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Registered ManagerBluebird Care Chester & Flintshire£36,000 - £40,000Lead with confidence. Care with purpose. Deliver quality over quantity.At Bluebird Care Chester & Flintshire, we are proud of the care we provide and the reputation we have built within our local communities. We are now looking for an experienced Registered Manager to help lead our well-established domiciliary care service across both Chester and Flintshire.This is not a business that needs fixing.It is a business with fantastic foundations, a committed team and an excellent reputation. We are looking for someone who can bring stability, strong operational leadership and a genuine passion for supporting both our customers and our people.If you are someone who enjoys building relationships, maintaining high standards and leading by example, we would love to hear from you.The RoleReporting directly to the Directors, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of our domiciliary care service, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance and team performance.You will work closely with our office team and care professionals to ensure customers receive safe, person-centred care while creating an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and motivated.This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference, not only to the people we support but also to the team around you.About Bluebird Care- Top 20 Home Care Provider Award winner for the 8th consecutive year - CQC Rated Outstanding - CIW Rated Excellent - Gold Compliance Award - Excellent reputation within our local community - Established since 2011 - Strong support from experienced Directors and office teamWhat You Will Be Doing- Leading the day-to-day operation of the service. - Ensuring compliance with CIW/CQC and company standards. - Supporting, motivating and developing the care and office teams. - Managing quality assurance, audits and safeguarding. - Overseeing induction, training and staff development. - Building positive relationships with customers, families and healthcare professionals. - Managing performance and promoting a positive culture. - Supporting continuous improvement whilst maintaining excellent care standards.Essential- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within domiciliary care. - Level 5 qualification in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards). - Strong understanding of CQC and/or CIW regulations. - Excellent organisational and communication skills. - A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care. - Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle suitable for business use.What We Offer- Salary of £36,000-£40,000, depending on experience. - Mileage allowance. - Access to a pool car. - Ongoing professional development. - Supportive Directors who value their team. - The opportunity to shape the future of a respected local care provider.Interested?If you are passionate about delivering quality, building meaningful relationships and putting people first, we would love to hear from you.Join a business where excellence matters, relationships are valued, and people are always our priority.Apply today to become part of Bluebird Care Chester & Flintshire.TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Technical Product Owner £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in Preston Help Shape the Next Generation of Enterprise Technology Some Product Owner roles are about maintaining a backlog. This isn't one of them. This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, where technology sits at the heart of the business and Product is genuinely empowered to influence strategic direction. You'll work alongside exceptional Software Engineers, Architects and Product Leaders, helping deliver large-scale digital platforms used by customers across multiple international markets. With significant investment in technology, modern engineering practices and product innovation, this is an environment where ambitious Product professionals can make a genuine impact while developing their own career within a world-class technology organisation. The Opportunity As a Senior Technical Product Owner , you'll become the driving force behind one of the organisation's engineering teams, taking ownership of the product backlog and ensuring every sprint delivers measurable business value. You'll translate strategic product vision into clear, deliverable outcomes, balancing customer needs, commercial priorities and technical excellence. Working across Product Management, Architecture, Engineering and Delivery, you'll influence decisions, challenge assumptions and help shape the future of enterprise-scale digital products. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with highly technical teams and taking ownership from concept through to delivery. What You'll Be Doing Own and continuously optimise the product backlog for a high-performing Agile engineering team. Translate strategic product objectives into well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria and technical requirements. Prioritise work based on customer value, business objectives, technical dependencies and delivery capacity. Partner closely with Software Engineers, Architects, UX, Delivery Managers and senior stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle. Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning and collaborative product workshops. Balance delivery of new features alongside technical debt, platform improvements, BAU and non-functional requirements. Ensure engineering teams have clear priorities and a continual pipeline of delivery-ready work. Manage dependencies, risks and competing priorities across multiple workstreams. Use customer feedback, data and insight to drive informed product decisions. Champion Agile best practice and contribute towards continuous improvement across Product and Engineering. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for technology. You'll ideally have: Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner, Product Owner or Senior Business Analyst within complex software environments. Experience working closely with Software Engineering teams delivering enterprise applications. Strong understanding of Agile delivery, Scrum and modern software development practices. Experience managing and prioritising complex product backlogs. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. The ability to translate business objectives into clear technical requirements. Experience writing high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria. A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels of the organisation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Desirable experience includes: SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Enterprise software platforms API-driven products and systems integration Large-scale digital transformation programmes Why This Role? You'll be joining a business where Product has a genuine voice. Technology is viewed as a strategic enabler, not simply a support function, giving Product Owners the opportunity to influence roadmap decisions, challenge thinking and shape products that operate at significant international scale. You'll work alongside talented engineers in an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, with clear opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to invest heavily in its technology landscape. What's On Offer? Salary: Up to £75,000 Benefits include: Annual performance bonus Competitive pension contribution Private healthcare Life assurance Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy additional holidays Hybrid working ( 3 days per week in the Preston office ) Flexible working arrangements Personal learning and development budget Access to industry-leading training and certifications Clear progression pathways within a global technology organisation Employee wellbeing initiatives Modern offices with collaborative working spaces Location Preston Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite, 2 days from home. Skills & Experience Product Ownership Technical Product Management Agile Scrum SAFe Product Strategy Product Roadmaps Backlog Management User Stories Acceptance Criteria Business Analysis Requirements Gathering Requirements Analysis Stakeholder Management APIs REST APIs Systems Integration Enterprise Software Agile Delivery SDLC Why Apply? Opportunities to join organisations of this calibre don't come around often. If you're looking for a role where you'll influence technology strategy, work alongside exceptional engineering talent, and help deliver products that genuinely make an impact at enterprise scale, we'd love to hear from you. This is more than your next Product Owner role - it's an opportunity to help shape the future of a technology organisation that is continuing to invest, innovate and grow. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Technical Product Owner £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in Preston Help Shape the Next Generation of Enterprise Technology Some Product Owner roles are about maintaining a backlog. This isn't one of them. This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, where technology sits at the heart of the business and Product is genuinely empowered to influence strategic direction. You'll work alongside exceptional Software Engineers, Architects and Product Leaders, helping deliver large-scale digital platforms used by customers across multiple international markets. With significant investment in technology, modern engineering practices and product innovation, this is an environment where ambitious Product professionals can make a genuine impact while developing their own career within a world-class technology organisation. The Opportunity As a Senior Technical Product Owner, you'll become the driving force behind one of the organisation's engineering teams, taking ownership of the product backlog and ensuring every sprint delivers measurable business value. You'll translate strategic product vision into clear, deliverable outcomes, balancing customer needs, commercial priorities and technical excellence. Working across Product Management, Architecture, Engineering and Delivery, you'll influence decisions, challenge assumptions and help shape the future of enterprise-scale digital products. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with highly technical teams and taking ownership from concept through to delivery. What You'll Be Doing • Own and continuously optimise the product backlog for a high-performing Agile engineering team., • Translate strategic product objectives into well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria and technical requirements., • Prioritise work based on customer value, business objectives, technical dependencies and delivery capacity., • Partner closely with Software Engineers, Architects, UX, Delivery Managers and senior stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle., • Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning and collaborative product workshops., • Balance delivery of new features alongside technical debt, platform improvements, BAU and non-functional requirements., • Ensure engineering teams have clear priorities and a continual pipeline of delivery-ready work., • Manage dependencies, risks and competing priorities across multiple workstreams., • Use customer feedback, data and insight to drive informed product decisions., • Champion Agile best practice and contribute towards continuous improvement across Product and Engineering.What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for technology. You'll ideally have: • Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner, Product Owner or Senior Business Analyst within complex software environments., • Experience working closely with Software Engineering teams delivering enterprise applications., • Strong understanding of Agile delivery, Scrum and modern software development practices., • Experience managing and prioritising complex product