Total 166 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Manchester, Greater Manchester, m50 3yj

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management To help plan, implement, maintain and evaluate operational aseptic services including staff, resources, activity, processes and information. To identify, evaluate and implement new services, and improvements to existing services, when required in conjunction with the Aseptic Services Manager. To promote good working relationships between all grades of staff. To continually assess the service provided and to suggest improvements to ensure best practice is adopted at all times. On a day to day basis communicate sometimes difficult and potentially contentious information back to the appropriate healthcare professionals. To ensure effective, up to date standard operating procedures (SOPs) and processes are available within the Aseptic Services Unit which complies with national, regional and local guidance. This will involve writing, authorising, implementing and reviewing SOPs on an ongoing basis. To co-ordinate the use of unlicensed medicines across all areas of aseptic services including products purchased as specials. To be involved in ensuring all equipment is validated and functioning correctly. To be involved in ensuring all plant and equipment planned preventative and corrective maintenance is carried out. To be involved in the management of the environmental monitoring processes in line with current guidance and to ensure correct action is taken in the event of a deviation. To liaise with Quality Control North West where appropriate to resolve any validation or monitoring issues. To be involved in the management and effective resolution of customer complaints, product defects and recalls in adherence with Departmental, Trust, National and regional guidance. To work within the Trust policies and procedures and be involved in the recruitment and retention of Aseptic Services staff. To work within the Trust policies and procedures and be involved in the management and monitoring of Aseptic Services staff attendance, sickness and other absence, annual leave, study leave and career development. To work within the Trust policies and procedures and take part in proceedings that may be required in disciplinary, grievance, fair treatment cases. To liaise with pharmacy, medical and nursing staff in matters relating to aseptic services. Involvement and organisation of Aseptic Services Management Team meetings, team meetings and QRM. To be involved in ensuring that the Site Master File is updated and maintained. To analyse data, write reports and present findings for publication and internal use when required. To participate in and organise Bank Holiday and extended working. To provide Bank Holiday and out of hours aseptic cover on a rota. Leadership To act as a professional role model and develop positive relationships with key personnel. To promote pharmacy services development within the Trust. To be self-motivated and committed to the development of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff within your area of responsibility. To represent the department at Divisional, Trust and external meetings as directed by the Aseptic Services Manager providing information and reporting back all relevant information to the appropriate staff. Provide leadership and highly specialised advice on all matters relating to Aseptic Services activities. Service Development To be involved in the contribution of specialist knowledge into the research and evaluation of new products, equipment, devices and methods of work, including clinical trials, analysing and interpreting the requirements for service developments within the Aseptic Services Unit. To ensure validation is carried out for all service developments prior to introduction. To be involved in ensuring that the Aseptic Services objectives are in line with Trust and departmental strategic development plans. Along with the Aseptic Services Manager, be involved in the expansion of existing services and the development of other aseptic services in accordance with the departmental strategic plan. To assist the Aseptic Services Manager in the monitoring and maintenance of the capacity plan, business cases and statements of need for products and services. This will involve analysing data, writing reports and presenting findings. Aseptic To be competent in the aseptic preparation of medicines. To be involved in the Aseptic Verification process. To supervise staff working in the ASU and to check the work in accordance with ASU procedures. To be involved in ensuring the highest level of professional standards of service are provided from the Trust Aseptic Services Unit encompassing both quality and timeliness of service to patients and staff. To perform, and instruct others to perform, complex dose calculations. To act as a checker/product approver within