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Working for a leading, international law firm within their commercial finance function \n \n The Role \n This is a key role responsible for transforming financial and operational data into actionable commercial insight and reporting. The successful candidate will lead a team of finance analysts and be accountable for the quality, consistency and presentation of management information used by business stakeholders. \n \n Strong leadership and development of the team is important, but this role will also be hands on, combining analytical excellence with strong stakeholder engagement, ensuring decision-makers receive relevant, timely and compelling insights that drive performance improvement and strategic outcomes. As such, the successful candidate will be a highly commercial finance professional with excellent communication skills, strong financial acumen and the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Analysis & Commercial Insight (45%) \n\n • Lead the production of insightful financial and operational analysis across practices, sectors, clients and offices\n, • Develop actionable recommendations that support profitable growth, improved productivity and enhanced financial performance\n, • Identify commercial opportunities, emerging risks and performance trends through proactive analysis\n, • Deliver deep-dive reviews relating to:\n, • Partner performance\n, • Client profitability / financial performance\n, • Matter economics\n, • Practice group and sector performance\n, • Working capital management\n, • Strategic investment decisions\n, • Perform scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making\n, • Own the delivery of various legal sector benchmarking submissions\n, • Becoming a SME for the data, KPIs, systems and models used by Finance. The successful candidate will also drive increased use of predictive analytics and AI-enabled analytical capabilities\n, • Working with the team to schedule and conduct regular financial data audits and quality assurance work to ensure all data that underpins commercial finance activities is trusted, e.g. cost rates, units, notional salaries, profitability calculations, revenue\n\n \n Executive Reporting & Presentations (20%) \n\n • Own the responsibility for production of high-quality presentations for:\n, • The Management Committee\n, • Sector and Office Heads\n, • Practice Group Leaders\n, • Partner meetings\n, • Translate complex financial information into concise, compelling and visually engaging narratives.\n, • Ensure reporting focuses on business outcomes, key messages and management actions rather than purely financial data\n, • Maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency and professional presentation across all reporting outputs\n\n \n Team Leadership (20%) \n\n • Lead, coach and develop a team of three Finance Analysts, providing a structured framework to ensure a high-quality analytical capability which is underpinned by developmental support and coaching for team members\n, • Establish clear performance expectations and development plans\n, • Create a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, curiosity, and always being “on the case”\n, • Review and validate team analytical outputs to ensure quality and consistency\n, • Champion automation and efficiency initiatives that reduce manual reporting effort and increase analytical capacity. Promote a data-driven culture throughout the team\n\n \n Business Partnering and Stakeholder Management (15%) \n\n • Understand stakeholder priorities and proactively identify opportunities where financial analysis can support decision-making\n, • Act as a trusted commercial advisor to stakeholders, helping to interpret performance and identify practical actions for ownership and follow-up\n, • Confidently influence stakeholder decisions through evidence-based recommendations and constructive commercial challenge\n, • Partner with colleagues across Finance to provide joined-up insight and avoid siloed analysis\n, • Provide support with financial planning activities, including budgets and forecasts\n\n \n Skills and Experience Required \n Essential \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Experience leading analytical finance teams\n, • A high degree of commercial acumen\n, • Strong financial modelling and data analysis skills with advanced Excel capability.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication. Emotionally resilient, and has strength of personality to ensure the perspective of Finance is clearly communicated. The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure\n, • Excellent soft skills including the ability to influence or challenge senior stakeholders when necessary\n, • A continuous improvement mentality to support development of self, colleagues and business processes and interactions\n, • Attention to detail as well as an ability to see the bigger picture\n, • A dynamic and collaborative team-player with a “can-do” attitude who is transparent and has a straightforward approach\n, • Gravitas to succeed in a partnership environment and to gain respect as a trusted advisor\n, • Hard-working and an ambition to grow professionally\n\n \n Advantageous \n\n • Experience within a services-based business, ideally within a professional services environment\n, • Experience using AI-enabled reporting and analytical tools\n\n

We have been exclusively retained by a respected housing organisation to appoint an experienced Learning and Organisational Development (L&OD) Team Leader on a 12 month fixed term contract.This is a key opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to developing its people, strengthening capability and creating a culture where colleagues can thrive.Reporting to the Head of Learning and Organisational Development, this role will provide leadership to the L&OD team while playing a central role in shaping and delivering an effective learning and organisational development service.We are seeking an experienced L&D professional who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, helping to create a high-performing learning culture that supports organisational goals, colleague development and long-term success.The OpportunityThe successful candidate will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of a wide range of learning and organisational development initiatives, working closely with leaders, managers and stakeholders across the organisation.You will be responsible for ensuring learning solutions are aligned to business needs, informed by data and best practice, and delivered to a consistently high standard.This role provides the opportunity to influence organisational culture, support leadership capability, enhance colleague development and contribute to a period of continued growth and change within a purpose-led housing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesAs Learning and Organisational Development Team Leader, you will:Provide effective leadership, coaching and support to the L&OD team, creating an environment where colleagues can deliver their best work.Develop and implement L&OD strategies, plans and interventions that support organisational priorities.Design, deliver and embed engaging digital and face-to-face learning solutions using modern learning approaches and technology.Lead the full learning cycle, from identifying development needs and designing programmes through to delivery, evaluation and measuring impact.Work collaboratively with senior leaders, managers and People colleagues to identify capability requirements and develop appropriate solutions.Develop and support impactful leadership development programmes.Use data, insights and evaluation methods to demonstrate learning effectiveness and return on investment.Oversee learning content, systems and data within the Learning Management System (LMS).Ensure all learning activity is high quality, credible and aligned with organisational objectives.Manage relationships with external learning providers and other key stakeholders.Provide expert L&OD advice, guidance and coaching to managers and teams across the organisation.Support leaders and colleagues through periods of organisational change by ensuring they have the skills, knowledge and confidence required.Contribute to succession planning, talent development and early careers initiatives, including apprenticeship and graduate programmes.Promote continuous improvement, innovation and inclusive learning practices.About YouWe are looking for an experienced Learning and Organisational Development professional with a proven track record of delivering impactful learning solutions within a complex organisation.You will bring:Demonstrable experience leading and delivering effective L&OD services.Experience managing and developing an L&D or L&OD team.Experience designing and delivering learning interventions within an organisation experiencing operational or cultural change.Experience managing the complete learning cycle, including needs analysis, programme design, delivery and evaluation.Experience coaching, mentoring and developing L&D professionals.Strong knowledge of contemporary learning and organisational development practices.Experience developing leadership capability and supporting talent development.Excellent facilitation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.Experience using digital learning tools and platforms to enhance learning experiences, including content creation tools and Microsoft 365 applications.A strong commitment to inclusion, collaboration and creating positive colleague experiences.A relevant professional qualification in Learning and Development, Organisation Development, Human Resources or a related discipline would be desirable.About the OrganisationOur client is an established housing organisation with a strong commitment to improving lives, supporting communities and investing in its people.The organisation is focused on building a positive colleague experience, developing capability and ensuring its workforce has the skills and confidence needed to deliver excellent outcomes for customers and communities.As part of this commitment, the organisation is strengthening its learning and organisational development offer and is seeking an L&OD leader who can help shape and deliver the next stage of its people strategy.NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.TPBN1_UKTJ

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

What if self-employment did not mean starting from scratch? \n \n We are helping experienced solicitors in Newcastle Upon Tyne explore self-employment with the infrastructure, support, and credibility needed to build a sustainable practice. \n \n This is for solicitors who want more control over their work, income, clients, and future, but do not want to build everything alone. \n \n You may already have clients. \n You may have a following. \n Or you may simply have strong technical skill, a clear practice area, and the ambition to build your own client base with the right support around you. \n \n This Is Not a Traditional Role \n It is a pathway into self-employment with a safety net. \n You keep the upside of your own work while receiving the support needed to operate professionally, confidently, and sustainably. \n \n What You’ll Receive \n\n • 70-100% of billables paid directly to you each month\n, • Choose your own hours, clients, and practice location\n, • Full administrative, trust-accounting, and compliance support\n, • Professional indemnity insurance included\n, • Support to promote yourself and build your own client base\n, • Access to firms and platforms already built for self-employed lawyers\n\n \n Business Development Support from The SELL Life \n You receive: \n\n • Personalised client acquisition strategy and coaching\n, • Referral network of other self-employed lawyers\n, • Member benefits that rival large national firms\n, • Courses, templates, and playbooks to help you grow faster\n, • Regular CPD webinars to expand your knowledge\n, • Live sessions to solve business development problems and grow your referral network\n\n \n Who This Is For \n 3+ PQE Solicitors who: \n\n • Want more control over their legal career\n, • Are interested in consultant or self-employed practice models\n, • Have a clear practice area or client market\n, • Want to keep more of what they bill\n, • Want support with business development, referrals, and client acquisition\n, • Do not want to stay limited by salary bands, firm politics, or rigid career structures\n\n \n The Result \n Most solicitors do not want to leave law. \n They want to leave the parts of law that make the career feel smaller than it should. \n \n This is an opportunity to explore whether your legal skill could become your own practice, with the infrastructure and support to make the move properly. \n \n Next Step \n Apply confidentially.

