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Our client is one of the world’s largest OEM manufacturers with manufacturing sites worldwide, including a large production facility in the North East. They are currently looking for an ICT System Engineer to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical IT individual to join a world-class employer. Reporting into the EU team, this role will cover a broad range of projects and will offer fantastic long term progression opportunities. This role would suit an experienced IT System Engineer, or a Technical Support Engineer looking to move into a project focussed role.

About the company
With a phenomenal global reach, this Company is passionate about employee satisfaction and encourages personal development at all levels.

Company benefits include;
Excellent holiday allowance (up to 39 days)
A great pension scheme
Better health at work initiatives
Subsidised canteen
Private medical insurance

About the role
As ICT System Engineer, you will be maintaining the company’s ICT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and security. You will also work on a variety of upgrade and improvement projects ensuring that all systems are fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities for the ICT System Engineer include:
Configuring and troubleshooting network devices, servers, and storage systems.
Implementing and managing virtualisation technologies.
Providing technical support to internal teams.
Insuring Security is maintained using TrendMicro DeepSecurity and Microsoft Defender.

About you
The successful ICT System Engineer will be a driven individual who is eager to learn and expand their skill set. You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.

Other requirements include:
Proven experience as an ICT System Engineer or in a similar role.
Proficiency in configuring and managing Windows and Linux servers.
Strong knowledge of networking protocols and security measures.
Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Nutanix.
Knowledge of Mobile Workplace including Citrix WorkSpace, Citrix ADC/Netscaler, Microsoft SCCM.

We are interested in speaking with anyone with experience in the following roles:
IT System Engineer
ICT Support Engineer
Technical Support Engineer
ICT Support Analyst
Infrastructure Engineer

Thank you for your application!

We are currently recruiting for a wide range of roles within the Engineering & Manufacturing sectors. Check out our website to see our live roles: www.extensionrecruitment.com.

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Due to the high number of applicants unfortunately we are unable to respond to every candidate. If you have not heard from us within 30 days of your submission, we are sorry to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Job Title:Building Services officer
Pay: £12 per hour
ASAP to Long term
Hours: 07:30 - 15:30 Mon - Friday
08:30 - 15:00 - Sat
09:30 - 15:00 Sun (covering 5 days over 7)

Location - Chester

Main Duties include:

• Maintenance: Performing minor repairs, such as replacing light fittings, painting, and plumbing
• Building inspections: Carrying out routine building inspections and reporting issues
• Security: Monitoring CCTV, patrolling the building, and ensuring health and safety
• Parking: Managing parking for visitors, contractors, and colleagues
• Access control: Controlling access to the building and to parking areas
• Opening and closing: Opening and closing the building at the start and end of the working day
• Advice: Offering general advice on council services
• Maintenance contracts: Determining the most appropriate maintenance contracts for specific installations
• Energy efficiency: Advising on ways to improve operational energy efficiency
• Maintenance programs: Assisting with the preparation and updating of maintenance programs

A building services officer may also be responsible for: Pre-inspections, Assigning budgets, Identifying deficiencies and solutions, Communicating instructions to customer services, and Evaluating the standards of maintenance activities

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager - Reporting & Data Insights

SALARY: From £42,120

LOCATION(S): Chester, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full-time

About this opportunity

This role presents an opportunity to join the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office within the Framework & Data Insights team, delivering a broad range of activities that focus on how Consumer Lending as a business runs its non-financial control environment.

• Building and driving adoption of real-time, data-led, visually engaging insights on risk framework and end-to-end control performance using data visualisation tools.
• Producing concise and insightful reports on the performance of controls for risk committees and other forums.
• Working with a network of collaborators to produce the insight required in the timescales agreed.
• Offering guidance to technical and non-technical colleagues to develop their analytics capability.
• Innovating to go faster by taking responsibility for challenging existing processes, adopting change and viewing advancements in technology as opportunities to help us deliver for our customers.

About us

Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…

What you'll need

We're looking for a reporting professional with experience in risk & control management, including:

• Knowledge of, and experience of using, risk management systems (e.g. Open Pages) and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI and Tableau) to produce insightful management information.
• Ability to understand and assimilate different sources of data and complex information to facilitate effective analysis and decision making by the business.
• Ability to produce concise and insightful reports on the performance of controls for risk committees and other forums.
• An understanding of Conduct, Compliance and Operational Risk.
• A proactive and open approach to learning and embracing new experiences to intentionally develop your individual and team abilities.

