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The RoleWe are looking for a proactive and dedicated deputy manager, on a 12 month fixed term contract, to help deliver the goals and vision of our high standard supported accommodation service. The service is for 1624-year-olds who have either experienced homelessness or are moving on from a childrens home setting.The deputy manager will support the service manager in creating and maintaining the necessary structures and culture, to allow the young people and staff team to thrive.What youll be doing Support the staff team in creating a young person centred, transparent and affirmative culture.Drive forward on the many plans/goals within the service, e.g. co-production, Advantaged Thinking etc.Work with key partners and stakeholders including the Foyer Federation and the Salvation Army Church.Ensure the service is compliant with all internal and external procedures/expectations/obligations, including the OFSTED.Be part of a 24/7 365 day on-call rota.What youll bring An understanding of supported accommodation and/or youth homelessness.Experience leading within a multi-disciplinary team and/or managing/supporting staff in the fulfilment of their roles.An Advantaged Thinking and trauma informed approach to the support of young people.A strong sense of values and purpose, that aligns with SPIRE, Salvation Army Homes values.Ability to work independently and take the lead on projects that contribute towards the services delivery plan.Working ArrangementsThe role is primarily based at the Merriweather site, though as we operate two sites, there may be occasion to work at our Preston Foyer site. The post is principally Monday-Friday, though some weekend and/or evening work may be required, as per needs of the service.Our OfferIn return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 daysWestfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity payOccupational sick payFinancial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing supportPaid volunteering daysCycle to Work SchemeDiscounted private medical insuranceSupport to learn, broaden your skills and develop your careerA fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championedClosing date: 12 September 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications)About The CompanyFounded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people.If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; Safe Homes. Transform Lives where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do.Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role.As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.TPBN1_UKTJ

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills & Employability sectors.We have a new opportunity for a Health and Social Care Assessor and are able to consider both qualified and unqualified Assessors!Job Title: Health and Social Care Assessor (Trainee or Qualified)Full training and support will be given to trainee candidates to achieve a recognised Assessor awardLocation: North West of England - Home/Field based (Must be flexible with travel)Starting salary: £29,000 - progressing to £30,000 + BONUSPackage: Excellent Benefits Package, Pension, Expenses + much moreType: Full Time, PermanentEssential Criteria:\n\n • Must hold solid occupational competency in Health and Social Care (Elderly) as a Deputy Manager for at least 3-5 years, or Care/Registered Manager.\n, • Must hold own Health and Social Care qualification at Level 5.\n, • Must have a good level of ICT skills.\n, • Confident to deliver Functional Skills.\n, • Full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle and must be flexible with travel.\nDuties include:\n\n, • Assess and support learners working towards Apprenticeship qualifications in Health and Social Care (up to Level 5). \n, • Deliver training and support learners with Functional Skills.\n, • Managing your diary efficiently to ensure timely visits and reviews are conducted.\n, • Organise and maintain documentation on learners' progress.\n, • Support, advise and motivate learners.\n, • Overcome barriers to learning and adapt delivery to meet learner’s needs.\n, • Meet Assessor KPI’s in terms of timely visits, quality paperwork and general administration.\n, • Assessors are expected to take part in Learner Recruitment to maintain own caseload.\nPersonal Skills:\n\n, • Organisational skills are a must, as well as the ability to plan your time effectively.\n, • Confident and professional with the ability to inspire and motivate people.\n, • Quality driven and prepared to go the extra mile for your learners.\nPlease note:KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities

\n \n \n Senior Highways and Drainage Engineer \n \n Were looking for Highways and Drainage Engineers to join our team in various locations around the UK. \n Locations: Birmingham / Bristol / Cambridge / Cardiff / Glasgow / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Manchester / Newcastle / Norwich / Plymouth – agile working, with up to 1-2 days per week from home if desired \n Hours: 40 hours per week – flexibility on hours available if desired \n Sector: Working across all sectors of the built environment \n Join us as a Senior Highways and Drainage Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. As part of our 100-strong team, you'll get to work on hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline – supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery. \n Are you… \n \n • Practically-minded, with a strong grounding in highways and drainage engineering principles and knowledge of applicable design standards?\n, • An Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with an equivalent level of experience?\n \n Do you… \n \n • Enjoy applying first principles thinking to real-world construction challenges, combining a keen eye for detail with sound engineering judgement, a focus on safety, buildability, sustainability and a flair for innovation and creative problem-solving?\n, • Have experience of temporary works design and/or management, or other practical construction experience?\n, • Have strong organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working as part of collaborative teams?\n, • Want to join a top-25 engineering consultancy, recognised as a one of Glassdoor's 50 best places to work?