Senior Employee Relations Advisor - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) - Newcastle \n \n About the Role: \n \n We are looking for an experienced Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations professional to play a key role within our HR function, providing expert advice and guidance across a broad range of complex employee relations matters. \n \n Reporting to the Senior Employee Relations Manager, you will partner closely with HR Business Partners, managers and senior leaders to deliver commercially focused, pragmatic and legally compliant employee relations support. You will take ownership of complex casework from initial consultation through to resolution, helping managers navigate challenging people issues while ensuring a fair, consistent and compliant approach. \n \n Alongside managing casework, you will contribute to organisational change initiatives, identify trends and opportunities through ER data, and support continuous improvement across our Employee Relations function. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n\n • Provide expert employee relations advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle.\n, • Independently manage a broad range of complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, performance, absence and whistleblowing matters.\n, • Lead thorough and impartial investigations, including evidence gathering, witness interviews, report writing and recommendations.\n, • Coach and support managers through formal processes, hearings and difficult employee conversations, building confidence and capability.\n, • Act as the subject matter expert for complex and sensitive employee relations matters, balancing commercial objectives with legal compliance.\n, • Support organisational change programmes, including restructures, redundancy consultations and organisational redesign initiatives.\n, • Manage long-term absence cases and Occupational Health referrals, ensuring appropriate support and compliance with company procedures.\n, • Assist with employment tribunal preparation, settlement agreements and legal documentation where required.\n, • Work collaboratively with HR Business Partners to identify trends, mitigate risk and develop proactive solutions to recurring employee relations issues.\n, • Deliver training and coaching to managers to promote consistent and effective people management practices.\n, • Ensure employee relations activities are delivered in line with company policies, employment legislation and HR best practice.\n, • Analyse employee relations data to identify trends, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.\n, • Contribute to the ongoing development of Employee Relations processes, policies and governance.\n, • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted HR partner.\n\n \n About You \n \n To be successful in this role, you will bring: \n \n\n • Significant experience in an Employee Relations role, with strong knowledge of UK employment law.\n, • Proven experience managing complex and sensitive employee relations cases independently.\n, • Excellent investigation skills, including fact-finding, report writing and evidence-based decision making.\n, • Experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and organisational change processes.\n, • The confidence to coach, influence and challenge managers while building credible relationships across all levels of the business.\n, • Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance legal risk against business priorities.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • A collaborative approach, working effectively across HR and the wider business.\n, • Strong analytical skills, with experience using employee relations data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.\n, • Resilience, sound judgement and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.\n, • Experience working within a multi-site operational environment.\n\n \n Why Join Verisure? \n You will be joining a growing global organisation where HR plays a key role in supporting our people and business success. This is a great opportunity to develop your HR Operations career while gaining experience within a fast-paced and evolving environment. \n

Internal Trainer – Health & Social Care (Part-Time) Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham & HullHours: Part-time – 3 days per week - Opportunity to flex up and pick up more hours/days availableSalary: £25,000 FTE (£15,000 pro rata)Travel: Regular regional travel with occasional wider business supportMake a Difference Through Training Are you passionate about developing others and raising standards in health and social care?We're looking for an experienced Internal Trainer to join the Nurseplus Learning & Development team, delivering engaging, high-quality training across our Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham and Hull branches.This is an exciting regional role where you'll help new and existing employees build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills they need to provide safe, person-centred care. From induction training to refresher courses and specialist workshops, you'll play a vital role in supporting our teams and maintaining exceptional standards across the business.What You'll Be Doing As our Internal Trainer, you will:Deliver engaging mandatory, statutory, induction, refresher and role-specific health and social care training.Create inclusive learning experiences that support individuals with different learning styles and levels of experience.Assess learner knowledge, skills and competence, providing constructive feedback and making fair assessment decisions.Ensure training meets Nurseplus policies, Care Certificate standards, CSTF guidance and regulatory requirements.Maintain accurate training records, learner assessments and attendance documentation.Identify and escalate concerns relating to safeguarding, unsafe practice or learner conduct where appropriate.Build strong relationships with branch teams and colleagues across the business.Travel regularly between our Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham and Hull branches, with occasional support provided to other regions when required.Continue developing your own professional knowledge and training skills.What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who has:Experience working within the health and social care sector.Experience delivering training within a regulated care environment.Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.Confidence assessing learner competence and providing constructive feedback.Knowledge of the Care Certificate, safeguarding and CSTF standards.A professional, organised and adaptable approach.A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel regularly across the region.A recognised training and/or assessing qualification would be an advantage, but is not essential.Why Join Nurseplus? This is more than a training role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of our workforce.You'll play a key part in developing confident, competent care professionals, improving standards across our branches and helping ensure the people we support receive safe, high-quality care every day.If you enjoy coaching others, sharing your knowledge and making a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.We Encourage You to Apply We know that great candidates don't always meet every requirement on a job description.If you have a strong background in health and social care, excellent communication skills and a passion for developing people, we encourage you to apply. We'd love to learn more about the experience, transferable skills and perspective you could bring to the Nurseplus team.TPBN1_UKTJ

We have been exclusively retained by a respected housing organisation to appoint an experienced Learning and Organisational Development (L&OD) Team Leader on a 12 month fixed term contract.This is a key opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that is committed to developing its people, strengthening capability and creating a culture where colleagues can perform at their best.Reporting to the Head of Learning and Organisational Development, the successful candidate will lead the day-to-day management and development of the L&OD team, while playing a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a high-quality learning and organisational development service.The OpportunityThis role offers the opportunity for an experienced L&D professional to make a significant impact within a complex and evolving housing organisation.You will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of a broad range of learning and organisational development initiatives, working closely with senior leaders, managers and colleagues across the organisation to identify capability needs and deliver solutions that support strategic objectives.As a key member of the People and Organisational Development function, you will combine strong leadership capability with practical L&D expertise, ensuring learning interventions are engaging, effective and aligned to organisational priorities.Key ResponsibilitiesAs Learning and Organisational Development Team Leader, you will:Provide inspirational leadership, coaching and support to the L&OD team, enabling colleagues to deliver high-quality learning solutions.Develop and implement effective learning and organisational development strategies aligned to business priorities.Design, deliver and evaluate engaging learning interventions across a range of formats, including digital and face-to-face solutions.Partner with leaders and managers to understand business challenges and provide expert L&D advice and guidance.Lead the development of impactful leadership and capability programmes.Manage the full learning cycle, from identifying needs and designing solutions through to delivery and measuring impact.Use data, insight and evaluation to demonstrate learning effectiveness and return on investment.Oversee learning content, systems and digital learning platforms, including Learning Management Systems.Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external learning providers.Support colleagues and leaders through periods of organisational growth and change.Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, inclusion and lifelong learning.About YouWe are seeking an experienced Learning and Organisational Development professional with a strong background in delivering impactful L&D solutions within a complex organisation.You will bring:Proven experience leading and developing an L&D or L&OD team.Experience designing and delivering learning interventions that create measurable organisational impact.Strong knowledge of contemporary learning and organisational development approaches.Experience developing leadership capability and supporting organisational change.Excellent coaching, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.The ability to influence and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.Experience using digital learning technologies and learning platforms.A proactive, innovative and customer-focused approach.A relevant professional qualification in Learning and Development, Organisation Development, Human Resources or a related discipline would be desirable.About the OrganisationOur client is an established housing organisation with a strong commitment to improving lives, supporting communities and creating a positive experience for colleagues and customers.With a clear focus on people, culture and continuous improvement, the organisation is investing in its learning and development offer and is looking for an L&OD leader who can help shape the next stage of its journey.NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.TPBN1_UKTJ

