Total 534 Manager job vacancies in Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2AA

Job Introduction

Location:M4 3AB, Barbirolli Mall, Manchester Arndale (Near JD)

Contracted Hours Available:30

Role Responsibility

We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and are now looking for a Deputy Store Manager to join our very successful Card Factory family to help fulfil this.

With a real focus on customer experience, colleague development and operational excellence, our Deputy Store Managers play a key part in driving the success of our stores. As a Deputy Store Manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do alongside your Store Manager. You will have an own business mentality. You will lead the way for our store teams, not only in the absence of the Store Manager but driving great service, people development and standards every day. You’ll be a passionate and motivated person with aspiration of being one of our future Store Managers.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are.
• Is customer centric with a passion for driving excellence service.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Positive forward thinking approach.
• Is comfortable analysing store performance metrics.
• Commercially minded.
• Is an engaging and enthusiastic leader.
• Keen to progress and develop you’re career with aspirations of being a Store Manager of the future.

Package Description

About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

Pay up to £45,081, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.  

DWP. Digital with Purpose. 

• We love to talk Agile. What's your favourite approach? Scrum, Kanban, Lean or something else? 

• Want to grow your career as part of the one of the biggest Agile Delivery communities in the UK? 

We are looking for an Agile Delivery Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

This is not a traditional project management role. We're looking for skilled agile delivery managers, who have experience of delivering software in an agile environment.

You'll enable a multi-disciplinary team through different phases, as we use fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? 

• Experience of delivering software at pace in an agile environment 

• A good understanding of agile principles and practices 

• Promoting a healthy team culture, managing team dynamics and fostering a continuous improvement environment 

• Translating technical terms and facilitating relationships with business stakeholders  

• Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support
  
  
  
  

You and your role 

Our Agile Delivery Managers create psychologically safe spaces, so our high-performing digital teams to create, build, innovate and deliver stuff that works for over 20 million users.

You'll make sure our experts have what they need to deliver the best services. You'll identify blockers, and find the best way round through, and over. 

Our focus is on individuals and interactions, values and behaviours - not processes tools or documentations - and we put the user at the centre of everything we do. 

One of the great things in DWP is the scale and breadth of activity we're taking on. It is massive. There is a real variety of projects and teams who want your coaching, leadership and empowerment. 

Our Agile Delivery practice is thriving with over 200 members.

New joiners, and long time-members of our community love how much support is available, and the degree of collaboration in DWP. 

And the opportunities for learning - in whatever form you prefer - are unlimited. 

Details. Wages. Perks. 

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

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. 

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £45,081.

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

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and rising to 31 days over time. 

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. 

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

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)  

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies 

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving 

• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'  

• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more 

• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference 

• Sports and social activities 

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

 

Process:  

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: 

 

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. 

1. Interview: a single stage interview online. 

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application. 

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What skills and experience we're looking for

St Mary’s RC Primary School 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

Please refer to the Office Manager Job Description which outlines the main duties and key responsibilities of this very busy role, together with, a Person Specification.

Our Mission

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

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has the ability to lead and manage staff.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills.

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Shortlisting date: Sunday 24th November 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 26th November 2024

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

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.

FACILITIES OPERATIONS MANAGER – REF 241145
£37,000 to £42,000 p.a. – Pay award pending
Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.
We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.
The Facilities service ensures that our outstanding campus and facilities are well-maintained, safe, and comfortable for our college community. We oversee building maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, building security, sustainability, and capital projects.
As a result of an exciting restructure of our Facilities Management Team, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Facilities Operations and Maintenance Manager to lead and enhance our facilities operations.
You will be accountable for providing outstanding leadership of the Facilities Operations, Statutory Compliance and Cleaning teams in the provision of first-class facilities, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment for our students, staff and visitors.
Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 22^nd November 2024
For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

Your new company
Join a large, dynamic finance department that is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting activities. This company, based in Blackburn, offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to manage the statutory audit process and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance function.

Your new roleAs the Finance Manager for Audit, you will play a vital role in managing the statutory audit process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency. Your responsibilities will include leading the statutory external audit process, managing audit task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing robust internal controls. You will also be involved in various continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, local statutory accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting practices.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will hold a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with experience working in an Audit role, with no previous experience within industry required. You will need strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, plus a bonus and generous benefits. You will work full-time onsite at modern offices in Blackburn, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development. You will be part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and compliance, with opportunities to make a significant impact on the finance function. There is the chance with this role to influence the direction your career will move into within the wider finance team as you progress, whether into the Group finance function, or a more commercial focused role, for example.

