Total 34 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your new company
Hays are seeking dedicated Cover Supervisors to join our team, working with various secondary schools across Blackpool and the surrounding areas. These roles are perfect for individuals who are passionate about education and have a proven track record of working with children in an educational setting. We have full-time and part-time opportunities currently available for work flexibly, offering daily supply to local schools.
Your new role

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Ensure a positive learning environment is maintained.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain on task.
• Support students with their learning and address any questions or concerns.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure continuity of education.

What you'll need to succeed

• Right to Work in the UK
• Previous experience working with children/leading large groups
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Confidence and good communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding
• Previous cover supervisor experience (Desirable)

What you'll get in return

• Competitive rate of pay, paid weekly
• Ability to join our guaranteed work scheme
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Access to exclusive vacancies and CPD opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme worth £250

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Hays have been approached by a number of high schools in the Leyland area that we have worked with for a number of years, who are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants on a full-time basis. There has been a huge increase in demand, and we are now looking for individuals who hold Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications to work 5 days a week and provide consistent support for pupils who need the extra help.
Your new role
As a teaching assistant, you are responsible for providing support and assistance to the pupils, this could either be working as a general classroom support or working on a 1:1 basis with pupils across KS3 and KS4. By being a teaching assistant, you should possess good behaviour management skills and hit the ground running by building up those relationships with pupils as well as staff. There is currently a high demand for teaching assistants in the Wigan area, so please get in touch if you would like to know more or discuss the roles available.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess recent experience working with children, the school are also willing to consider individuals from other various roles working with young adults, for example, support worker roles. As the schools are recruiting immediately, it would be ideal if you can jump straight into the role, however, do not let this put you off applying, as we are always receiving new roles. SEN experience would also be desirable in this role, however the school are looking for someone to come in with an open mind and commit to the role.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a highly competitive daily rate and will be working in this successful school where you will become an integral part of a welcoming team of TA's. You will therefore have the opportunity to further develop your own teaching assistant skills and experience. A dedicated consultant will always be on hand should you have any questions or concerns.
What you need to do now
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Your new company
Hays are currently working with a number of high schools in the East Lancs area who are looking to secure Teaching Assistants to work across KS3 & 4. The schools provide opportunities for all of their pupils, and they are supported and challenged to achieve their best. These roles are planned to start ASAP until at least until Christmas, but with the potential to be permanent for the right candidate.
Your new role
In your new role as a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with Class Teachers across KS3 & 4, supporting them with classroom preparation, lesson planning and behaviour management. You will also be required to provide day-to-day supervision and potentially give support to pupils with additional needs, supporting them with core subjects. You should possess good communication skills and be able to build up relationships quickly with both pupils and staff. There is currently a high demand for Teaching Assistants across the Burnley and surrounding areas, so do get in touch if you would like to know more or if you know someone who may be suitable, please point them in this direction.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess recent experience working with children, ideally in an educational setting. As the schools are recruiting immediately, it would be ideal if you could jump straight into the role, however, do not let this put you off applying, as we are always receiving new roles. SEN experience would also be desirable in this role, however it is not essential for this role.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a highly competitive daily rate and will be working in this successful school where you will become an integral part of a welcoming team of TA's. You will therefore have the opportunity to further develop your own teaching assistant skills and experience. A dedicated consultant will always be on hand should you have any questions or concerns.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Temporary Accommodation Support Worker - PART TIME

Burnley Ongoing Temporary Position £17.43 - £19.16 per hour Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
About the Role:We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Temporary Accommodation Support Worker to join our team in Greater Manchester. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals and families in temporary accommodation, ensuring they receive the assistance they need to transition to permanent housing.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to residents in temporary accommodation.
• Assist with the coordination of services and resources to meet residents' needs.
• Conduct regular check-ins and assessments to monitor residents' progress.
• Liaise with external agencies and service providers to facilitate access to additional support.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all interactions and services provided.
• Support residents in developing skills for independent living and accessing permanent housing.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a support worker role, preferably within housing or social services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others.
• Knowledge of local services and resources in Greater Manchester is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are passionate about helping others and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in need.

What you need to do now


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Location: Blackburn
Working Hours: Monday to Friday,9 AM to 5 PM
Rate: £19.90 PAYE to £21.89 Umbrella

About Us:
We are a dedicated housing association committed to maintaining and improving our housing stock. We are looking for a proactive and organised Repairs Scheduler to join our team and help manage both planned and responsive repairs.