Company Description Ingeus is a leading human services provider helping people, business and communities thrive through employment, skills and health & wellbeing services. We are a trusted partner to government and industry delivering services that create positive social impact and transform lives.Job Description Working closely with the Service Delivery Manager to support and manage new and utilising quality and productivity data to enable professional development in line with the Performance Excellence Framework, experienced Functional Assessors to provide supervision and feedback.Accountabilities of the role:Developing a close relationship with the RDM to promote joint workingCarry out regular 1:1 supervision, clinical observations, and dip tests/ live dip tests, audits, coaching FAs in line with defined Support Pathways based on quality performance related risk assessments.Monitor trends and specific emerging issues that need to be addressed, delivering group quality improvement sessions where common issues are apparent.Supervise the support pathways of Functional Assessors as defined within the Performance Excellence Framework, utilising clinical audit and quality outcomes with a view to achieving sustained quality improvement within the contract.Apply critical thinking and logical reasoning to support the FAs to produce accurate, and detailed reports, utilising DWP systems and processes.Ensure that reports are completed to a high standard to achieve the required quality grades, including in relation to accurate spelling and grammar.Support achievement of service delivery KPIs through provision of an effective and efficient Assessment ServiceLiaise with a range of clinical peers across the NHS and private healthcare sector, charities, and support organisations to obtain and evaluate evidence that assists in the production of detailed reports.Proactively develop knowledge of health conditions through engaging with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities in line with professional registration and contractual requirements.Undertake any training required to carry out Functional Assessor role e.g., Paper-based Reviews and initial Triage.Take ownership of professional revalidation to ensure that this is completed within the required timescales.To maintain personal approval in specific disciplines/tasks as per the PIPAG guidelines.Essential CriteriaA minimum of 12 months recent experience as a DWP approved Functional Assessor, achieving consistently high-quality clinical audit outcomes.Be HCPC / NMC/ GMC registered with no restrictions on practice.Have a proven record of proactively engaging with relevant Continual Professional Development (CPD).Broad-ranging clinical experience across a range on conditions, including working with adults.Demonstrable knowledge of the clinical aspects and likely functional effects of a wide range of medical conditions, including skills in assessing people and the ability to perform a relevant examination.Knowledge and skills in assessing people with conditions affecting mental health, intellectual and cognitive function including the ability to perform a relevant examination.Ability to critically evaluate evidence and use logical reasoning to provide accurate evidence-based advice.Have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills that include the ability to interact sensitively and appropriately, take a comprehensive, history; accurately recording clinical findings, producing succinct, accurate reports in Plain English, while utilising a questioning style that allows the Claimant to talk freely about their level of function.Be able to take part in the continuous feedback cycle, including 360-degree feedback, and use this feedback to improve practice.Efficient IT skills and an ability to type notes accurately whilst conducting assessments (30 words per minute minimum)Ability to maintain a strong work ethic while working independently.Ability and willingness to share clinical experience and knowledge to positive effect within a team.Comfortable working to team and individual targetsAn eye for detailDriven and flexible.Demonstrable ability to manage time effectively.Desirable criteria.Experience in delivering feedback and planning personal and professional development in a clinical setting.Positive approach to utilising feedback to maximise personal and professional development, for self and others.Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.TPBN1_UKTJ

We have been exclusively retained by a respected housing organisation to appoint an experienced People and Organisational Development (P&OD) Business Partner on a fixed term 12 month contract.This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished HR professional to join a purpose-led organisation that is committed to creating a positive colleague experience, developing its people and delivering an effective, customer-focused People service.Reporting to the Senior People and Organisational Development Business Partner, this role will provide high-quality HR advice, guidance and support to leaders and managers across a multi-site organisation, helping to deliver strategic objectives and support colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle.The OpportunityThe successful candidate will operate as a trusted People Business Partner, working collaboratively with leaders and managers to provide pragmatic, commercially focused and legally sound HR advice.You will play a key role in supporting organisational change, improving people practices and embedding a culture of engaged high performance. This role offers the opportunity to influence how the organisation supports its people, develops leadership capability and delivers an excellent colleague experience.Working as part of a collaborative People and Organisational Development function, you will combine strong employee relations expertise with a proactive approach to coaching, influencing and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesAs People and Organisational Development Business Partner, you will:Provide a trusted business partnering service to designated leaders and managers, offering expert advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle.Coach and support managers in the effective application of people policies, procedures and best practice approaches.Provide advice on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance, capability and performance issues through to appeal stage.Build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders, using insight and data to identify trends, challenges and opportunities for improvement.Support recruitment and selection activity, ensuring effective, fair and inclusive processes.Work alongside senior colleagues to support organisational change, including restructuring, service improvement and changes to terms and conditions.Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR policies, processes and manager toolkits.Develop and deliver guidance and learning interventions to support managers in effectively managing their teams.Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.Analyse people data and produce reports to support evidence-based decision making.Act as a proactive coach and mentor, supporting the development of colleagues and contributing to the wider People strategy.Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.About YouWe are seeking an experienced HR professional with a strong background in business partnering and employee relations within a complex organisation.You will bring:Proven experience operating in a similar HR Business Partner role within an organisation of comparable scale and complexity.Strong experience partnering with leaders and stakeholders to deliver effective people solutions.Experience managing a broad range of employee relations cases and providing confident advice to managers.A strong understanding of employment law and its practical application.Experience coaching, influencing and challenging managers to improve people practices.The ability to interpret people data, identify trends and provide insight-led recommendations.Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism.A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.Experience working with HR systems and technology to improve service delivery.You will ideally hold a CIPD qualification at Level 5 or above, or be actively working towards this, alongside a commitment to continued professional development.About the OrganisationOur client is an established housing organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to making a positive difference for customers, communities and colleagues.The organisation is focused on delivering excellent services while investing in its people, culture and ways of working. As part of its continued development, it is strengthening its People and Organisational Development function and seeking an HR professional who can help shape an effective, modern and customer-focused people service.NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.TPBN1_UKTJ

Do you want to define the technical architecture behind services that help millions of people access vital health and disability benefits? All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying. We're looking for a Lead Technical Architect to join DWP Digital's Health Assessment Service (HAS), leading the design and governance of modern digital architecture that supports the assessment of eligibility for benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP). You'll play a critical role in one of DWP's most important transformation programmes, helping to create secure, resilient and user-centred digital services that make a real difference to people's lives. As a senior leader within HAS, you'll work alongside product, engineering, delivery and design colleagues to shape technical strategy, influence technology decisions and ensure solutions align with DWP's long-term architectural vision. You'll provide technical leadership across multiple delivery teams, driving consistency, quality and innovation while supporting the delivery of complex services at scale. This is an opportunity to lead architecture within one of the UK's largest digital estates. You'll solve complex technical challenges, mentor architects, influence senior stakeholders and help deliver services used by millions of citizens every day. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Designing complex technical solutions across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments, considering networking, security, integration, databases and application services. Using architectural principles, standards, patterns and best practice to guide technology decisions and solution design. Working closely with delivery teams throughout the full project lifecycle, from early discovery and design through to live service. Turning business needs into clear technical solutions and explaining design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Creating and communicating architecture designs using recognised modelling approaches, tools and techniques. Designing event-driven solutions using patterns such as publish-subscribe and data streaming. Designing microservice and API-led architectures that enable scalable, maintainable and well-integrated digital services. You and your role As our Lead Technical Architect, you'll set the architectural direction and help shape the digital platforms that support health and disability benefit assessments across the UK. Working as part of the HAS senior leadership team, you'll ensure solutions are aligned to DWP's wider strategy while providing the technical leadership needed to deliver modern, secure and resilient services at scale. You'll work across multiple delivery teams to design cohesive solutions and guide complex technology decisions. From cloud-based platforms and event-driven architectures to microservices and API-led integrations, you'll help teams build services that are consistent, scalable and capable of supporting millions of users while meeting demanding delivery timelines. Just as importantly, you'll develop architecture capability across the organisation. You'll mentor architects, drive best practice, influence senior stakeholders and help teams navigate complex technical challenges. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £96,683. That's £75,026 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £21,667 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £21,735 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. xrnqpay Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Senior Data Architect The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. Pay of up to £79,501, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Do you want to help shape the future of data architecture within one of the UK's largest and most complex digital organisations? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking experienced Senior Data Architects to join DWP Digital, working within a large-scale, complex digital environment to deliver data-driven products and services that support critical business outcomes. You will play a key role in major strategic initiatives ensuring data architecture solutions are innovative, secure and scalable. Working closely with architects, engineers, delivery teams and business stakeholders, you will contribute to the design and delivery of enterprise-wide solutions. You'll develop architecture options, provide expert recommendations and influence technology decisions ensuring solutions align with business priorities, architectural standards and long-term organisational objectives. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact across some of DWP Digital's most important programmes, providing architectural leadership and helping to establish the strategic data capabilities that underpin future digital services. DWP. Digital with Purpose. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Expertise in data architecture design, modelling, patterns, tools and standards. Strong knowledge of data modelling, Master Data Management (MDM), metadata management and data governance. Knowledge of event-driven architectures, including pub-sub and data streaming patterns. Proven track record of presenting and influencing architecture decisions through technical governance and assurance forums. Knowledge of cloud hosting, containerisation and networking, including AWS, Azure and GCP. Application of Agile, DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) practices. Proven track record of supporting technology projects, programmes and portfolios, shaping architectural direction and technology choices. You and your role As a Senior Data Architect you will shape data architecture across multiple products, services and programmes helping to solve complex data challenges and define solutions that are secure, scalable and aligned with organisational goals. You'll lead the design and development of data models, metadata frameworks and other key data architecture artefacts ensuring data is structured, managed and governed effectively. Your work will support informed decision making and enable the consistent use and reuse of data across the organisation. You'll provide technical leadership and guidance to Data Architects and multidisciplinary teams helping to translate business requirements into effective data architecture solutions. You'll review designs, provide architectural assurance and promote adherence to agreed standards, principles and best practices. A key part of your role will be overseeing the development and maintenance of data dictionaries, metadata repositories and other governance assets helping to improve data quality, consistency, accessibility and understanding across the organisation. Working closely with Technical Architects, Engineers and other stakeholders, you'll ensure systems and services are designed in line with our data architecture standards. You'll champion good practice, drive consistency across teams and support the successful delivery of business and technology outcomes. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £68,205. You'll get a salary of £57,946 plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £11,296, subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension : You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,786 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 25 days rising to 30 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. xrnqpay CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