What you need to do now


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Job Title: Stores & Logistics Team Leader
Location: Bridgwater
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30pm-5pm

Our very well established client in Bridgwater have an exciting opportunity for a Stores & Logistics Team Leader to join their team on a permanent basis.

Summary of Position:
Through a persistent pursuit of excellence the Stores and Logistics Team Leader will accurately get their team to ensure the right part gets to the right place/person at the right time and in the right way. The role requires leadership of the stores team and area whilst delivering business improvements in the area of responsibility that conforms to a 5S standard and meets the HSE requirements of the business. Additional focus will be on the supply of parts to production and subcontractors as well as ownership of the export procedures and logistics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Motivating, coaching and leading the stores team.
• Packaging, documentation and transport for the global export of machines.
• Act as the custodian of all customer property within the business
• Control of all quarantined stock, ensuring timely resolution to issues.
• Proactively suggest, present and implement projects for business improvements.
• Reporting and delivering on KPIs for the area of responsibility.
• Maintain up to date calibration logs of all equipment and material handling equipment.
• Keep track of all company assets, their location, condition and usage.
• Achieve consistently high levels of stock accuracy across all warehouses and locations.
• Ensure stores and logistics procedures are correctly documented and followed.
• Assist with any goods in/out, stock take, works orders, assembly operations and kitting as required by the business.
• Proudly keep the stores area clean and organized to a 5S sustained standard that adheres with the health and safety procedures of the business.
• Support colleagues with any reasonable request that relates to stock in a way that is flexible and helpful.
• Willingly partake in wider company initiatives and provide constructive suggestions for improvements where possible.
• Facilitate an easy and well documented returns process for all sales and purchase returns.
• Take ownership of the HSE in stores and be a member of the HSE Management Team.
• Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials.
• Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, and quality management.
• Identify and report H&S issues to your H&S Manager Maintain a tidy stores area.
• Undertake Ad-Hoc projects as required by line manager.

Essential Experience

• Proven work experience as a team leader or supervisor.
• In-depth knowledge of performance metrics.
• Good PC skills, especially MS Excel.
• Delegation
• Solves Problems
• Motivating others
• Relationship building
• Leads by Example
• Communication
• Trustworthiness

Desirable

• Level 2 qualifications in Team Leading - CMI
• MS Excel Qualification
• Decision-making skills.
• Good understanding of MS Excel
• Pivot Tables

If interested apply today or call us on 01823 352333!

CPTaunton

The University of Central Lancashire wishes to recruit a Finance Operations Manager (Payroll, Pensions & Travel) as part the Financial Operations team in Financial Services. This will be part of the Financial Operations Management team which includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking & Treasury and responsibility for all financial and transactional operations, activities and systems.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of team management and managing workloads, activities and completing tasks to required deadlines. Substantial knowledge and experience of managing multiple payroll and pensions activities and routines is required alongside a detailed knowledge of all current legislation. The role will also manage the coordination of all business travel arrangements for individual, group and complex itineraries including all associated payments and expenses. Candidates should also have experience of working with third party agencies and in-depth knowledge of best practices across the payroll, pensions and travel industries.

This is a varied and exciting role which requires a hands on approach to support all areas of the team and wider Financial Operations objectives. The successful candidate will need to hold the CIPP Diploma in Payroll Management and preferably be AAT qualified or hold an equivalent business or finance field such as Chartered Institute of Credit Management. Candidates will also need to have five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C/Grade 4 (or equivalent) including English and Maths. A customer service qualification or project management skills are also desirable for this role. Extensive experience and use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are also required.

Utilising excellent organisational and decision making skills, the successful applicant will be able to multitask, be flexible and adaptable in their approach, be able to work under pressure, use their knowledge and skills to influence, challenge and implement changes and engage with the wide range of internal and external customers using a range of communication skills and approaches. Applicants must be able to promote adherence to controls and compliance in respect of financial policies and procedures.

Joining our friendly and welcoming team, we are looking for a confident and positive team manager with excellent communication skills who will provide our staff, suppliers, students and customers with outstanding customer service.