\n \n What will you be responsible for? \n Leading the delivery of a broad range of construction engineering services, including some or all of: highways and drainage temporary works design and checking, reviewing permanent designs for compliance and buildability, supporting tenders and preconstruction planning, and providing technical support to overcome construction-stage and post-construction issues and defects. \n Main responsibilities \n \n • Producing, checking and reviewing design outputs such as calculations, sketches, drawings, 3D models, reports and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with CDM, SHE, EA procedures and QA processes\n, • Acting as Project Lead for multiple projects, managing technical scope, programme, budget and relationships with preconstruction and construction teams, from bid through to delivery\n, • Developing yourself, other individuals and the wider team, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and systems, enabling the business to adapt to current and future challenges.\n \n Rewards and benefits \n We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. \n Diversity and inclusion \n Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. \n We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. \n #LI-MA1 \n \n \n

\n \n \n Places Leisure is part of the Places for People Group, we're changing lives by creating active places and healthier people for communities to thrive. As one of the UK's leading Social Enterprises, Places for People believes it's people who make a community, which is why we build homes, deliver services and create opportunities that help communities flourish. \n At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. We're looking for individuals who share our values, do the right thing, support their communities and are motivated to grow. We apply the same philosophy to our colleagues as we do to our communities, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Here, you're more than just a colleague, you're part of our cause. Join a community that cares about you. \n So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! \n \n More about your role \n We're looking for a Marketing Executive to join our Marketing team and support the delivery of estates transformation and business development projects across Places Leisure. \n This is a fast paced and varied role, supporting one of the largest investment programmes in the sector. With over 100 leisure centres across the UK and around 50 currently undergoing refurbishment or transformation projects, you'll play a key role in delivering marketing and communications activity that keeps customers informed and engaged throughout periods of change. Projects may include centre refurbishments, new facility openings, contract mobilisations, product launches, and service transitions. \n Working closely with marketing specialists, operational teams, suppliers, and clients, you'll coordinate marketing activity across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, stakeholders remain informed, and project plans stay on track. From supporting customer communications and launch activity to monitoring performance and providing project updates, you'll help deliver successful outcomes that enhance customer experience and support business growth. \n This is a 12 month FTC role. \n \n Essential Criteria \n \n • Previous experience working in a physical locations multisite environment within hospitality, retail or leisure sector. \n \n \n, • Delivering marketing campaigns, communications programmes, or project-based marketing activity. \n \n \n, • Coordinating multiple projects or campaigns while managing competing priorities and deadlines. \n \n \n, • Creating and delivering customer communications across digital and offline channels. \n \n \n, • Supporting project delivery through planning, coordination, reporting, and performance tracking. \n \n \n More about you \n You'll be an organised marketing professional with experience supporting campaigns, communications programmes, or project-based marketing activity. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, you'll be able to manage multiple priorities, balance competing deadlines, and coordinate activity across several projects at once. \n You'll have experience creating customer communications across digital and offline channels and be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, including operational teams, suppliers, clients, and external partners. With a strong eye for detail and a structured approach to delivery, you'll ensure marketing activity is delivered accurately, on brand, and on time. \n We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a project focused environment and can support change and transformation initiatives through effective planning, coordination, reporting, and communication. \n \n Benefits \n We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. \n We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: \n \n \n • Pension with matched contributions up to 7% \n \n \n, • Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2% \n \n \n, • 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days \n \n \n, • Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available \n \n \n, • Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing \n \n \n, • Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases \n \n \n, • Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities \n \n \n, • Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work \n \n \n, • Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement \n \n \n, • Free membership to Places Gyms \n \n \n, • Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence \n \n \n \n \n \n What's next? \n If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. \n As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. \n We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. \n If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk. \n We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. \n \n If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding \n At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. \n We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. \n By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities \n \n \n \n \n

