, professional, and always conducted in a positive way. Extremely trustworthy and dependable.• Positive attitude: Enthusiastic and can-do stance. Demonstrates a positive impact on the business despite challenging conditions. Helps others to remain positive.• Compliance with all policies, procedures, and safety rules & regulations.
Applicants must have a full driving licence and a valid passport, with overnight visits to customers required on some occasions.
Terms and Conditions of EmploymentPlease note that any offer of employment is contingent upon the following conditions: agreement to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, References/Background & Right to Work Documentation checks. The Company may terminate employment without notice if any documentation is unsatisfactory.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:• PRP – Profit-related pay• Company pension• Cycle to work scheme• Free flu jabs• Free parking• On-site parking• Store discount
Education:• Certificate of Higher Education (required) – Recognised Engineering qualification eg. City & Guilds, HND, HNC
Experience:• Industrial engineering: 2 years (required)
Language:• 2nd language (Desirable)
Willingness to travel:• 50% (required)Work Location: Long Eaton, Nottingham / On the road
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We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an organisation's fostering service, covering a caseload over the North West area.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
What’s on offer?
Up to £39,547 dependent on experience
Car Allowance of £4500
Generous Annual Leave
Hyrbid Working
Continuous Training Development
About the team
The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children’s care and development needs are met.This organisation has a child-centred ethos and work from a Trauma-informed model.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in =Fostering. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. Must hold a UK driving licence.
Job type: Full-time
For more information, please get in contact:
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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Location: Dubai, UAESalary: AED 25,000 - 32,000 monthPackage: Full Relocation, Visa Sponsorship, 3 Months Paid AccommodationWe’re searching for a Servicenow Project Manager who speaks fluent Arabic and has a proven track record managing complex ServiceNow implementations. This is not a generic project management role, you must have solid, hands-on ServiceNow project delivery experience. If that’s not your background, this isn’t the opportunity for you.About the Role You’ll lead ServiceNow projects for high-profile clients across the Middle East. From planning to go live, you’ll own the full project lifecycle, driving timelines, managing stakeholders, mitigating risks, and ensuring exceptional delivery. You’ll work closely with technical teams, delivery leads, and customers to keep everything on track.What You’ll Be Doing
Full lifecycle management of ServiceNow implementations and upgrades
Acting as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders
Leading project planning, timelines, risk management, and status reporting
Ensuring alignment between client expectations, delivery scope, and resourcing
Collaborating closely with technical architects and delivery consultants
Managing scope changes and escalating issues appropriately
Supporting customer satisfaction and adoption throughout the project lifecycle
What We’re Looking For
Fluent Arabic speaker (written and verbal)
Proven experience delivering ServiceNow projects — this is essential
Strong stakeholder management skills across business and IT teams
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and fast-paced enterprise environments
Excellent documentation, planning, and reporting skills
PMP or PRINCE2 certification a plus, but not a substitute for hands-on SN experience
ServiceNow certifications (PM, ITSM, HRSD, or other modules) highly desirable
The Offer
Full visa sponsorship and relocation package
3 months paid accommodation upon arrival
Join a high-growth ServiceNow partner with enterprise clients across the GCC
Dynamic working environment with clear career progression opportunities
Based in Dubai, one of the region’s most vibrant business hubs
Important If you do not have hands-on ServiceNow project management experience, this role is not suitable and you will not be considered. This is a specialised position for experienced SN professionals only.Ready to step into a high-impact role in Dubai? Apply now to join a fast-moving team delivering real change through ServiceNow.....Read more...