Core opening hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexible working available including some hybrid working. The University benefits including a generous annual leave package for all staff, option to join the nominated pension scheme and a range of other benefits. Please contact Nicholas Brierley, Head of Financial Operations for any informal discussions or further details.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our website at Safeguarding

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

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Your new company
Join a large, dynamic finance department that is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting activities. This company, based in Blackburn, offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to manage the statutory audit process and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance function.

Your new role
As the Finance Manager for Audit, you will play a vital role in managing the statutory audit process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency. Your responsibilities will include leading the statutory external audit process, managing audit task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing robust internal controls. You will also be involved in various continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, local statutory accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting practices.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will hold a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with experience working in an Audit role, with no previous experience within industry required. You will need strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, plus a bonus and generous benefits. You will work full-time onsite at modern offices in Blackburn, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development. You will be part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and compliance, with opportunities to make a significant impact on the finance function. There is the chance with this role to influence the direction your career will move into within the wider finance team as you progress, whether into the Group finance function, or a more commercial focused role, for example.

What you need to do now


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

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DBS DIT provides digital capability that supports corporate services across the Ministry of Defence, including Finance, Commercial, Payroll and Human Resources for Military Personnel, Civilian Personnel and Veterans.

Cyber Security Assessors are responsible for independent assessment of Delivery Teams’ adherence to Secure by Design and relevant risk and security policies and standards. They coordinate between Delivery Teams dealing with similar security challenges to optimise solutions and minimise duplication of effort. They are responsible for consistent, coherent advice and support to relevant capabilities. They identify, understand and mitigate cyber-related risks. They provide risk or service owners with advice to help them make well informed risk-based decisions.

As Cyber security Assessor within the DBS Cyber Team you will manage all day to day IT Security and System Information Assurance, and, applying Secure by Design, ensure that security is embedded in all stages of the application development life cycle, and that there is continuous monitoring through use. You will also advise on and test the efficacy of measures to build security into continuous integration and deployment with specific responsibilities for the day to day IT security for multiple Military and Civilian HR systems and Finance systems.

The role will require you to demonstrate a talent for solving complex problems and for effective communication at all levels. You will be able to advise on complex risk balance decisions, propose innovative solutions and to explain MOD’s security policy, governance and technology controls to non-IT/security experts. Senior Responsible Owners and Project Leads will rely on your expertise to ensure they have an accurate understanding of through-life cyber security risks, so they can make informed decisions. Projects may involve complex technical and security challenges and you will need a good understanding of technical controls and policy (JSP 440; JSP 604/453)

The Key Responsibilities are:

• Lead the embedment of Secure by Design (SbD) principles into application development by providing advice and internal consultancy on highly complex criteria and contexts for multiple systems.
• Manage system accreditation transition to SbD
• Lead multi-team assessment of application resilience throughout the DBS IT estate, reviewing regular application security reports, holding accountability and responsibility for secure design implementation;
• supporting delivery of main gate assurance of all projects and changes; ensuring compliance with Information Assurance Policy and Security Principles
• Lead and assure processes, and provide specialist advice though leadership on tooling and dynamic and static analysis in the product development life cycle.
• Lead Delivery Team Security Leads (previously Security Assurance Co-ordinator (SACs)) alongside senior decision makers to embed secure development life cycle and security awareness.

As a Principal Cyber Security Risk Manager, you will:


• Conduct cyber security risk assessments
• Implement continuous risk management; Lead and undertake risk management activities against the hardest or more novel scenarios, while applying the fundamental principles of risk management to a range of complex scenarios and lead regulatory or legislative compliance activities.
• Guide and direct specialist activities or others, actively promoting development in the applicable skills, providing leadership and sharing best practice widely across government, the public sector, and industry.
• Lead the analysis and derivation of complex security needs.
• Lead Cyber Security related risk assessments and other expert risk management activities, including providing guidance on establishing the organisation’s Cyber Security related governance arrangements.
• Provide guidance to ensure on-going confidence that fundamental organisational security needs have been met, including integrating a range of assurance approaches and techniques to give continued confidence to the risk, service or system owner.
• Shape leadership decision-making through
o Effective reporting and communication regarding the effectiveness of security processes across an organisation
o Providing recommendations to highly complex problems
o Acting as an SME for complex cyber risk management concerns, issues and problems

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Deputy Home Manager
Salary: £46,000 - £48,000 per annum
Location: Poulton-le-Fylde
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (Supernumerary Hours)

Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse looking for a leadership role where you can make a real difference? Time Recruitment is excited to work with a prestigious care provider to recruit a Deputy Home Manager for their stunning, purpose-built home in Poulton-le-Fylde.