QUANTITY SURVEYOR \n Contract: Government \n Location: Preston, Lancashire \n Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week \n Contract Type: Permanent \n \n \n We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Capital Projects team for a government client. \n \n In this role, you will be pivotal in delivering cost management and commercial support across a portfolio of projects operating under NEC4 contracts, ensuring financial control, compliance, and value delivery throughout the project lifecycle. \n \n Job Description \n We are looking for a commercially focused professional who can implement and sustain high standards of cost management, provide commercial governance and oversight across capital projects and maintenance activities, and support the development of supply chain strategies, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.\n, • Monitor and report on financial performance against agreed targets, with accountability for project P&L performance.\n, • Administer NEC4 contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.\n, • Identify, assess, and manage contract risks, providing mitigation strategies where required.\n, • Prepare tender documentation, evaluate submissions, and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best value.\n, • Review and certify applications for payment and prepare accurate interim and final valuations.\n, • Assess and manage variations, compensation events, and claims, maintaining comprehensive financial records.\n, • Collaborate with project managers, clients, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to provide commercial advice, support governance requirements, and drive best practice across project delivery.\n\n \n About You \n\n • Qualified Quantity Surveyor with a Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)\n, • Proven post qualification experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction and/or FM industry, preferably within Government, corporate, or education environments.\n, • Strong knowledge of NEC4 contract administration is essential.\n, • Demonstrable expertise in cost management, tendering, and procurement processes.\n, • Experience with applications for payment, valuations, change control, and risk management.\n, • Strong financial acumen and ability to price contractual changes.\n, • Experience managing concurrent projects or programmes with a combined annual value of £5m or above.\n, • Experience estimating project costs and presenting high-quality tender evaluation documentation to customers.\n, • Excellent analytical, negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills.\n, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Power BI, alongside cost management systems such as Coupa and online project tools including Monday .com.\n, • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.\n\n \n All candidates must be able to obtain BPSS & CTC Security Clearance. Click here for more on this: \n Security Checks \n \n The Company \n ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. \n \n Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. \n \n We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. \n \n #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement \n \n ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. \n \n ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. \n \n We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. \n \n We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. \n \n Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work. \n \n If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com

Health and Social Care Assessor \n Preston and Surrounding Areas | Hybrid working \n Full Time & Part Time Available | Permanent \n £27,000 - £30,000 per year + bonus + expenses \n \n Please only apply if you meet the following essential criteria: \n\n • Level 3+ qualification in Health & Social Care\n, • Minimum 2 years’ recent experience in Adult Health & Social Care (Senior Carer level or above)\n, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel\n\n \n Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet all the essential criteria listed above. \n \n This role would suit candidates with experience in Adult Care as a Senior Carer, Care Coordinator, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager or an existing Health & Social Care Assessor \n \n The Role \n\n • We’re recruiting for a Health and Social Care Assessor to support learners working towards apprenticeship qualifications across workplace settings.\n, • You will support, coach and assess learners, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to successfully complete their programme.\n, • You will work with learners across Preston and surrounding areas, combining remote delivery with planned workplace visits.\n, • You will manage your own diary and workload to meet key performance targets and ensure learner progress.\n, • No learner sourcing is required – all learners are provided, allowing you to focus on delivery, coaching and assessment.\n, • This role is sometimes referred to as Apprenticeship Assessor, Health and Social Care Tutor or Skills Coach within Health and Social Care.\n\n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Build strong relationships with learners and employers through regular reviews and engagement\n, • Deliver high-quality teaching, coaching and assessment sessions aligned to apprenticeship standards\n, • Conduct workplace observations to assess practical competency\n, • Review learner work and provide timely, constructive feedback\n, • Support learners with Functional Skills (Maths & English) where required\n, • Prepare learners for End Point Assessment (EPA)\n, • Monitor learner progress and ensure timely achievement of qualifications\n, • Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and a safe learning environment at all times\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • Home-based role with planned travel (mileage and expenses paid)\n, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas & New Year shutdown\n, • Bonus scheme\n, • Pension & life assurance\n, • Health cash plan & wellbeing support\n, • EV car scheme access\n, • Access to employee discounts\n, • Referral bonus\n, • Plus, many more\n\n \n About t2 Group \n t2 Group is the UK’s largest health and social care apprenticeship provider, delivering high-quality apprenticeships and professional qualifications. \n We focus on quality, consistency, and supporting both learners and employers to achieve strong outcomes across the Health & Social Care sector. \n \n Apply today to join our team and support the next generation of Health & Social Care professionals.

