Total 247 Manager job vacancies in Preston, PR1 8RL

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.

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for a Pharmacy Operations Manager. Part of the role will require providing strategic leadership to our fantastic team. If you like variety, then this is the role for you. We are continually developing our services and are currently looking into opportunities to expand. It really is an exciting time for the company.

Whilst having experience of working in an outpatient pharmacy setting would be advantageous, please do not be discouraged from applying if you haven't.

You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a desire towards developing our services.

If all of the above applies to you and you would like to know more or come for a visit, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.

Please note full time hours are 37.5 hours per week worked over five days days. Whilst having a visible leadership presence is an essential part of the role, there may be the opportunity to work from home one day a week. This can be discussed and agreed as part of the interview process.

Please note the interviews for this post are expected to be held the week commencing the 9th of December.

Providing managerial and strategic leadership for the pharmacy outpatient service.

Ensuring that contractual KPIs are met.

Ensuring compliance with GPhC Standards for Registered Pharmacies in conjunction with the Superintendent Pharmacist.

Ensuring safe and effective working practices with SOPs that are in date and fit for purpose.

Developing services to maximise company profitability; working closely with the Finance Manager.

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital) and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.



Provide leadership and act as a role model for the staff of LHS Ltd.

Stock is always managed appropriately and accurately.

SOPs are in place to cover all activities.

Robust recruitment processes are in place including induction programmes and probationary reviews.

Training packages are in place to cover all core activities and are used to ensure that all team members are trained to the appropriate standards.

To ensure pharmacy stock is handled appropriately in terms of it being safe and secure.

To ensure that the pharmacy is developed and operated as a profitable business tailoring staffing and services as appropriate.

Work closely with the Finance Manager to have full financial oversight

Pharmacy rosters are managed appropriately in line with budgeted costs.

To be responsible for ensuring effective leadership and management of the dispensary teams including:-

Regular team meetings with minutes circulated.

Promptly enacting and following all policies and procedures, ensuring standards are upheld including those related to workforce.

Effectively communicating with individual members of the team as required including dealing with more sensitive topics and having difficult conversations.

Treating individuals equitably, fairly and consistently at all times

Compliance with LTHTr mandatory training requirements

Quarterly 121s are in place for all team members

Annual Appraisals are in place for all team members

(This list is intended as an illustration and is not exhaustive)

To ensure that workload and resources are effectively managed across all three branches.

To lead (or provide support to the team leaders) on service development.

Systems are in place where incidents are investigated including those reported by Datix or through PALs and appropriate actions plans developed/corrective action taken when required and Lessons Learnt are shared with the team.

To ensure all relevant risk assessments are in place and reviewed regularly.

LHS Single Improvement Plan is maintained, actions progressed and where applicable updated with further improvements when they are identified.

In conjunction with the Finance Manager, prepare corporate and annual business plans and monitor progress against these to ensure that the company attains it's objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible.

To provide strategic advice and guidance to the chair and members of the board, to keep them aware of developments within the industry and ensure that appropriate policies are developed to meet the company's mission and objectives and to comply with all relevant statutory and other regulations.

To establish and maintain effective formal and informal links with LTHTr (and future clients), key decision-makers and other stakeholders, to exchange information and views and to ensure that the company is providing the appropriate range and quality of services.

To provide direction and coordinate the work and resources of the dispensary teams ensuring robust recruitment and retention processes are in place.

Represent the company in negotiations with customers, suppliers and other key contacts to reach the desired outcome.

The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.






This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

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

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

What you'll get in return

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

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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

We are working with a long standing, reputable and established Main Contractor who work throughout the Lancashire region, specialising in Education and Healthcare projects alongside commercial/leisure projects.

The company work on a number of long term frameworks and have a healthy pipeline of future of work. They work on both refurbishment and New Build projects.