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
• 28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager

SALARY: From £42,120

LOCATION(S): Chester, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in the office

About this opportunity

This role presents an opportunity to join the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office within the Framework & Data Insights - RCSA Performance team, delivering a broad range of activities that focus on how Consumer Lending as a business runs its non-financial control environment.

We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. We're putting in place a fresh operating model for non-financial risk management across Lloyds Banking Group, empowering our people to take end-to-end accountability for managing the risks they face.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the transformation of Event and Operational Loss management processes, ensuring RCSA is updated accurately meeting data quality standards.
• Building and driving adoption of real-time, data-led, visually engaging insights on RCSA Performance, across all Consumer Lending products.
• Producing data insight reports for Consumer Lending Controls Oversight meetings covering continuous risk management performance and exceptions reporting.
• Forming relationships across all lines of risk management to understand future Event Management and Operational Loss reporting requirements, and to drive action on specific issues or changes.

About us

Join us and, as well as making a difference to customers, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career where you're free to be yourself. Great colleagues, transforming workspaces, hybrid working and a wide variety of career opportunities - you'll find them all here.

What you'll need

We're looking for a risk framework and reporting professional, ideally with a qualification and experience in a related field (e.g. finance or risk & control management) or, alternatively, having gained expertise through experience in a similar function along with:

• You'll possess a good level of knowledge of RCSA Handbook and in particular Operational Risk Management Events, which will help you review and challenge data and highlight poor quality or emerging issues/trends.
• You'll be analytical and have expertise in the use of RCSA. This should include both the structure of data and the extraction of that data.
• You'll communicate with confidence - conveying and presenting sophisticated issues accurately (written and verbal) to technical and senior audiences.
• You'll build collaborative relationships internally within Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office and the Conduct Compliance and Operational Risk teams.
• There'll be a need to balance conflicting priorities and deliver work to a high standard in what is a broad, dynamic role.
• You'll be expected to take responsibility for challenging existing processes to drive efficiency and adopt change early.

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
• 28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Cheshire West & Chester Council are seeking an experienced and motivated social worker to join their Adults with Learning Disabilities Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities by providing tailored support and ensuring they can live as independently as possible.

Based in the Chester and Ellesmere Port area, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering excellent social work practice while benefiting from hybrid working arrangements and supportive colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments to identify the needs and strengths of adults with learning disabilities.
• Develop and implement person-centered care and support plans to promote independence and well-being.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, their families, and multi-agency partners to deliver effective interventions.
• Support the team's duty rota, responding promptly to urgent cases and ensuring continuity of care.
• Apply relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding policies, to uphold the rights and safety of service users.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with council policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience: Preferably with experience working in learning disabilities, including assessments, care planning, and safeguarding.
• Skills: Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in adult social care.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in a hybrid model, with at least two days per week in the office.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.

Are you a passionate and qualified English Teacher seeking an exciting new chapter in your career?

Are you looking to gain experience in local schools to find the right opportunity for you?

Do you have strong subject knowledge and a passion for your subject?

Randstad Education are currently recruiting for English Teachers for a variety of long-term roles across North Wales and Cheshire from January 2025. NQTs are welcome to apply.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of weekly pay
• Welsh Government Commercial Delivery preferred supplier
• Have the opportunity to work flexibly, tailoring your schedule to fit your commitments and lifestyle.
• DBS support if required
• Access to a dedicated consultant working to find the right role for you
• Access to our Refer a Friend scheme with the opportunity to earn £300* for each successful candidate referred

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver captivating and exciting lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Possess a deep and secure knowledge of your subject, and be open to employing a hands-on approach to the curriculum.
• Create a stimulating classroom atmosphere that motivates students to learn, think independently, and reach their full potential.
• Understand and address the individual learning needs of your students, ensuring they have every opportunity to thrive.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching KS3/4- KS5 experience is desirable
• Enhanced Child DBS (or willingness to apply)
• EWC registration (or willingness to apply)

If you are ready to unleash your potential in a rewarding teaching role, we want to hear from you! Apply online or send your current CV to a.tolley-roberts@randstadeducation.co.uk. For more details about this exciting opportunity and other available positions, please call the Alysia on 01244 500425.