Places Leisure is part of the Places for People Group, we're changing lives by creating active places and healthier people for communities to thrive. As one of the UK's leading Social Enterprises, Places for People believes it's people who make a community, which is why we build homes, deliver services and create opportunities that help communities flourish.?At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. We're looking for individuals who share our values, do the right thing, support their communities and are motivated to grow. We apply the same philosophy to our colleagues as we do to our communities, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Here, you're more than just a colleague, you're part of our cause. Join a community that cares about you.?So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!?More about your roleWe're looking for a Marketing Executive to join our Marketing team and support the delivery of estates transformation and business development projects across Places Leisure.This is a fast paced and varied role, supporting one of the largest investment programmes in the sector. With over 100 leisure centres across the UK and around 50 currently undergoing refurbishment or transformation projects, you'll play a key role in delivering marketing and communications activity that keeps customers informed and engaged throughout periods of change. Projects may include centre refurbishments, new facility openings, contract mobilisations, product launches, and service transitions.Working closely with marketing specialists, operational teams, suppliers, and clients, you'll coordinate marketing activity across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, stakeholders remain informed, and project plans stay on track. From supporting customer communications and launch activity to monitoring performance and providing project updates, you'll help deliver successful outcomes that enhance customer experience and support business growth.This is a 12 month FTC role.Essential Criteria?Previous experience working in a physical locations multisite environment within hospitality, retail or leisure sector.?Delivering marketing campaigns, communications programmes, or project-based marketing activity.Coordinating multiple projects or campaigns while managing competing priorities and deadlines.Creating and delivering customer communications across digital and offline channels.Supporting project delivery through planning, coordination, reporting, and performance tracking.More about you?You'll be an organised marketing professional with experience supporting campaigns, communications programmes, or project-based marketing activity. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, you'll be able to manage multiple priorities, balance competing deadlines, and coordinate activity across several projects at once.You'll have experience creating customer communications across digital and offline channels and be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, including operational teams, suppliers, clients, and external partners. With a strong eye for detail and a structured approach to delivery, you'll ensure marketing activity is delivered accurately, on brand, and on time.We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a project focused environment and can support change and transformation initiatives through effective planning, coordination, reporting, and communication.BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.?We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:?Pension with matched contributions up to 7%?Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%?35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days?Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available?Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing?Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases?Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities?Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work?Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement?Free membership to Places Gyms?Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence?What's next?If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on .W e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold callsSafeguardingAt Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communitiesTPBN1_UKTJ

DescriptionJoin us, be part of more.We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.About your team:At PH Jones, our mission is to mend it.Our teams have been at the heart of communities for over 50 years. Partnering with local authorities and associations, we support social housing across the UK - installing, upgrading and repairing heating and electrical systems. But we're not just living off our legacy. We're on a mission to make the UK's social housing sector greener and more energy efficient.Gas Engineer - Servicing Engineer | Brighton & HoveWhat We Offer £36,634.73 base salary - expected earnings up to £45KFull-Time, Permanent ContractAnnual Pay Review & Profit Share SchemeFully Costed Van & Fuel Card (EV options with free home install)Renewables Upskill PotentialLocal ByBox Allocation - less travel, more earning potentialExceptional Benefits Employee Energy Allowance & Discount on HIVE ProductsCompany-Funded Healthcare + 24/7 Online GP ServiceCompany-matched Pension scheme25 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysFull Sick Pay after successful probationLife Assurance, Income Protection & Accident InsuranceExclusive Retail Discounts & Financial Education SupportYour roleYou will be carrying out servicing and maintenance in domestic and void Social Housing properties with the support of our 24/7 networkWhat we need from you Hold a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 pointsHold the Right to Work in the UKHold 2 year's minimum qualified experienceBe ACS qualified, including CCN1 , CENWAT , HTR1 , & CKR1Exhibit knowledge of all procedures and safety measures to PH Jones and