My client is a multidisciplinary consultancy and construction company offering complete construction solutions to developers, landlords and occupiers across all market sectors. With over 40 yrs experience they are one of the North East’s leading independent firms for professional consultant / construction services. Working in partnership with national and international clients and have successfully completed many complex developments, including sophisticated engineering installations. Project Manager: Responsible for managing the delivery of project management and programme management services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supporting Company Directors in delivering business objectives Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing and maintaining customer relationships Delivering high quality services and deliverables ensuring that services meet our Customer’s requirements. Managing projects and/or programmes to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures Administering contracts as a project manager Producing and presenting to customers Mentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potential Preparing bids for services. Managing service delivery for profit Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or may arise, on projects. Opportunities to develop and grow your career A very competitive salary package, with ...

OVERVIEW: ELECTRICAL TUTOR An opportunity to join an innovative and well-established training provider, we are looking for an Electrical Tutor / Assessor to join their successful team. You will be responsible for teaching, coaching and mentoring young learners undertaking qualifications in Electrical Installation and Maintenance. You will be a time served electrical professional with experience in electrical maintenance / installation, with a L3 or above qualification. Ideally you will already hold the relevant Assessor qualification (A1, TAQA or equivalent), and a teaching qualification. If you do not hold these qualifications but have a genuine desire to move into a training role, full training will be given! SALARY/BENEFITS: ELECTRICAL TUTOR Starting Salary up to £47K Excellent employee benefits package including generous holidays, good pension plan, life cover, private healthcare Opportunity for career progression and personal development DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: ELECTRICAL TUTOR Train, motivate and support learners towards achieving electrical maintenance qualifications Support, develop, implement and evaluate approved electrical training materials, promoting standardisation, use approved training methods to develop the learner and utilise every opportunity to supporting them to achieving their qualification in a timely manner. Ensure the highest standards of learner completions are met QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES: ELECTRICAL TUTOR A1 Assessor Award (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33 etc.) (desirable) Teaching qualification (desirable) L3 Electrical Installation qualification A minimum 5 years' occupational experience within electrical installation / maintenance Excellent communication skills TPBN1_UKTJ