This luxury care home offers high-quality nursing and dementia care in a warm, welcoming environment. As Deputy Home Manager, you'll work closely with a dedicated team to deliver outstanding care and support the Home Manager in maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Why You'll Love This Role:
Competitive Salary of up to £48,000
Work-Life Balance with a Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm schedule
Career Development with continuous training and progression opportunities
Fantastic Benefits: Paid DBS & NMC renewals, free onsite parking, uniform, and retail discounts
A Supportive, Close-Knit Team that values your leadership and expertise

What We're Looking For:
NMC Pin (RGN/RMN/RNLD)
A minimum of 1 year's experience as a Clinical Lead or Deputy Home Manager
Experience in nursing and dementia care, with a strong understanding of care planning and clinical governance
A compassionate, person-centred approach to leadership
If you're ready to lead a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in a beautiful, well-supported home, we want to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Jack at Time Recruitment for more information.

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Head of IT Service Management Preston(Warton)Hybrid working £75k-£85k+ Excellent Benefits

My client are a multinational aerospace, defence and information security company.

What you'll be doing:

• Define and implement a comprehensive IT service management strategy aligned with business goals
• Lead and manage a team of service management professionals, including service desk, incident, problem, service design, and transition specialists
• Oversee service operations, ensuring efficient incident and problem resolution, high service availability, and user satisfaction
• Select, implement, and manage IT service management tools to optimise processes and workflows
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the maturity and effectiveness of service management practices
• Establish and maintain service level agreements (SLAs) with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations on service management best practices to product teams as they design, build, and implement new or updated products to the IT environment

Your skills and experiences:

• Proven experience in IT service management, ideally with a recognised certification (ITIL, ITSM, SIAM)
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies in IT service management
• Strategic thinking: Aligning IT service management with business goals
• Leadership: Building and motivating a high-performing service management team
• IT Service Management (ITSM) and Service Integration and Management (SIAM) knowledge
• Deep understanding of frameworks like ITIL and ITSM best practices
• IT and business stakeholders engagement and management

For an immediate interview please send your cv to Peter Bibby on the email address below...

Your new company
An exciting global convenience retail organisation, are looking to recruit an VAT assistant Manager to join their in house tax team at their head office in Blackburn on either a full time or part time basis. The company operates filling stations, convenience stores, and food service outlets throughout Europe and is based in the UK. It is a well-established, highly respected organisation who are looking to bring in someone experienced in VAT and management to help their fast paced group.

Your new role
As a VAT Assistant Manager in the tax team, you will report to the VAT Director and support the VAT Managers. Your responsibilities will include preparing and submitting VAT returns and EC Sales Lists (ECSLs) for specific territories, which involves collaborating with country finance teams to enhance processes and data accuracy. Additionally, you will provide ad-hoc support to the VAT Director on various non-compliance Indirect Tax matters.

Key Accountabilities:
* Preparing and submitting VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat returns.
* Performing reconciliations and assisting in VAT audits.
* Building and maintaining relationships with key finance personnel across the business.
* Working with finance teams to improve processes.


What you'll need to succeed
* VAT technical knowledge and experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns.
* Intermediate/advanced Excel skills
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Characteristics such as integrity, trust, professionalism, initiative, discretion, team work
* Tax technical qualifications, working knowledge of SAP and VAT reporting tools is desirable

What you'll get in return
* Salary would be £45k - £50k
* Standard 10% bonus
* In office work, with the option to work from home once a week
* This role offers a diverse range of tax experience within a truly international and dynamic business, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance your tax knowledge.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 contact William Loring on 0161 237 3388 or email: If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in Tax or Treasury, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Head of Finance