British Gas standards whilst offering excellent customer servicePH Jones was formed in 1963 and has continued to grow through the provision of excellent customer service, high quality delivery and an unrivalled focus on customer care.PH Jones was acquired by British Gas in 2011 and is a key member of the Centrica Plc, a FTSE 100 company. At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team - a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeedWhy should you apply?We're not a perfect place - but we're a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That's why we've designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we're a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.https://www.morethanacareer.energy/phjonesIf you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: HGV Driver - Class 1 Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. Contract?Type:?Permanent 45hrs Location: Preston Shift: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm ( with includes a daily 60 mins unpaid meal relief = 45 hrs paid per week ( 9 hrs paid per day) Salary: £35,942 Join the UKs premier parcel delivery company WhatYoullDo: You will drive a lorry from our exceptional fleet of Volvo vehicles, all less than 4 years old.Theyrea joy to drive, and are equipped to a high specification, including fridges, leatherseatsand many more optional extras to make sureyourecomfortable. Most of our sites run from Monday to Friday, with 45 hour working weeks, and 9-hour shifts per day. Our well-organised shift schedules mean you often know in advance where youll be driving, taking the stress out of your day. Key Role Responsibilities Wedontmicromanage our drivers. We trust them to get the job done and plan their own routes. The average number of stops in a shift is 4 to 6, sotheresplenty of time to enjoy being out on the open road - butyoullstill be home again at the end of every 9-hour shift. Youllmake sure Cages, Pallets, Freight, Stillages and Yorks get to and from customers bang on time. At some sites, the goods will be loaded or unloaded for you - at others,youllneed to do it yourself. Scanning consignments and driving pallet trucks will sometimes be part of your day. Youllbe responsible forinspecting your vehicle and trailer every day and complete a Defect Report if necessary. What We Can Offer You: Wereproud to offer a workplace where everyone can thrive.Hereswhat you can expect: Annual Leave: At least 28 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). xrnqpay Career Progression Inclusive Benefits: Access to flexibleperksincluding shopping vouchers, insurance, and healthcare. WhatWereLooking For Class 1 Driving licence Driver CPC qualification card Completed required DCPC training hours or be working towards them Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws - and commitment to safe use of the roads

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in civils and commercial management? Do you have extensive experience producing CVRs, commercial reporting and working under NEC contracts? Are you looking for a lead commercial role where you can take ownership of projects across the Wales and Western region while working for a specialist rail and geotechnical contractor? Location: Preston or Manchester office with travel to sites across the Wales and Western region + hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) Salary: 54,000 - 64,000 per annum DOE + 6,000 car allowance Role Overview: My client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to become the commercial lead for their Wales and Western region, supporting the delivery of specialist geotechnical and rail infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established contractor delivering complex netting, soil nailing and IRATA rope access works for major clients including Network Rail and main contractors. Projects typically range in value from 1.6 million up to 14 million and are delivered within fast-paced rail possessions and blockade environments. Reporting directly to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will act as the lead Quantity Surveyor for the region, taking responsibility for the overall commercial performance of multiple projects. You will work alongside another Quantity Surveyor who focuses primarily on change management and applications for payment, allowing you to concentrate on commercial reporting, CVRs and providing strategic commercial oversight. The role offers a genuine hybrid working arrangement, based from either the Preston or Manchester office with travel to project sites approximately every other week across the Wales and Western region, including works near Bristol and the Seven Estuary area. This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of the commercial function and is looking to play a key role within a growing regional business. Key Responsibilities: ·Lead the commercial management of multiple civils and rail infrastructure projects across the Wales and Western region. ·Take ownership of Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management. ·Provide commercial oversight across projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control and financial performance. ·Support the management of NEC contracts, predominantly Option A and Option E. ·Work closely with the wider commercial team on change management and applications for payment. ·Produce accurate monthly reports, forecasts and commercial updates. ·Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. ·Maintain strong relationships with clients, operational teams and key stakeholders. ·Support the successful commercial delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account. Essential Requirements: ·Previous experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the civils sector. ·Strong experience producing CVRs, commercial reporting and financial forecasting. ·Experience working under NEC contracts (any NEC form considered however you will mainly be working on NEC4 option A&E). ·A well-rounded