Aseptic Services, checking the work of others members of staff in accordance with departmental procedures, throughout aseptic processing. To help to ensure that all staff adhere to hygiene and clothing policies associated with their work within the controlled cleanroom environment. This involves strict hand washing procedures and changing into designated cleanroom clothing. To ensure all documentation relating to the day to day operation of the ASU is completed correctly and reviewed at regular intervals. To understand the key developments around the provision of patient care. To be trained and registered to issue intrathecal doses. To ensure cost effective use of resources within Aseptic Services to include the review and monitoring of the cleanroom clothing and cleaning / decontamination solution contracts To be involved in identifying required equipment and resources and manage the cost effective purchasing of aseptic services equipment, consumables and resources. To be involved in the management of aseptic services stock ensuring stock levels. To comply with legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of medicines within pharmacy and other areas of the Trust. To be involved in the monitoring of SACT waste and its reduction. To be involved in the development and management of software systems ensuring they are risk assessed and validated. Supervise the preparation of medicinal products made under section 10 of the medicines act 1968 and ensure compliance with Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services to provide products that are fit for their intended use, along with clinical trial preparations. To coordinate with the senior technicians, the daily workload of medicines for injection to the wards and departments taking into account clinical priority, financial expediency and the capacity plan for the unit. Ensure all production operations are carried out according to pre-established Standard Operating procedures and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice. Responsible for the validation of the new pharmacy electronic worksheet system, in conjunction with the Aseptic Services Manager and their deputy. Contribute to the development of products and services, with the Aseptic Services Manager and their deputy. Liaise with the Aseptic Services Manager and their deputy for long term strategic development of Aseptic Services. Assist with the support and running of the Pharmacy Quality Management System (QMS), internal and external audits. Contribute to work on a business case for a new / significant refurbishment of the aseptic unit, and implementation of the resultant plans. To be involved is the compilation and review of COSHH documents in line with any changes, and compliant with COSHH (1988) Regulations. To be involved is the compilation and review of Stability documents in line with any changes. Assist in ensuring the unit is fully compliant with the requirements of the executive letter EL(97)52 issued by the department of health. Assist in ensuring the department is fully compliant with the requirements associated with the regulation of clinical trials. To contribute to and participate in practise research initiatives within the department. Policy To be involved in the compilation and review of Aseptic Services procedures in line with any changes in legal and ethical policy, Trust developments and local and regional guidance as well as departmental working arrangements. To be involved in ensuring the adherence and upholding of Trust and departmental policies and procedures by the Aseptic Services staff. To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. Clinical Governance To ensure that Quality Assurance standards are maintained in accordance with national, regional and local requirements. To assist the Aseptic Services Manager and their deputy in assigned audit activities and produce written reports and statistical information with identified action. To be involved, along with the Aseptic Services Manager and their deputy, in ensuring that the annual validation activities are carried out. To help to ensure staff within the ASU work within the policies and procedures in order to provide a safe, efficient, patient centred aseptic service. To help to ensure that all quality exceptions are documented and appropriate action is taken to resolve any issues raised. To assist the Aseptic Services Manager and their deputy to maintain systems which monitor, evaluate and report aseptic service errors and incidents and implement effective CAPAs. To be involved in ensuring the aseptic services support the developments of other pharmacy services and comply with relevant statutory and ethical guidance by taking an active role in departmental meetings. Ensure appropriate change control processes are followed and authorise changes to any existing product/process or the implementation of any new product or process.