Key responsibilities :

• Scheduling and coordinating repairs to our housing stock.
• Manage and prioritise repair requests to ensure timely completion.
• Liaise with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to facilitate repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of all repair activities. Monitor and report on the progress of repairs.
  
  Requirements:
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in a similar role within a housing association or property management is preferred.
• Proficiency in using scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  What We Offer:
• Competitive salary
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Temporary Accommodation Support Worker - PART TIME

Burnley Ongoing Temporary Position £17.43 - £19.16 per hour Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
About the Role:We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Temporary Accommodation Support Worker to join our team in Greater Manchester. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals and families in temporary accommodation, ensuring they receive the assistance they need to transition to permanent housing.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to residents in temporary accommodation.
• Assist with the coordination of services and resources to meet residents' needs.
• Conduct regular check-ins and assessments to monitor residents' progress.
• Liaise with external agencies and service providers to facilitate access to additional support.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all interactions and services provided.
• Support residents in developing skills for independent living and accessing permanent housing.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a support worker role, preferably within housing or social services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others.
• Knowledge of local services and resources in Greater Manchester is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are passionate about helping others and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in need.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Prestigious opportunity for an IT Infrastructure Engineer with a Global highly acclaimed Retail organisation based in Blackburn. With sites across the UK and Europe, following a period of significant growth and investment, we are seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our success story.

As one of our IT Infrastructure Engineers you will be responsible for:-

• Working with the Infrastructure Manager to ensure changes are planned and implemented in a structured and assured way.
• Testing of the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
• Infrastructure incident management and resolution.
• Actioning any alerts generated by the monitoring systems in a timely manner
• Supporting the IT Service Desk function.
• Proactively seeking opportunities from across the organisation to improve the infrastructure.
• Documenting common practice, process flow diagrams and maintaining the knowledge base.

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!

• Active Directory Administration.
• Office 365 / Exchange online
• Hypervisor technologies (Hyper-V, AHV or equivalent).
• Networking knowledge (LAN, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Managed Switches, VLANs).
• PowerShell or any other scripting language or automation methodology.
• Windows Server (2008-2019).
• Windows (7, 10).
• Veeam Backup - desired but not essential.
• Linux/Unix administration experience - desired but not essential

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable team environment, and an extensive benefits package!

What you need to do now


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• Location: Blackpool
  Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  Salary: Up to £26,500 per annum
  
  About Us:
  We are a dedicated housing association committed to maintaining and improving our housing stock. We are looking for a proactive and organised Repairs Scheduler to join our team and help manage both planned and responsive repairs.
  
  Key responsibilities :
• Scheduling and coordinating repairs to our housing stock.
• Manage and prioritise repair requests to ensure timely completion.
• Liaise with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to facilitate repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of all repair activities. Monitor and report on the progress of repairs.
  
  Requirements:
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in a similar role within a housing association or property management is preferred.
• Proficiency in using scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  What We Offer:
• Competitive salary up to £26,500 per annum.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company
Join a well-established and reputable company, based near Preston, known for delivering high-quality work across various sectors including educational, health, commercial, leisure, retail, and residential markets. This company prides itself on being at the forefront of the construction industry, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. They are a small, experienced team and are looking to welcome two administrators across two separate departments. Your new role
As an Estimating Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the pre-construction and estimating team.

• Your responsibilities will include: developing promotional materials, assisting with tender quality submissions, and ensuring all questions are answered to score maximum points.
• You will also attend Social Value events, prepare company promotional materials and manage social media content.
• Additionally, you will assist with general company compliance and day-to-day office duties.

What you'll need to succeed

• To be successful in this role, you must be reliable, possess a positive professional attitude, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills, excellent time management, and organisational abilities are essential.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality on business matters are also crucial.
• You should be able to work well within a small team and learn quickly.
• Please note that strong administration experience is required.

What you'll get in return

• You will receive a competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £30,000 per year, depending on experience.
• The role offers a full-time, permanent position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 16:30 pm.
• The opportunity to join a welcoming, supportive team.
• You will also benefit from a generous holiday allowance of 26 days per annum plus bank holidays, and a company pension scheme.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' and forward an updated CV
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
Join a well-established and reputable company, based near Preston, known for delivering high-quality work across various sectors including educational, health, commercial, leisure, retail, and residential markets. This company prides itself on being at the forefront of the construction industry, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. They are a small, experienced team and are looking to welcome two administrators across two separate departments. Your new role
As an Estimating Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the pre-construction and estimating team.

• Your responsibilities will include: developing promotional materials, assisting with tender quality submissions, and ensuring all questions are answered to score maximum points.
• You will also attend Social Value events, prepare company promotional materials and manage social media content.
• Additionally, you will assist with general company compliance and day-to-day office duties.