Location: Dubai or Abu Dhabi UAESalary: AED 25,000 - 32,000 monthPackage: Full Relocation, Visa Sponsorship, 3 Months Paid AccommodationWe’re searching for a Servicenow Project Manager who speaks fluent Arabic and has a proven track record managing complex ServiceNow implementations. This is not a generic project management role, you must have solid, hands-on ServiceNow project delivery experience. If that’s not your background, this isn’t the opportunity for you.About the Role You’ll lead ServiceNow projects for high-profile clients across the Middle East. From planning to go live, you’ll own the full project lifecycle, driving timelines, managing stakeholders, mitigating risks, and ensuring exceptional delivery. You’ll work closely with technical teams, delivery leads, and customers to keep everything on track.What You’ll Be Doing
Full lifecycle management of ServiceNow implementations and upgrades
Acting as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders
Leading project planning, timelines, risk management, and status reporting
Ensuring alignment between client expectations, delivery scope, and resourcing
Collaborating closely with technical architects and delivery consultants
Managing scope changes and escalating issues appropriately
Supporting customer satisfaction and adoption throughout the project lifecycle
What We’re Looking For
Fluent Arabic speaker (written and verbal)
Proven experience delivering ServiceNow projects — this is essential
Strong stakeholder management skills across business and IT teams
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and fast-paced enterprise environments
Excellent documentation, planning, and reporting skills
PMP or PRINCE2 certification a plus, but not a substitute for hands-on SN experience
ServiceNow certifications (PM, ITSM, HRSD, or other modules) highly desirable
The Offer
Full visa sponsorship and relocation package
3 months paid accommodation upon arrival
Join a high-growth ServiceNow partner with enterprise clients across the GCC
Dynamic working environment with clear career progression opportunities
Based in Dubai, one of the region’s most vibrant business hubs
Important If you do not have hands-on ServiceNow project management experience, this role is not suitable and you will not be considered. This is a specialised position for experienced SN professionals only.Ready to step into a high-impact role in Dubai? Apply now to join a fast-moving team delivering real change through ServiceNow.....Read more...
To assist people to resolve major difficulties in their lives and to enhance their independence and coping skills.
To work within current legislation and policy, procedures and practice to assess, commission and review services, including planned interventions, for a specific client group.
To work within the statutory guidance and policy/procedural framework to assist in protecting those who are at risk or vulnerable.
To contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure quality of service across the city and the identification of people particularly at risk.
To work positively with colleagues in the statutory and independent sector to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and to empower clients to speak for themselves.
Duties and Responsibilities
To review and update knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and demonstrate professional competence in social work practice as laid down in the Code of Practice for Social Workers.
To work with individuals, families, carer groups and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
To assist users to enhance their independence and coping skills.
To assess needs, risks and options, taking into account legal and other requirements, including child protection and protection of vulnerable adults.
To assess, identify, plan, implement and review the circumstances of individuals and their families and the need for procedural and legal intervention to meet their immediate needs.
To work actively with carers to identify and meet their support needs.
To prepare for and participate in decision-making forums.
To manage and prioritize the workload, carry out duties using accountable professional judgement.
To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of work, using professional and managerial supervision and support to improve practice.
To contribute to the identification and agreement of outcomes required of the service.
To work in multidisciplinary and multi organizational teams and contribute to policy review and development of best practice.
To work with colleagues to agree a team approach to individual cases.
To participate in duty rotas as appropriate.
To record unmet or inappropriately met needs in line with policy and procedure.
To participate in supervision, appraisal, and team meetings, identifying issues and possible solutions where discussion and decision required.
To work within the budget framework of the service to identify specific packages of care to respond to individual assessments.
To record and share client data in line with policy and procedure.
To use corporate systems to support core business and care management process.
To offer specific advice to social workers and other care professionals in areas of specialist knowledge.
To provide casework supervision to team members below grade 8.
To work independently of direct support e.g. attendance at court, child protection case conferences without the presence of a team manager.
To assist in practice development and special projects within the team.
To undertake complex and high-risk cases or arrange complex or high value packages of care.
To provide consistent guidance to other team members.
To complete joint work with less experienced staff or other colleagues in highly complex cases involving the liberty or safety of service users.
To provide supervision to students and support other staff with students on placement to ensure good quality placements and development of the workforce.
To organise and plan duty rotas as required.
To support the Team Manager in the identification of trends on unmet or inappropriately met needs.
To contribute to team meetings, service development days and training as appropriate.
To work with the Team Manager to ensure team and staff training needs are reviewed annually and contribute to the development of the Service Training Plan.
To assist in identifying precise service needs to contribute to the annual service planning and commissioning process.