backlogs., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • The ability to translate business objectives into clear technical requirements., • Experience writing high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria., • A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels of the organisation., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Desirable experience includes:, • SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), • Enterprise software platforms, • API-driven products and systems integration, • Large-scale digital transformation programmesWhy This Role? You'll be joining a business where Product has a genuine voice. Technology is viewed as a strategic enabler, not simply a support function, giving Product Owners the opportunity to influence roadmap decisions, challenge thinking and shape products that operate at significant international scale. You'll work alongside talented engineers in an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, with clear opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to invest heavily in its technology landscape. What's On Offer? Salary: Up to £75,000 Benefits include: • Annual performance bonus, • Competitive pension contribution, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance, • Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy additional holidays, • Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Preston office), • Flexible working arrangements, • Personal learning and development budget, • Access to industry-leading training and certifications, • Clear progression pathways within a global technology organisation, • Employee wellbeing initiatives, • Modern offices with collaborative working spacesLocation Preston Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite, 2 days from home. Skills & Experience • Product Ownership, • Technical Product Management, • Agile, • Scrum, • SAFe, • Product Strategy, • Product Roadmaps, • Backlog Management, • User Stories, • Acceptance Criteria, • Business Analysis, • Requirements Gathering, • Requirements Analysis, • Stakeholder Management, • APIs, • REST APIs, • Systems Integration, • Enterprise Software, • Agile Delivery, • SDLCWhy Apply? Opportunities to join organisations of this calibre don't come around often. If you're looking for a role where you'll influence technology strategy, work alongside exceptional engineering talent, and help deliver products that genuinely make an impact at enterprise scale, we'd love to hear from you. This is more than your next Product Owner role - it's an opportunity to help shape the future of a technology organisation that is continuing to invest, innovate and grow. JBRP1_UKTJ

Catering Manager - Beaumont Clinic Location: Bolton Hours: 40 hours per week Are you passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences in a healthcare setting? Due to our continued growth and expansion across all of our Healthcare Portfolios we are seeking dedicated Unit Managers to lead our catering team ensuring the highest standards of food quality, service, and patient care. About the Role As Unit Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing patient dining and staff feeding services, ensuring consistently high standards in food production and service delivery. Your role will involve managing and developing your team, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring financial, operational, and contractual targets are met. Key Responsibilities: Service Excellence: Prioritise patient dining, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals. Maintain high standards in food preparation, cooking, and service. Implement measures for continuous improvement, addressing feedback proactively. Oversee hospitality and events, ensuring quality and consistency. Team Leadership & Development : Manage and develop a motivated and skilled catering team. Provide hands-on training, coaching, and support to maintain service excellence. Ensure employees have the necessary resources to perform at a high standard. Monitor performance, addressing concerns in line with company policies. Client & Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met. Regularly review patient feedback and take action to improve satisfaction scores. Engage directly with patients and staff to gain insights and drive enhancements. Financial & Commercial Management: Ensure financial targets, including budgets and cost controls, are met. Manage inventory, ordering, stock levels, and waste control efficiently. Oversee administration and month-end financial processes. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure a safe, hygienic kitchen environment that meets all health and safety standards. Complete audits and follow up on action points to maintain compliance. What We're Looking For: Management Experience: Strong background in managing catering operations and teams. Time Management: Ability to plan effectively and meet deadlines. Customer Focus: Passion for delivering outstanding patient and customer experiences. Leadership & Development: Skilled in coaching, training, and motivating teams. Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and commercial awareness. Adaptability: Able to handle change in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder Management: Capable of building and maintaining strong client relationships. IT Proficiency: Comfortable using IT systems for operations management. Required Experience & Qualifications: Ideally 1+ years of experience as a Unit Manager or equivalent. Proven leadership and people management skills. Strong client relationship management abilities. Experience in financial and cost control management. Commitment to high standards of food quality, hygiene, and service. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0308/87703001/52791054/STC #Medirest Signature Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

