Total 1,500 job vacancies in Swindon, SN5 8AT

About the Role

Are you a chef that’s looking for more work life balance? Are you looking to move away from the split shifts and working into the early hours?

If this sounds familiar, why not consider a move into the care sector. Here at Maria Mallaband our Chefs still work with seasonal ingredients and create dishes to restaurant standard.

If you thrive on the delicate balance of creativity and budgets? Look no further! We’re seeking a talented Chef who can weave magic into our menu while keeping a watchful eye on the bottom line.

What will you be doing?

Menu Planning and Seasonality:

• Create menus that dance with seasonal ingredients where possible, ensuring freshness and delight for our residents.
• Balance creativity with cost-effectiveness.

Recipe Development:

• Dream up crave-worthy, innovative dishes that align with our brand identity.
• Design recipes that fit within our kitchen’s capabilities and equipment.

Food Management:

• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and taste. Our guests deserve nothing less than perfection.
• Manage inventory efficiently to minimise waste and maximise flavour.

Budget Mastery:

• Understand food and labour costs and work within a pricing strategy.
• Craft menus that not only tantalize taste buds but also keep our business thriving.

Who will you be?

Whilst it would be amazing if you had experience working in a care setting, welcome applications from all sectors!

Some non-negotiables for us are:

• Proven experience as Chef.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate or equivalent
• Financial acumen – you know your numbers as well as your favourite recipe.

What’s in it for you?

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

If you’re ready to elevate our dining experience and make every bite memorable, apply now!

Kings Court

Kings Court Care Centre, situated close to transport routes in Swindon, supports those seeking an independent lifestyle and assistance from skilled carers. A team of caring staff welcomes new residents and strives to respect the wishes of individuals as much as possible. Residents at Kings Court Care Centre have the freedom to make decisions about what meals they would like. A home-cooked alternative meal can always be provided by the care home's chef. Individuals are given nutritious options so that they can enjoy a well-balanced diet. Staff takes residents and their relatives' concerns very seriously and individuals are made to feel comfortable thanks to the care home's approachable and friendly staff.

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We are currently seeking an experienced Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) engineering technician to work out of our Swindon Sewage treatment works as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

As the successful candidate, your role will be to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and associated (Programmable Logic Controllers), instrumentation, control and automation equipment in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision.

All Tools, PPE and Van will be provided.

What you’ll be doing as The ICA Technician

- Carrying out planned maintenance (PPM) which includes some mandatory tickets and some reactive maintenance on defective equipment.
- Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and diagnosing and repairing faults on systems and plants. Proactively identifying and reporting follow-up work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems.
- Investigation into plant failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate with up-to-date technical knowledge.
- Base Location: Swindon - SN2 2DJ Due to the nature of the role you will be expected to travel to other sites in the surrounding area.
- Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:36pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

What you should bring to the role

- A good, practical understanding of operational plant and control systems is essential.
- An understanding of Wonderware and ClearSCADA is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience working with relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Alan Bradley) which will include management and programming.
- The ideal candidate will have the ability to read and fault find from circuit diagrams as well as have previous experience with inverter drives.
- Examples of some instrumentation you could be working on are flow meters, pressure levels, ultrasonic and telemetry.
- We are looking for someone with experience in calibration and maintenance of front-line instrumentation.
- Ideally you will be qualified to HNC level or otherwise will have City and Guilds Part 2 or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical subject.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes is desirable.
- The work will require physical fitness and the ability to work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training; as well as the flexibility to work on an out-of-hours rota when necessary.
- We are looking for a self-motivated team player who is comfortable also with working and who possesses excellent time-management skills.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary up to £43,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappoint

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Kickstart your career with us this New Year and make 2025 your best year yet!