They are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to join their close knit team on a permanent basis. Based in their Lancashire offices with site travel required, you will be responsible for:

• Assist in the development of the procurement programme
• Manage the selection of sub-contractors
• Manage site personnel, work activities and resources to meet the requirements of individual contracts.
• Monitor budget
• Develop a programme, monitor progress and ensure the contracts are delivered on time.
• Ensure contracts comply with Health, Safety and Welfare requirements.
• Ensure site personnel (including visitors) are aware of their own Health, Safety and Welfare requirements.
• Manage the identification of site hazards and ensure assessments and risk control methods are implemented.
• Ensure the performance of reporting staff are monitor through regular appraisals and reviews.
• Ensure identified individual development/training needs are met.
• Maintain the trust and support of reporting personnel
• Support individuals who have problems that may affect their performance.
• Manage/implement procedures on Recruitment, Discipline and Grievance.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a stable and progressive career background, and have a strong background in Public Sector/Commercial/Healthcare refurbishment & new build projects.

The salary on offer is between £60-65k + car allowance and package, depending on your experience.

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

Your new company
Join a dynamic and innovative company known for its commitment to quality and excellence in the FMCG sector. Your new team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in production and engineering, ensuring the safety, quality, and legality of all products and processes.

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

What you'll need to succeed

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

What you'll get in return

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

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

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

Team Leader - Underwriting Support

Based in Fulwood, Preston

£29,000 per year

Monday-Friday and fully onsite

Due to continued business growth, we are looking for a customer focused, and results driven Team Leader to join our invaluable underwriting team within more2life.

This role involves managing the underwriting team who are responsible for underwriting property valuations and new applications to offer stage. As part of this role, you will be expected to ensure that all processes, policies and criteria are adhered to and that all 3rd parties receive an exceptional level of customer service at all times.

Production of MI reporting and on-going mentoring/development of the team also form part of this role. We are looking for someone to join and embrace our dynamic working environment and lead by example.

Team Leader Main duties:

• To lead a team of underwriters and underwriting support colleagues.

• Ensure that service levels are achieved on a consistent basis.

• Ensure that clearly defined processes and controls are documented and followed for all of the teams' activities.

• Continuous process improvement, searching for ways to increase the efficiency and quality of all processes and procedures.

• Support the personal performance and career development of all staff.

• Meet and exceed all team targets whilst supporting the wider targets for the business.

• To liaise with solicitors, valuers, brokers and customers to secure documentation required to make responsible lending decisions.

• To keep fully up to date and conversant with lending criteria, products and special schemes.

• To develop and maintain business relationships with key partners.

• To underwrite new business in line with more2life policies.

Skills and experience we look for in a Team Leader:

• Experience of managing or leading a team within a call centre or office environment

• Committed to quality; highly compliant.

• Attention to detail.

• Proactive and confident.

• Highly motivated, accurate, methodical and able to prioritise effectively.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong sense of responsibility and urgency to deliver results.

• Flexible, approachable and have a positive attitude.

• We seek experience of working in a fast-paced working environment where accuracy is essential. Previous experience of mortgage processing or a similar environment is highly advantageous.

We believe that helping people unlock a better retirement starts with helping everyone in our organisation unlock their true potential, and thrive. To do that, we're mindful of staying true to the values that make us who we are, and proud of what we do.

Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement.
Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do.
Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service.
Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships.
Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result.
Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual well being day

1 charity day per year

Tier 1 pension (5% employee and 8% employer)

Simply Health

Life Assurance

Job Title: Complex Case Manager (Non-Clinical)

Location: PRESTON

Salary: Up to 35K

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

We’re looking for a Complex Case Manager keen to make a real difference for our clients and foster great morale within their care team. You’ll be a role model to the people in your team, empowering them to be their very best. We’d love you to lead with a friendly, supportive, professional approach that sends a strong message of high-quality, person-centred care.

Together, we're building a community of care that respects and supports everyone (both clients and workers alike) and you will play a huge role in this.

A little about us

We like to think of Routes as an incredible team of folk from all walks of life, working together with one thing in common: we all care about making a difference. And that’s not just for our clients but for our workers too.

For the last 15 years at Routes, we’ve been taking pride in what we do: delivering high standards of care that puts people's wants and needs at the heart of it, and letting people live the way they choose in the comfort of their home.

If this sounds like a companyyou’d like to be part of, we’re already on to a winner. But how about we sweeten the deal a little more?

We want to help you flourish in your career - Routes gives you the tools, so you can focus on what truly matters: delivering good care to your community.

What does this mean?

• Part of a team – nurses/everyone coming together/lean on each other.

  
  

  • Working closely with your Registered Service Manager and Nurse Case Manager(s)

    
    

    • Centralised support teams to take a little off your plate and keep things running smoothly. HR, Payroll, Quality and Marketing to name but a few.

      
      

      • Our in-house recruitment team to make sure you have the staff you need for your care packages. We pride ourselves on recruiting our own people to deliver our services and have Zero Agency use.

        
        

        • Routes Academy, which not only means your workers are highly trained, but both you and your workers have opportunities to progress your careers and develop

          
          

          • We recently rolled out Digital Care Plans, making our operations more efficient

            
            

            • Speaking of digital - we also have our own friendly IT team on hand to help you with any IT struggles or needs

              
              

              And of course, just a few extra little perks like...

              • Wellbeing and financial support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

                
                

                • 25 days holiday, additional bank holiday leave plus an extra day of for your birthday

                  
                  

                  • Saving for future-you with our Pension Scheme

                    
                    

                    • A competitive salary plus an attractive bonus package based on service performance

                      
                      

                      • A fun, friendly and supportive workplace (we have many great personalities!)

                        
                        

                        So, what do you think? If you’re interested in joining Routes as a Case Manager in the North East, here’s what we’re looking for from you:

                        • Someone passionate about putting people first

                          
                          

                          • Organisational & time management skills

                            
                            

                            • A good Understanding of CQC requirements

                              
                              

                              • Experience in managing complex care packages with clinical interventions including, spinal injuries, acquired brain injuries, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis

                                
                                

                                • Experience of managing a team of healthcare workers

                                  
                                  

                                  • You will need to be a driver with access to your own car for work

                                    
                                    

                                    Your core role will include:

                                    • To take ownership of a caseload of complex clients with clinical interventions including, spinal injuries, acquired brain injuries, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis and manage their care package holistically

                                      
                                      

                                      • To co-ordinate and lead the transition, start up, and continuity of all complex care packages; involving client, MDT; managing the clinical training needs of the care team, and maintainingappropriate skill mix to ensure safe and effective clinical practice

                                        
                                        

                                        • Upholding high standards in care and prioritising a person-centred approach

                                          
                                          

                                          • Prioritising individual wellbeing in our care practices

                                            
                                            

                                            • Being a responsive advocate for complaints and safeguarding, and encouraging improvement

                                              
                                              

                                              • Developing comprehensive care plans and risk assessments

                                                
                                                

                                                • Providing support for your care packages through observations and mentoring sessions, and regularly reviews

                                                  
                                                  

                                                  
                                                  This could be the start of an incredible journey together, changing lives for people with Complex Care needs in our community. We look forward to hearing from you!

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant General Manager to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00 - £43,000.00, Negotiable Depending on Experience
Location: Garstang, Preston PR3

About The Company:

The are a well-established family-owned builders, plumbers & timber merchants, with busy kitchen and bathroom showroom.

They are now looking to recruit an Assistant General Manager to join their busy team.

The ideal candidate will have experience within the builder merchants trade.

About The Role:

This is an outstanding and varied opportunity for a pro-active, ambitious and confident individual with relevant supervisory and builders merchant sales experience.

Based at their Garstang site the successful individual will be able to consistently deliver a high standard of work within a fast-paced environment and will support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the business.

Main Responsibilities:

• Developing strong relationships with customers and suppliers to drive profitable business growth.
• Accomplished at driving sales and profits through a well-developed knowledge of products, margins and market rates.
• Motivating, encouraging and training other staff members to deliver better results.
• Data analysing and reviewing.
• Stock monitoring and management including ordering and selling.
• Maintain stock levels.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and support the manager with all H&S matters and take action when necessary.
• Ensure the highest standards are maintained in all areas of the business including company policies and procedures, staff performance and good housekeeping.
• Have good communication and computer skills.


If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.


The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills/qualifications.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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...

Preston East Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) are looking to recruit a Band 6 Deputy Team Leader to our busy and friendly team. The applicant must to be registered with a relevant professional body. This is a permanent 37.5 hour contract. This post is suitable for registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists

The team are based at West Strand House in the centre of Preston, and serves a vibrant and diverse population. It is an established team with a friendly and supportive culture with a visible and supportive leadership team who are committed to clinical supervision and professional development of all staff.