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all employees employed within schools are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Randstad Education is the UK market leader for recruitment within education. We have been helping teachers and support staff to find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges and nurseries for nearly twenty years. Working with over 2500 schools each week, our staff support over 135,000 children every day across the country, so we can find the right match for your skills.

Acorn by Synergie is searching for Production Operatives to join their client, a food manufacturing company based in Deeside Industrial Estate, near Chester.

This is temporary to permanent position and the purpose of the role is to ensure the safe, high quality preparation and packing of snacks ready for distribution.

The main duties of your role include:
* Operating both automated and part automated production lines.
* Efficient and accurate packing and labelling of products.
* Maintaining work areas to safe, clean and organised standards.
* Continuously checking the quality of product/packaging, immediately highlighting any quality concerns to the line-manager
* Keeping the machines supplied with packaging materials and labels.

We have both occasional / ad-hoc shifts and fixed shift patterns available. The fixed shift patterns are:

* Rotating shifts- 4 days followed by 4 nights rotating or fixed days / nights
* Permanent Nights -Monday-Thursday
* Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, weekly. 06:00 - 18:00 / 18:00 - 06:00, optional Fridays (no weekends).


Rate of pay:

* Day rate £11.87 per hour
* Night rate £13.42 per hour


We are looking for immediate start on this role, so if you have worked in similar position previously and available straight away please apply and a member of our team will contact you to discuss in more detail.

As an Acorn worker, you will have access to our fantastic rewards scheme, including money off and vouchers for many high street brands, competitions and access to our worker wellbeing services.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Within the Wing Plant Engineering Team (PET) we are looking to appoint a Design Approver who will be supporting the Wing Component Delivery Teams (CDTs).
The PET's primary function is to provide Engineering support to the Broughton Plant and its Supply Chain, enabling Wings to be delivered to the Final Assembly Lines. We identify improvements, undertake investigations and provide technical solutions via Structural & Systems modifications for Design for Cost, Rate and Quality improvements.

The successful applicant will be part of a fast-moving team who deliver high quality Design solutions by working with Manufacturing Engineering to meet the needs of our Industrial System and maintain the highest levels of product integrity.

About the Role
The role will provide an excellent opportunity for a committed person to further develop both their technical and leadership skills in a positive and supportive team environment. You will have a great opportunity for personal growth, alongside developing a network of contacts across the Wing Engineering community, the Plant Production team and its support functions.
Tangible Deliverables

• You will be responsible for leading design investigations and formulating technical solutions for Manufacturing Non-Conformances and Design Investigations ensuring that all Design, Airworthiness and safety requirements are met. Where appropriate you will also liaise with other functions to ensure a fully integrated design solution.
• You will operate as a lead design engineer and must hold design approval signatory for manufacturing non-conformances (T200). You will also act as a focal point in leading and providing guidance on technical issues and governance and will support technical mentoring for engineering team members.
• A high level of energy is required to drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through methods, process and other improvements, where applicable ensuring a robust lesson learnt and feedback process is maintained.
• Reporting will be required on critical technical issues through functional managers where applicable, and directly into delivery managers to ensure robust management of issues.
• Development of stakeholder relationships in the wider network to engineering is also required.

Required Competencies & Abilities

• Motivated and self-driven with the ability to work autonomously when required, whilst being a strong team player.
• Deliver reliably on time, cost and quality whilst embracing change and challenge when appropriate.
• Anticipation mindset, able to identify risks/opportunities and manage them appropriately
• Understand and synthesise multiple complex activities, simplify and communicate them clearly, on a timely basis, to all stakeholders as needed.
• Work in an open and trusting environment.
• Understand, nurture and demonstrate resilience.
• Currently holds Concession Design Approval (T200) or held it in the past

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an aspiring Second Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Second Chef.

The Role


Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements
Menu design and planning
Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Alternate weekend and social working hours
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support
Wagestream- access your wages at any-time


Career Development
We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.
We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.
We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

Service Advisor

- A competitive salary up to £28,000 per annum, with a bonus scheme.
- 28 days of holiday including bank holidays, with an additional day for each year of service up to 25 days.
- A supportive and employee-focused work environment that values feedback and strives for continuous improvement.
- Standard working hours of 8:00am-5:00pm, with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.

We are currently advertising on behalf of an Automotive independent garage who are currently recruiting for a Service Advisor to assist in their busy Service Department in the Chester area.