commercial background with experience managing projects throughout the full commercial lifecycle. ·Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. ·Ability to travel to project sites across the Wales and Western region on a fortnightly basis. Desirable Requirements: ·Previous rail infrastructure experience. ·Experience working on geotechnical, earthworks or specialist civils projects. ·Experience delivering projects for Network Rail or major rail contractors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist contractor with an impressive portfolio of rail and geotechnical projects, offering long-term career development and the chance to take ownership of the commercial function within a growing regional team. If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to brooke.stell@carringtonwest.com or contact us for a confidential discussion. Discipline(s): RailJob type: Permanent - Full Time

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

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

LGPS Experienced Pensions Administrator Transfers & Aggregations Team (Hybrid or Remote) Remote/Hybrid Working with 2 days in Preston, Lancashire Fully Home working contracts will be considered for candidates living 50+ miles from our offices in Preston. Salary £28K £32k DOE, 37 hours a week A glance at the role: We have an opportunity for an Experienced LGPS Pensions Administrator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. You will have a strong background in LGPS ideally in Transfers. You will join a friendly, welcoming and sociable work culture where there are many opportunities for continuous personal and professional development and you will be supported to reach your full potential. So, if youve been looking for the opportunity to enhance your experience by joining a leading pensions organisation, we cant wait to hear from you! A bit about us: Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is one of the UKs leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them. What we can offer you: - £28,000 £32,000, dependent on experience. - 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and a half day for your Birthday, with the ability to buy and sell leave. - Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions. - Access to Health or Dental Plan. - Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you might need some support. - The opportunity to earn through our Employee Referral Scheme. - Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme Your Perk Site. - Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events. - Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office. - Free Car Parking in Preston City Centre. What youll be doing: 1. Casework Delivery & Ownership - Process a range of LGPS pensions casework, including retirements, benefit estimates, transfers, commutations and benefit combinations, accurately and within agreed service standards. - Take end-to-end ownership of allocated cases, proactively managing workloads, dependencies and deadlines. - Ensure all calculations, decisions and communications meet LPPA quality and assurance expectations. 2. Member & Employer Experience - Provide clear, accurate and empathetic responses to member and employer enquiries, tailoring communication to individual needs and complexity. - Proactively manage member and employer expectations, identifying potential delays or risks early and communicating clearly. - Deliver a consistently positive, professional and member centric service experience. 3. Quality, Assurance & Compliance - Apply up to date knowledge of LGPS regulations, legislation and LPPA guidance to all work activities. - Ensure compliance with LPPA Data Protection, Information Security and GDPR requirements, recognising personal accountability for member data. - Support quality assurance processes, including peer review, feedback activity and corrective action where required. 4. Operational Effectiveness - Work independently with minimal supervision, prioritising workloads effectively in a high volume, SLA driven environment. - Use LPPA administration systems and Microsoft Office tools efficiently to support productivity, insight and service delivery. - Maintain accurate records and system data to support audit, reporting and service oversight. 5. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement - Work collaboratively with colleagues and wider stakeholders to resolve queries and share technical knowledge. - Contribute to service improvement activity by identifying theme trends, risks or process improvements. - Actively engage in learning and development to maintain and enhance technical and service capability. What we need from you: - Proven experience in LGPS pensions administration, with the ability to manage complex casework independently. - Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining service quality and compliance. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong customer service focus. - Ability to take ownership, problem solve effectively and escalate appropriately. - Competent IT skills, including pensions administration systems and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). Nice to have: - Experience working in a high volume, SLA driven Member Services environment. - Working towards or holding a recognised pensions qualification. Qualifications - 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English at Grade C or above. Working with and upholding our values: - Working together - Committed to excellence - Doing the right thing - Forward thinking TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Summary The Health and Safety Lead is responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance across the Preston manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facilities. The role focuses on supporting the development and implementation of the Companys HSE strategy and translating this into effective site-level programmes and improvements, using a range of tools and