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester - Hyde

Salary - Up to £40,000 Basic + Bonus + Overtime

Hours - Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 5pm, Saturdays on a rota

Ref - OC18878.5

We have a new job vacancy available for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester in Hyde. My client is one of the UK's leading main dealer groups in the UK and they're looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to add to their very experienced team. This is a great opportunity for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, thats comfortable with a range of different repairs, looking to progress and join a main dealer!

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Benefits:

• Excellent Bonus Opportunities
• Overtime opportunities available
• Training and Development
• Great pension scheme
• Company Discounts
• Staff discounts

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Role:

• Carry out servicing and maintenance of all vehicles
• Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic fault diagnosis and repair, this work may include warranty approved work in line with our brand parameters
• Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties (if qualified)

Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• Full UK driving license
• NVQ, IMI, or City & Guilds level 3 ideally but we will also consider level 2 with experience

Octane Recruitment

Consultant - Al-amin Abiru

VTNTH

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support specialist confidentiality and privacy by design advice on the implementation of the IG legal framework, IG national policy requirements, new Statutory Guidance, organisational standards, policies and controls across internal and external facing operational services. Draft and publish IG advice in response to IG queries received, emerging trends and new national guidelines from across the organisation. Support strategic advice to the Freedom of Information (FOI) lead and key stakeholders on complex requests, internal reviews and ICO investigations. Provide line management responsibilities for the Freedom of Information lead ensuring that all aspects of performance, attendance, training and appraisal are addressed in accordance with Trust Policy. Expected to Deputise for the IG Lead as necessary, on matters within scope of expertise. Plan and progress work to ensure that IG policies and procedures are embedded in the programmes, divisions across the organisation. Reporting assurances/gaps on outcomes of best practice and standards set out in policy and procedures to Divisional leads and Caldicott panel. Plan and deliver training to Trust staff at all levels, through a variety of formats designed to meet the specific needs of the organisation with reference to GDPR and FOI. Provide leadership in managing the statutory information requests function of the IG Team, including FOI, information rights requests. Provide assurance on Information Governance and Statutory Guidance compliance through a schedule of assurance reviews and activity, including in respect of high-risk processing, internal data protection audits, and audits of data use and sharing, both internal and external to the Trust. Assist assurance for Digital Services Leads and Information Asset Owners in their compliance against standards, through peer reviews, engagement with audits, advice and guidance of compliance management. Drive compliance with the Confidentiality elements of the Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT or equivalent) requirements and support work to co-ordinate and assure the Trust annual DSPT or equivalent submission. Work Collaboratively with Divisions to evidence their compliance with principles of the DSPT and the Digital teams on wider components Lead on maintenance of the Trust Register of Processing Activities (RoPa) including reviews of Data Flows, within Divisions, from Systems and provision of data sets supporting audit/research/analysis. Being the lead for establishing correct legal basis for any processing of data, inclusive of use of consent and national data opt out. Collaborate with key Stake Holders (internal and external to the Trust) on Supply Chain Risks. Considering current supplier due diligence requirements, on boarding the Information Asset Owners (IAOs) with key programmes of assurance and maintaining accuracy of the Information Asset Register.

Work with the Practice Manager to oversee the development and implementation of practice strategy, policies and procedures in relation to: data entry and collection, compliance, regulation and performance monitoring, including Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Impact and Investment Fund (IIF). Support Partners and the Practice Manager in meeting local, national and organisational targets in relation to compliance, regulation, performance and information governance. Develop and deliver a focussed and relevant compliance framework to enable the practice to meet CQC and contractual inspection and audit requirements, including primary care quality visits, infection control audits etc. Delivery of in-house training required for staff to ensure the appropriate levels of engagement and support are in place for effective compliance. Contribute to the preparation and updating of Practice Development Plans and oversee the implementation of the aims and objectives in relation to Quality and compliance. Foster an environment within the team that supports staff development and encourages ideas and takes account of staff opinions. To support Safeguarding with administrative support in ensuring safeguarding processes are followed and information requests are responded to within timeframes set. Data: Work with colleagues to ensure accurate data is available to underpin effective performance management, compliance and risk management, supporting continuous improvement of practice activities. Have oversight of data quality across the practice and support teams to achieve good data quality providing guidance as required. Incident Management: Oversee the practices incident management and significant event reporting systems, liaising with staff to ensure all incidents are recorded and processed in line with policy. Oversee data and produce management reports on incidents as requested. Encourage a culture of continuous learning through incidents by establishing appropriate frameworks and assisting managers in implementing them. Information Governance: Work closely with the management team, ensuring compliance with information governance standards across the practice. To maintain, complete and submit the practices Data Security Protection Toolkit submission on behalf of the practice. Act as the practices lead for information governance and data protection issues and submit any data returns required. Policy and Procedure: Support colleagues to understand and implement organisation standards, policies and procedures, including where appropriate the delivery of training and advice sessions. Assist the Practice Manager in all HR and Recruitment procedures, ensuring appropriate documentation is in place. Liaise with our HR partners Peninsula when required to seek advice/guidance on employment/HR issues.

Fire Compliance Manager
£42,000 - £47,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A)
Manchester city centre - we're now working in a hybrid way with colleagues splitting their time between home and the office

We're looking for a fire compliance manager to join our property team. As owners of one of the UK's largest commercial property portfolios, we've got a big job on our hands transforming the Co-op estate to make it fit for the future. Our commercial property team have an important role to play in driving our growth by making sure we get great value from the money we invest into our stores, funeral homes, and depots.