Our Motor Trade Client is seeking a Service Advisor who is high performing and can provide only the best level of customer service.

Their minimum requirements for a Service Advisor are as follows:

- A working experience within a Service Advisor role
- The ability to upsell on service work and service plans
- Customer Focused and an excellent communicator
- Familiarity with using Motor Dealership Database Software

As a Service Advisor with our Client you will be expected to:

- Professionally communicate with customers about service and repair work required on their vehicle
- Produce Job Cards on in-house computer systems
- Update Customers and Vehicle Records
- Prepare and complete Invoices
- Advise Customer on estimated costs of repairs and timescales of work due to be completed
- Other Ad-Hoc Duties as the role requires

For your hard work, our client is offering a salary of up to £28,000 with OTE of circa £30,000.

To apply for this Service Advisor position, please forward your CV to Billy Peasgood quoting the job reference number or call our office for a chat about this position.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Service Advisor Job get in touch today.

© Perfect Placement UK Ltd – See our website for details

St Nicholas School Job Title: Site Manager Position type: Full Time Permanent Hours / Weeks: 36 hours per week 52 weeks a year Salary: Grade 7 Scp 23 to 25 Salary FTE £37,068 to £38,058 – dependent on experience Site Visit: Friday 22nd November 2024 from 10am to 12pm and Tuesday 26th November 2024 from 10am to 2pm – Ring the school for an appointment. Closing date: Thursday 5th December 2024 12pm Shortlisting: Friday 6th December 2024 Interview date: Thursday 19th December 2024 Start: Monday 3rd February 2025 dependent on notice period.
The school building is just over 5 years old and situated over 4 floors. We have 28 classrooms and various other therapy and teaching rooms. The school is a LA Maintained Special Primary School for approx. 130+ staff and 275 children with SLD, ASD, Speech and Language Needs, Downs Syndrome, SEMH and Complex Needs and MLD. We need an experienced and highly organised Site Manager with proven track record of working in a busy premises environment. Dealing with contract management, day to day maintenance, H&S, planning maintenance and other projects. We are looking for someone who can work with the SLT to move the school forward ensuring the highest H&S standards. Giving support and guidance as necessary to the Office Manager, SBL and SLT to ensure that all statutory requirements are exceeded. You will need excellent team management skills as you will be working with / managing a caretaking team and be first point of call for our onsite contractors – catering / cleaners. You would need to have building maintenance skills including basic plumbing. Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have experience in a professional capacity of the areas outlined in the personal specification and job description. We are a growing school and are looking for someone who can take on projects – from conception to completion, planning skills including understanding of the need for tendering / multiple quotes and if necessary, discussing possible projects / contracts with the Governing Board. You need to be competent using various Microsoft packages including excel. The school uses Every Business Management, Assets – previous use of these would be advantageous. We would welcome a visit to the school, 22nd November between 10am 12pm or 26th November between 10am and 2pm – Please ring the school to make an appointment. Safeguarding Statement St Nicholas School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all people representative of our community. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended 2013 & 2020). Applicants must disclose details of any ‘protected’ criminal convictions, cautions or bind-overs. If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. Nacro - nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service Unlock – hub.unlock.org.uk The school will request references in advance once shortlisting has taken place and will undertake online checks (including social media and DfE) for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be emailed a Self-Declaration form which MUST be returned at least 2 days before the interview takes place, failure to do so can result in the offer of interview being rescinded. Applicants should be aware that their current or most recent employer will be approached as a referee, after shortlisting but before interview. Please ensure that you provide an email address and telephone number of each referee on the school’s application form. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, a barred list check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. The role is subject to a 6-month probationary period. GDPR statement In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the expected provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) the school is responsible for holding and protecting personal data. The school is required to share some data with the Local Authority and the DFE. For further information on who we share data with please see our website for our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices.
Applicants should apply by using the 2 documents attached to the advert. CVs will not be accepted. Please include a supporting document (no more than 2 A4 sheets) explaining why you feel you are able to do the job based on your skills and experience with your application and Equal Opportunities Forms, returning all paperwork by the closing date.