To deputise for the Team Manager in respect of specific duties.
Requirements:
Must have Enhanced DBS.
Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.
Ability to give clear written and verbal accounts of casework issues.
Experience of supervision of staff.
Ability to write clear, concise records and reports.
Skills in assessment and analysis of risk.
Ability to communicate effectively and creatively with children/vulnerable adults in a non-judgemental manner.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to effectively organise work within a framework where time and service delivery targets are set.
Advocacy skills.
An ability to work with staff and managers at all levels and in a variety of disciplines/agencies.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Non-judgemental and caring attitude.
Understanding of the value and importance of supervision and ability to accept supervision.
Special Circumstances
Full valid driving licence and the use of a car.
Willingness to work outside normal office hours as necessary.
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Learning AND Development Manager – London/Hybrid Working
Location:- Hybrid 3 days Central London office 2 days Home Working
Salary:- £55-65k + Bens dep on experiences
Environment:- L&D Set Up, Grad Schemes, Apprenticeships, CIPD, Frameworks, Training, E-Learning, L&D Structure, IT, Telecoms, Managed Services.
Our client, an IT and Networking Managed Services Company is looking to hire an L&D Manager within their HR Team.
This role will be a new position so should attract someone who wants to come into this position with a blank canvas and make it their own structure.
This role will be part of the HR team. The HR team is responsible for providing centralised learning for their 500+ employees from when they join and ongoing throughout their careers ensuring that all colleagues have the opportunity to continuously grow their skills and fulfil their potential.
The Company is growing at a very fast pace both in the UK and Internationally so they are now looking to hire a Talent and Learning Manager who will implement talent and learning initiatives from scratch in the UK. This is a brand new role. You will have support from the HR administration team but it is very much a role you will need to embrace, own and develop from scratch.
The L&D Manager will be developing tailored programmes that aim to enhance all areas of the business from senior management through to entry-level graduates. We foresee this including full face to face, 1-2-1 and E-Learning programmes that will be designed and delivered through your expertise.
You will take ownership for the planning, managing, and delivery of a comprehensive suite of learning and development solutions. Ensure all of their colleagues are equipped with the right skills, knowledge, and behaviours to effectively carry out their roles and meet the needs of our customers.
This is a truly rewarding opportunity to design the learning and development function for the company from the ground up that will shape the way they move forward.
The Role:
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders and senior managers to understand and evaluate learning needs and deliver comprehensive learning strategies
• Design and deliver inspirational learning and leadership programmes, including industry role related schemes, ranging from online learning materials to in-person learning and development sessions.
• Own and enhance our performance management process including successful training and development outputs.
• Own the training and development budget. Responsibility for choosing the most appropriate external training providers where applicable, ensuring they have obtained the best price possible whilst not compromising on quality of learning.
• Create the framework for an internal employee, cross functional graduate scheme and implement and run accordingly.
• Work with key partners regarding specific tailored graduate schemes.
• Own and manage the apprenticeship strategy, maximising the use of the apprenticeship levy.
• Create and develop our own internal learning and development catalogue.
• Ensure learning and development materials are up to date and relevant to ensure a seamless experience for learners.
• Own and implement succession planning.
• Create, own and deliver our talent management process.
• Work with our partners and vendors to maximise the use of available product training and also maintain our accreditations. Working closely with the projects and services team you will agree annually the relevant accreditations to maintain and or acquire.
• You will need to be ahead in terms of any key industry training / qualification requirements and communicate a strategy to the business to ensure they can continue to remain competitive in our industry from a training and qualifications perspective.
• Own the employee retainer training bond process.
• Evaluate the content and delivery of training including feedback from learners to ensure training meets purpose.
• Responsible for reporting key monthly learning and development metrics to the HR Director.
Qualifications & Experience:
• CIPD qualified with demonstrable experience in developing L&D programmes from the ground up.
• 5+ years developing and leading training efforts
• Proven experience delivering, designing and implementing L&D activities that are tailored to a wide-ranging audience.
• Proven experience of designing and implementing successful graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to measure the success of the programme through metrics and proven results.