PFI Asset Performance Manager Location: North West (Hybrid) Salary: £43,000 + Company Car or £5,000 Car Allowance (circa £48,000 - £50,000 package) + Excellent Benefits We are recruiting for a PFI Asset Performance Manager to join a friendly, inclusive and established property and asset management organisation with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality services, building trusted partnerships and investing in its people. This is an excellent opportunity to manage the day today operational performance of a portfolio of PPP/PFI healthcare assets across the North West. Working closely with facilities management providers, tenants and key stakeholders, you will ensure contractual obligations are met, service performance is maintained and continuous improvement is delivered across the portfolio. If you have experience within the PFI or PPP sector and enjoy contract management, stakeholder engagement and operational performance, we would love to hear from you. Summary PFI Asset Performance Manager North West (Hybrid Working) £43,000 salary + Company Car or £5,550 Car Allowance Excellent benefits package including pension, private medical cover and hybrid working PFI / PPP experience essential Asset Management / SPV / client side experience desirable Key Responsibilities Manage the operational performance of a portfolio of complex PPP/PFI contracts. Ensure compliance with MSA agreements, Credit Agreements and all contractual obligations. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, tenants and FM service providers. Monitor Facilities Management performance, ensuring contractual KPIs and service standards are achieved. Identify, investigate and resolve operational and contractual issues. Support the implementation of contract changes, variations and continuous improvement initiatives. Prepare operational reports and performance information for senior management and Board meetings. Maintain accurate contractual documentation, project records and performance trackers. Manage recharge processes and resolve associated queries. Monitor defects, Health & Safety matters and insurance claims, ensuring appropriate action is taken. Undertake regular inspections across the property portfolio. Support the development of short, medium and long-term asset management strategies. Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and deliver business objectives. #PFI #PPP #Facilitiesmanagment #assetmanager #contrcatperformance

Chemical Production Support Operator Wigan Monday to Thursday 6am - 6pm £35,000 My client who is a leading manufacturer within their field is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Support Operator to join their team. The Role: To support the safe and efficient operation of the Production Department by ensuring raw materials, intermediates and finished products are available where required, maintaining excellent housekeeping standards, operating the filtration press process, and assisting production teams to maximise plant efficiency. The Production Support Operator will play a key role in reducing downtime by coordinating material movements, managing the heating plan, operating the filtration press, and ensuring production areas remain organised, compliant and ready for manufacture. Responsibilities: Production Support Operate the filtration press in accordance with approved manufacturing instructions and safe systems of work. Transfer product from holding tank to the filtration press and monitor the filtration process. Complete filtration records and report any deviations immediately. Assist Production Operators during busy periods to maintain production schedules. Ensure production vessels receive the correct raw materials and packaging in a timely manner. Prepare work areas to minimise delays between batches. Material Handling Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck. Transport raw materials, intermediates and finished goods between storage locations and production. Supply production with materials in accordance with the manufacturing schedule. Return unused materials to designated storage locations. Assist with loading outgoing products where required. Production Planning Support Maintain the site heating plan to ensure temperature-sensitive materials are conditioned and available for manufacture. Monitor stock levels of production consumables including filter media, gaff bags and packaging materials. Assist Production Supervisors with stock checks and inventory accuracy. Ensure production areas are prepared for upcoming manufacturing campaigns Housekeeping & Site Standards Maintain high housekeeping standards across production, press and yard areas. Keep all walkways, storage areas and production support areas organised and free from obstruction. Inspect spill kits, absorbents and emergency equipment, reporting deficiencies. Support waste segregation and solvent recovery activities. Safety, Quality & Compliance Work in accordance with COMAH requirements, site procedures and Permit to Work systems. Comply with all Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety procedures. Wear and maintain the correct PPE at all times. Report hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions immediately. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. The Candidate: Essential Skills / Knowledge / Experience Ability to follow Manufacturing Instructions Numeracy skills Forklift Truck experience Forklift Truck Licence Strong verbal and written communication skills Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE Desire to work collaboratively with team members to improve processes and product quality Experience working with other team members to complete the production process Flexible approach to working Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience Experience working in a chemical/process manufacturing environment Experience working on a COMAH site Understanding of chemical processes Experience troubleshooting production equipment and process issues Good understanding of sampling and product testing Benefits: 28 days - includes bank holiday entitlement Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5% Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period. 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