Total 535 Manager job vacancies in Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3RL

Senior Digital Planning & Performance Manager: Pay £55,557 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.   

DWP. Digital with Purpose.   

We are looking for a Senior Digital Planning & Performance Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. 

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. 

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. 

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

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

• Experience of leading, developing and communicating a multi-year financial business plan to achieve key strategic benefits.

• Experience and ability to analyse and accurately interpret complex data from various sources, add insight, make recommendations, and credibly present reasoned conclusions to influence and persuade senior board members to take action or make decisions.

• Experience of strong people leadership in capability development, including coaching, training and setting standards and frameworks.

• Experience of analysing, forecasting and planning workforce supply and demand.

• Working knowledge of Key Performance Indicators, Risk Management and Internal Audit at board level in a large organisation.

You and your role   

The role is working within our Digital Modernisation and Efficiency Business Management Team who lead services across DWP Digital to ensure the successful delivery of Digital Group's Business Plan.

You will be responsible for considering, understanding and analysing large amounts of information, summarising into key points to share with a range of audiences, to inform decision making.

You will develop, design and communicate business plans that achieve key strategic benefits including aspects such as people, technology and financial implications.

You will also lead a multi-disciplined team located across various Digital Hub locations, providing regular strategic direction and reporting directly to the Head of Business Management in Digital Modernisation and Efficiency where you will work closely to achieve set objectives.

As well as your own team, you will have chance to coach and mentor other members of our Business Services Practice. You'll help us encourage collaboration and shared ownership throughout the team and grow capability in our thriving community of practice. 

Details. Wages. Perks.   

Location: You'll join us in your choice of one our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool 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 £55,557 p.a.   

Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% (Worth £16,000/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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To be responsible for the strategic management and operational delivery of Soft FM, ensuring that appropriate systems, processes and procedures are in place for the safe and effective delivery of the service. Ensuring that all plans are consistent with Atlass Business Plan and overall objectives. To ensure appropriate monitoring arrangements and reporting systems are in place for FM services. The post holder will analyse the results of all data and audits so improvements can be identified. There will be a need to compare and interpret results to make the right decisions about the future and improvement of some services. Manage and control all operational duties of the team ensuring services are continually developed to provide a modern high-quality service; that offers statutory compliance; services are in accordance with national requirements and/or published standards, manufacturers recommendations (as appropriate), are cost effective and meet the needs of its customers. Manage and develop policies and procedures related, or associated with Soft FM, ensuring appropriate Stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and auditing of compliance as appropriate. To communicate and advise the organisation on the policies in accordance with established governance protocol. Ensure suitable systems and processes are in place to manage compliance with all contractual, statutory and mandatory undertakings associated with the delivery of comprehensive soft Facilities Management Services. Provide annual/monthly reports detailing performance targets/standards ensuring the service provides quality standards that are compliant, efficient and cost effective. To maintain an overview of complaints and incidents and ensure that appropriate action is taken and that lessons are learned and shared. To manage the Soft FM service managers and to be responsible for those services, which are currently: -o Transport fleet of vehicles for non-patient porteringo Building Management operational activitieso Support Services clinical waste/domestic waste/pest control/uniformsPage 5 of 13o Catering within a hospital environmento Cleaning clinical and non-clinical To ensure there is a robust system of management and monitoring of the Risk Register for risks associated with all FM services, ensuring they are logged, recorded and reviewed with the team. Investigate and report on all appropriate incidents recorded (Datix) regarding Soft FM, ensuring that there is a learning culture. To represent Atlas BFWML at meetings and forums as appropriate ensuring information regarding services and reports are available as appropriate. To support Atlas in the development of information systems to support FM services and performance management communicating performance against KPIs to users on a regular basis this will cross over into other Atlas Business Units as an Integrated solution. The Post Holder will be solely responsible for the implementation, management and subsequent changes. To maintain an overview of capital projects and ensure the programme relating to FM services is delivered on time, costed appropriately and within budget. To work closely with Trust team members to ensure that Atlas initiatives are implemented locally and to ensure that information is available to assist with planning and FM services. In relation to Clifton Hospital, be responsible for the PLACE process and ensure results and action plans are reported at appropriate levels. Report on CQUIN (if required) related FM issues on a regular basis this includes but not limited to healthy eating initiatives via the Catering Department at Clifton Hospital. Take responsibility for ensuring all FM activities are carried out competently and safely, in compliance with health and safety legislation. Responsible for ensuring cleaning service providers follow the appropriate national standards and maintain them as outlined in the relevant documentation. Responsible for ensuring the Catering services provided meet the Standards for food and Drink in NHS Hospitals. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Negotiate supply contracts for the procurement of FM services with other specialist agencies and ensure these reflect current market prices and value for money for Atlas. Review and re-negotiate service provision contracts within Facilities Soft FM remit as required, ensuring best value for Atlas and performance criteria for customers. Monitor and maximise the income generated for Atlas via SLAs and service contracts delivered by Facilities Soft FM Services staff and service providers.Page 6 of 13 Deliver reductions on expenditure whilst still delivering acceptable standards of service delivery Investigate changes to provide a cost-effective service delivery by the involvement of key contactors and reduce revenue costs. Develop specifications for all services and work closely with other Atlas/Trust leads when tendering for the provision of these services. Manage various projects as necessary and ensure these are delivered on budget and within agreed time scales. Identify and pursue growth opportunities for Atlas. Including developing business cases and deliver on approval (aligned to services). Lead the mobilisation of any new services procured within the FM function. Review / instigate changes to work scheduling systems as appropriate to maximise efficiency, effectiveness and good use of resources. Negotiate with external agencies on behalf of Atlas, for example ICB/ICS/LPC/1LSC on issues such as service delivery, costs contracts. Manage the novated contract for the provision of domestic services at the Blackpool Victoria Hospital site with a contract value.