• A people person who understands the value of empowering others to achieve their potential.
• Natural ability to train and develop others within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, training, and facilitation skills
• Able to get results by influencing others and gaining buy-in to new initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across diverse range of stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of relevant content areas, including the fields of management/leadership, organizational development, and adult learning theory
• Strong facilitation and program delivery skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced production environment with a passion for solving problems while being resourceful
• Excellent organisational capabilities.
• Experience supporting diversity change programmes
• Experience driving and embedding cultural change
• Coaching certification a plus
• Industry experience is a plus
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@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
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Marketing Assistant (Entry Level) – Borehamwood, HertfordshireLocation: Westgate Healthcare Head Office, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1NASalary: £24,000 to £26,000Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, 37.5 hours per week Job type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWestgate Healthcare is a family-run, award-winning care home group with 9 care homes across London, Essex, Herts and Bucks with further developments in the pipeline. We are incredibly proud that all of our inspected care homes are rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the independent care regulator, the Care Quality Commission.We now have a very exciting opportunity for a creative, organised and enthusiastic individual to join our team in Borehamwood on a full time, permanent basis as our Marketing Assistant.This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a company that values collaboration, compassion and innovation. You'll play a key role in telling the stories of our homes, supporting digital campaigns and helping us connect with families, residents and team members across multiple platforms.Please note that this role is based at our Head Office in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire and requires flexibility to travel to all of our care homes as needed. For this reason, a car driver is essential.Why work for Westgate?
Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Create videos of our care homes that highlight key features, including footage of residents, team members and daily interactionsCreate diverse video content, including training materials, testimonials, recruitment adverts and staff interviews Assist Marketing Executive with local advertising efforts, both print and digital creating assets in CanvaDevelop and schedule content across Facebook, TikTok (where appropriate), LinkedIn, YouTube and InstagramManage, implement and analyse all boosted and paid social media campaignsCollaborate with our 9 care homes to capture and produce engaging social media contentPlan and promote events via social media to support recruitment and increase group occupancyGrow and engage our follower base across all social media platformsProvide support, where required, to our activities teams in creating videos and posting content on social media channelsMaintain community interaction by responding to comments and messages promptlyWork closely with the Marketing team to ensure all content aligns with the group’s overall marketing strategiesActively contribute to the planning and execution of online advertising strategiesDesign, plan and execute email marketing campaigns through MailChimp to boost stakeholder engagementMonitor social media trends in the care sector to keep the company innovative and competitiveSupport the Marketing Executive to compile data and reports on social media performance, engagement and industry trendsBe responsible for day to day admin tasks within the Marketing team
You will liaise with the Marketing Executive on a daily basis to discuss and prioritise the weekly tasks, however the role will report to the Head of Sales and Marketing.About you:
Proven experience in managing social media platforms (Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram) and executing engaging digital marketing campaignsConfident using Meta’s social media scheduling toolsSkilled in managing and updating websites using WordPressProficient with visual design tools such as Canva for video editing as well as software including Hootsuite, MailChimp, Adobe, Excel and WordFull, clean driving licence with access to a vehicle for work-related travelHighly organised, articulate and self-motivated
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
Looking for your next challenge as a leader in social care?
Do you want to work somewhere where your voice matters, your leadership is valued, and your impact is felt daily by children and families?
Worcestershire Children First is on the lookout for a passionate and driven Team Manager to lead one of our dynamic Safeguarding Locality Teams. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love mentoring talented social workers, and want to play a key role in improving lives, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading and inspiring a close-knit team of up to 6 social workers, including newly qualified practitioners (ASYEs).
Overseeing complex safeguarding work: Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, and both public and private law proceedings.
Taking the lead in strategy meetings, PLOs, and ensuring timely, effective interventions that protect children.
Working alongside a multi-disciplinary network—from domestic abuse specialists to mental health services—to support holistic family care.
Driving high standards of practice, continuous professional development, and a culture of reflection and learning.
Contributing to service planning and innovation alongside a highly experienced senior management team.
Who You Are:
A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
Experienced in child safeguarding, court work, and leading or mentoring others.