About us:
At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well.
Together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We`re owned by the world`s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs.
With over 200 stores nationwide, you`ll lead a team of sleep-savvy Bed Experts in a fun and friendly environment where every dreamer makes a difference. So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, Dreams could be the perfect place for you.
Dreams. Love your job. In your dream role, you`ll receive:
- Competitive salary: £42,000 on target earnings
- Commission: Our uncapped commission scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers, with peak incentives to help you rack up the rewards.
- Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.
- Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.
- Progression: No matter where your dreams take you, we`ll support your development with the opportunity to progress into different business areas as your experience grows.
- Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling.
- New to 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay
The job:
Managing our Retail team in Chester, you will be responsible for driving team engagement whilst maximising all sales opportunities.
At Dreams, we are passionate about our people, so customers and colleagues are our top priority. Through your exceptional leadership, your team will make sure every customer finds their perfect bed.
Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-day
- Managing and motivating your team to increase sales and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.
- Driving a positive environment within your store, ensuring you and your team are regularly involved in business initiatives, sharing best practice and having fun.
- Proactively leading your team to achieve set goals, expectations and targets through effective coaching and training.
- Motivating and inspiring all of our valued dreamers.
- Managing the store rota to ensure we have the right people working at the right times.
- Walking the floor regularly, ensuring store standards are consistently high so every customer has an exceptional experience.This is the type of person we`re dreaming of:
- Experience: Your previous retail or commercial sales experience will demonstrate your strong track record of store and team management.
- Commercially minded: You will be commercially focused and results-driven, with an aptitude for decision making.
- A proven leader: You will be highly experienced at working to performance targets, and be motivated to achieve results for you and your team.
- Inspirational: Your strong ability to lead will inspire and motivate your team.
- Communicator: Using your excellent communications skills, you`ll be able to build rapport and establish great relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Customer-focused: Every day, you`ll live our mission by putting our customers at the heart of everything you do.

Your new firm
A Top 20 chartered accountancy practice is seeking to appoint an Audit Senior into their growing Chester office. This firm provides a range of accountancy, audit and business advisory services to their expanding client base across the North West. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to join a successful firm which values its workforce and prioritises the training and development of its staff.

Your new role
As Audit Senior, you will be responsible for the full audit cycle for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will manage audits from construction of the file, planning stages, field work and completion. You will engagement with clients, developing strong client knowledge and relationships. You will supervise other members of the team and junior staff.

What you'll need to succeed
The firm is seeking a professional Audit Senior
who possesses previous experience within practice, doing all aspects of the audit cycle. This firm are seeking a doer who will take responsibility and take account for their work and portfolio as well as the ability to manage staff. You will ideally be either ACA/ACCA qualified or studying towards an accountancy qualification. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of an effective team.

What you'll get in return
As Audit Semi-Senior, you will be offered a competitive salary of about £45,000 dependent on experience. You will join an independent firm that is committed to its workforce, providing growth opportunities and training programmes that will support you as you develop in your career and you will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will also have a competitive firm wide benefits package which offers an array of schemes and internal benefits, such as an excellent pension scheme, 25 days holidays + bank holidays and a strong emphasis on protecting your work/life balance.

What you need to do now


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Your new firm
A leading North West based Accountancy firm are looking to recruit an experienced Audit Senior to join their growing team in their Liverpool office. This is one of the largest firms in the North West and provides a range of accountancy and business services to a wide range of clients across a range of sectors including engineering, manufacturing, service industries, housing associations, professional firms and more. This firm takes pride in their culture of continuous improvement, this will be an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor to join a supportive team in a practice that is focused on the continued growth of their staff.


Your new role
As Audit Senior, you will take part in a range of onsite audits throughout the North West. You will be involved in the full audit cycle from planning through to presentation of reports. You will support the Audit Manager and Audit Partner to plan and execute audits for a diverse and growing client base and you will be required to deliver an efficient audit service. You will work closely with an experienced team of staff and will have the opportunity to continue your professional development, learning from experienced professionals. You will work with a range of clients and develop and maintain client relationships.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working within an audit team in a general practice. The ideal candidate will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of an effective team and have a strong sense of accountability. Ideally, you will be currently studying towards an ACA/ACCA qualification. Excellent organisational and time management skills will make you an excellent candidate for this role.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary between £35,000 and £42,000 dependent on experience. As well a competitive firm wide benefits package including holidays, pension contributions, study support and flexible working. You will be a part of a leading firm with an excellent culture and great opportunities for professional 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.
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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk