Total 9 Manager job vacancies in Dudley, DY2 8PS

Broker Development Manager - Commercial Insurance

Circa 50k/55k + Bonus Scheme / Car Allowance

Remote / nearest office.

A Global Insurance company is looking for someone to join their business development team based in the UK / nearest office (ideally Midlands/ the North). This opportunity will attract individuals who are driven, self-motivated and have the right approach with a sales focus.

Within this particular role, you will be responsible for looking after a panel of brokers and will play an active role in driving growth through the proposition which the company has to offer to its clients and brokers. You will be expected to be travelling a fair amount / on the road so will require a driving licence.

We are looking to speak to candidates who currently work as a BDM / Account Exec or a New Business Underwriter who have cross commercial lines experience. We are also interested in speaking to individuals that are wanting to move into this sort of position as you will be trained on the products however will need to be confident in meeting with external stakeholders.

The position will be remote however will be expected to travel a fair amount / be on the road either visiting brokers or attending events.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and package including a car allowance. A successful candidate with the right attributes and performance can also look forward to progression and development with this new proposition if they have ambitions to do so.

To find out more about this rare and exciting role, apply directly or get in touch.

Email: Alexander.ballantine@ipsgroup.co.uk

Number: 0161 416 6203 / 07967 701036

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Join our vibrant and dynamic school community in Dudley, where excellence in education is our hallmark. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Office Manager to support our administrative team during term time.


Your new role
As the School Office Manager, you will be the backbone of our school's administrative operations. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of the school office, providing essential support to staff, students, and parents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily office operations and manage administrative staff.
• Maintain accurate student records and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Coordinate school events, meetings, and schedules.
• Liaise with parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Manage school communications, including emails, phone calls, and newsletters.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a similar administrative role, within an educational setting.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to the school's ethos and values.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate of £24 - £28, based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly environment.
• Gain valuable experience at a reputable school.

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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The successful candidate will work with the team on the ward driving the quality and safety agendas and have the perfect opportunity of having leadership responsibilities along side maintaining clinical care within the role See JD and details above or just give us a call to discuss more.

About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Technical Services Manager Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary Full time – 37.5 hours per weekSalary £50,000
- £60,000 per annum, plus Serco Benefits. At Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, we have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Services Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve a high standard of performance across the Hard FM Service provision. Supporting the Contract Manager, you will be the contract lead on all technical matters relating to the complex engineering systems associated with an Acute Healthcare facility as part of a PPP arrangement.

Within this role you will be responsible for managing and working with the in-house team and external technical specialists to ensure compliance with all statutory, contractual, and relevant technical standards, whilst collaborating and co-operating with the SPV, NHS Trust, partners, and colleagues to deliver a customer focussed service. Our Technical Services Manager will also be responsible for all aspects of maintenance compliance and will take on the role of Responsible Person and/or Authorised Person for appropriate and agreed systems.

Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary is a leading healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical services in the Dumfries and Galloway region. Opened in 2017, the hospital includes various specialised units, such as emergency care, surgical departments, maternity services and mental health support, staffed by a dedicated team on healthcare professionals. The hospital design emphasises accessibility, patient comfort and environmental sustainability, combining modern facilities with a commitment to high-quality patient care.

The team is dedicated to providing outstanding, person-centred care that is both effective and dependable. We are eager to grow this amazing team by welcoming positive and skilled individuals who are seeking opportunities in their preferred fields.
Main Accountabilities:


- To ensure that the full range of maintenance services are provided to support the smooth running of the hospital, in accordance with the Project Agreement and the associated contractual service delivery documents.
- Be conversant with and understand the working of the mechanical, electrical and electronic systems in an acute hospital e.g., lifts, medical gases, boiler plant, air handling/conditioning fire safety management systems, communication systems, control theory, practical and application.
- Lead liaison with the Authorising Engineers around maintaining safe systems of work on appropriate disciplines and all activities associated with all technical audits including close out of audit reports.
- Ability to undertake Responsible Person (RP) and Authorised Person (AP) duties for appropriate disciplines within professional competency.
- In conjunction with the other AP’s, carry out competence assessments for the purposes of appointing ‘Competent Persons’ and issue Standing Instructions.
- To support the operational team by providing specialist engineering maintenance expertise across the range of hospital building services to ensure compliance with mandatory, regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring timely updates of existing policies and procedures, and the development of new policies and procedures based on national guidance, legal requirements, mandate and best practice that will affect the service.
- Prepare maintenance / technical reports for submission to Highwood Health, NHS DGRI and other regulatory and statutory bodies.
- Critically review and analyse maintenance activities and procedures/processes and their efficiency to ensure that legal and contractual requirements are adhered to.
- Ensure all appropriate records are present and correct and raise any non-conformances and deliver a plan to return to a compliant state.
- Provide an asset condition report to identify plant and equipment for inclusion in the Asset Renewal Plan.
- Undertake research as and when required making recommendations regarding the implications of plant and building refurbishment proposals.
- Responsible for the initiation and effective management of the work of specialist consultants, contractors and in-house staff on project work.
- Co-ordinate building surveys and resulting works, agreeing access requirements and arranging insurance inspections.
- Manage the site Health & Safety File ensuring all component parts are up to date both digitally and hard copy.
- Ensure that the Fire Safety Management system is up to date and compliant with its legislation, guidance and requirements.
- Ensure the operational Contract Risk Register is in place and kept up to date with the required monthly reports being created and transmitted to the Contract Manager
- To participate in the Management on-call rota and respond to site within contractual timescales.


What you’ll need to do the role:


- Hold a UK driving licence.
- Previous experience in a similar role within a large complex service and managing a team.
- Educated to a minimum of HNC/HND level in an engineering discipline, with relevant experience and/or trade background working within a maintenance environment.
- Be conversant with the workings of the mechanical, electrical and electronic systems used within a Healthcare Environment e.g., piped medical gasses, high/low voltage systems, boiler plant air handling/conditioning fire alarm systems and management, communications systems, control theory, practical and application.
- Ability to hold Authorised Person responsibilities relevant to their engineering discipline.
- Commercially aware with an ability to deliver against typical estates contractual KPI requirements.


Desirable:


- Qualified to IOSH Managing Safely level or equivalent.
- Trained in the use of the Firecode Suite of Documents and had practical experience implementing and maintaining them.
- A Member of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management and registered with the Engineering Council.


What we offer

- Salary: Salary package up to £31,671 available with annual reviews. Additional payments up to £1,000 available for AP/CP responsibilities.
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. Matched to 12%
- Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
- ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

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Your new school
Hays Education is working with one of our partner secondary schools to recruit an exceptional Head of English. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and inspirational leader to help shape the future of the English department, ensuring a high standard of teaching and learning that drives student achievement. The Head of English will play a crucial role in developing the department's curriculum, managing staff, and fostering a passion for literature and language within the school community.


Your new role

• Lead and inspire the English department.
• Develop and oversee the English curriculum.
• Teach engaging English lessons.
• Mentor and support English teachers.
• Implement effective assessment strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments and senior leadership.
• Engage with parents and the community.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in English or related field, with a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE).
• Proven experience of teaching English at the secondary level.
• Leadership experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for English literature and language.
• Innovative teaching approach.

What you'll get in return

• Supportive and collaborative environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Make a significant impact on students' lives.
• Modern facilities and resources.

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.

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

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are so important to delivering quality care and support. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we'll also rely on you to motivate everyone in your team to be at their best. Put simply, you'll help to make your care home a shining example of a high quality care environment. ABOUT YOUExperience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. We'll also look for a proven ability to lead and inspire a team. A caring nature and good communication skills are important as you'll often come into contact with other members of staff, residents and their relatives. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Support the Head of Operations and marketing team with various tasks, including event coordination, community outreach, and brand awareness initiatives. - Oversee onboarding processes, including setting up IT access and updating the website with new staff bios. - Manage company expenses, IT issues, and other ad hoc operational requests from senior leadership.

About Isabella's Homes:
Isabella's Homes is a growing supported living organisation committed to providing exceptional care and support across multiple locations to individuals with complex needs. We are seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead our HR function, managing recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and performance management. This role offers the opportunity to shape our HR operations, develop a People Plan, and ensure smooth office operations across our branches.

Role Overview:
As the HR Operations Manager, you will work closely with senior management to implement a strategic HR vision for Isabella’s Homes while managing day-to-day HR operations. You’ll be responsible for recruitment, performance management, and ensuring HR compliance, creating a positive workplace culture across our supported living services.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Recruitment and Onboarding
- Collaborate with the Head of Operations and department heads to assess staffing needs.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment, from job posting to onboarding, including IT setups and induction support through Bright HR.
- Conduct initial interviews and oversee the selection process with department heads.

Employee Relations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee queries and concerns, promoting a supportive work culture.
- Mediate and resolve workplace conflicts, working to foster a positive and inclusive environment.
- Provide guidance on employee relations and liaise with leadership to identify and manage business risks.

Performance Management
- Lead performance appraisal processes in collaboration with management.
- Advise managers on performance matters and support employees in meeting their goals.

Training and Development
- Identify training needs and coordinate programs with departmental support.
- Encourage ongoing professional growth and continuous learning within the team.

HR Policies and Compliance
- Develop and update HR policies to align with employment laws.
- Monitor changes in legislation and ensure Isabella’s Homes remains fully compliant.

Benefits Administration
- Administer employee benefits, including health insurance and pension plans, while educating employees on available benefits and answering related questions.

Employee Engagement
- Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Conduct employee surveys, gathering insights and developing action plans with line managers to improve engagement across locations.

Office Operations
- Oversee office-related tasks, such as ordering supplies, managing company car records, and handling utilities for multiple branches.
- Provide administrative support for the HR department, including managing office utilities and parking fines.

Administrative Support
- Support the Head of Operations and marketing team with various tasks, including event coordination, community outreach, and brand awareness initiatives.
- Oversee onboarding processes, including setting up IT access and updating the website with new staff bios.
- Manage company expenses, IT issues, and other ad hoc operational requests from senior leadership.

Essential Requirements
-Experience:** Minimum 4+ years in a generalist HR role, ideally standalone.
- Knowledge:** Strong knowledge of employment law and regulations.
- Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR software.
- Organisation: Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- **CIPD:** Working towards CIPD qualification is desirable.

Employee Benefits
- Two Big Company Socials Per Year – Summer and Christmas Parties
- NEST Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution)
- Access to Training & Development opportunities
- Performance Bonuses

Join Isabella's Homes to make a meaningful impact in supported living, ensuring our team has the HR support needed to thrive!

What skills and experience we're looking for

Dudley Academies Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Curriculum Team Leader for Modern Foreign Languages at Pegasus Academy. We can offer a negotiable competitive salary for the right candidate with the appropriate level of experience.

What the school offers its staff

Pegasus Academy has a strong leadership team with enthusiastic and motivated staff with learners who are a credit to their community, with the mission to instil ambition and values to dream big in all our learners.

Pegasus is located just outside central Dudley at the intersection of several major roads and bus routes. It is the smallest secondary academy in the Trust with some 600 learners on roll. Since the creation of the Trust, a large number of new senior staff have been appointed. There has been an extensive programme of refurbishment, which continues.

Dudley Academies Trust was formed in September 2017 under the sponsorship of Dudley College of Technology. Our Trust schools are St James Academy, The Link Academy, Pegasus Academy, Beacon Hill Academy, Blowers Green Primary and Kate’s Hill Primary. The Trust when combined with the sponsor, annually supports 8,500 young people aged 4 to 19 years old and employs almost 1,300 staff.

As a Trust we are highly centralised, which means that all of our systems and processes are aligned. Everything we do is developed collaboratively involving many professionals and experts who work together across the Trust, all striving to provide the highest quality provision for our learners.

Teaching and Learning is supported by a central team of Subject Directors who are experienced teachers with leadership and mentoring skills who work across our academies supporting teachers in their personal development, data analysis and curriculum planning. Subject Directors have specific areas of focus such as Mathematics, Science, Reading, Writing and History.

The Values Driven Expectations behaviour model ensures that all learners are well focussed and that there is no low-level disruption in lessons; this allows colleagues to concentrate on leading high-quality teaching to inspire learners. Cutting edge data management processes also mean that key data is provided from the central team, freeing up time to act on key information to accelerate learners’ progress.

The Trust recognises that our staff are our most valuable asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority for the Trust. A common and extensive programme of staff development operates across the Trust, this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, teaching and support staff and non-qualified teachers.

You will be joining the Trust at an exciting time as we are continuing our journey to provide a first-class education for the young people of Dudley, with outstanding teaching and learning being the Trust’s foremost priority.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.

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.