Confident, emotionally intelligent, and motivated by a genuine desire to make a difference.
Able to balance compassion with accountability—and lead with clarity and purpose.
What You’ll Love About Us:
You’ll be supported: Our advanced practitioners and experienced managers work with you, not above you.
You’ll be heard: Your ideas and insight shape how we do things—and how we improve.
You’ll make a difference: Every child and family you support will feel your impact.
You’ll belong: We’re a diverse, inclusive, and passionate team that celebrates every success together.
📝 Sound Like You?
This is more than a temp contract. It’s a career-enhancing opportunity to lead, grow, and contribute to real change.
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Looking for your next challenge as a leader in social care?
Do you want to work somewhere where your voice matters, your leadership is valued, and your impact is felt daily by children and families?
Worcestershire Children First is on the lookout for a passionate and driven Team Manager to lead one of our dynamic Safeguarding Locality Teams. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love mentoring talented social workers, and want to play a key role in improving lives, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading and inspiring a close-knit team of up to 6 social workers, including newly qualified practitioners (ASYEs).
Overseeing complex safeguarding work: Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, and both public and private law proceedings.
Taking the lead in strategy meetings, PLOs, and ensuring timely, effective interventions that protect children.
Working alongside a multi-disciplinary network—from domestic abuse specialists to mental health services—to support holistic family care.
Driving high standards of practice, continuous professional development, and a culture of reflection and learning.
Contributing to service planning and innovation alongside a highly experienced senior management team.
Who You Are:
A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
Experienced in child safeguarding, court work, and leading or mentoring others.
Confident, emotionally intelligent, and motivated by a genuine desire to make a difference.
Able to balance compassion with accountability—and lead with clarity and purpose.
What You’ll Love About Us:
You’ll be supported: Our advanced practitioners and experienced managers work with you, not above you.
You’ll be heard: Your ideas and insight shape how we do things—and how we improve.
You’ll make a difference: Every child and family you support will feel your impact.
You’ll belong: We’re a diverse, inclusive, and passionate team that celebrates every success together.
📝 Sound Like You?
This is more than a temp contract. It’s a career-enhancing opportunity to lead, grow, and contribute to real change.
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Senior Residential Care Worker Location: Worksop Salary: £27033.24 - £37,557 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Shifts: Includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of care services for children and young people. This organisation is dedicated to delivering trauma-informed, therapeutic residential care to some of the most vulnerable young people in society.
We are currently seeking an experienced and confident Senior Residential Care Worker to help lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, child-centred care in a nurturing residential environment.
The Role: As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will play a key leadership role within the home, supporting the management team and acting as a role model for junior staff. You will help create a safe, supportive setting where children can feel secure, understood, and empowered to move forward with their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and supervision to care staff.
Act as a lead practitioner during shifts, ensuring consistent high standards of care.
Build trusting relationships with children and help manage their emotional and behavioural needs.
Liaise effectively with families, professionals, and external agencies.
Contribute to the development and review of care plans and risk assessments.
Promote a culture of reflective practice, emotional safety, and continuous improvement.
Ensure safeguarding procedures are adhered to at all times.
About You:
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (essential).
Minimum 18 months' experience working with children in a residential care setting.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
A sound understanding of the impact of trauma on children’s behaviour and development.
Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and safeguarding practices.
Full UK driving licence or access to a driver for work purposes.
Ability to work flexibly, including unsociable hours and participating in the on-call rota.
Desirable:
Experience supervising or leading staff in a care setting.
Understanding of therapeutic approaches to working with children.
Awareness of budgetary and resource management in a care environment.
Why Join?
Supportive and inclusive team culture.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Real opportunities to progress in a growing organisation.
A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
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Integra Education are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Teacher/SENCO to oversee and coordinate the education provision for two young people aged between 15 and 18 who are currently being educated under an EHCP - Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) package. We are seeking someone who has a strong understanding of autism and can provide empathetic, consistent, and flexible support in line with neuroaffirming practices.
This is an in-person role based primarily in our local office space, with occasional travel required to alternative education sites, community settings, and the family home. You will oversee and coordinate a small team of education professionals (tutors, key workers, and teaching assistants) delivering support to the young people.
Delivery Schedule: 5 days a week (9am-5:30pm) Term Time Only. We welcome interest from professionals available part-time who are open to working alongside another worker to deliver this provision collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate and support the delivery of provision by the support team. Provide feedback and day-to-day guidance, in collaboration with the Provision Coordinator who retains overall responsibility.
Ensure each young person's provision is aligned with their EHCP and reflects their academic, social, and emotional needs.
Oversee and coordinate a small team of education professionals (lead tutors, key workers, and teaching assistants) delivering support to the young people
Monitor and quality-assure the educational delivery and outcomes of EOTAS packages.
Ensure risk assessments are up to date, effective, and consistently applied by all professionals delivering the provision.
Act as the on-site safeguarding lead and health & safety coordinator ensuring safe practices are embedded across all settings.
Support tutors and assistants to identify and mitigate risks, including those related to environment, behaviour, and health conditions.
Contribute to regular multi-disciplinary team meetings and to statutory annual reviews.
Offer regular professional guidance to the support team and contribute to reflective practice and skill development.
Work closely with the family and external partners to ensure consistency and best practice.
Contribute to strategic planning and reporting for the service.
You’ll work closely with our external IT support company and be comfortable handling basic IT troubleshooting to resolve technical issues. The ideal candidate can take initiative and communicate clearly to get the right help when needed.
Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are rigorously implemented.
Essential Criteria:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or is due to complete the new National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for SENCOs
Substantial experience working with children and young people with SEND, ideally in both mainstream and alternative settings at secondary level.
Applicants must have previous experience working with autistic individuals, ideally in an educational or therapeutic context.
A good understanding of dyslexia and a commitment to inclusive, learner-centred practice are central to this role.
Proven experience leading or coordinating educational provision for children with complex needs, including EHCPs
Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the legal framework for EOTAS
Demonstrable experience coordinating or guiding a team of education professionals in a non-school or alternative provision context
Proven ability to lead on risk assessment, safeguarding practice, and health & safety compliance across multiple delivery sites
Excellent communication, coordination, organisation and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
Desirable Criteria:
Strong understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and experience supporting individuals with high demand avoidance profiles.
Experience working in or managing an EOTAS, PRU, AP, or therapeutic educational setting
Experience of working directly with local authorities, health services, and other statutory/non-statutory partners
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) trained
Familiarity with trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to education
Postgraduate qualification in special education, leadership, or related discipline
Location of Work:
The role involves travel across the local area and working in a range of settings including the family home, community locations, and education settings.
Some home visits may involve working in environments where pets, particularly dogs, are present. Candidates must be comfortable with this.
Must have a valid UK driving licence, access to a car, be a driver, and hold business use car insurance, as travel between sites and homes is required.
Daily Rate: £225 a day paid through Umbrella.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please do not hesitate to give us a call on 01925 594 203 or email . Please specify your availability (full-time or part-time) when applying.
-Integra Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All contractors are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring disclosure. Integra Education promote equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers and applicants. We follow GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data
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Are you ready to lead impactful geophysical projects that shape the future of site characterisation? At Fugro, we’re looking for a Lead Project Geophysicist to join our dynamic UK Land Site Characterisation team in Wallingford. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality geophysical data and insights that support critical infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK and beyond. You’ll collaborate with a talented team of geophysicists, technicians, and project managers—both locally and globally—ensuring excellence in project execution and innovation in technical delivery.
Location: Wallingford, UK, with onshore and nearshore site operations both domestically and internationally.
Work Environment: This role involves a mix of office and site work. This is a hybrid role offering a balance between office-based collaboration and remote autonomy.
Working Hours: Full-time position with standard 40 working hours per week.
Your role and responsibilities:
Manage field crews as Team Leader to ensure that field operations are completed safely, to a high standard and on schedule.
Coordinate geophysical operations, including both Fugro and third-party personnel.
Carry out processing, interpretation, and reporting of geophysical data for medium to high complexity projects.
Ensure quality control of data and deliverables, providing expert review and technical oversight.