Learning & Development Specialist Location: North East England Salary: Competitive + Benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to drive training compliance, workforce capability and learning initiatives across a busy operational site. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced L&D professional to take ownership of training planning, compliance and skills development, ensuring colleagues have the knowledge, capability and support required to work safely, effectively and in line with operational standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate site-wide training plans, compliance activities and development programmes., • Manage training schedules, training matrices and learning records, ensuring all data is accurate and audit-ready., • Conduct training needs analysis and skills gap assessments to support workforce planning and future capability requirements., • Deliver and coordinate a range of learning activities, including SOP training, induction programmes, compliance training and project-related initiatives., • Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Health & Safety, HR and site leadership teams to identify and address development needs., • Monitor training completion, compliance and effectiveness, providing regular reporting and insights to stakeholders., • Support operational projects, new process implementation and launch readiness activities through effective training plans., • Manage external training providers, budgets and learning resources., • Coach and support managers to build capability, ownership and continuous improvement across their teams., • Ensure training compliance standards are maintained and support successful internal and external audits. About You • Experience in a Learning & Development, Training, Capability or Workforce Development role., • Strong understanding of training compliance, training delivery and learning best practices., • Experience creating and managing training plans, learning records and compliance reporting., • Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Experience analysing skills gaps and developing practical learning solutions., • Proactive, self-motivated and passionate about developing people and improving capability. Desirable Experience • Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or another operational environment., • Knowledge of health & safety, compliance and audit requirements., • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or training databases., • Training, coaching or learning and development qualifications., • Experience supporting change programmes, continuous improvement initiatives or operational projects. What's on Offer • Opportunity to shape learning and capability across a large operational site., • Broad and varied role with significant stakeholder exposure., • Supportive and collaborative working environment., • Ongoing professional development opportunities. The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you ready to shape the architecture behind some of the largest workplace technology and AI transformations in government? As a Senior Technical Architect within DWP Digital's Collaboration, Communication and Network Services (CCNS) team, you'll help define the future of how over 90,000 colleagues communicate and deliver services to millions of citizens across the UK. You'll provide technical leadership across major platforms including Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Teams, OneDrive, Copilot and wider collaboration technologies. Working across a range of high-profile programmes, you'll design solutions that improve productivity, strengthen security and support DWP's ongoing digital transformation. This is a role where you'll influence strategic decisions, shape future technology direction and help deliver modern digital services at an extraordinary scale. Whether your focus is collaboration platforms and document management solutions, or emerging AI and Copilot capabilities, you'll play a central role in designing technology that enables better outcomes for colleagues and the people who rely on DWP services every day. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience designing architecture across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments, covering networking, security, presentation layers, middleware, databases and systems integration. Ability to create architecture designs using recognised principles, patterns, technical standards, practices and emerging technology trends. Experience working with project delivery teams across agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery approaches, from concept through to live service. Ability to translate business requirements into clear technical solutions and demonstrate how those solutions meet business needs. Experience using architecture modelling techniques and tools to design, document and communicate technical solutions. Strong knowledge of collaboration and communication technologies, particularly Microsoft 365 services such as SharePoint, Teams and Copilot, alongside Adobe products, whiteboarding platforms and file storage solutions. Experience designing and delivering cloud-based solutions using platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, with a strong understanding of SaaS, IaaS, cloud security, deployment patterns, scalability, performance and best practice. Strong understanding of information security, governance and compliance, including data privacy, data lifecycle management, legislative requirements, eDiscovery, disaster recovery, backup, Log Analytics and Purview. You and your role As a Senior Technical Architect, you'll work across multiple programmes and initiatives that are transforming how DWP colleagues access information, collaborate with each other and make use of modern digital capabilities. You'll provide architectural leadership across a varied technology portfolio. This could include designing the future of SharePoint and document collaboration services, modernising file storage solutions, enabling secure cross-government collaboration, or helping shape the adoption of emerging AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot. You'll ensure solutions are secure, scalable, accessible and aligned to both departmental and wider government strategies. Working closely with engineers, product teams, security specialists, suppliers and senior stakeholders, you'll translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions. You'll guide design decisions, provide architectural assurance, identify opportunities for innovation and help teams navigate complex technical challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of modern workplace technology. As DWP continues to evolve its collaboration and AI capabilities, you'll help influence major technology decisions around Microsoft 365 services, AI-powered productivity tools, information governance and future ways of working. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to combine strategic thinking with technical expertise while delivering meaningful outcomes that improve services for both colleagues and citizens. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £81,267. That's £57,946 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £23,321 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,786 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Zest Optical are working alongside a growing independent optical group to recruit an Optical Head of Sales. The group has practices across the UK and Scotland, with a strong presence in Newcastle and the North East. They also operate their own manufacturing laboratory and offer exclusive in-house frame collections. This senior position will take responsibility for shaping the sales strategy across the group. You will work with Practice Managers, Practice Coaches and the leadership team to improve performance, identify opportunities for growth and create consistency across the practices. The role is field based and involves regular UK travel. The senior leadership team is currently based in the North East, so someone based in or closer to the North would be advantageous. However, candidates from other areas will be considered. • Develop and lead a group-wide sales strategy, • Support practices with sales performance, targets and growth opportunities, • Analyse sales data, KPIs and performance trends, • Work with Practice Managers to turn commercial insight into practical actions, • Deliver coaching, mentoring and sales training, • Share best practice across the group, • Work with marketing on campaigns and promotions, • Build relationships with teams and senior stakeholders, • Support the continued growth of the business, • At least two years' experience within the optical industry, • Senior sales, business development, account management or multi-site commercial experience, • Proven ability to improve sales performance and revenue, • Confident analysing KPIs and commercial data, • Experience coaching and developing customer-facing teams, • Excellent communication and influencing skills, • Comfortable working autonomously and travelling across the UK, • Full UK driving licence, • Salary around £40,000, with flexibility for the right candidate, • £3,600 annual car allowance, • Business mileage paid separately, • Monday-to-Friday position, • Wellness allowance, • Paid community days, • Buy and sell holiday scheme, • Opportunity to influence a growing independent business This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical sales professional looking to move into a broader leadership role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Zest Optical are working alongside a growing independent optical group to recruit an Optical Head of Sales. The group has practices across the UK and Scotland, with a strong presence in Newcastle and the North East. They also operate their own manufacturing laboratory and offer exclusive in-house frame collections. This senior position will take responsibility for shaping the sales strategy across the group. You will work with Practice Managers, Practice Coaches and the leadership team to improve performance, identify opportunities for growth and create consistency across the practices. The role is field based and involves regular UK travel. The senior leadership team is currently based in the North East, so someone based in or closer to the North would be advantageous. However, candidates from other areas will be considered. • Develop and lead a group-wide sales strategy, • Support practices with sales performance, targets and growth opportunities, • Analyse sales data, KPIs and performance trends, • Work with Practice Managers to turn commercial insight into practical actions, • Deliver coaching, mentoring and sales training, • Share best practice across the group, • Work with marketing on campaigns and promotions, • Build relationships with teams and senior stakeholders, • Support the continued growth of the business, • At least two years' experience within the optical industry, • Senior sales, business development, account management or multi-site commercial experience, • Proven ability to improve sales performance and revenue, • Confident analysing KPIs and commercial data, • Experience coaching and developing customer-facing teams, • Excellent communication and influencing skills, • Comfortable working autonomously and travelling across the UK, • Full UK driving licence, • Salary around £40,000, with flexibility for the right candidate, • £3,600 annual car allowance, • Business mileage paid separately, • Monday-to-Friday position, • Wellness allowance, • Paid community days, • Buy and sell holiday scheme, • Opportunity to influence a growing independent business This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical sales professional looking to move into a broader leadership role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Zest Optical are working alongside a growing independent optical group to recruit an Optical Head of Sales. The group has practices across the UK and Scotland, with a strong presence in Newcastle and the North East. They also operate their own manufacturing laboratory and offer exclusive in-house frame collections. This senior position will take responsibility for shaping the sales strategy across the group. You will work with Practice Managers, Practice Coaches and the leadership team to improve performance, identify opportunities for growth and create consistency across the practices. The role is field based and involves regular UK travel. The senior leadership team is currently based in the North East, so someone based in or closer to the North would be advantageous. However, candidates from other areas will be considered. • Develop and lead a group-wide sales strategy, • Support practices with sales performance, targets and growth opportunities, • Analyse sales data, KPIs and performance trends, • Work with Practice Managers to turn commercial insight into practical actions, • Deliver coaching, mentoring and sales training, • Share best practice across the group, • Work with marketing on campaigns and promotions, • Build relationships with teams and senior stakeholders, • Support the continued growth of the business, • At least two years' experience within the optical industry, • Senior sales, business development, account management or multi-site commercial experience, • Proven ability to improve sales performance and revenue, • Confident analysing KPIs and commercial data, • Experience coaching and developing customer-facing teams, • Excellent communication and influencing skills, • Comfortable working autonomously and travelling across the UK, • Full UK driving licence, • Salary around £40,000, with flexibility for the right candidate, • £3,600 annual car allowance, • Business mileage paid separately, • Monday-to-Friday position, • Wellness allowance, • Paid community days, • Buy and sell holiday scheme, • Opportunity to influence a growing independent business This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical sales professional looking to move into a broader leadership role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Zest Optical are working alongside a growing independent optical group to recruit an Optical Head of Sales. The group has practices across the UK and Scotland, with a strong presence in Newcastle and the North East. They also operate their own manufacturing laboratory and offer exclusive in-house frame collections. This senior position will take responsibility for shaping the sales strategy across the group. You will work with Practice Managers, Practice Coaches and the leadership team to improve performance, identify opportunities for growth and create consistency across the practices. The role is field based and involves regular UK travel. The senior leadership team is currently based in the North East, so someone based in or closer to the North would be advantageous. However, candidates from other areas will be considered. • Develop and lead a group-wide sales strategy, • Support practices with sales performance, targets and growth opportunities, • Analyse sales data, KPIs and performance trends, • Work with Practice Managers to turn commercial insight into practical actions, • Deliver coaching, mentoring and sales training, • Share best practice across the group, • Work with marketing on campaigns and promotions, • Build relationships with teams and senior stakeholders, • Support the continued growth of the business, • At least two years' experience within the optical industry, • Senior sales, business development, account management or multi-site commercial experience, • Proven ability to improve sales performance and revenue, • Confident analysing KPIs and commercial data, • Experience coaching and developing customer-facing teams, • Excellent communication and influencing skills, • Comfortable working autonomously and travelling across the UK, • Full UK driving licence, • Salary around £40,000, with flexibility for the right candidate, • £3,600 annual car allowance, • Business mileage paid separately, • Monday-to-Friday position, • Wellness allowance, • Paid community days, • Buy and sell holiday scheme, • Opportunity to influence a growing independent business This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical sales professional looking to move into a broader leadership role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Pay up to £73,305 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Infrastructure Engineers who are skilled in network automation to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Demonstrable knowledge of writing and maintaining Infrastructure and Configuration as Code. Strong experience of using Unix/Linux/Windows in a support and/or development environment including scripting languages. Demonstrable experience of working in a NetDevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile scrum experience. Demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Experience of supporting, guiding and developing engineers across multi-disciplinary teams in an agile environment. Demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based network solutions across a multi-cloud environment. You and your role You'll work alongside talented engineers across cloud and on-premises technologies, helping to build smarter, more automated ways of working that improve service reliability and speed up delivery. From designing secure connectivity solutions across AWS, Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to leading technical improvements and automation initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact from day one. This is a role for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing how services evolve and working across a range of delivery approaches, from agile to project-based environments. You'll build strong relationships across engineering teams, lead continuous improvement and help create modern, high-performing services that support millions of users. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 73,205 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £16,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you an experienced Employment Tax professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a highly regarded accountancy practice seeking an Employment Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join its expanding tax team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries, delivering specialist employment tax advice while helping to shape and grow an established service offering. You'll enjoy a varied mix of advisory work, client relationship management, mentoring colleagues and contributing to business development within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Role As an Employment Tax Manager / Senior Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering expert advice across a broad range of employment tax matters, including: Managing a varied portfolio of employment tax clients across multiple sectors. Advising clients on employment tax compliance and planning, including HMRC enquiries, employment status, IR35, National Minimum Wage, benefits in kind, salary sacrifice arrangements and wider employment tax matters. Leading complex advisory projects from initial scope through to completion. Acting as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact for clients. Supporting clients with HMRC enquiries, disclosures and settlements. Working closely with colleagues across tax, audit and accounts to deliver joined-up client solutions. Reviewing technical work and ensuring high-quality client service. Managing project budgets, deadlines and client expectations. Coaching, mentoring and developing junior members of the tax team. Delivering technical updates and training to colleagues and clients. Supporting business development through networking, proposal preparation and identifying opportunities within existing client relationships. Contributing to the continued growth and development of the employment tax offering. About You We're looking for someone who has: Significant experience in Employment Tax gained within an accountancy practice or specialist tax environment. Experience operating at Manager or Senior Manager level, or someone ready to step into a Senior Manager position. Strong technical knowledge across all areas of UK Employment Tax. Experience advising clients on complex employment tax matters and HMRC enquiries. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to deliver practical, client-focused advice. Experience mentoring or managing junior team members. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. A proactive and collaborative approach to client service. What's on Offer Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Exposure to a broad range of employment tax advisory projects. Genuine career progression within a growing specialist tax team. Ongoing professional development and technical training. Supportive, collaborative working culture. Opportunity to help shape and develop an expanding Employment Tax service. If you're an experienced Employment Tax Manager or Senior Manager looking for a role offering high-quality advisory work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