As a senior manager within Atlas, the post holder will have responsibility for the overall management of a multi-disciplined complex facilities management (FM) service (soft service bias), covering both acute and community locations and will therefore be a highly skilled professional with significant senior management experience in the leadership of multi-disciplinary and regionally spread FM service in an organisation of comparable complexity. A key component of this role is proven experience of contract management and procurement.

Together with overall managerial responsibility for Atlas FM staff at all levels, the post holder is expected to provide a customer focused, cost effective and efficient FM service using a combination of in-house staff and a range of independent contractors and professionals. The post covers a number of services most notably:
• Domestic services
• Waste
• Transport
• Pest control
• Catering
• Uniform
• Portering


The frequently fast changing, dynamic acute working environment, requires the post holder to demonstrate the ability to respond and adapt flexibly to the needs of the service. Therefore, they must have a high level, practical and theoretical knowledge of FM services, the associated knowledge of compliance legislation, healthcare standards and audits, contract management and be comfortable dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information

To be responsible for the strategic management and operational delivery of Soft FM, ensuring that appropriate systems, processes and procedures are in place for the safe and effective delivery of the service. Ensuring that all plans are consistent with Atlas’s Business Plan and overall objectives.
• To ensure appropriate monitoring arrangements and reporting systems are in place for FM services. The post holder will analyse the results of all data and audits so improvements can be identified. There will be a need to compare and interpret results to make the right decisions about the future and improvement of some services.
• Manage and control all operational duties of the team ensuring services are continually developed to provide a modern high-quality service; that offers statutory compliance; services are in accordance with national requirements and/or published standards, manufacturers recommendations (as appropriate), are cost effective and meet the needs of its customers.
• Manage and develop policies and procedures related, or associated with Soft FM, ensuring appropriate Stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and auditing of compliance as appropriate. To communicate and advise the organisation on the policies in accordance with established governance protocol.
• Ensure suitable systems and processes are in place to manage compliance with all contractual, statutory and mandatory undertakings associated with the delivery of comprehensive soft Facilities Management Services.
• Provide annual/monthly reports detailing performance targets/standards ensuring the service provides quality standards that are compliant, efficient and cost effective.
• To maintain an overview of complaints and incidents and ensure that appropriate action is taken and that lessons are learned and shared.

• To manage the Soft FM service managers and to be responsible for those services, which are currently: -
o Transport – fleet of vehicles for non-patient portering
o Building Management – operational activities
o Support Services – clinical waste/domestic waste/pest control/uniforms
Page 5 of 13
o Catering – within a hospital environment
o Cleaning – clinical and non-clinical
• To ensure there is a robust system of management and monitoring of the Risk Register for risks associated with all FM services, ensuring they are logged, recorded and reviewed with the team.
• Investigate and report on all appropriate incidents recorded (Datix) regarding Soft FM, ensuring that there is a learning culture.
• To represent Atlas BFWML at meetings and forums as appropriate ensuring information regarding services and reports are available as appropriate.
• To support Atlas in the development of information systems to support FM services and performance management communicating performance against KPI’s to users on a regular basis – this will cross over into other Atlas Business Units as an Integrated solution. The Post Holder will be solely responsible for the implementation, management and subsequent changes.

• To maintain an overview of capital projects and ensure the programme relating to FM services is delivered on time, costed appropriately and within budget.
• To work closely with Trust team members to ensure that Atlas initiatives are implemented locally and to ensure that information is available to assist with planning and FM services.
• In relation to Clifton Hospital, be responsible for the PLACE process and ensure results and action plans are reported at appropriate levels.
• Report on CQUIN (if required) related FM issues on a regular basis this includes but not limited to healthy eating initiatives via the Catering Department at Clifton Hospital.
• Take responsibility for ensuring all FM activities are carried out competently and safely, in compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Responsible for ensuring cleaning service providers follow the appropriate national standards and maintain them as outlined in the relevant documentation.
• Responsible for ensuring the Catering services provided meet the Standards for food and Drink in NHS Hospitals.



CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
• Negotiate supply contracts for the procurement of FM services with other specialist agencies and ensure these reflect current market prices and value for money for Atlas.
• Review and re-negotiate service provision contracts within Facilities Soft FM remit as required, ensuring best value for Atlas and performance criteria for customers.
• Monitor and maximise the income generated for Atlas via SLA’s and service contracts delivered by Facilities Soft FM Services staff and service providers.
Page 6 of 13
• Deliver reductions on expenditure whilst still delivering acceptable standards of service delivery
• Investigate changes to provide a cost-effective service delivery by the involvement of key contactors and reduce revenue costs.
• Develop specifications for all services and work closely with other Atlas/Trust leads when tendering for the provision of these services.
• Manage various projects as necessary and ensure these are delivered on budget and within agreed time scales.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities for Atlas. Including developing business cases and deliver on approval (aligned to services).
• Lead the mobilisation of any new services procured within the FM function.
• Review / instigate changes to work scheduling systems as appropriate to maximise efficiency, effectiveness and good use of resources.
• Negotiate with external agencies on behalf of Atlas, for example ICB/ICS/LPC/1LSC on issues such as service delivery, costs contracts.
• Manage the novated contract for the provision of domestic services at the Blackpool Victoria Hospital site with a contract value.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you very much for your interest in the temporary PA (Personal Assistant) role for the Executive Headteacher. The successful candidate will work within both the Christ the King and St Cuthbert’s school offices and will follow the Executive Head’s working pattern to offer support to her and the wider leadership team. The post offers line management responsibilities for up to three staff. We hope that this position offers a great opportunity for office assistants currently in a school, or those wishing to come into education from industry or business.

The role is a complex but fulfilling one involving admin support for the Executive Headteacher (processing and managing the recording of staff absence, dealing with recruitment and retention, supporting with confidential governor meeting preparation, maintaining the school’s single central record) alongside line managing office staff (across two sites) whilst welcoming parents and pupils into the school in the morning, taking phone calls about absence and other confidential messages.

Alongside this there are other basic administration tasks such as drafting letters, updating pupil & staff records, welcoming visitors and distributing mail. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for admissions to the school, coordinating the induction process and preparing welcome packs for families as well as dealing with nursery enquiries and billing.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 28th November 2024 – midday
Shortlisting: Friday 29th November 2024
Interview dates: Monday 2nd December 2024

Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade E, scale point range 12 - 17
Salary: £27,711.00 to £30,060.00 (paid pro-rata)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/8/2025
Hours: 37 per week, Term Time only plus 5 days
Start Date: Monday 6th January 2025

Please refer to the application pack for further details.

What the school offers its staff

Our school offers a range of professional development opportunities for the successful candidates.

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Academy and Christ the King Catholic Academy, part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Multi Academy Trust. Our aim is to create a partnership-based family of schools that celebrates the distinctiveness of each school and the diverse communities they serve, while maintaining our value-driven approach.

• A caring ethos and high standards.
• Friendly staff, admin support and a strong family ethos which make our academies a great place to work.
• A focus on staff wellbeing including access to Counselling, 24 hour GP helpline, Health advice and support, Physiotherapy advice, annual flu jabs and a range of other services through our Schools Advisory Service wellbeing app.

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to: ● DBS ● Medical clearance ● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number. ● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children. ● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures. ● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Ince CE Primary and Nursery VA School are looking for an inspirational Headteacher to lead their school on the next stage of its journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead a vibrant school with a big heart.

Governors are looking for an outstanding school leader who:

• Has a proven track record and an unflattering determination to lead school improvement?
• Is a committed Christian who leads with Christian values?
• Has the skills, knowledge and experience to guide and inspire staff and children through challenge and support them to reach their fullest potential?
• Can make a significant difference in the community by letting your light shine?
• Is committed to playing an active role in the ongoing development of our thriving Church school?

Governors would like our new Headteacher to be committed to our vision and values and who:

• Strives to embody Christian values at all times
• Is honest, transparent, and trustworthy
• Loves children and the Ince community and wants to work hard to improve their lives
• Loyal to the school vision ‘Let Your Light Shine’ and the challenges and opportunities it brings
• Conducts themselves with integrity at all times
• Thankful and finds the joy in their work
• Not afraid to have courageous conversations if it based on school vision and values
• See themselves as a learner who is committed to personal and professional development
• Acts as a role model in all aspects of life
• Strives to have a spirit of excellence in all that they do.

The children at Ince CE Primary School have said they would like our new Headteacher to be:

• Fun; always has a smiley face
• Kind to every person in our whole school community
• Charitable (like to fundraise for worthy causes)
• Sporty
• Creates equal opportunities for everyone in our whole school community
• Polite (always uses their manners)
• Clever
• Really involved in life at Ince CE Primary School
• Loving (likes to give hugs to those who need it)
• Respectable
• Friendly and caring
• Honest and trustworthy
• Approachable (available to talk when needed)
• Confident
• Curious (likes to ask lots of questions)
• Treat people how he/she expects to be treated
• Thoughtful
• Imaginative
• Protective (always keeps children safe)
• Firm, but fair.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead a vibrant school with a big heart.

Further details about the role

If you wish to visit us at Ince and tour the school with a member of the current leadership team, please contact Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel at michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk.

If you feel this may be the career opportunity you are looking for, application packs are available from and returnable to michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or to Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.

Your application must include two professional references and one faith reference. Failure to provide these will result in your application not progressing.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 12th January 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 16th January 202

Interview days: Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January 2025

Ince CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

As part of the shortlisting process, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Ince CE Primary and Nursery School is within the Diocese of Liverpool.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time position for highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced, confident and forward thinking individuals for a Band 7/ Ward manager post to support the inpatient Adult acute and PICU wards at the Harbour. For more information of the extent of this role please feel free to contact Modern Matron, Adele Barker at adele.barker@lscft.nhs.uk.