Contribute to the preparation of proposals and tenders, offering technical input and recommendations for optimisation.
Support the development of project procedures, safety and technical documentation.
Represent Fugro at industry conferences and contribute to technical publications.
Collaborate with commercial teams to support business development and client engagement.
What you’ll need to thrive in this role:
A degree in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
Proven experience in geophysical project delivery, including field operations and data interpretation.
Strong knowledge of geophysical survey equipment and techniques.
A Full UK Manual Driving License.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior staff and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally, depending on project requirements.
About Us
Who we are Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.
What we offer
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.
Benefits of joining our team
Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
Competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Group life assurance
Group income protection
Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
Electric car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Discounts platform
The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Long service awards
Fugro values awards
Employee referral bonus scheme
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
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Assistant Manager – Exciting Retail Role in Bristol (Recruiting on Behalf of Our Client)Location: BristolSalary: £29,217.50 per annum + Pension, Staff Discounts & Uniform ProvidedJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentIndustry: Retail ManagementStart Date: ASAPWe are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established name in the retail sector, for an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join their Bristol team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, hands-on individual with a background in retail and team leadership who’s ready to take the next step in their career.
️ About the Role
Working closely with the Branch Manager, you’ll help oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring smooth operations, high standards, and a motivated team. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting shop floor management and driving retail performance
Acting as a key holder and ensuring proper store opening/closing procedures
Maintaining excellent customer service and store presentation standards
Leading, developing and supporting team members
Managing stock levels and contributing to merchandising decisions
Creating a positive and productive team environment
✅ What We're Looking For
Previous experience in a similar Assistant Manager or Supervisor role
Strong leadership and people management skills
A hands-on, customer-first attitude
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Flexibility to work across a 7-day trading pattern
A team player who contributes to a positive branch culture
What’s in It for You
£29,217.50 per annum
Pension Scheme
Staff Discounts
Company-Provided Uniform
A supportive and engaging team environment
Long-term development potential with a respected retail business
About the Employer
Our client is a recognised retailer with a strong reputation for customer service and community focus. Their Chichester branch is busy, friendly, and professional – offering a great opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact on the shop floor.
Ready to step into a new challenge?Apply now to be considered for this fantastic opportunity. We're looking forward to helping you take the next step in your retail career!Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.....Read more...
Are you ready to lead impactful geophysical projects that shape the future of site characterisation? At Fugro, we’re looking for a Lead Project Geophysicist to join our dynamic UK Land Site Characterisation team in Wallingford. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality geophysical data and insights that support critical infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK and beyond. You’ll collaborate with a talented team of geophysicists, technicians, and project managers—both locally and globally—ensuring excellence in project execution and innovation in technical delivery.
Location: Wallingford, UK, with onshore and nearshore site operations both domestically and internationally.
Work Environment: This role involves a mix of office and site work. This is a hybrid role offering a balance between office-based collaboration and remote autonomy.
Working Hours: Full-time position with standard 40 working hours per week.
Your role and responsibilities:
Manage field crews as Site Team Leader to ensure that field operations are completed safely, to a high standard and on schedule.
Coordinate geophysical operations, including both Fugro and third-party personnel.
Carry out processing, interpretation, and reporting of geophysical data for medium to high complexity projects.
Ensure quality control of data and deliverables, providing expert review and technical oversight.
Contribute to the preparation of proposals and tenders, offering technical input and recommendations for optimisation.
Support the development of project procedures, safety and technical documentation.
Collaborate with commercial teams to support business development and client engagement.
What you’ll need to thrive in this role:
A degree in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
Demonstrated 2–3 years of practical fieldwork experience.
Proven experience in geophysical project delivery, including field operations and data interpretation.
Strong knowledge of geophysical survey equipment and techniques.
A Full UK Manual Driving License.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior staff and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally, depending on project requirements.
About Us
Who we are Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.
What we offer
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.
Benefits of joining our team
Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
Competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Group life assurance
Group income protection
Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
Electric car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Discounts platform
The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Long service awards
Fugro values awards
Employee referral bonus scheme
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