This is an interesting and rewarding role in a busy service. Ideally, you will have current or previous experience in a community setting and be able to work effectively in a multi professional context. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as passion and commitment in developing and promoting recovery based approaches for adults with complex mental health needs

The main job role is to perform duties as a keyworker. As a keyworker you will manage a caseload of service users with a range of complex mental health needs. You will develop Dialog+ care plans and deliver evidence based interventions and treatments to patients alongside managing risks in the community. The post requires that you are a good communicator, and are able to adopt a flexible, adaptable and proactive approach to your work.

Part of your role will require you to undertake the role of team duty worker. This role involves managing unplanned patient work within the team, responding to escalation of risk/crisis situations and may also include assessing of new referrals.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will take on some leadership activities such as contributing to the learning and development of junior team members taking a lead on/or contributing to projects identified by the leadership team.

In return you will benefit from encouragement to continue to develop your own specialist knowledge and competence. Your development will be guided using clinical supervision, management supervision, Team/Peer support, internal and external training opportunities and the Trust’s appraisal process.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Phil Robinson. Team Manager, Preston East CMHT on 01772 401275 or philip.robinson@lscft.nhs.uk

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

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Location: Preston

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

Helping Hands is the nation's most widely rated home care provider and the only one to be endorsed as a Centre of Excellence by Skills for Care. We have over 150 branches across England and Wales and we're now looking for Registered Care Managers who are as passionate about what they do as we are to join our team.

Working for Helping Hands is like owning your own Domiciliary Care company but with the support of a nationally recognised and well-respected brand. As a Registered Care Manager you will have the flexibility to make decisions that put the quality of life of your customers and Carers first

Main Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the branch to ensure that it is efficient, profitable and provides the highest standard of care to all customers.
• Holding the CQC/CIW registration for the branch and ensure that it operates within CQC/CIW guidelines.
• Maintain and grow carer numbers by actively recruiting new team members and guiding them through the recruitment process.
• Actively seek new business opportunities and support the commercial growth of the branch.
• Regularly review the operation of the branch to ensure that all customer needs are met.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are communicated and implemented effectively within the branch.
• Support branch staff and carers with their training and development.

About You

To be successful in this role you'll need to have a level 5 NVQ in Management in care or be willing to work towards achieving this. Additionally, you'll need to have knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practice in line with CQC/CIW guidance and experience of working within the care sector at management level. You'll also need to have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 2 years of service
• Blue Light Card offering discounts from business and services
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications
• Refer a friend scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Annual salary review

Helping Hands is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce as we believe this develops a comfortable working environment for all our staff. All applications will be treated fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.

We are looking for a team player with good communication and organisational skills, who is flexible in their approach to work. The post holder will: Have overall responsibility for the day-to-day co-ordination and delivery of the SCC operating protocol. This includes compliance against the national spec and localised system SOP(s) as per ICB / MLCSU governance. Chair routine system calls with ICS provider representatives and have devolved authority from ICB to initiate contact with providers as necessary. Ensures that all providers and SCC teams are maintaining contemporaneous notes and that objectives are SMART-based, accountable and delivered (or non-delivered by exception). Visible point of contact for SCC Room Operators to escalate any real-time or emergent risks or concerns. The SCC Operational Manager will interpret any quantifiable or considered risk analysis and decide on a recourse to the most appropriate action to maintain patient safety. Tactical system management of provider critical incidents and accountable to the ICB SRO or the DOC who will enact strategic system management on behalf of the ICB. Establish lines of communication with ICS providers ensuring seamless escalation as per OPEL 4 Framework or other surge protocol. Can devolve point of contact to SCC as required which includes preparing and facilitating handover to the DOC. Be responsible for the running of the System Control Centre Be responsible for building a combination of subject matter expertise and operational skill to enhance effective service delivery. Be responsible for implementing all national and local guidance and ensuring system assurance is established through clear actions and pre-set targets Support the wider urgent care team to deliver against national and local priorities as set out in the NHS E policy to improve and transform urgent and emergency care for the population of LSC, driving better outcomes, improved operational performance and value or money in planning and commissioning. Be required to work five days across the seven-day period, covering 08:00-20:00 or 18:00 as a part of a rota. Work closely with a range of managers and directors for system delivery to balance risk across the system in times of escalation If you require any further details regarding this vacancy please contact: Jennifer Butterworth - 01772 952363 or jennifer.butterworth1@nhs.net

A Vacancy at NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit.