You must be able to provide clinical leadership and motivation to develop the existing staff whilst maintaining high professional standards, demonstrating commitment to staff development and patient care. Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the wide ranging specialties which the wards provide is essential. You will promote and maintain extremely high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting the Modern Matron to implement local and national strategies and initiatives.

You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, have strong leadership and staff development skills as well as a proven track record in change management. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.

The successful post holder will be expected to support across the Harbour footprint and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week, however the main working hours will be Monday to Friday during office hours.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience:

Essential

• Working with young people in a pastoral role for at least 1-2 years
• Being successful in a supportive role
• Dealing with challenging situations and resolving them successfully
• Making a valuable contribution to a project or initiative

Desirable

• Working in a secondary school
• Involvement in safeguarding
• Providing interventions to support pupil progress
• Working with parents and external professionals
• Presenting to a range of audiences including young people
• Leading a successful initiative

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Work with an enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Show flexibility and skills to cope with a wide range of tasks
• Work calmly under pressure

Desirable

• Make a valuable contribution to the vision and direction of the school
• Be able to put effective strategies in place which positively impact on the success of the year group.

What the school offers its staff

• Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme (free of charge)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual flu jabs (free of charge)

Access to family friendly policies

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Team FCAT

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.

As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk

About Armfield Academy

Armfield Academy is an all-through school for children aged 3-16, we are an inclusive academy, which is committed to providing the best possible education for all the children within our care. We, at Armfield Academy, are committed to achieving the very best educational outcomes for every one of our learners. We do this by putting each child’s diverse, social and learning needs with the appropriate level of challenge and care at the heart of all aspects of our work. Our curriculum is ambitious and uncompromising and provides a solid foundation upon which all our students can thrive and succeed. “Leaders have created a clearly designed curriculum, which builds from when children join in their Reception Year through to the end of Year 11.” (Ofsted February 2023).

Our vision comes to life in our clearly articulated values, which are pride in our Academy; ‘An Academy to be Proud of’; respect for each other; integrity in all that we seek to achieve and the wholehearted pursuit of excellence in both academic attainment and social accomplishments, which are underpinned through promoting resilience in all our learners in all phases. In working towards making these values visible in every learner, we strive to provide a safe, healthy, stimulating and exciting environment for all to work, learn and play in, and in which access for all to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum is free and equal. “Leaders and trustees have created a clear and ambitious vision for this school and its role in the local community. Staff and pupils understand and support this vision.” (Ofsted February 2023).

All pupils in all phases are encouraged to develop lively and enquiring minds, to be capable of independent thought and to appreciate those areas of knowledge and understanding, which will nurture wisdom, enabling them to take responsibility for themselves and their actions, and prepare them for future life, employment and happiness. Academic excellence, respect and tolerance for others, resilience, self-discipline and self-confidence form the basis of our school's philosophy.

This post represents an excellent opportunity for any individual who wishes to join a strong team at our academy as we continue our journey to becoming the very best that we can be. “Leaders have given high priority to providing pupils with information about possible careers and the next steps they may need to take to achieve them.” (Ofsted February 2023).

What the school offers its staff

Why choose FCAT?

• Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
• New - Automatic annual pay progression for all teachers
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) with employer contributions of 23.68%
• Modern school building with excellent facilities for learners and colleagues
• 24/7 access to free health support services via Smartclinic
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Blackpool Council travel discount
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Free eye tests
• Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are working with a reputable and established Regional Contractor who specialise in the delivery of Education, Healthcare, Commercial & Residential projects across the Lancashire and Cumbria region.

The company are very well established with a great heritage and reputation, working on a number of framework agreements and with a healthy pipeline of work.

Due to an increase in work, they are recruiting for a Site Manager to join them on a permanent basis to start in the New Year. This will be working on Education, Healthcare & Commercial projects - both refurbishment and New Build.

You will be reporting into a Contracts Manager and your responsibilities will include:

• The smooth operational running of your assigned site
• Ensuring health & safety is maintained
• Monitoring the quality of work
• Liaising with the client
• Programming works
• Ordering materials

Experience needed:

The successful candidate will ideally come from a Main Contractor background, and must have experience of managing projects within the Healthcare and Education sectors.