In this role, you'll be responsible for making sure all areas of our diverse property portfolio are compliant, making sure fire risks are effectively identified and managed. This will be achieved by leading and promoting a compliance culture. It's an important job, but one that comes with a big opportunity to have a positive impact to the way we do business for our customers, colleagues, and members. If you can bring us the combination of specialist knowledge and the people skills, we're after, we can offer you the chance to build a career with a business that puts people at the heart of its strategy.

What you'll do

* lead the fire risk management compliance category to make sure our properties are fully compliant, taking responsibility for the end to end process for fire risk management across our estate
* manage and maintain our CAFM and compliance management systems, keeping dashboards and trackers updated
* provide technical and delivery management support across multiple delivery workstreams such as facilities management, construction, and capital delivery
* support internal technical investigations and assessments when incidents arise
* maintain and validate internal fire related compliance policies and procedures
* provide technical support and expertise at compliance working group meetings, as well as attending technical review meetings
* partner closely with our contractors, Co-op contract managers, internal supply chain teams, and internal risk teams in a collaborative way
* deliver the requirements of Co-op's Compliance Management Procedures and Third Party Supplier Management standard

This role would suit people who have

* previous experience of managing fire compliance or fire safety and/ or a fire related qualification which could be from; Institute of Fire Engineers IFE- level 3 qualification, or NEBOSH Fire Certificate/ Fire Protection Association- level 3 or equivalent
* strong Microsoft Excel skills and data interpretation with the ability to write reports
* experience of presenting data and insight to both technical and non-technical audiences in a compelling way
* the ability to prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment whilst delivering high quality work
* excellent relationship building skills with the confidence to challenge and drive improvement

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:

* competitive salary
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Due to our continued growth, FM Conway is recruiting for a dynamic Fleet Compliance Manager to join our thriving Transport division. In this key role, you'll oversee the compliance of EU driver and vehicle tachograph regulations, covering our entire fleet across East and South London. This is a permanent, full-time position based from our Purley Oaks depot.

The duties of the Fleet Compliance Manager role will include:

- Reporting to the Senior Transport Manager regarding the levels of fleet compliance

- Managing the compliance of driver domestic hours regulations and road transport working time regulations

- Undertaking regular vehicle gate checks on company vehicles

- Improving regulations of compliance within the Transport division

- Making regular depot visits to manage the compliance of vehicle defect reporting

What skills and experience do you need?

The successful candidate will understand EU driver and tachograph regulations. You will have knowledge of UK driving legislation, traffic laws and will have experience in a transport related environment. A full UK driving license is required and knowledge of compliance for a large fleet of vehicles is desirable but not essential.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Fleet Compliance Manager we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, contributory pension scheme, life assurance and a wide range of shopping discounts though our Rewarding Great People platform. We also offer a range of health and well-being benefits including a 24-hour advice line and support from our mental health first aiders.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Transport Division

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

FM Conway manufactures a comprehensive range of high-quality aggregates, asphalt and concrete products for use on the UK's highway network as well as for other construction and maintenance projects. To serve our clients we have developed a portfolio of specialised manufacturing plants and a large fleet of delivery vehicle which include HGV’s and LGV’s. We are extremely proud of what our Transport division had achieved over the past 60 years, utilising our self-delivery model, with our own in-house teams and vehicles we ensure that road users can get back to the network with minimal delay or disruption.

So if you would like to Join our Family as our Fleet Compliance Manager then please click ‘apply’ today.

Closing Date: 10/12/2024

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

 At our heart we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

 We look forward to receiving your application!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 25 November 2024

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

This role is subject to -

Qualification -

● Significant experience of working within a highway or construction environment - with a background in Development Control and technical assessment of planning applications

● Must hold a minimum of a HNC / HND in Engineering or another relevant subject, and have significant experience in Highways / Construction.

Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

Driving Licence – The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.