initiatives to promote a positive safety culture, drive legal compliance and support operational excellence. Working closely with operational leaders, the Health and Safety Lead will advise, coach, influence, and support managers and employees at all levels to embed best practice and achieve sustainable behavioural change. The role also carries responsibility for managing HSE-related CAPEX and OPEX budgets within the assigned areas of responsibility. The Person The successful candidate will be an experienced Health, Safety and Environment professional with a proven track record of improving HSE performance within a manufacturing environment. They will possess excellent leadership, coaching and influencing skills, enabling them to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. They will demonstrate a proactive approach to continuous improvement, be highly analytical and capable of using data to identify trends, reduce risk and drive measurable improvements. Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to build positive working relationships are essential. The Role The Health and Safety Lead will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's HSE strategy across the Preston manufacturing and warehouse operations. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, maintaining ISO 45001 certification, leading the World Class Manufacturing Safety Pillar and supporting operational leaders in delivering a culture of safety, environmental responsibility and operational excellence. Monday To Friday - 37 Hours a week - No Weekends Responsibilities Lead and drive continuous improvement in Health, Safety and Environmental performance across the Preston manufacturing and warehouse operation. Lead the World Class Manufacturing Safety Pillar. Support the development of site HSE improvement plans, translating business objectives into practical actions and leading their delivery. Coach operational managers and team leaders to deliver safety improvement initiatives and positive behavioural change. Design, develop and deliver Health, Safety and Environmental training programmes. Identify, analyse and eliminate safety losses using structured problem-solving methodologies. Promote a proactive safety culture through regular engagement with managers and employees. Provide expert Health, Safety and Environmental advice and guidance across the business. Work with the wider business HSE team to share and implement best practice. Analyse performance data to identify trends and implement measurable improvements. Lead cross-functional improvement projects to enhance safety, environmental performance and operational efficiency. Manage relationships with external regulatory bodies, including the Health and Safety Executive and Environment Agency. Respond to customer and tender-related Health, Safety and Environmental enquiries. Conduct statutory and non-statutory compliance audits and implement corrective actions. Support the administration of the electronic incident reporting system. Maintain ISO 45001 certification through internal auditing, compliance monitoring and liaison with external auditors. Manage HSE-related CAPEX and OPEX budgets within the area of responsibility. Support incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective corrective actions. Maintain a strong presence across the manufacturing and engineering operations, engaging employees and leaders to identify and address risk. Support the safe management of contractors and high-risk activities. Support and coach operational teams in the preparation, implementation and review of suitable and sufficient risk assessments and safe systems of work. Support the Environmental Compliance team with environmental permits, procedures and reporting requirements. Lead, coach and develop the site's HSE team to ensure effective delivery of HSE objectives. Build strong working relationships with Production, Engineering and Warehouse leadership teams, providing support, challenge and direction to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance. Requirements Essential NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6, or NEBOSH General Certificate and extensive relevant experience, or equivalent professional qualification. Minimum of five years' experience in a Health and Safety Management role within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing Health, Safety and Environmental improvement programmes. Strong knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation. Proven ability to influence behavioural and cultural change. Excellent coaching, communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Desirable Experience of World Class Manufacturing (WCM). Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles. Experience of Continuous Improvement methodologies. Root Cause Analysis and Loss Elimination techniques. Operational Excellence experience. Data analysis and performance management experience. Change leadership experience. About BAXI We're leading the energy transition to zero carbon by offering complete residential and commercial heating and hot water solutions. As one team across the UK and Ireland, and with the backing of our global parent company, BDR Thermea Group, we work together with a collective knowledge and expertise that's literally centuries in the making. We're proud of our heritage, manufacturing in the UK since 1866, and we're experienced in adapting to changing needs. Locations Preston Home to our Manufacturing since 1866 Bamber Bridge PR5 6FN Our Benefits Our package includes a competitive basic salary plus a variable incentive. We also offer: 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays Income Protection Contributory Pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick Pay Schemes Staff Discounts Employee Benefits Platform Career Development Opportunities And much more Our Approach Baxi is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. TPBN1_UKTJ