You must be able to demonstrate a stable and progressive career history on your CV.

A trade background is ideal.

You will benefit from a basic salary of approximately £45k + car allowance, pension and further benefits.

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please email a copy of your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided.

Senior IT Service Manager

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

In recent years in DWP we have brought our IT in-house, introduce elements such as automation and self-service to our digital services, and accelerate the adoption of public cloud.

We want to build on this success with your help.

In this role, as an Senior IT Service Manager you will drive analysis and resolution of complex issues, enlisting support and escalating where appropriate to relevant IT service functions as part of one of the biggest IT estates in the UK.

You own stakeholder relationships and make sure that Products and Services are delivering the best value for money in meeting business and user requirements and are able to offer guidance and respond effectively to queries about (for example) Product/Service design and policy.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

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

Delivery. Work. Projects.

As a Senior IT Service Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality and value-driven support for digital products and services that are used by millions of people and around 100,000 DWP colleagues.

Your role is all about making that service levels meet agreed targets, managing end to end service performance, and overseeing contracts with third party suppliers.

You'll monitor third-party supplier compliance with SLAs through regular reporting and analysis, ensuring services meet user requirements and deliver value for money.

We're hiring you because you are good at what you do, and you can make us better. You will share your data domain knowledge and experience to drive IT strategy, including defining the tools and techniques most appropriate for the environment.

You will also:

• Set objectives, oversee junior team members, and delegate service management tasks, acting as a point of escalation.

• Implement ongoing service improvements aligned with quality, risk, and security standards.

• Ensure that new or updated products are smoothly integrated into live service with adequate support and meet customer expectations.

Additional Duties:

On-Call Support: Provide out of hours major incident support on a 24/7 rota basis (on-call payments apply)

The skills and experience you need:

• Proven IT service management experience, preferably within a framework such as ITIL.
• Strong stakeholder management, with a history of successful collaboration and negotiation.
• Independent capability in managing digital products/services and reporting.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in service delivery and customer support.
• Experience in budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Knowledge of Notification and Document Repository services is beneficial

Preferred Qualification:

ITIL 4 certification is encouraged for applicants. If you don't have it, don't worry, you can work towards it here as part of our commitment to learning and development.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield. whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Work: We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model, with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team.

Pay: We offer competitive pay from £42,614 to £45,081

Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth up to £13,000 a year.

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

Our broad benefits package is built around your work-life balance and 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, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process.

Stage 1: Application

Stage 2: Interview

We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only TWO STAGES.

Click apply now to see the full job description and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Team FCAT

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.

As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk

About Garstang Community Academy Garstang Community Academy is a vibrant, inclusive school dedicated to fostering a supportive and stimulating learning environment for our students. Located in the picturesque town of Garstang, we are situated in beautiful surroundings midway between Preston and Lancaster at the gateway to the Forest of Bowland. We pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and commitment to academic excellence. We have over 800 students on roll and approximately 75 staff. Our students come from a diverse geographical area which includes the market town of Garstang and its surrounding villages and hamlets, Blackpool and the cities of Lancaster and Preston. As a result, Garstang Community Academy is well-connected to various transportation links, making it accessible for students, staff, and visitors.

We aim to empower every student to achieve their potential, nurturing both their academic and vocational skills in order to facilitate their personal growth. We believe in a holistic approach to education, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration

What the school offers its staff

Why choose FCAT?

• Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
• New - Automatic annual pay progression for all teachers
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) with employer contributions of 23.68%
• Modern school building with excellent facilities for learners and colleagues
• 24/7 access to free health support services via Smartclinic
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Blackpool Council travel discount
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Free eye tests
• Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Team FCAT

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.