Manchester City Council is looking for an experienced professional to lead the City's Highways Development Control Team. The team supports the Planning Department in assessing planning applications for new developments, ranging from small local applications to large multi-million-pound developments reshaping this great City. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic Service within the Council delivering a variety of projects and programmes on behalf of the City to contribute to the ongoing growth, delivery, and development of the City Strategy

This role sits within the Highways Development side of Highway Services and as the Highway Authority, this role will focus on how new development impacts the highway and other surrounding areas. Key aims include ensuring developments promote sustainable travel and that the city is kept moving and accessible as it grows and develops. The role holder will have lead accountability for the Highway Service element of planning application assessment, also supporting developers and influencing planning applications at an early stage to shape the city in line with the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040.

This role involves blended/hybrid working. You may able to work from home or remotely some of the time, or for certain tasks or limited days or hours. For the remainder of the time, you will be required to work at council sites or offices. This will depend on your role’s responsibilities and your personal circumstances.

You must hold a HNC or HND in Civil Engineering (or other relevant equivalent subject) and have a significant and demonstrable experience of leading a team in a Highways / Transport / Engineering environment and be able to evidence training, qualifications and/or experience within Management and Leadership areas.

The post holder will act as a technical point of reference for the team and colleagues within and outside of the wider Highways Service. The post holder will work closely with colleagues in planning and strategic development, fostering and developing relationships and connections to ensure meaningful highways input at concept of minor and major growth developments across the city. Using our combined local knowledge and technical guidance to feed into new development like new or expanding schools, community developments, new housing estates and local amenities, providing support and advice on any issues. The post holder will represent the Council in respect of development control and will be responsible for the successful resolution of escalated issues.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.

What we will need from you if you’re successful

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
• References (Current and Previous employer)
• Qualification
• Evidence of driving licence

When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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Working hours: 35 hours per weekContract type: PermanentClosing date: 25 November 2024Interview method: in person (face to face) This role is subject to:

• BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - this post is subject to BPSS checks. You will therefore be required to consent to and comply with BPSS checking requirements prior to commencing in this post. This check involves verification of identity; nationality and immigration status; employment history (past 3 years) and basic criminal record check

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICT Risk and Compliance Manager to join our dynamic Cyber Security team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role following our recent service redesign aimed at enhancing our cyber security capabilities to defend against the heightened global cyber threat.

A modern, proactive risk and compliance function is essential to support and protect the Council. This function must:

• Identify, assess, and assign ICT risks to appropriate risk owners. Ensuring pro-active steps are applied to ensure risks are mitigated or closed promptly to ensure the Council’s operations remain secure and resilient.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compliance strategies that align with local government, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and awareness around cyber security and compliance.
• Ensure all staff are trained and compliant with core cyber security principles and standards.
• Maintain and develop the Council’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) policy library.
• Produce detailed management reports that provide insights into risk and compliance status, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Utilize advanced analytical skills to interpret data, identify patterns, and make informed decisions to enhance the Council’s security posture.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ICT risk management and compliance, with a proven ability to develop and implement effective risk management strategies and governance. Key qualifications and experience include:

• Extensive experience in managing ICT risk and compliance within a large organisation, preferably within the public sector.
• In-depth knowledge of compliance requirements for local government, including PSN, CAF for Local Government, NHS DSPT, DWP MoU, and PCI-DSS.
• Demonstrated ability to manage core cyber security training compliance for all staff using a modern LMS platform.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
• Proven experience in producing detailed management reports that communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a culture of compliance and security awareness.
• Experience in managing and developing an ISMS policy library.

The Council is committed to investing in your professional growth and providing opportunities for continuous learning and development. If you are passionate about governance, risk and compliance and have the expertise to help us enhance our Cyber Security risk and compliance function, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to keep the Council secure and resilient in the face of evolving cyber threats.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.

What we will need from you if you’re successful

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
• References (Current and Previous employer)
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance

When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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Lecturer in Computing
QA Higher Education, Full Time Role
Face2Face or blended LOCATION London or Birmingham or Manchester
Are you a Higher Education Lecturer in Computing looking for a role within a dynamic organisation, where you can be proud and feel rewarded watching our students succeed?
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing and expanding campus. We are student centric and very passionate about our contribution to our students' future ………come join us!
Your focus: As Lecturer, you will be responsible for our students' progression and academic achievement up to level 7 (postgraduate). Planning, preparing, teaching modules both online and in the classroom using our innovative delivery methods and cutting-edge curriculum. You will provide guidance and support to our students with your knowledge and expertise, powering each student's potential.
Bring your experience: Applicants should have suitable and relative experience in teaching general programming (e.g., Python) and with at least one speciality such as Cloud Computing or Web Development or Mobile Development or HCI/UX Networking or IOT or Cyber Security or Data Science or Big Data or DBMS or Relational Programming or Artificial Intelligence or Knowledge Engineering or Deep Learning or Information Systems. Must hold a Masters degree or higher in Computer Science/IT or related subject areas. A teaching qualification and HEA membership would be distinct advantageous.
Significant experience in face-to-face teaching of higher education students in classes of varying sizes within a subject area taught by the faculty is required.
Ability to demonstrate hands-on technical competencies is essential.

What we can give you:
Access to innovative delivery methods, and exciting course material.
Chance to work with like-minded educational enthusiasts; able to share and learn delivery best practice and industry leading knowledge.
Receive specialist coaching and support from your education leaders.
A little more about QA:
Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.
Equal Opportunities
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

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As aQuality Governance Facilitator,you'll be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group. You will feel valued as anQuality Governance Facilitatorwithin HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including- Private medical insurance with fast access to the most used specialists including for musculoskeletal problems and for mental health support at locations across the country Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location in Runcorn Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical well being from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to e Learning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose- changing lives through transforming health and care The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards- with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionThe Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will have-Essential Criteria Patient Safety Knowledge-Strong understanding of the NHS patient safety agenda and healthcare compliance requirements. Governance Expertise-Familiarity with governance processes and best practices. Communication Skills-Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to engage with colleagues and stakeholders effectively. Self-Motivated-Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands. Attention to Detail-Proven capacity to produce high-quality work with meticulous accuracy. Presentation Skills-Ability to create detailed reports and presentations based on complex information. Audit Experience-Experience applying audit findings and evidence-based practices in healthcare settings. Desirable Criteria Regulatory Knowledge-Understanding of legislation and directives for independent healthcare providers. Professional Development-Relevant qualifications or willingness to pursue further education in quality or governance. Implementation Experience-Involvement in introducing new processes or systems. Please see the attached job description for a full person specification.

Band E PEGA Quality Engineer - QE Automation & Frameworks
SALARY: £68,202 - £75,780
LOCATION: Manchester
HOURS: Full time
WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days per week) in an office site

About this opportunity

Would you like to be part of the next phase in our transformation? We're moving into streaming of data and cloud technologies, underpinned to meet data needs and our team. We're at the heart of our Group wide change.

Where does this role sit?

Core Platforms is on a journey to build the bank of the future and simplify our operational processes to help our customers with our Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management (MS Dynamics) and API Integration technologies. We lead, prioritise, and deliver change across the Group by engaging with the Business areas, understanding their need, and delivering change in an agile way to safely deliver benefit for our Customers and Colleagues.

Here's how you'll make a difference:

As a Quality Engineer, you'll be making a real difference, as you'll blend both deep domain and technical expertise within a feature team.

• Working with the Business, Development and UK onsite teams to drive solutions.

• Highly experienced in creating test frameworks to aid the testing of complex code to deliver products that are fit for purpose and meet the quality standards that our customers expect, based on deep domain and technical expertise

• Coaching other members in the team including junior engineer and partner resources

• Attending and contributing to Guilds

• Supporting wider delivery consideration e.g. risk management, planning & keeping documents current

About us

If you think all banks are the same, you'd be wrong. We're an innovative, constantly evolving business that's shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that's empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.

About You

You're able to find answers to questions and resolve problems, energised by learning new technologies and staying in step with industry changes. You're passionate about delivering high quality products and services, keeping a focus on our customers. You build strong business relationships and communicate in a clear, concise manner. You'll have excellent analytical skills and able to work methodically with a high level of attention to detail.

Skills/ experience we'd need to see

• Accomplished Test Automation Engineer helping to develop a robust and future-facing Automation & Frameworks.

• Highly experienced in creating test frameworks to aid the testing of complex code to deliver products that are fit for purpose and meet the quality standards that our customers expect, based on deep domain and technical expertise.

• Ability to analyse and evaluate the feasibility/relevance of proposals for complex products/services, then develop and amend them as necessary (with guidance from senior colleagues). You might also understand how to supervise activities performed by a product development/specialist team.

• Be highly competent in one of the following languages: Javascript, Typescript or equivalent.

• Basic understanding of PEGA Architecture and supporting infrastructure

• Clear Communication - both written and verbal, familiar with communicating with business partners.

• Great teammate with good collaboration skills, with a willingness to improve your knowledge and experience.

• Growth Mindset - keen desire to lean and develop further

We'd be delighted if you also have:

• Knowledge of PEGA applications frameworks like Customer Service Framework, CLM (Customer Lifecycle Manager)

• Have a deep understanding of Frameworks and at least one automation framework, such as Playwright (preferred), Cypress, Selenium.

• Containerisation experience e.g docker.

• CI/CD experience e.g Jenkins.

• Knowledge on other programming languages.

• Agile experience

• Experience of JIRA/Confluence

• Comfortable participating in workshops

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Want to do amazing work, that's exciting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey !

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Information Assurance Security Manager / Rochdale / Hybrid / 60k - 70k

Support the company in delivering information security and data protection services to company and our customers.

Specific duties

• Assessing, approving, and advising on all information assurance and security matters for Agilisys and our clients.

• Implementing, maintaining, and providing subject matter expertise on information security management processes to ISO 27001.

• Implementing, maintaining, and providing subject matter expertise on multiple security standards, frameworks, and certifications applicable to the UK public sector.

• Performing risk management activities.

• Supporting security incident response for Agilisys and our clients.

• Working with project and programme teams to identify solutions to security challenges.

 Pay up to £43,347 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. 

DWP. Digital with Purpose. 

We're looking for a Senior QA Tester to join our DWP Digital community to test and assure innovations to applications and services that allow millions of users to access essential benefits.

DWP is UK's largest department, every year we pay over £120 billion to 18million DWP customers. 

DWP services cover everything from helping children & families right through to supporting relatives of lost loved ones. 

We help people find jobs, support people financially when they are unable to work due to health conditions and make ensure everybody has the money they need to live during their retirement years. 

The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. 

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need to show us in your application? 

• Providing testing leadership and guidance determine the most appropriate strategies to deliver quality solutions in a SaaS environment*
• Effectively managing your own workload proactively and supporting others, leading delivery of testing to high quality and value
• Developing and maintain reusable test collateral such as test cases and data etc
• Acting as an escalation point for defects or issues preventing delivery of Testing activities and facilitating their resolution
• Driving collaboration by aligning teams and activities and highlighting the key dependencies, impacts, risks and priorities around user experience or technical needs
• Leading reviews of test practices and provide guidance on improvements and lessons learned to your team and community.

You and your role 

You will be part of our Tech Services Communication and Collaboration Team on items such as Sensitivity Labels and Cross-Government Collaboration projects that DWP is leading on.

You'll give technical and strategic leadership to multiple Testers across our product teams.

That means overseeing the products they deliver, support and test, and includes environment maintenance, upgrades, and availability, tooling support and defect triage.

Our QA Testers are at the centre of innovation at DWP. When we try something new, you and your team tell us if it works, spot defects and resolve issues. You'll make sure our products work for millions of people who need them.

Details. Wages. Perks. 

Location: You'll join us in your choice of one our brilliant digital hubs in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 

Hybrid Working: We have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. 

Pay: In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £43,347 p.a. 

Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% (Worth up to £12,500/year). 

Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days over time, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. 

We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 

• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home 

• Family-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 

• Sports and social activities 

• Working in an award-winning environment and culture 

• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. 

Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs. 

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Join us as a Customer Service & Operations Analyst, Quality Assurance Team

• This is an opportunity to make a positive impact to our customers and colleagues, as you deliver good customer outcomes through quality assurance activities
• You will be actively involved in the holistic assessment of Past Business Reviews for an Investment Remediation ProjectcoveringEnd to End reviews with some potential stage gate assessments.
• You’ll be actively participating in initiatives to improve customer service, processes and procedures
• You’ll hone your existing analytical skills and be well positioned to advance your career in this fast-paced role
• This role will be offered on a 12 month basis

What you'll do

In this key role, you’ll be providing crucial support to customers and colleagues in our Quality Assurance Team. You’ll be assessing and investigating point of sale review documents to assess the suitability of the advice given, providing support to the Quality Checking teams and Operations, ensuring processes, policies and procedures are delivered in line with good customer outcomes.

You’ll also be:

• Identifying barriers to performance and coordinating improvements to enhance our efficiency
• Working closely with operational centres, providing coaching and support to increase efficiency and knowledge
• Reviewing file review assessments, telephony and redress methodologies to confirm correct outcomes have been reached.
• Highlighting any gaps in policy or existing processes which may be causing poor customer outcomes and how this can be rectified

The skills you'll need

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have excellent planning and organisational skills, along with good attention to detail, including experience of analysing and using performance data. You’ll perform well under pressure and be confident in your ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high levels of accuracy throughout. You will need to be able to undertake a full quality check on cases reviewed by the Operations team, identify the correct outcome has been achieved and provide appropriate feedback.

You’ll also need:

• You’ll need a minimum qualification of QCF4 diploma level in Financial Planning
• Experience of Past Business File Reviews and understanding of the investment advice process, including simple investments, Individual Savings Account and Open Ended Investment Company’s, to more complex solutions such as Pensions and Estate Planning
• Experience in either a quality checking role or quality assurance role
• The ability to convey information in a simple and understandable way
• An understanding of contact centre operations and performance metrics
• Microsoft Office skills, including Excel

Title: Quality Inspector – North West
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Sale Point, Greater Manchester with travel to sites*
Persona: Agile, Office based 20-40%
Salary: £37,280 - £45,640 pa plus a car allowance of £5,500 (ECU)**

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.


We are looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join our passionate Customer & Quality team. This role is integral to L&Q's reputation and is key for ensuring customer satisfaction. As Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring the quality of new homes, with a focus on function, building form and building construction. It's your role to ensure the quality of new homes delivered to customers meets the L&Q Quality Standard and any issues raised by the customer upon moving into their new homes are handled correctly and resolved promptly.

In this role you will monitor quality of work on site and ensure the homes delivered to customers are fully completed prior to occupation. You will work closely with the client Project Managers, the Asset Management and maintenance surveyors, together with the technical administrative team to ensure that L&Q achieve 100% client satisfaction with the new homes and systems constructed. You will make a real difference providing an effective, efficient and responsive quality inspection process to support L&Q's objective of achieving Customer Satisfaction Excellence.

We are looking for someone with knowledge in the construction of new buildings, on large scale estates and regeneration schemes incorporating sustainable construction elements. You will require the experience and knowledge to review the progress of all elements of contracts with contractors’ design responsibility. You will require a sound understanding of construction process including trades and materials.

In addition to the above, you also will have the ability to identify and resolve multiple issues to ensure the highest level of contract compliance. You will be familiar with all the relevant drawings and written instructions, checking them and using them as a reference when inspecting the work. An attention to detail when checking work and materials is essential.

You will need to be computer literate and be able input and retrieve data from computer management systems. This appointment will require a combination of both site and office based activity.

Part of this role will entail meeting customers in their new home, which will require on occasions that you are able to work in the evening or on a Saturday. You will need a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle on a daily basis as this role requires the post holder to be mobile (travelling to various sites).

It is essential that you are a first class communicator with experience of dealing face to face with customers and the issues they raise, ensuring they fully understand the solutions available. You will be able to liaise effectively with contractors, specialist sub-contractors, residents, and our own technical and housing management staff.

If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply today!



Why choose L&Q?

We offer a competitive annual salary and staff benefits package.

Strong family-friendly policies
Hybrid working Model
Committed Learning & Development
Annual leave starting from 28 days rising to 31 PLUS bank holidays
Excellent Pension Scheme – double contribution up to 5%
Westfield Health cash plan
Generous non-contributory life assurance
An Employee Assistance Programme
Great places to work certified 2022
Best Workplaces for Women – ranked 23 in the UK


At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.



*We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices.

** This role is entitled to an essential car user (ECU) allowance. For the allowance to be paid, you will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle that is insured for Business Use. ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.