The Role We are looking for a proactive and dedicated deputy manager, on a 12 month fixed term contract, to help deliver the goals and vision of our high standard supported accommodation service. The service is for 16–24-year-olds who have either experienced homelessness or are moving on from a children’s home setting. The deputy manager will support the service manager in creating and maintaining the necessary structures and culture, to allow the young people and staff team to thrive. What you’ll be doing Support the staff team in creating a young person centred, transparent and affirmative culture. Drive forward on the many plans/goals within the service, e.g. co-production, Advantaged Thinking etc. Work with key partners and stakeholders including the Foyer Federation and the Salvation Army Church. Ensure the service is compliant with all internal and external procedures/expectations/obligations, including the OFSTED. Be part of a 24/7 – 365 day on-call rota.What you’ll bring An understanding of supported accommodation and/or youth homelessness. Experience leading within a multi-disciplinary team and/or managing/supporting staff in the fulfilment of their roles. An Advantaged Thinking and trauma informed approach to the support of young people. A strong sense of values and purpose, that aligns with SPIRE, Salvation Army Homes’ values. Ability to work independently and take the lead on projects that contribute towards the services delivery plan.Working Arrangements The role is primarily based at the Merriweather site, though as we operate two sites, there may be occasion to work at our Preston Foyer site. The post is principally Monday-Friday, though some weekend and/or evening work may be required, as per needs of the service. Our Offer In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support) Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option) Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay Occupational sick pay Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support Paid volunteering days Cycle to Work Scheme Discounted private medical insurance Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championedClosing date: 12 September 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications) About The Company Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people. If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do. Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role. As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience

Highways Project Quantity Surveyor - Preston | Up to £60,000 + Package Are you a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking real ownership of projects rather than being a small part of a large Tier 1 team? This opportunity is ideal if you want to run your own jobs, manage contracts end-to-end, and play a key role in delivering civil engineering schemes across the North West. My client is seeing a steady increase in project workload and is now looking to strengthen their team with a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor who can hit the ground running and take responsibility from day one. What you'll gain from this Highways Project Quantity Surveyor role You will be joining a growing business where: ·You will manage your own projects with autonomy and trust ·You will work across varied civil engineering schemes (no repetitive mega-project work) ·You will be part of a close-knit team where your contribution is visible ·You will benefit from a strong package including car allowance and pension ·You will have exposure to multiple projects at once, building your experience quickly About the company My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering projects across the North West. Their work spans highways, structures, bridges, and public realm schemes, typically operating on programmes lasting 6-12 months. They focus on delivering quality projects without the bureaucracy of large Tier 1 organisations, giving you the opportunity to take on real responsibility and make a tangible impact. What you will be doing As a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor, you will: ·Manage 2 projects simultaneously, typically lasting 6-12 months ·Take full commercial responsibility from pre-contract through to final account ·Administer NEC contracts and ensure compliance throughout project delivery ·Handle cost planning, forecasting, and reporting ·Work closely with site teams to ensure commercial success ·Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and variations ·Support projects during ECI and design stages where required ·Be primarily site-based depending on project location What you will need to succeed To be successful as a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor, you will have: ·Proven experience in civil engineering (highways, structures, bridges, or public realm) ·Experience running your own projects with significant responsibility ·Strong NEC contract administration knowledge ·Confidence managing projects independently rather than within large teams ·Ability to manage multiple schemes simultaneously ·A proactive and hands-on approach to commercial management (My client is flexible on job titles and values experience over labels.) Salary and benefits ·£45,000 - £60,000 per annum (salary dependent on experience) ·Company car or £6,000-£7,000 car allowance ·26 days holiday + option to buy up to 5 additional days ·6.5% pension contribution ·On-site doctor available every Friday ·Long-term permanent opportunity with consistent project flow Additional details ·Location: Preston (office-based when not on site) ·Working pattern: Primarily site-based, depending on project requirements ·Some flexibility to work from home during ECI/design stages ·Start date: ASAP If you are a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor looking for more ownership, variety, and the chance to step away from large corporate structures, this could be the ideal next step in your career. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

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