Lancashire and South Cumbria System Coordination Centre (SCC) are looking to recruit an additional Operational Manager to join their developing SCC. If you are currently working within healthcare or have previously worked within healthcare and looking for a new challenge and are passionate about working at a system level to improve and coordinate urgent care, this is the role for you.

The SCC Operational Manager will work with the Senior Managers to lead the team working in the Integrated Care Board (ICB) / MLCSU SCC. The role is responsible for delivering operational leadership via the SCC to ensure system level coordination of responses across Lancashire and South Cumbria to maintain flow across UEC pathways.

Please note: this service is planned to transfer from Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) to Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (LSC ICB) on 1stDecember 2024. Therefore due the recruitment timescales it is expected that the successful applicant will be employed by LSC ICB on appointment





The SCC is responsible for coordinating the flow of urgent care across the Lancashire and South Cumbria and operates 7 days a week, covering the core hours of 0800 to 1800. The Operational Manager role is an exciting opportunity to become involved in working to improve urgent care flow at a system level , working closely with colleagues across the area to operationalise the 5 year strategy for urgent and emergency care.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to cover these hours on a seven day rota, and with the expectation for significant on site presence with the majority of weekday shifts worked on site at County Hall in Preston.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is part of the NHS family, both ‘of’ and ‘for’ the NHS and are pivotal in supporting major improvements in health and wellbeing for organisations across our partner Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and their populations. We are integral to the healthcare systems we work in partnership with, and our philosophy is to face every new challenge and opportunity together with our partners.

The System Co-ordination Centre (SCC) is the Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) system wide single point of contact for NHSE, Region, ICB and all system providers for all system improvement activities and queries and is operational 7 days a week 0800 to 1800, or when the system deems it necessary.

Our mission is to be a great place to work, to be great people to work with, striving to be better tomorrow than we are today.

MLCSU recognise that you deserve to develop your unique skill set. We encourage our staff to adopt a culture of learning to continually evolve and develop the organisation.

MLCSU is committed to our process of redeployment at risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

We are looking for a team player with good communication and organisational skills, who is flexible in their approach to work.

The post holder will:
• Have overall responsibility for the day-to-day co-ordination and delivery of the SCC operating protocol. This includes compliance against the national spec and localised system SOP(s) as per ICB / MLCSU governance.
• Chair routine system calls with ICS provider representatives and have devolved authority from ICB to initiate contact with providers as necessary. Ensures that all providers and SCC teams are maintaining contemporaneous notes and that objectives are SMART-based, accountable and delivered (or non-delivered by exception).
• Visible point of contact for SCC Room Operators to escalate any real-time or emergent risks or concerns. The SCC Operational Manager will interpret any quantifiable or considered risk analysis and decide on a recourse to the most appropriate action to maintain patient safety.
• Tactical system management of provider critical incidents and accountable to the ICB SRO or the DOC who will enact strategic system management on behalf of the ICB.
• Establish lines of communication with ICS providers ensuring seamless escalation as per OPEL 4 Framework or other surge protocol. Can devolve point of contact to SCC as required which includes preparing and facilitating handover to the DOC.
• Be responsible for the running of the System Control Centre
• Be responsible for building a combination of subject matter expertise and operational skill to enhance effective service delivery.
• Be responsible for implementing all national and local guidance and ensuring system assurance is established through clear actions and pre-set targets
• Support the wider urgent care team to deliver against national and local priorities as set out in the NHS E policy to improve and transform urgent and emergency care for the population of LSC, driving better outcomes, improved operational performance and value or money in planning and commissioning.
• Be required to work five days across the seven-day period, covering 08:00-20:00 or 18:00 as a part of a rota.
• Work closely with a range of managers and directors for system delivery to balance risk across the system in times of escalation



If you require any further details regarding this vacancy please contact:

Jennifer Butterworth -01772 952363 or jennifer.butterworth1@nhs.net


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024