DWP. Digital with Purpose. We need a Data Engineer to join our Management Information (MI) team and help shape the future of data at DWP. Working with modern AWS technologies, you'll develop scalable data solutions that power reporting, analytics, and strategic decision-making. Our DWP Digital teams use fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience developing and managing PySpark workflows within AWS environments. Knowledge of AWS Lambda and event-driven solutions to support automated data processing. Experience provisioning and supporting cloud infrastructure using Amazon EC2 and automation tools. Understanding of Agile ways of working and experience contributing to CI/CD delivery practices. Ability to optimise data processing, storage, and queries to improve performance and data quality. Experience designing and automating ETL pipelines using PySpark and Spark SQL.A strong full stack development background with technologies that include .NET 4,8, C#, JavaScript, C++ and Java. You and your role As a Data Engineer in DWP Digital's Management Information (MI) team, you'll help us to deliver modern data engineering solutions that support analytical reporting, business intelligence, and strategic decision-making. We work in a hybrid cloud environment that combines AWS technologies with legacy platforms - here you will design, build, maintain, and optimise scalable data products used by our analysts and data scientists. You will develop and orchestrate PySpark-based ETL pipelines, using technologies such as Amazon EMR, AWS Lambda, and EC2 to process large volumes of structured and unstructured data efficiently. Your role involves collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to translate reporting requirements into robust technical solutions while ensuring high standards of data quality, performance, and security. Alongside hands-on data engineering delivery, you will contribute to Agile delivery practices, support CI/CD automation, maintain technical documentation, conduct code reviews, and share knowledge with fellow engineers and data professionals as part of a thriving community of practice. Details. Wages. Perks. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%). Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of up to £51,528. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £12,876 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A two-stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application TPBN1_UKTJ

DWP. Digital with Purpose We need a Data Engineer to join our Debt Solutions team and help shape the future of data at DWP. You'll need experience of SQL-based data transformation, ETL pipeline development, and building user-facing dashboards and reports Our DWP Digital teams use fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience developing and managing PySpark workflows within AWS environments. Knowledge of AWS Lambda and event-driven solutions to support automated data processing. Experience provisioning and supporting cloud infrastructure using Amazon EC2 and automation tools. Understanding of Agile ways of working and experience contributing to CI/CD delivery practices. Ability to optimise data processing, storage, and queries to improve performance and data quality. Experience designing and automating ETL pipelines using PySpark and Spark SQL.A strong full stack development background with technologies that include .NET 4,8, C#, JavaScript, C++ and Java. You and your role As a Data Engineer in DWP Digital, you'll design, build and maintain data products that support analytics, business intelligence and operational decision-making across Debt Solutions. Working as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, you'll help transform critical business data into trusted insights, supporting systems that recover around £3 billion of debt annually while protecting vulnerable citizens You will develop and operate ETL pipelines in cloud-based environments, integrating data from a variety of source systems and transforming it into meaningful, trusted information. Using SQL and modern data engineering practices, you'll create reusable, production-ready solutions that enable colleagues and stakeholders to gain valuable insights from data. Working with senior colleagues, you'll help develop user-facing dashboards and reports that provide accessible, accurate information to customers and stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team modernising long-established MI and data services through a new cloud-powered platform. You'll also be part of a collaborative data community, and work with experienced colleagues to share expertise and contribute to innovative solutions that deliver impact at national scale. Details. Wages. Perks. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%). Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of £38,772. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £11,232 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 26 days after one year (and 31 days over time). You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application TPBN1_UKTJ

Cost & Productivity Manager £50,000 - 70,000 GBP Bonus, Pension, Benefits Hybrid WORKING Location: Leeds; Newcastle; Birmingham; Bristol; Cardiff; Reading, Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Cost & Productivity Manager Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Location: Multiple UK Locations / Hybrid Working Salary: £50,000 -£70,000 + Benefits Package About the Role We are seeking an experienced Manager to join a growing Cost & Productivity team focused on supporting Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) clients. This is an opportunity to work with leading organisations as they address margin pressures, manage technology investments, improve operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth. Working alongside senior stakeholders, you will help clients identify and implement cost optimisation opportunities, improve productivity and deliver large-scale transformation programmes that generate measurable financial and operational benefits. What You'll Be Doing Leading cost optimisation and operational improvement engagements. Conducting financial analysis, cost baselining and scenario modelling. Developing business cases and recommending performance improvement initiatives. Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve productivity through benchmarking, spend analysis and value assessments. Supporting procurement and third-party spend optimisation activities. Working with stakeholders across finance, procurement, technology, operations and commercial functions. Managing project delivery, budgets, risks and client relationships. Coaching junior team members and contributing to business development activities. What We're Looking For Experience delivering cost optimisation, productivity improvement or operational transformation programmes. Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments. Commercial awareness and the ability to build strong client relationships. Strong project management and organisational skills. Experience within Technology, Media, Telecommunications, Software or Digital sectors is advantageous. Relevant professional qualifications are desirable but not essential. Why Join? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team working on challenging and high-impact projects across the TMT sector. You'll benefit from exposure to senior stakeholders, varied client engagements, ongoing professional development and a flexible, collaborative working environment. Travel Requirements The role will involve working closely with clients and may require travel to client sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays where necessary. If you're passionate about helping organisations improve performance, reduce costs and drive sustainable transformation, we'd love to hear from you. Reference: AMC/DMI/TMTUK #damc TPBN1_UKTJ

Pay up to £46,547 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. At DWP Digital, our User Researchers play a vital role in improving services used by millions of people across the UK, as well as systems that support over 100,000 colleagues in the UKs largest government department. Whether youre researching services that support some of the most vulnerable people in the UK or tools used by colleagues delivering essential public services, your work will have a direct impact on how those services are designed and developed. As a User Researcher, youll plan, design and deliver research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods. Youll work closely with designers, product managers, developers and other specialists to understand problems, test ideas and evaluate services. Youll analyse and communicate findings in a clear and meaningful way, helping teams build a shared understanding. Joining DWP Digital means becoming part of one of the largest and most experienced digital communities in government. Come and work on services that make a genuine difference to peoples lives, while helping to ensure user needs remain at the heart of everything we do. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of conducting primary qualitative research, gained through a research role (such as market, social, academic or user research) or through academic study involving a significant qualitative research component, with the ability to gather, analyse and interpret findings to inform decision making. Experience of planning, designing and delivering qualitative research, selecting appropriate research methods to meet user, service and organisational needs. Ability to communicate research findings effectively and use evidence-based insight to inform decision-making and influence outcomes. Experience of analysing and synthesising qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources to identify user needs and provide actionable recommendations for teams and stakeholders. Please pay attention to the specific criteria detailed on the Civil Service Job advert. To be successful youll need to demonstrate evidence of working in a research role (this could be market research, social research, academic research or user research) or completing academic studies which included a significant element of primary, qualitative research. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: Youll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - youll spend some time working at home (40%) and some-time collaborating face to face in a hub or conducting research (60%). Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £46,547. Pension: Youll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. Youll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with I Can Be Me in DWP Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so its even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Therell be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Remote Sales Executive Fully Remote | £25,500 Base Salary | OTE £34,500+ | Monday to Friday Looking for a sales role that rewards your performance, supports fully remote working, and gives you your weekends back? Join Domestic & General, a trusted partner to some of the world's biggest brands, protecting over 9 million UK customers. If you've got the drive, resilience and sales experience to succeed, we'd love to hear from you. What's In It For You? Earn a £25.5k base salary with realistic OTE £34.5K Enjoy the perks of a fully remote role, with all equipment provided so you can hit the ground running from day one. Benefit from award-winning training, ongoing coaching and genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business. Keep your weekends free with a Monday to Friday schedule, giving you a better work-life balance. Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:30am-7pm | Friday 9am-5:30pm Access a great range of benefits including 33 days holiday, matched pension contributions, wellbeing support, gym discounts and a free annual D&G protection plan. Your Role as a Remote Sales Executive: Make high-volume outbound calls, confidently engaging customers and creating sales opportunities on every conversation. Build rapport quickly, understand customer needs and present tailored protection plans that deliver real value. Approach each call with the goal of converting sales and consistently achieving performance targets, with your success directly impacting your earnings. Thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment where resilience, energy and a positive mindset are key. Deliver a professional, compliant and customer-focused experience while representing a trusted household brand. What We're Looking For A minimum of 12 months' outbound telesales / cold calling or door-to-door sales experience within the last 3 years is essential. A confident communicator who enjoys speaking with people and building relationships. Someone who is resilient, motivated and enjoys working towards targets and goals. A quiet, professional home working environment and the self-discipline to work remotely. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're looking for a remote sales opportunity where your experience is valued, your success is rewarded and your career can grow, apply today. We'd love to help you take your sales career to the next level with Domestic & General