What you'll need to succeed

• To be successful in this role, you must be reliable, possess a positive professional attitude, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills, excellent time management, and organisational abilities are essential.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality on business matters are also crucial.
• You should be able to work well within a small team and learn quickly.
• Please note that strong administration experience is required.

What you'll get in return

• You will receive a competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £30,000 per year, depending on experience.
• The role offers a full-time, permanent position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 16:30 pm.
• The opportunity to join a welcoming, supportive team.
• You will also benefit from a generous holiday allowance of 26 days per annum plus bank holidays, and a company pension scheme.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' and forward an updated CV
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
A leading construction company is seeking to recruit a Construction / Estimating Administrator to work within their open office team. This company is searching for a confident communicator who is professional, able to work well under pressure and contribute positively within a small team. This role is office-based in Accrington, Lancashire, offering tailored working hours and career progression, along with other great benefits. Standard working hours are Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5pm with a 1-hour lunch break. There can be some flexibility around this if required for the right candidate.

Your new role

• As Construction / Estimating Administrator, you will be expected to support the wider office team, answering calls and dealing with queries, emailing, filling, updating spreadsheets, dealing with contracts and important documentation.
• Assisting the estimating team with general administration and assisting senior management when and if required. You will be expected to work closely with colleagues, offering help and support with all administrative tasks.
• Collation and input of incoming tender package documents onto the system.
• Maintenance of the various pre-construction spreadsheets.
• Sending out and chasing up subcontractor packages in a timely manner to ensure deadlines were met.
• Drafting full tender letters, tender packs and bids.
• Working alongside estimators and the pre-construction director to support all aspects of the tender process.
• Printing and plotting construction drawings and completing take-offs for estimators.
• General administration for the Preconstruction and Small Works Departments.
• Overseeing the development of marketing literature to send to potential clients.
• Use of Trimble software to enter subcontractors' prices.
  
  What you'll need to succeed
  In order to be successful in securing this position, you must have:
• Excellent verbal/ written communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Friendly tone over the phone with clients and customers, and overall, have a good team work ethic.
• You must have the ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time effectively and a good understanding of technical and IT skills, particularly when it comes to database management and spreadsheets, whilst also possessing an eye for attention to detail.
• Please note, previous experience within a construction based role is essential.
  
  What you'll get in return
• Competitive annual salary up to £26,500 and will be joining a successful growing business during an exciting period.
• Along with 30 days of annual leave, which increases with years of service.
• Free parking and a 3% pension contribution, along with flexibility around working hours.
• You will be working within a small, friendly working environment, which can offer career progression and development.
  
  What you need to do now
  If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Your new company
Join a dynamic and innovative company known for its commitment to quality and excellence in the FMCG sector. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in production and engineering, ensuring the safety, quality, and legality of all products and processes.
Your new role
As the Engineering Maintenance Shift Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of all machinery in the designated production area. You will lead and coordinate the activities of Lead Engineers and Multi-skilled Engineers, focusing on health and safety, contractor management, food safety, and quality. Your responsibilities will include planning and managing Preventative Planned Maintenance schedules, overseeing staffing levels, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
What you'll need to succeed

• Education: HND/HNC level or equivalent in Engineering.
• Experience: At least 5 years of engineering experience, with 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Skills:
  Strong PC skills and excellent communication abilities.
  Analytical and systematic approach.
  Ability to understand basic customer needs and create solutions.
  Patience and persistency in work.
  Ability to establish working relationships and integrate into a team.
  Clear communication of short and long-term objectives.
  Understanding of risks and success factors in your area of responsibility.
  Proactive identification of tasks and ownership of actions.
• Attributes: Positive, motivated, team player, detail-oriented, and flexible.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to play a key role within a dynamic FMCG environment.
• Supportive team culture and a chance to work with experienced professionals.
• Competitive salary £63,000 and benefits package.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Trained to L3 Food Safety
• Trained to L3 HACCP
• Trained in IOSH Managing Safely

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company
Join a dynamic and innovative company known for its commitment to quality and excellence in the FMCG sector. Your new team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in production and engineering, ensuring the safety, quality, and legality of all products and processes.

Your new role
As the Engineering Maintenance Shift Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of all machinery in the designated production area. You will lead and coordinate the activities of Lead Engineers and Multi-skilled Engineers, focusing on health and safety, contractor management, food safety, and quality. Your responsibilities will include planning and managing Preventative Planned Maintenance schedules, overseeing staffing levels, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You will work on a 4-5-5 shift pattern.