Local Authority Blackburn

Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

3 Days required in the office (2 Days Remote)

Salary Negotiable - (£500-£700pd) Dependent on Experience

Job Purpose

You will take responsibility for our finance teams and performance monitoring team developing the plans necessary to deliver excellent services to our residents. You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the services and support our staff to make the continuous improvements needed to enable our services to flourish.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting the development of our social care and public health services, offering inspiring leadership to our teams and influencing the strategic direction of our services linked to regulatory and business plan requirements. We are on an improvement journey and have brought together a range of services including for example commissioning, finance and performance, which with your expertise, will support the Directorate to operate within budgets and evidence compliance with a range of regulated activities.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and deliver integrated services, ensuring efficient budget use.
• Develop and improve financial, performance, and business systems for managing contracts, focusing on outcomes and quality.
• Ensure commissioned services are high-quality, cost-effective, and people-centered with ongoing quality assurance.
• Lead Adult Social Care Finance, Performance, Direct Payments, and Complex Care teams to drive service improvements and align with public health strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Local Authority systems, including risk management, performance monitoring, and workforce planning.
• Manage multiple Council budgets and funding streams effectively.
• Represent the council in key meetings and with health sector partners to ensure collaborative service delivery.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for citizens.
• Provide leadership, fostering employee development, wellbeing, and proactive health management.
• Provide timely information to stakeholders to monitor performance and progress towards strategic goals.

Requirements for the role

• Must be able to attend the office 3 days per week (Flexibility on the days)
• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Must have significant experience within Adult Social care at a Senior Level
• Or similar significant NHS experience

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

Job Description

Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Children's Home Deputy Manager in the South Ribble area of Preston.

The company are currently looking for someone who is happy to work 37 hours per week.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within children's residential services? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our team in South Ribble! This is a unique developmental role designed for a motivated leader who's eager to step into a Registered Manager position.

Position Overview:
As Deputy Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring exceptional care and support for young people, creating a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive. You'll work closely with the Registered Manager, gaining hands-on experience and developing the leadership skills needed to ultimately take on the Registered Manager role.

Key Requirements:

• Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification (completed or nearing completion).
• Strong desire to pursue and complete the Level 5 Diploma.
• Proven experience within children's residential care settings.
• Leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing a team.

Salary & Benefits:

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Ongoing support and training for career development.
• Opportunity to lead a team and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people.

This role is perfect for an experienced and ambitious professional who's ready to advance their career in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to grow into a Registered Manager position, we want to hear from you!

APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… John.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Why Service Care Solutions?

• A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions.
• We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains.
• All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.
• We operate 3 payrolls per week
• Bring your Job to us bonus of £250
• Refer a friend Bonus of £250

Assistant Site Manager

Are you looking for your next Assistant Site Manager role with a residential builder that can offer you a simple chain of command, a relaxed non-PLC environment and the chance to take on brand new sites?

The company will be starting a new development with 150 units based in the Wyre Borough.

The company are a regional house builder that create traditional looking homes with contemporary interiors, designed for modern living. They concentrate on small developments and they take pride in producing new homes to the highest standard and are committed to delivering excellent customer service. All properties are designed with key features including fully equipped kitchens, premium sized garages and landscaped rear gardens along with a wide range of interior and exterior finishes for customers to personalise their new home.

About the Assistant Site Manager role:

Working closely with a highly experienced Site Manager you will assist in the daily operations of a busy housing development. Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Working with the Site Manager in taking ownership of agreed build programmes at pre-start meetings
• Assist with ensuring that Health & Safety procedures are strictly adhered to
• Conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC, LABC)
• Assist with ensuring cost effective production in line with development budgets by ensuring that the work undertaken is in full accordance with the cost provision allocated
• Assist with organisation of site meetings and pre-plan and ensure efficient usage of all resources
• Ensure production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Contracts Manager
• Assist with ensuring site security and good practice is maintained at all times
• Assist with ensuring sensible level of stock control in accordance with build requirements including proper checking and recording of deliveries
• Assist with ensuring the quality meets with Company and warranty expectations
• Ensure sub-contractors work within the required specification and adhere to Company Policies
• Ensure that procedures and controls are fully implemented by all site personnel
• Ensure plots are finished to high standard by taking ownership of plots until completion
• Take responsibility for the supervision of cranes
• Carry out home tours and demonstrations
• Ensure air testing is carried out and units passed
• Accompany build inspector whilst CML is carried out
• Carry out monthly meter readings
• Deal with handovers to clients/purchasers/customers
• Dealing with any customer care queries and defect works post-handover

Assistant Site Manager requirements:

• Previous experience delivering new build housing developments
• Ability to motivate the team and subcontractors
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates

What's on offer?

• Benefits of working for a medium size builder where the emphasis in on quality not quantity
• Competitive salary (dependant on level of experience) + package including car allowance, pension, training and development

If you are interested in the Assistant Site Manager position or would like to apply, please contact Deena Fields at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat on 01204 554 884 or alternatively apply via the link below