Support Worker Location: Redcar Pay Rate: £14.60 – £16.50 per hour, weekly pay Reference: SW/Redcar/5 Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Support Worker in Redcar What We Offer you as a Support Worker: · Competitive pay: £14.60 – £16.50 per hour + holiday pay per hour, weekly pay · Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle · Free comprehensive training · Enhanced DBS check provided · In depth managing of violence and aggression training provided free of charge · 24/7 support from our dedicated branch team Your Role as a Support Worker: · Supporting individuals with mental health conditions in a residential and community setting, Deliver day to day care to the young person, aligned to their individual care plan and needs, including supporting with daily activities, medication management, meal preparation and any other personal care tasks they may require Build positive and trusting relationships with the young person, whilst maintaining clear and professional boundaries Act as a positive role model for the young person, along with coaching and mentoring them to develop life skills, independence and achieve personal goals, resulting in positive outcomes Create and promote a safe, stable and nurturing home environment Deescalate behaviours and support the emotional regulation of the young person in a person-centred way through approved behaviour management strategies as outlined in the young person’s PBS and care plans. Consistently identify and mitigate risks relating to the young person, the team or external stakeholders, and where relevant, updating risk assessments and care plans to reflect this Requirements: · Aged 18 or over · Right to work in the UK (no sp0ns0rship available) · Minimum 6 months’ experience working with service users with complex mental health needs · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Full manual UK drivers licence Experienced in handling conflicts and challenging behaviour professionally and effectively Takes positive steps to support YPs in achieving their goals and aspirations Provides guidance and support to other members of the care team Ability to remain calm under pressure Willingness to undergo training for skill and knowledge development Resilient and calm under pressure · Be able to complete a mixture of days, nights and sleep in shift’s if required of up to 40hrs per week · Ability to build rapport with vulnerable adults About Jane Lewis: Established in 1987, Jane Lewis Healthcare is a trusted UK healthcare recruiter, supplying skilled professionals across the health and social care sector. We put people first and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to vulnerable individuals. Apply Today: If you’re an experienced Support Worker in Barnstaple or the surrounding areas and want flexible, rewarding work with weekly pay, apply now with Jane Lewis. INDPRQ

Geospatial Apprenticeship Trainer Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Location: Tyne and Wear (with regional travel) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced Surveyor, Geospatial Technician, GIS Professional or Engineering Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Geospatial Apprenticeship Trainer to support and develop the next generation of Geospatial Survey Technicians. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with industry experience who is passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping others succeed. Whether you already have teaching experience or are looking to move into training for the first time, full support will be provided to help you develop your training and assessment skills. The Role As a Geospatial Apprenticeship Trainer, you will deliver engaging training and support apprentices working towards the Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician Apprenticeship. You will work closely with learners and employers to ensure apprentices develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and behaviours required to succeed within the industry. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality training both remotely and face-to-face. Teach subjects including surveying principles, mapping, geospatial data collection and spatial data interpretation. Support learners in the use of GNSS, Total Stations, laser scanners and other surveying equipment. Deliver training on AutoCAD, GIS software and geospatial data processing. Manage a caseload of apprentices and monitor their progress. Conduct regular learner reviews with employers. Provide guidance and feedback on assignments, portfolios and workplace activities. Prepare learners for End Point Assessment (EPA). Promote Maths, English, safeguarding and professional standards throughout delivery. Maintain accurate learner records and ensure compliance with quality and funding requirements. Stay up to date with developments in surveying and geospatial technology. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Industry experience within Land Surveying, Engineering Surveying, Geospatial Data Collection, Geomatics or a related field. Experience using surveying equipment such as GNSS, Total Stations and laser scanners. Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. The ability to coach, mentor or support others in their development. Excellent organisational and administrative skills. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Desirable Previous training, teaching, coaching or assessing experience. Experience working with apprentices. A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, DTLLS, Cert Ed or equivalent). An assessor qualification such as TAQA, CAVA or A1. Knowledge of apprenticeship delivery and End Point Assessment. Membership of a professional body such as RICS or CICES. Training & Development Applicants without teaching or assessor qualifications are encouraged to apply. Full support and funding will be provided to gain relevant teaching and assessment qualifications as part of your professional development. What's on Offer? Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 Full-time permanent opportunity Funded teaching and assessor qualifications Ongoing training and professional development The opportunity to move from industry into education and training A rewarding role helping apprentices build successful careers in the geospatial sector If you're a surveying or geospatial professional looking for a new challenge and want to make a real impact on the future workforce, we'd love to hear from you

Internal Trainer – Health & Social Care (Part-Time) Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham & Hull Hours: Part-time – 3 days per week - Opportunity to flex up and pick up more hours/days available Salary: £25,000 FTE (£15,000 pro rata) Travel: Regular regional travel with occasional wider business support Make a Difference Through Training Are you passionate about developing others and raising standards in health and social care? We're looking for an experienced Internal Trainer to join the Nurseplus Learning & Development team, delivering engaging, high-quality training across our Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham and Hull branches. This is an exciting regional role where you'll help new and existing employees build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills they need to provide safe, person-centred care. From induction training to refresher courses and specialist workshops, you'll play a vital role in supporting our teams and maintaining exceptional standards across the business. What You'll Be Doing As our Internal Trainer, you will: Deliver engaging mandatory, statutory, induction, refresher and role-specific health and social care training. Create inclusive learning experiences that support individuals with different learning styles and levels of experience. Assess learner knowledge, skills and competence, providing constructive feedback and making fair assessment decisions. Ensure training meets Nurseplus policies, Care Certificate standards, CSTF guidance and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate training records, learner assessments and attendance documentation. Identify and escalate concerns relating to safeguarding, unsafe practice or learner conduct where appropriate. Build strong relationships with branch teams and colleagues across the business. Travel regularly between our Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham and Hull branches, with occasional support provided to other regions when required. Continue developing your own professional knowledge and training skills. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who has: Experience working within the health and social care sector. Experience delivering training within a regulated care environment. Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Confidence assessing learner competence and providing constructive feedback. Knowledge of the Care Certificate, safeguarding and CSTF standards. A professional, organised and adaptable approach. A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel regularly across the region. A recognised training and/or assessing qualification would be an advantage, but is not essential. Why Join Nurseplus? This is more than a training role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of our workforce. You'll play a key part in developing confident, competent care professionals, improving standards across our branches and helping ensure the people we support receive safe, high-quality care every day. If you enjoy coaching others, sharing your knowledge and making a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. We Encourage You to Apply We know that great candidates don't always meet every requirement on a job description. If you have a strong background in health and social care, excellent communication skills and a passion for developing people, we encourage you to apply. We'd love to learn more about the experience, transferable skills and perspective you could bring to the Nurseplus team

Senior Civil Engineer Newcastle £50k-£55k plus benefits Our client has a great opportunity for a senior civil design engineer who has experience working on infrastructure/highways/water/industrial/data centres, delivering strong civil engineering design. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing technically robust work to a consistently high standard, ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed programmes, deadlines and budgets. The role will also involve supporting the development of junior and less experienced colleagues through effective mentoring, coaching and technical guidance, helping them to build their skills and progress professionally. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of a small project team, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and project objectives are met. Strong decision-making skills are needed and you will oversee the day-to-day coordination and supervision of the team. The role will include monitoring progress against agreed project programmes and budgets, identifying potential risks or issues at an early stage and escalating these to senior management where appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to review and check the work of less experienced team members, ensuring designs and technical outputs meet the required standards and quality procedures. Regular involvement in client and stakeholder meetings will also be required, with the Senior Civil Engineer representing the client professionally and contributing technical expertise to discussions. Professional development will be actively encouraged, with the successful candidate expected to take ownership of their ongoing learning and career progression through relevant training, professional development and, where appropriate, progression towards Chartered status. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineer looking to take on greater technical responsibility, develop their leadership skills and play an important role in the development of a growing engineering team. Want to be considered? Send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting

Optical Head of Sales Job - North East / UK Wide Salary: Around £40,000 + £3,600 Car Allowance, With Flexibility for the Right Candidate Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday Location: Field Based, Supporting Practices Across the UK Zest Optical are working alongside a growing independent optical group to recruit an Optical Head of Sales. The group has practices across the UK and Scotland, with a strong presence in Newcastle and the North East. They also operate their own manufacturing laboratory and offer exclusive in-house frame collections. This senior position will take responsibility for shaping the sales strategy across the group. You will work with Practice Managers, Practice Coaches and the leadership team to improve performance, identify opportunities for growth and create consistency across the practices. The role is field based and involves regular UK travel. The senior leadership team is currently based in the North East, so someone based in or closer to the North would be advantageous. However, candidates from other areas will be considered. Optical Head of Sales - The Role Develop and lead a group-wide sales strategy Support practices with sales performance, targets and growth opportunities Analyse sales data, KPIs and performance trends Work with Practice Managers to turn commercial insight into practical actions Deliver coaching, mentoring and sales training Share best practice across the group Work with marketing on campaigns and promotions Build relationships with teams and senior stakeholders Support the continued growth of the businessOptical Head of Sales - Requirements At least two years' experience within the optical industry Senior sales, business development, account management or multi-site commercial experience Proven ability to improve sales performance and revenue Confident analysing KPIs and commercial data Experience coaching and developing customer-facing teams Excellent communication and influencing skills Comfortable working autonomously and travelling across the UK Full UK driving licenceOptical Head of Sales - Salary and Benefits Salary around £40,000, with flexibility for the right candidate £3,600 annual car allowance Business mileage paid separately Monday-to-Friday position Wellness allowance Paid community days Buy and sell holiday scheme Opportunity to influence a growing independent business Long-term development opportunitiesThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical sales professional looking to move into a broader leadership role. To apply for this Optical Head of Sales role, please send your CV using the apply link. For more information, contact Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical on (phone number removed)

My client is a multidisciplinary consultancy and construction company offering complete construction solutions to developers, landlords and occupiers across all market sectors. With over 40 yrs experience they are one of the North East’s leading independent firms for professional consultant / construction services. Working in partnership with national and international clients and have successfully completed many complex developments, including sophisticated engineering installations. Project Manager: Responsible for managing the delivery of project management and programme management services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supporting Company Directors in delivering business objectives Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing and maintaining customer relationships Delivering high quality services and deliverables ensuring that services meet our Customer’s requirements. Managing projects and/or programmes to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures Administering contracts as a project manager Producing and presenting to customers Mentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potential Preparing bids for services. Managing service delivery for profit Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or may arise, on projects. Opportunities to develop and grow your career A very competitive salary package, with a contributory pension scheme, bouns scheme. Flexible working arrangements Who we’re looking for: Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills Sound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification. Sound knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniques Ability to administer construction contracts as Project Manager Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts. Excellent communication skills - both oral and written. Methodical way of thinking and approach to work. Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily. Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams. Qualifications MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or MAPM (Member of the Association of Project Managers) or MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders)

Job Title: Engineering and Project Manager Location: Newcastle Salary: Competitive The Company: A household name within FMCG manufacturing, this is a highly established and successful business operating within a stable and resilient market. With continued investment planned across its manufacturing operations, the business is focused on developing its products, processes and, importantly, its people. They have built an excellent reputation within their market and are now looking to strengthen their engineering leadership team as they enter the next stage of their growth and development. This is an opportunity to join a secure, forward-thinking manufacturer where Engineering will play an important role in improving site performance and supporting future investment. Job Description: As Engineering and Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the development of the site's engineering function while delivering a range of improvement and investment projects across the manufacturing operation. You will lead and develop the engineering team, helping to create a proactive culture centred around reliability, continuous improvement and high standards of performance. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will take ownership of engineering and CAPEX projects, managing them from initial concept through to implementation. This could include new machinery, equipment upgrades, production improvements and wider site development projects. Working closely with Operations and other departments across the business, you will identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance, reduce downtime and increase efficiency. Key responsibilities will include: • Leading, coaching and developing the engineering team., • Delivering engineering and CAPEX projects from concept through to completion., • Driving improvements in equipment reliability, efficiency and site performance., • Developing a proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement., • Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and reduce operational costs., • Supporting the introduction of new equipment, technology and production processes., • Managing external suppliers and contractors throughout engineering projects., • Working collaboratively with Production, Operations and other departments across the site., • Helping to develop the longer-term engineering strategy and investment roadmap. Skills Required: • Previous engineering leadership experience within an FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environment., • Strong experience delivering engineering or CAPEX projects., • A good understanding of maintenance, reliability and manufacturing engineering., • Experience driving continuous improvement within a production environment., • Strong people-management skills with the ability to coach and develop engineering teams., • Commercial awareness and confidence managing project budgets and external suppliers., • A practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges., • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across different departments and levels of a business., • An engineering qualification or relevant technical background would be advantageous. Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join a household name within FMCG at an exciting stage of its development. The business operates within a stable market and is continuing to invest in its manufacturing capabilities, products and people, providing genuine long-term career potential. Rather than simply maintaining an existing engineering operation, you will have the opportunity to influence how the function develops, introduce new ideas and deliver projects that have a visible impact on site performance. For an experienced engineering professional looking for a combination of leadership, project delivery, continuous improvement and long-term development, this is a role offering both stability and the opportunity to make your mark

NOCN Group are seeking a freelance End Point Assessor with significant experience of Professional Coaching (Business, Performance, Leadership, Career) to help carry out End Point Assessments for the Coaching Professional apprenticeship Standard. Understanding of the Coaching Professional apprentices

Legal Counsel – Remote | London Office.A leading international business operating across specialist global services and complex commercial operations is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to support its international business.This is a broad in-house opportunity offering exposure to a wide range o

Commercial Property Partner (or Senior Associate) | Guildford, Surrey.Top 200 Firm | Legal 500 Recognised | Hybrid Working | Strategic Growth Opportunity.A highly regarded Top 200 regional firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Property Partner or Senior Associate to join its Guildford office at an

Our client, a well-established, modern and highly regarded manufacturing business, serving leading UK organisations and brands, is seeking an experienced.Production Manager - Joinery & Metalwork.The successful candidate will oversee the Joinery and Metal workshops, Assembly teams and Specialist Join

Private Client Partner / Senior Solicitor.A well-established and highly regarded firm in the East Midlands is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Partner / Senior Solicitor to join its growing team.This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to take on a strong existing casel

Hampshire, with flex homeworking.Salary: highest outside London.We are currently arranging interviews at this firm - this is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, ambitious and committed Real Estate lawyer to join one of the country's most impressive and leading Real Estate teams.Work is big ticket,

Located in Hampstead, North London, Gilden's Art Gallery specialises in Modern Fine Art of the early 20th century.This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Gallery Assistant.Day-to-day running of the gallery.Face-to-face dealing with clients both at Art fairs and in the gallery.Arranging

Senior or Principal Hydrologist.Performance-related profit share scheme.Private health insurance, wellbeing and volunteer days.EV salary sacrifice scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.CleanTech Talent is recruiting on behalf of a key client, a forward-thinking environmental and construction consultancy,

Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and provide ongoing coaching and development.

We are looking for an experienced.Bioanalytical method development and transfer for biologics.Bioassay development and validation.Development and/or validation of.ADA and neutralising antibody (NAb) assays.Provide expert ad hoc support as required.Strong experience in bioanalysis of biologics.Hands-

Working within a collaborative team of governance, compliance and legal professionals, you will gain broad exposure to company secretarial and corporate governance matters across a diverse group of entities. Part-qualified or fully qualified governance professional (or equivalent) with at least two

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced data and insights professional to take ownership of a long-established statistics and business intelligence function following the retirement of a long-serving incumbent. UK, which offers a dedicated service tailored to the needs of Trade Associa

We are looking for a UK based fluent German speaking Lawyer to join a new project, reviewing documents for a large investigation.The ideal candidate will be qualified lawyers, with experience of similar projects, including strong Relativity experience.Creating and executing searches.Performing QC of

Azure Senior Platform Engineer.Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate (DOE) | 4-6 Months | Extensions Likely.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced.Azure Senior Platform Engineer.This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile project focused on modernising cloud infrastructu

Up to £110,000 + bonus + benefits.UK Remote with occasional client travel.Following significant growth over the last few years, the business is investing heavily in its AI capability and is looking for someone to lead a specialist pre-sales team while remaining hands-on with customers and solution