What you'll need to succeed

• Education: HND/HNC level or equivalent in Engineering.
• Experience: At least 5 years of engineering experience, with 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Skills:
  Strong PC skills and excellent communication abilities.
  Analytical and systematic approach.
  Ability to understand basic customer needs and create solutions.
  Patience and persistency in work.
  Ability to establish working relationships and integrate into a team.
  Clear communication of short and long-term objectives.
  Understanding of risks and success factors in your area of responsibility.
  Proactive identification of tasks and ownership of actions.
• Attributes: Positive, motivated, team player, detail-oriented, and flexible.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to play a key role within a dynamic FMCG environment.
• Supportive team culture and a chance to work with experienced professionals.
• Competitive salary £63,000 and benefits package.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Trained to L3 Food Safety
• Trained to L3 HACCP
• Trained in IOSH Managing Safely

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
I am currently working with a public sector organisation to support the recruitment of a Leisure and Commercial Venues Manager. This organisation's priorities and ambitions include the promotion of healthy and happy communities, whilst being co-operative and kind.
Your new role
This role reports into the Chief Officer of Environment and Place and has supervisory responsibility for four direct reports. The Leisure and Commercial Venues Manager will manage the continuous development, improvement and success of all commercial venues through effective planning, budget management, and staff management. This person will lead the development and implementation of the services business plan by working with all relevant stakeholders.
37 hours per week- flexitime offered.
To summarise, you will:

• Be responsible for providing regular reports to the Chief Officer highlighting performance against targets including new business. You will assist in setting new targets which maximise financial performance and reduce operating costs. Reports to include customer and stakeholder feedback and cost analysis.
• Working with various organisations to ensure the success of such key events for the community. Ensuring a commercial approach to programming enables rapid response to change in market demands in order to maximise financial performance. This will include supporting and working closely with the central marketing and corporate teams in coordinating marketing, sales and public relations activities.
• Monitors' financial performance and efficiency of own team ensuring delivery of work within budget and prepare and submit bids for external funding as an when opportunities arise to maximise the use of these funding opportunities to deliver additional services not funded by corporate budgets.
• Staff management responsibilities to include management of all direct reports, annual appraisals and regular coaching and mentoring. Leading on staff recruitment, including providing details to management team, ensuring high quality induction processes are in place and probationary reviews are carried out on time.
  
  
  

What you'll need to succeed
Essential:

• Project management skills.
• Experience in cost analysis.
• operational experience in a given venue or event
• Experience leading and implementing change.
• Strong numerical, report writing and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management.
• Flexible and self-motivated- able to juggle a varied and broad workload and meet deadlines, often under pressure.
• Able to work collaboratively to achieve targets.
• Experience of providing good customer service to a wide range of users.
  Desirable:
• Educated to degree level or with a good standard of education.

What you'll get in return

• Salary progression from £42,403 to £46,464 (pending additional pay award)
• Generous annual leave allowance - 27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years service. As well as the opportunity to purchase extra holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - employer contribution of 16.3%
• Family Friendly polices
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Home and Electronics discount scheme
• Discounts on days out
• Discounts on activities and retail

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
For more information, please feel free to reach out directly.

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Your new company
I am working with a thriving organisation based in Nelson, who are dedicated to providing outstanding quality, value, and service to both their internal and external customers. Due to upcoming maternity leave, they are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a full time basis, for a minimum of 12 months.

Your new role
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Purchase Ledger Manager with various financial and administrative tasks. This full-time, fixed-term contract role involves processing weekly payment runs, handling a high volume of invoices, and assisting with month-end duties. You will also be responsible for processing European invoices, managing employee expenses, and ensuring intercompany accounts balance each month. Additionally, you will run weekly and monthly reports, assist with GRNI reviews, and monitor invoices in query. Your role will also include process improvement initiatives, setting up new suppliers, posting bank payments to the ledger, and addressing queries on the PO system.

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you must have proven experience in purchase ledger or a similar position. Proficiency in accounting software (Dynamics 365 experience is a plus) and MS Office, particularly Excel, is essential. You should possess excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with a high attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting. Strong organisational and time management skills are crucial, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should be proactive, with a positive outlook and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business needs are also important.

What you'll get in return
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be part of a supportive and innovative team that values integrity, trust, and personal responsibility. You will be offered a salary up to £27,500 per annum, with 33 days holiday. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a fast-paced and dynamic organisation. They offer a hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days on-site, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. You will also benefit from a positive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity and encourages effective communication and teamwork.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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