As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk

About Garstang Community Academy Garstang Community Academy is a vibrant, inclusive school dedicated to fostering a supportive and stimulating learning environment for our students. Located in the picturesque town of Garstang, we are situated in beautiful surroundings midway between Preston and Lancaster at the gateway to the Forest of Bowland. We pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and commitment to academic excellence. We have over 800 students on roll and approximately 75 staff. Our students come from a diverse geographical area which includes the market town of Garstang and its surrounding villages and hamlets, Blackpool and the cities of Lancaster and Preston. As a result, Garstang Community Academy is well-connected to various transportation links, making it accessible for students, staff, and visitors.

We aim to empower every student to achieve their potential, nurturing both their academic and vocational skills in order to facilitate their personal growth. We believe in a holistic approach to education, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

What the school offers its staff

Why choose FCAT?

• Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
• New - Automatic annual pay progression for all teachers
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) with employer contributions of 23.68%
• Modern school building with excellent facilities for learners and colleagues
• 24/7 access to free health support services via Smartclinic
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Blackpool Council travel discount
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Free eye tests
• Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Michael’s are currently seeking an Office Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

The successful candidate will:

• Be a confident communicator (written and oral)

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Have well-developed ICT skills.

• Work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines.

• Be flexible.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Be a team player with a positive attitude
• Respect confidentiality at all times
• Be organised and efficient
• Will support the Catholic ethos of our school.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Hours:

This is a permanent position working full time hours (36 per week including Saturdays 9.30 -12 on a rota basis).

Salary:

£48,500 Per Annum

Closing Date:

Thu, 28 Nov 2024

Here at Skipton Building Society, we are proud to have a team of amazing people who work every day to put our customers’ best interests at heart. We are currently looking for an individual to lead, motivate and drive performance in a key location. The successful candidate will play an integral part in delivering exceptional service to our customers across the Keighley and Silsden branches.

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job.

We are the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We do not have shareholders; we are owned by our members.

Our colleagues say Skipton Building Society is a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we will help you take the next step towards a better future.

What Is In It For You?

The salary for this role is up to £48,500 per annum dependent on skills and experience.

The role will be working 36 hours across Monday to Saturday to support operating hours across the multi-site which includes Keighley and Silsden.

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme: on average our Customer Service Consultants have received an on-target bonus of 8% dependent on personal and company performance.

• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays and rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years.

• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days.

• Generous employer matched pension contributions – up to 10% per annum.

• Colleague mortgage and savings accounts, as well as a host of colleague discount schemes.

• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues.

• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for hybrid/electric car.

• We care about your health and wellbeing. You will have access to a benefits portal which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and online employee discount platform (retailers, entertainment, eating out and travel).

• There are always initiatives to get involved with charities with three paid volunteering days for you to use each year.

• A commitment to training and development.

• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups.

What You Will Be Doing as a Branch Leader

The Branch Manager will lead a team of customer facing colleagues across two branches, promoting high standards of customer service, making sure that they deliver an exceptional experience to all customers. We are looking for an individual who can really inspire a team, engaging them and creating a real culture of high performance.

Taking ownership of the branch contribution plan, you will focus on commercial growth as well as looking after our existingcustomers. You will ensure that your team confidently promote our products and services during their conversations with customers through observations, one to ones, and clear objectives that link to the branch plan.

This is a key role that calls for exceptional people skills and proven leadership experience, and in return we will provide you with the development opportunities you need to make a real difference to your team and our customers.

What Do We Need From You?

You’ll be an accomplished leader, with experience in a management role in a customer facing environment. This’ll be coupled with

• A proven record of delivering great customer service and outcomes.

• Effective communication and time management

• Cares about people – demonstrating a genuine interest in customer and colleagues.

• Taking an entrepreneurial approach to maximising business opportunities

• Ability to lead, develop and motivate colleagues across two branches.

• Great stakeholder management skills as you’ll be working with your Regional Manager and a range of Head Office functions.

You don’t need to be an expert in financial services, while it would help, we don’t want you to be put off applying if you are not. We want to hear from anyone who feels they have the skills and experience to deliver a great experience for our colleagues and customers.