Are you passionate about customer service and helping others? Are you a team player who enjoys collaborating and working in a fast-paced environment? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll be doing one of the most important jobs for our business, providing an exceptional service to all our customers. Our Customer Service Representatives are the heartbeat of our contact centre, answering calls and supporting our customers every day. Each customer is unique, and every call will be different - from explaining water bills to helping customers with financial difficulties find the best tariff for them, you’ll listen, empathise, and provide solutions with a smile.

No Experience? No Problem!

From your very first day as a Customer Service Representative, we're committed to your growth and development. We offer the training, support, and knowledge you need to excel in your role. Join us and thrive in a workplace that celebrates your uniqueness and prioritises your well-being.

Why join us?

Community focus: We proudly support the communities we serve. To join us, you’ll need to live in the Thames Water region – you’ll know if you do because your water bill comes from us!

Fair opportunities: We’re dedicated to ensuring all employees have access to the coaching and training they need to build a career they love.

Flexible shifts: The hours of work are 36 hours a week, following a shift pattern that varies from month to month between 8 am - 8 pm & 1 in every 4 Saturdays. One of our friendly team members will discuss available shifts with you.

The start date for the role is 20th January 2025

What should you bring to the role?

As you begin your journey as a Customer Service Representative, here are the key skills and behaviors we value:

- Exceptional service: Deliver outstanding customer experiences
- Clear communication: Engage effectively and possess a great phone manner
- Active listening: Truly hear and appreciate what our customers need
- Problem solving: Find the right solution for our customers
- Resilience: Tackle challenges with strength and composure
- Positive passion: Bring a positive attitude and a genuine love for helping others
- Technical proficiency: Navigate systems, databases, and communication tools efficiently

What’s in it for you?

Join a team where customers are at the heart of everything we do. We offer comprehensive training to ensure you succeed in your new role.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Submit your application and start your journey with Thames Water today. We can’t wait to welcome you to the team!

- Competitive salary starting at £22,524 per annum
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days with the length of service
- Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Delivering £150m in the future economy innovation loans programme, together with the DASA defence innovation loans programme, during the current spending review period;
Leadership, development, implementation and continuous improvement of credit and investment risk, and finance (capital and budget management) functions of Innovate UK Loans Limited;
Design, implementation and continuous improvement of financial capability, capacity and good standing due diligence activities for the investor partnerships programme, covering Angel Networks and Venture Capital firms;
Development and pilot delivery of the new Catapult Investment programme to support convertible loan note (quasi-equity) investments by Catapults in innovative SMEs to leverage equity investments and generate returns for the benefit of the programme;
Leadership:

As one of a small team of Senior Credit Specialists, you will lead the continuing development of the IUKL credit function including the systems and processes that underpin it. You will also have line management responsibility for other credit staff, supporting their continuing professional development and the continuous improvement of the business.

You will operate a delegated authority for credit decisions, passed down by the Credit Committee, variable subject to experience and performance over time. You will also substitute for the Head of Credit, operating their delegation and acting as a member of the Credit Committee, as required from time to time.

Delivery:

You will take on a case holding of new applicants with an emphasis on leading the most complex and challenging cases. You will undertake credit analysis and make recommendations to Credit Committee on their potential suitability for innovation loan finance. In this, you will be expected to work directly with the leadership of applicant businesses deemed sufficiently innovative to test and prove their viability and growth potential, demonstrating a skillset that straddles commercial debt and equity investment.

We particularly welcome female applicants as women are under-represented within Innovate UK in this type of role.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

As a Senior Credit Specialist, you will:

Continue development of the systems that underpin IUKL’s approach to credit, bringing together internal workflow tracking and credit reporting, with external data to support decision making;
Act as one of IUKL’s thought leaders on new and emerging technologies in the finance sector, challenging IUKL’s ways of working as appropriate to bring new perspectives and data to bear on decision making;
Line manage a team of credit specialists and credit analysts in delivering casework and the recruitment, personal development and performance reviews of your direct reports; and
Operate a personal delegation for lending decisions, under the Credit Committee, to be determined against experience and performance over time – you may also substitute for the Head of Credit and operate their delegation from time to time
You will determine the credit worthiness of applications by:

Gathering information about clients, going beyond their application to provide insight into the viability of borrowing propositions and commercial forecasts for complex, cutting edge businesses – often pre-revenue and typically pre-profit – both desktop and face to face engagement will be essential
Maintaining an overview of the broader market for SME finance, and legal, compliance and regulatory issues
Assessing, analysing and interpreting complex financial information, providing a critical overlay for review by the Credit Committee
Undertaking credit risk analysis by interpreting financial data and producing sensitivity analyses, but also forming a view on the capability, breadth and quality of the management team
Working directly with applicants, acting as first point of contact and leading relationship activities
Contributing to financial reporting on the quality and performance of the loan portfolio, including the application of industry standard metrics (eg. Moody’s, Standard and Poors)
Making recommendations to credit committee and taking personal accountability for the judgements you present
While you will be expected to apply a commercial level of rigour to your analysis, a successful candidate will also demonstrate an understanding of how strong underwriting practice interacts with the wider policy objectives of addressing a proven gap in the market for funding innovative SMEs.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

The candidate will have relevant experience in the field of SME credit and/or investment decisioning in a fund, banking or alternative finance environment and/or a good degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline.
Experience:

Essential –

A firm grasp of specifying, developing and implementing credit systems in a fast paced environment
Experience in recommending and/or sanctioning non-credit scored corporate/commercial SME lending or equity investments either on the frontline or in a back office credit role
Proven financial analysis skills and/or experience in operating financial models to determine portfolio risk
Experience of making written and oral presentations to internal and external stakeholders
Experience in sourcing, reviewing and analysing financial information, in particular in the form of audited financial accounts and management accounts
Commercially aware, with a clear understanding of the drivers of business growth and the costs of delivery
Experience of leading deal generation from inception through to execution, including a firm grasp of industry standard practice around the prevention, identification and management of financial crimes

Working as a Commercial Gas Engineer covering the Reading to Swindon, Oxford to Southampton region, for this well renowned name in the Commercial heating sector, you will be delivering exceptional customer service to each client and clients site you attend. You will be working across a variety of sites and heating systems, including various plant rooms, school, hospitals, offices, manufacturing sites and much more. You will have good fault finding skills and the ability to diagnose and repair commercial heating systems and associated plant.

Job Description
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on Commercial and some domestic heating systems in commercial applications.
Fault diagnosis of commercial plant and systems.
Working within various premises including schools, hospitals, care homes and other premises.
Working across renewable heating systems, plant and components.
Providing reactive call out response when on call out.

Experience & Skills Required
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Commercial Gas ACS: COCN1 or CODNCO1 and CIGA1, CDGA1, CORT1
Domestic ACS too would be ideal: CCN1, CEN1, CKR1, HTR1, WAT1
Experience in Servicing and repair across Commercial Heating systems, plant rooms.
Experience across Renewable systems including Heat Pumps, Solar Thermal and Biomass would be advantageous but not essential.
Air conditioning & Safe Handling would also be a bonus but not essential.



What's on Offer
The company is a well renowned Heating & Renewables manufacturer, and you will be joining a friendly, professional, driven company that prides itself on its customer service. Upskilling and further training into new emerging Renewable technology including Heat Pumps will be provided. This is in additions to a basic salary with good benefits are on offer, whilst working for an organisation that values its employees and provides them with continued training across all of their latest products.

Salary :- £42,000 Basic Salary + Estate Car, Pension, 33 Days Holiday
Location :- Newbury: Swindon to Reading, Oxford to Southampton Corridor
Company:- The organisation is an established manufacturer working across the commercial heating sector.

Diversity & Inclusion
Kingsley Consulting operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly.

Working as a Commercial Gas Engineer covering the Reading to Swindon, Oxford to Southampton region, for this well renowned name in the Commercial heating sector, you will be delivering exceptional customer service to each client and clients site you attend. You will be working across a variety of sites and heating systems, including various plant rooms, school, hospitals, offices, manufacturing sites and much more. You will have good fault finding skills and the ability to diagnose and repair commercial heating systems and associated plant.

Job Description
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on Commercial and some domestic heating systems in commercial applications.
Fault diagnosis of commercial plant and systems.
Working within various premises including schools, hospitals, care homes and other premises.
Working across renewable heating systems, plant and components.
Providing reactive call out response when on call out.

Experience & Skills Required
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Commercial Gas ACS: COCN1 or CODNCO1 and CIGA1, CDGA1, CORT1
Domestic ACS too would be ideal: CCN1, CEN1, CKR1, HTR1, WAT1
Experience in Servicing and repair across Commercial Heating systems, plant rooms.
Experience across Renewable systems including Heat Pumps, Solar Thermal and Biomass would be advantageous but not essential.
Air conditioning & Safe Handling would also be a bonus but not essential.



What's on Offer
The company is a well renowned Heating & Renewables manufacturer, and you will be joining a friendly, professional, driven company that prides itself on its customer service. Upskilling and further training into new emerging Renewable technology including Heat Pumps will be provided. This is in additions to a basic salary with good benefits are on offer, whilst working for an organisation that values its employees and provides them with continued training across all of their latest products.

Salary :- £42,000 Basic Salary + Estate Car, Pension, 33 Days Holiday
Location :- Newbury: Swindon to Reading, Oxford to Southampton Corridor
Company:- The organisation is an established manufacturer working across the commercial heating sector.

Diversity & Inclusion
Kingsley Consulting operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly.

The Transformation Programme Manager role makes a direct contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of our population and ensuring the sustainability of our services. GWH NHS Foundation Trust is investing in its Transformation & Improvement Hub; this post is essential to our implementation of Improving Together (our continuous improvement approach) and key to influencing and supporting theimplementation of change; helping drive the agenda of transformation and improvement. Please find attached full Job description

Buying Co-Ordinator working three days in the office two from home.

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Monday to Friday 08.30-5pm

Seeking a buyer to join a bubbly forward thinking team near Swindon

Previous buying experience is a massive advantage but not essential

Must have excellent organisation, attention to detail, analytical and proficient excel / IT use

Duties include:

• To lead and manage the delivery of a competitive supply chain through strategic and operational procurement.
• To lead and manage the procurement team and department, with commercial and operational benefits being a key objective.
• Ensure the integrity and compliance with internal systems, processes and procedures.
• Actively ensure the department and team maintains appropriate liaison with internal stakeholders with the key objective of maintaining a pro-active approach.
• Ensure the continuity and expansion of the supply chain whilst maintaining competitive price solutions with the key objective of increased profitability.

Key Activities:

• Select suitable suppliers, prepare and issue enquiries, carry out quotation analysis and evaluation both on a project specific basis and longer-term strategic framework agreements for both material/equipment suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Negotiate and agree contracts for both goods and services in line with budget requirements.
• Negotiate and agree rebate contracts with key suppliers.
• Support and assist Project Quantity Surveyors in the selection and appointment of project specific labour teams and sub-contractors.
• Advise and liaise with estimators to ensure current cost information is communicated at bid stage and assist with obtaining competitive project specific quotes for goods and services.
• Ensure the procurement process is managed to facilitate project programmes.
• Attend internal meetings to support the delivery of projects in line with budget and programme requirements.
• Manage and co-ordinate the procurement and delivery of equipment on turnkey and key account projects.
• Report on price variants, target delivery performance and supplier service levels.
• Develop, maintain and improve supplier relationships and agreements.
• Quantify and produce schedules of materials and goods requirements from drawings and specifications.
• Undertake continuous monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain on both a regional and national basis, taking necessary actions to rationalise/expand the data base of suppliers.
• Ensure that all suppliers and sub-contractors are evaluated in line with company health & safety and competency requirements.
• Manage, support and mentor the procurement team to ensure efficiency of the department.

Requirements

• Very good Excel skills
• Qualified or part qualified professional (CIPS, CIOB or RICS) would be an advantage
• Educated to minimum GCSE level.
• Be able to drive as not accessible via bus

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Your new company
Non-departmental Government Department based in Swindon
Your new role
Temporary Payroll Administrator (ongoing)
What you'll need to succeed
As a Payroll Administrator, you will be focused on providing effective and efficient payroll services to the customer and ensuring best practice and customer relations.
The role will undertake:

• Running of monthly payroll for various groups within the department's remit
• BACS payments reconciliations
• Review of payroll completion
• Query resolution
• Cross-operational team support
• Pension team liaison

What you'll get in return
This role is a temporary ongoing role, working 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) on a hybrid nature, attending meetings in the office as and when required. The offices are based in Swindon and has free on-site parking available.
This position offers 36 days annual leave with an hourly pay rate of £14.94/hour including holiday pay via PAYE.

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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TransformationProgrammeManager

Interview Date: 12th/13th December

The TransformationProgrammeManager role makes a direct contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of our population and ensuring the sustainability of our services.GWH NHS Foundation Trust is investing in its Transformation & Improvement Hub; if you are looking for an exciting and enticing opportunity to influence the implementation of change and help drive the agenda of transformation and improvement, then we would love to hear from you.

The post holder will lead and deliver strategic improvement initiatives within the trust to help achieve the trust’s objectives - to enhance patient care and experience, improve operational efficiency, and financial sustainability. This role is crucial in supporting the Trust's transformation agenda, working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to implement best practices and innovative solutions.

In partnership with Senior Responsible Officers (SROs) and Project Leads, the Transformation Programme Manager will guide and support the delivery of key improvement projects across business areas. This includes managing essential governance activities such as milestone planning, risk and issue tracking, and change control to ensure structured, high-quality project execution.

Working with clinical and divisional teams, the Transformation Programme Manager will help identify, plan, and implement service improvements aligned with the Trust’s goals. The role requires strong analytical skills to assess and prioritize complex information, supporting large-scale, cross-functional change in alignment with Trust performance metrics.

The post holder will need to demonstrate strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work autonomously. They will also play a proactive role in the promotion of service improvement, programme and project management methods. This will take the form of coaching, help, advice and guidance or be of a specific nature in the form of facilitated workshops.

This role will require line management as agreed with the Head of Transformation & Improvement.

This is a great time to join the Transformation & Improvement team as it continues to lead the Trust in the roll out of Improving Together. For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Manny Wryter, Head of Transformation & Improvement, atmanny.wryter@nhs.net.

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

The Transformation Programme Manager role makes a direct contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of our population and ensuring the sustainability of our services. GWH NHS Foundation Trust is investing in its Transformation & Improvement Hub; this post is essential to our implementation of Improving Together (our continuous improvement approach) and key to influencing and supporting the implementation of change; helping drive the agenda of transformation and improvement.

Please find attached full Job description


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

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We are delighted to announce that Eldene School will be opening a 10 place KS1 Special Resourced Provision (SRP) for children with Complex Learning Difficulties in January 2025/Easter 2025, which will complement our current KS2 provision. We are seeking to appoint a specialist SEN Teaching Assistant, with a part time HLTA teaching responsibility, to join our Special Resource Provision to work with children with complex needs. This is a rare opportunity to join a small specialist SEN team The successful candidate will work under the direction of the SRP teacher/ manager and, when the provision is full, alongside other TAs. The role includes an HLTA level responsibility for the class in the absence of the SRP teacher/manager, including when they attend meetings and to cover their PPA. This will involve planning lessons, teaching the children and managing the other staff during this regular short-term cover. For the remainder of the time, the specialist TA role involves supporting children’s learning, assisting the teacher and helping to make a positive environment for the children to learn in. You will also plan and lead interventions such as speech and language, gross motor skills, fine motor skills and social skills groups. We are looking for a HLTA/ Specialist TA who: • has high expectations for SEN children and would be committed to help them fulfil their potential
• is able to use their initiative and be able to respond to the children’s changeable needs on a daily basis
• can work effectively and collaboratively with others in a small team, including professionals from outside agencies
• has previous experience and knowledge of supporting children with a range of special needs in a school setting
• loves working with SEN children and enjoys a challenge
• demonstrates high standards and expectations of themselves and the children
• will contribute to our vision, values and ethos, including positively promote inclusion and equityWe can offer you: • rewarding work as you help the children learn
• a calm, friendly ethos, where each child is valued as an individual
• polite children who want to learn and are proud of their school
• an experienced, friendly and supportive staff team
• a commitment to your professional development and wellbeingIf you think that you possess the qualities needed to help our children to achieve their very best, then we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to make an appointment.Hours of work Monday to Thurs 8.30 - 12 noon 1.00pm - 3.15pm, Friday 8.15 - 12 noon and 1.00pm - 3.15pm - 29 hours per week in total 26.5 hours as SRP TA and 2.5 hours as HLTA.Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Extraordinary at Estates? Can you keep things running smoother than a freshly waxed floor?
Our Estates and Facilities team are looking for you to join them to keep Estates and projects running efficiently. In this role, you will ensure the college estates, assets and support services are fit for purpose, safe, secure and are managed within the agreed budget parameters. You will also effectively manage staff resources to ensure a flexible and responsive service is delivered. You will oversee management of staff and resources across the college to maximise budget capability, manage current and future estates projects and site development.
To apply for this role, you will need a degree level education or equivalent, detailed knowledge of statutory compliance requirements within a commercial built environment, detailed knowledge of industry planned preventative maintenance using SFG20 frequencies, excellent communication and presentation skills, excellent project management skills and willingness to develop in the role and undertake new challenges.
Benefits: 35 days holiday entitlement, 21.7% College pension contribution to LGPS, health care cash plan, free car parking, discounted Hair & Beauty, on-site gym, staff development & training, Sodexo Retail Discount Scheme, and more!We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

Class 2 Driver - Food Distribution - Swindon
Temp to Perm Opportunity - Immediate Start!

Manpower is recruiting for a Class 2 Driver to join a leading food distribution company based in Swindon. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with the chance for long-term employment!

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of food items to restaurants and shops across Swindon and surrounding areas.
• Perform 6 to 16 drops per day, depending on your route.
• Start times between 04:00 and 06:00 daily.

What We're Looking For:

• A Full UK Category C (Class 2) Driving Licence.
• A valid CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Newly qualified drivers are encouraged to apply - full training will be provided, including 2 weeks of shadowing with an experienced driver.

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To provide comprehensive PMO support to the AHA EPR programme, working both at an individual Trust level and supporting projects and workstreams across the 3 constituent AHA Trusts. Design and maintain a PMO configuration structure, using appropriate tools, processes and techniques, to ensure effective PMO management. Establish and maintain a comprehensive PMO library ensuring appropriate access and confidentiality is maintained across the AHA constituent Trust See JD for full details

Provide administrative support to the pharmacy department by effective and efficient management of work generated including audio typing, the use of Word processor, spread sheets, presentation, software packages for the preparation of newsletters, reports, prescribing protocols etc. Use of effective time management skills to prioritise workload. To provide secretarial support, in the absence of the Pharmacy PA, to the Pharmacy Board. To help as required and provide administrative support to the Pharmacy Board. To assist in the update and management of the Pharmacy Intranet site. To assist in the management of the eRostering system. To assist in the management of the Standard Operating Procedures pharmacy system and spread sheet. To undertake specific projects as dictated by the Director of Pharmacy . Please see attached JD for full duties.