Total 76 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Wiltshire, SN3 6BB

What skills and experience we're looking for



Education and Qualifications



Essential:



o A relevant professional Management qualification



o A diploma in SBM or equivalent



Desirable:



o First degree or equivalent qualification



o Professional accounting qualification



o Further relevant educational professional qualification



Knowledge and experience



Essential:



o Experience of running an administrative department and / or section



o Successful and relevant leadership experience



o Successful strategic experience



o Experience of budgetary management and control within a large organisation



o Knowledge and experience of a variety of financial management systems and processes and procedures



o Experience of motivating and leading staff



o A working knowledge of facilities management



o A working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation



o An understanding of procurement, contracts, risk assessment, health and safety and traded services in organisations



o Experience of working effectively with a wide range of external partners



o An understanding of school management issues and the role of the Governing Body



Desirable:



o Awareness and understating of school/public sector finance/resources management information systems. E.g. SIMS



o Successful experience in the submission of bids securing funding in the public sector



Skills and abilities



Essential:



o Exceptional planning and organisational skills including management deadlines



o Excellent written and verbal communication



o Highly developed interpersonal skills



o An ability to analyse data and evidence of higher level ICT skills



o An ability to manage databases and the quality of the data



o An ability to use initiative and prioritise work



o Being accurate and well organised in approach to work



o An ability to interpret legislation and regulations



o An ability to consult and share decision making with the senior team



o Ability to lead by example



o Skills and confidence to coach and mentor staff and tackle underperformance



Personal Qualities



Essential:



o Commitment to high educational, professional and personal standards



o Respect for young people and their needs



o Commitment to equal opportunities



o A relentless drive for excellence



o Ability to keep calm under pressure



Desirable:



o To have strong awareness of professionalism and confidentiality



o To have a good sense of humour



What the school offers its staff



• 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A supportive environment









Further details about the role



The role ofSchool Business Manageris central to the success of any school and we are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our Senior Leadership Team.

Kelvin Grove is a three form entry primary school in the London Borough of Lewisham.We have a nursery with 18 full time places and a further 32 part time places.Our ASD Resource Base is an integral part of the school and offers 24 places to pupils from across the borough with Autism.

We want all our children to develop a love of learning that remains with them for life.We also want them to develop the values and skills they will need to succeed in and contribute to, the diverse world in which they live.



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.

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for a Junior Project Manager. Working part from home and part in the office, with a flexible approach to this.

You'll be working with Designers, Engineers, and many high-end retailers. £25,000-£27,000 per annum and full training provided.

A Junior Project Manager opportunity has arisen for someone who is looking to take there first step on to project management role or for someone who has previous experience looking to expand on knowledge.


Role duties:

*must have good excel skills and database management experience.

To be the first point of contact for Account & Project Managers on all freight movements
* To act as conduit for communication between supplier/customer, Account/Project Manager and internal teams in relation to all logistics issues
* Liaise with Account/Project Manager and internal departments to ensure deliveries are on time
* To monitor stock movement from various countries (china, Europe, UK)

Key activities:

* Be the main contact for account & project managers for all stock requests maintain all records on excel so a good use and understanding is vital
* Input into internal departments to ensure project and project manager requirements are met
* Ensure materials arrive at site at correct time and quality
* Provide all necessary input into internal departments to ensure customer/project manager requirements are met
* Provide quotations for transport tenders back to Account & Project Managers in a timely manor


For more information on this job role, please get in touch with Kristy at Acorn by Synergie.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for a Project Manager. Working part from home two days and part in the office, three days with a flexible approach to this.

You'll be working with high street brands such as TK Maxx, Next, Superdry, Designers, Engineers, and many other high-end retailers. £25,000 - £27,000 per annum and full training provided.

A Junior Project Manager opportunity has arisen for someone who is looking to take there first step on to project management role or for someone who has previous experience looking to expand on knowledge.


Role duties:

* To be the first point of contact for Account & Project Managers on all freight movements
* To act as conduit for communication between supplier/customer, Account/Project Manager and internal teams in relation to all logistics issues
* Liaise with Account/Project Manager and internal departments to ensure deliveries are on time
* To monitor stock movement from various countries (china, Europe, UK)

Key activities:

* Be the main contact for account & project managers for all stock requests maintain all records on excel so a good use and understanding is vital
* Input into internal departments to ensure project and project manager requirements are met
* Ensure materials arrive at site at correct time and quality
* Provide all necessary input into internal departments to ensure customer/project manager requirements are met
* Provide quotations for transport tenders back to Account & Project Managers in a timely manor


For more information on this job role, please get in touch with Kristy at Acorn by Synergie.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An exciting NEW opportunity to join our Office Team!

Working in care and looking to develop your career?

First City nursing services have a vacancy as support planner within the SHAPE (Strength-based, holistic, approach/aspirations/assessment, promoting, enablement) team for someone who is truly passionate about providing high standards of outcome focused, person centred, strength based care in the community and at home.

As a SHAPE facilitator you will be responsible for the assessment and writing of strength based care plans, risk assessing, MAR detailing, Auditing and compliance.

Location: Swindon

Salary: £24,960 - Additional earning exist within the company

Hours: Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00

No on call responsibilities with this position

In this role you will be working closely with the client and their care team to create and tailor their own package of care. You will be required to think outside the box about alternatives to formal care services and understand how to utilise local services and facilities to deliver a truly person centred service that is compliant with standards set by CQC.

As a SHAPE facilitator you will be required to attend assessments and rebuilds with the client and their families and liaise with a variety of professionals across the health sector. First city works closely with a vast array of clients and services so adaptability is a must.

For this role you must have a background of at least 12 months in care delivery, hold a level 2 qualification, equivalent or above in health and social care and you MUST drive with access to your own vehicle.

Key Skills you should possess:

• Good English and computer skills are important
• Excellent communication skills
• A professional manner supporting a 'can do' approach to work.
• Applicants must be flexible and reliable with the ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Be able to problem solve and manage workloads in a high pressure environment.
• Driving license and use of personal vehicle for work purposes is essential for this role

In return we offer:

• Excellent training and support
• Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
• 28 days annual leave entitlement
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
• Additional industry recognised training
• Workplace pension with Nest
• Refer a friend scheme

ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING

PLEASE NOTE: If you apply for this role and aren't suitable a member of our team may direct you to a different role

The Apprentice Business Coordinator (Health & Safety) will work as part of the Health & Safety team supporting administrative services. This is a varied & interesting role and the post holder will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship. The knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the role will be developed over the duration of the apprenticeship. You will be the first point of contact for enquiries, support with data input and help the team to prepare and send out communications. Overall, this role will help us to achieve our aim of promoting and monitoring health, safety and welfare throughout our group.

Your duties will include (but not be limited to);
1.
To be the first point of call for enquiries whether via
telephone or email.
2.
Maintaining department databases and systems including
inputting of data and information reports.
3.
To develop a good knowledge of Health & Safety Policies
and Procedures to support the managers.
4.
To produce emails, letters and correspondence as
requested from management, including internal and external communications.
5.
Support the department with general office duties such
as scanning, filing, printing etc.
6.
To carry out other duties as reasonably requested by
the Management team.
7.
To promote health, safety, and welfare throughout the
Group



Training
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.

Qualifications required
A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.

Skills required

You will be able to produce accurate work showing good attention to detail and managing your own time efficiently.
You will have the ability to speak with a range of people over the phone, on video calls and by email.
You are flexible and able to adapt to change within the working day.
You are able to use your initiative in completing tasks.
You will have the ability to use Microsoft tools such as Mail, Teams and Excel (basic). Any other experience with Sharepoint/365/Powerpoint will be advantageous but is not essential.

Prospects

Support throughout your apprenticeship and beyond.
Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work.
Employee referral scheme because your opinion matters.
Support with further study through their study assistance schemes
Qualification / Standard : ST0070 Business administrator
Duration 15 months

A patient focused group of independent Opticians are looking for a full or part time Optometrist for their well established Swindon, Wiltshire practice.

You will be able to provide patents with a personalised eyecare experience, utilising some of the most advanced equipment available.

Optometrist - Role

• Modern independent
• Loyal patient base
• Focus on patient care
• Providing thorough sight tests to patients - 30 mins (pre-screening done by the support team)
• Advanced equipment - Optomap, OCT, Tonometer, digital slitlamp,
• Optix computer system
• Working alongside an experienced Dispensing Optician
• High level of clinical freedom - You decide how to manage the patient, and what lens/contact lenses you want to dispense
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week including some Saturdays
• Opening hours from 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £50,000 to £65,000 DOE, plus bonus
• Staff discount
• Private healthcare
• Private indemnity insurance
• Life cover
• 25 days holiday plus bank hols
• Pension - Matched up to 5%
• Relocation package available
• Continuous training and development
• Encouraged to pick up additional accreditations and specialisms - areas like dry eye, macular degeneration, glaucoma, specialist contact lenses, myopia control and orthokeratology.
• Support from other Optoms, Trainers and Professional services teams

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Willing to learn and develop
• Wants be able to provide the very best eye test possible
• Wants to provide higher levels of communication and patient engagement
• Focus on clinical excellence

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.

Optical Retail Trainer Consultant job in South West / South England. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit a Retail Training Consultant for a leading manufacturer of Ophthalmic Lenses. The purpose of this role is to build strong business relationships with customers in the independent optical market across the M4 corridor.

The Retail Training Consultant will work in a defined customer segment or segments, to attain product category volume and revenue growth objectives. You will also be responsible for directly selecting, targeting and working with customers to deliver value through training.

Retail Training Consultant - Role

• Use consultative selling and training to support customer's goals and help them set objectives for a defined customer segment.
• Proactively communicate with all Business Development Managers, other Retail Training Consultants and colleagues on the identified objectives but also general business objectives (Lens volume and value growth, with the advancement of our personalised lens market share).
• Totally understand and embrace digital measuring and personalisation of lenses, the whole patient experience and the reduction in Lens non-tolerance levels.
• Complete analysis for each customer on the impact of goal attainment on profitability and other revenue KPI's with real emphasis on specific product ranges.
• Provide world class customer service as a business consultant to selected customers.
• Proactively coordinate and manage an appointment schedule

Retail Training Consultant - Requirements

• Dispensing Optician qualification or optical field training experience
• Working on own initiative to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively analyse and interpret data

Retail Training Consultant - Salary

• Excellent package on offer DOE
• Company car and a range of additional benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please click on the Apply Now link below.

Job Purpose:

The ‘Delivery Operations Lead - Business Growth’ post will form part of the senior team within the Innovate UK Business Growth Team, reporting to the Head of Operations & Place; overseeing the operational delivery and fit with the wider Innovate UK group and responsible for mobilising our data as a strategic asset, primarily that of Innovate UK EDGE.

The post holder will work closely with the other Delivery Operations Lead, other parts of the Business Growth team, and a range of internal Innovate UK & UKRI (e.g. domain teams, operations, BS&I, governance, compliance, legal) stakeholders to ensure relevant interfaces and interdependencies are managed effectively.

In addition, the role will oversee the development of the Innovate UK EDGE CRM and its integration with other data/survey tools (e.g. Get FeedbackÔ, GrowthMapperÔ, Beauhurst); data collection, management and quality assurance, including the provision of guidance and training; the development of reporting processes, dashboards and outputs; the handling and consistent response to data requests; the smooth operation and improvement of Innovate UK beneficiary triage process through which Innovate UK & EIC Accelerator award holders are offered business growth support; handling of complaints, and working with Innovate UK EDGE consortium partners, domains teams and the Innovate UK and UKRI complaints teams; and the management of one of the individual strands of our support services delivered by our strategic partner, BSI. A key part of the role is therefore the effective line management of the Impact and Performance Manager, Senior Data Analyst and Data Analyst.

The role will also work closely with the Business Growth Team’s Innovation Leads and Service Design Leads to ensure delivery of the EDGE service is accurately captured by the data collected and the impact of the Innovate UK EDGE portfolio is captured, communicated and reported to key stakeholders, both internally and externally.

The ‘‘Delivery Operations Lead - Business Growth’ will also support the Deputy Director - Business Growth in harnessing our data as a strategic asset.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Day-to-day portfolio management of the Business Growth offer (Innovate UK EDGE), working closely with the Head of Delivery Strategy, Innovation Leads and Service Design Leads for adviser capability development, data management and impact measurement and reporting.
Management and development of our CRM, its data and the generation of accurate, relevant, and timely reporting to enable progress to be tracked centrally, including the provision of concise commentary targeted to meet EMT and external stakeholder needs.
Line management responsibility for ‘Impact and Performance Manager’ and data analyst functions to achieve Innovate UK EDGE objectives and delivery of process improvements and resource efficiencies as needed.
Oversee the embedding of monitoring, evaluation, and impact/benefits realisation for Innovate UK’s Business Growth Support (Innovate UK EDGE).
Stakeholder management across a complex and diverse partner and stakeholder network, including regular, appropriate and timely communications, including effective management of relationships with internal and external suppliers.
With other members of the Innovate UK senior management team, develop a high-performance team, for example sharing best practice and mentoring other members of the wider Business Growth team.
Support the other Delivery Operations Lead to develop and implement programme governance and effective co-ordination of all the partners within the wider offer, including interfacing with the Consortium, Operations and Advisory Board as directed.
Ad-hoc delivery of senior-level project work as directed by the Head of Operations and Place and/or Deputy Director - Business Growth.
Represent the Head of Operations and Place and Deputy Director - Business Growth as required at events and meetings, acting as a delegate during periods of absence as required.
This is not an exhaustive list and you might be encouraged to undertake any other duties across the wider directorate, commensurate with the Band and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the key experience and/or training.

Person Specification:

This effective and proactive individual will be an exceptional and experienced programme manager, used to working without close direction and able to manage multiple streams of work, with multiple teams.
The post-holder will be capable of identifying the right approach to the challenge in hand and translating that approach into effective delivery.
Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior people across the breath of UKRI, the innovation ecosystem and relevant government departments as well as with non-governmental stakeholders.
Qualifications:

Educated to undergraduate degree level or with substantial relevant experience.
Desirable:

Degree/ qualification in a relevant subject e.g., business or management with evidence of continued learning.

Senior Planning Officer

3 months, Inside IR35

Wiltshire

About the role

Monitoring and enforcement of prescribed regulatory areas, which will include but not limited to, recommendations regarding infringement, resolution advice, event based activities. Provision of services of a technical, vocational or specialist operational nature to internal and external customers.

To provide legal / regulatory /statutory monitoring and enforcement support within a specific work area.

Responsibilities

• Significant relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment.
• Organisational expert in the area of specialism.
• Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation and a good understanding of emerging developments in the area of specialism.
• Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.
• Ability to contribute to the development of service policies and practices
• Excellent knowledge of service / profession and interrelations with other services
• Good knowledge of wider sector / external influences.
• Experience of representing the work area in a professional / legal capacity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to engage and influence customers, partners and stakeholders, in complex situations.
• Advanced research, investigative and analysis skills demonstrating evidence of the ability to identify and diagnose complex problems/issues and develop innovative solutions
• Proven ability to conduct formal interviews and / or take legal statements
• Proven ability to deal with sensitive and contentious issues and diffuse confrontational situations
• Good customer service skills, with experience of resolving escalated / complex customer queries
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, to manage a range of complex activities and to achieve given targets and objectives.
• Proven ability to cope with conflicting and changing demands through good time management and the ability to work under pressure.
• Good literacy, numeracy and report writing skills
• Project management skills and experience with experience of implementing change
• Experience in the use of specialist equipment / systems / techniques relevant to the role

About the Candidate

• Degree in a subject related to planning (e.g., planning, architecture or heritage) OR a non-graduate with sufficient planning or planning related experience.
• A higher qualification accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (e.g. a Diploma in Town Planning, a Master's Degree in Town Planning).
• ITQ 2 or equivalent skill - including significant experience of utilising Microsoft products and the use of databases and Geographical Information Systems
• Significant post-qualification experience working as a planning officer within the public or private sector, including experience of representing an organisation at planning Inquiry, and the preparation and interpretation of appeal statements

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk

Project Engineer - Trowbridge - Wiltshire

£45,000 - £50,000

33 days holiday + option to buy more, retail discounts, staff restaurant, onsite parking

Our client is a leading company that is dedicated to supporting customers that are supplied into a range of industries, their product quality is recognised as second to none. Due to growth and expansion into various export markets they are looking for a Project Engineer to join their close-knit team. With some really exciting plans in place you will have the opportunity to work on some excellent projects

So, if you would say yes to the majority of the points below, you'd probably be a great fit and we would be really interested to hear how we can bring your skills to our client:

Roles and Responsibilities

Delivering a range of projects to improve cost, safety, quality and environmental impact

Managing projects from start to finish, creating business proposals for senior stakeholders, managing contractors, procurement of new machinery

Overseeing multiple projects at one time with various lead times, project value from £50,000 - £4mill

Introduce new technologies, robotics & automation

Collaborate with other teams in delivering world class business plans & objectives

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a Project Engineer or Project Management position within a manufacturing environment

Project Management qualification

Strong project management experience, focusing on continuous improvement & lean processes

Good financial acumen with experience of managing capital project budgets

Benefits Package:
£45,000 - £50,000

33 days holiday + option to buy more, retail discounts, staff restaurant, onsite parking

If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant, Emma Hardman

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Senior Project Controller
Location: Salisbury, South West England + Adaptive Working Arrangement
Package: Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF16871

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a Senior Project Controller at our Boscombe Down site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and many of the industry's most brilliant minds.

The role
As a Senior Project Controller, you will have a role that is out of the ordinary, operating as individual contributors with some guidance and direction of more senior members of the team and the wider business.

The successful Senior Project Controller candidate is likely to have some experience acquired through practical, 'on the job' training. They will typically be working towards a professional qualification. Individuals will work with solving problems that are routine and standardised but able to work on moderately complex problems with support.

Day-to-day, you will support projects within your delivery team and other large and complex strategic programmes. You will also;

• Support Project Controls and Reporting improvement activity, and sharing knowledge skills and best practice
• Deliver project support tasks within assigned team including MS Project, lifecycle briefcase, project reporting, invoicing and other project document creation and management
• Delivery of project finance tasks include debtors and cash collection, calculation of accruals, collation of cost journals and facility costs
• Project support to delivery teams and other large and complex strategic programmes
• Conduct many tasks daily in relations to the building of plans and also scheduling

This role is full-time, with adaptive working available. The role is hybrid with an expectation of 2-3 days working on-site at Boscombe Down.

Essential experience of the Senior Project Controller:

• Awareness of project management; the project lifecycle, project finances and sales processes
• Demonstrable competence in SAP, MS Excel (including add-ins), Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Good organisational and record keeping skills with ability to prioritise workload and multitask
• Experience of working to corporate procedures and the use of corporate tools
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at varying levels

Qualifications for the Senior Project Controller:

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE, National Level 4/5 (or equivalent)

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Our Benefits

• Adaptive and flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days' additional leave.
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community.

Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.

Application Guidance
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Business Manager - Salisbury - SP5 3HY

Permanent

Hybrid Working

£35,000 Per Year

Car Allowance

Monday to Friday - 40 Hours per week

Acorn by Synergie are working with an exciting client within the food industry who are looking for a experience business Manager for a hybrid working role in the Salisbury area.

About the role

You will be able to deliver sustainable, profitable sales & profit targets for a geographic region by creating opportunities to sell more within there current customer base & Give them a service of excellence, along with being able to identify new business opportunities

You will be able to understand & influence what effective food solutions would be for customers and then working with all internal and external teams to deliver this solution.

The right candidates should:

• Driven, positive, self-motivated, ambitious individual

• Strong organisational and account management skills

• Preferred experience in a field sales role

• Relevant Sales qualifications or business qualifications to A level standard or equivalent

• Experience of food and/or product sales (either foodservice, retail, supply side)

• Excellent understanding of foodservice / hospitality / catering industry, external market

• Competent in using technology specifically Microsoft Suite

• Excellent customer knowledge and contacts in order to deliver new opportunities

• Skill and experience at building strong relationships with customers

• Exceptional selling and influencing skills

• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills

• Current driving licence and ability to work across the region as required for customer base

About us

Our clients journey began back in 1929. Since then, they've continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why they believe they're the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you'll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• A pension - contribute 4% and we'll match you (after year 1, we'll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.

We want everyone to join our journey

We're on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We've got some way to go, but we're building a diverse and caring workforce. One that's filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!

If this is a role you are interested in and feel yo have the credentials to succeed, please do apply.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

***37 Hours a Week***
Closing Date : 17/05/2024

QUALIFICATION / MEMBERSHIP
Recognised planning qualification (degree level) and eligible for membership of Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) Or Recognised conservation qualification (degree level) and eligible for Membership of Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) or an equivalent and recognised organisation.

ROLE
-To effectively process planning and listed building applications from receipt to determination making recommendations for delegation or determination by Committee.

-Processing applications involves: site visit; consider consultation responses (town/parish councils; highways authority; neighbouring property owners; etc) applying relevant policies and procedures; assessing issues
of design and amenity; assessing impact of proposals upon heritage assets; negotiating with applicants/consultees; and making recommendations.

• To interpret often complex planning/heritage legislation and policy (with support from Senior Officers) in order to give specialist advice (e.g. design) to offer effective pre application advice (discussions prior to a planning application being submitted). Advice given to developers, architects, planning consultants, landowners and members of the public.

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of planning practice, procedures legislation, advice and policies or historic building and conservation practice, procedures legislation, advice and policies

QUALIFICATION
-Degree in relevant profession, or equivalent experience/skills.
-May be part qualified of a higher level relevant professional qualification
-Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role
-ITQ 2 or equivalent ICT skills and abilities demonstrating significant experience in related systems

DRIVER
A valid UK driving licence is not required. Occasionally may need to travel to different locations in
order to undertake the duties of the role.

About Us

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around £38 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

About the Role

Are you ready to make a real impact on the next generation of business professionals? Wiltshire College & University Centre invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Business at our prominent Salisbury campus.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Lecturer in Business, you will be at the forefront of inspiring and guiding our students towards success.

Here's what you'll be doing:

Teaching Excellence:

• Engaging students with dynamic classroom sessions to teach a diverse range of Business programs, including BTEC Business Level 2 and 3 programs. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in the launch of the innovative T Level in Business Management for the 2024/25 academic year covering both theoretical concepts and practical skills.
• Fostering a positive learning environment where curiosity thrives, and knowledge is shared.
• Preparing well-structured schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments that ignite student interest.

Student Enrichment:

• Going beyond the classroom! Participate in parents' evenings, community projects, and external exhibitions.
• Organising study trips, connecting theory to real-world scenarios.
• Supporting students' pastoral needs, ensuring their holistic development.

Quality Assurance:

• Contributing to the quality of provision by monitoring retention rates, attendance, success rates, and progression.
• Keeping resource materials up to date, reflecting industry best practices.
• Collaborating with colleagues to enhance the overall student experience.

About You

We are looking for someone who embodies passion, expertise and dedication. Here's what we're seeking:

A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above.

• Substantial experience in a business role within industry.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to connect with and motivate young learners aged 16-18.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to the success of our students.
• A teaching qualification or a willingness to pursue one, demonstrating your dedication professional development and excellence in education.

Our benefits include

• a competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave for Professional Services Staff, 37 days annual leave for Academic Staff and 35 days annual leave for management staff (plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period).

• automatic enrolment into either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• access to our employee assistance programme (EAP) and enjoy other benefits such as discounts with a wide variety of retailers and free car parking on-site

• an opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative educational environment as part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of our students

• access to professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.

Application process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre is committed to Safeguarding. We recruit in line with the Safer Recruitment Guidance set out by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This includes carrying out an enhanced DBS check (which the College will pay for), including an enhanced children's barred list check and other employment checks, which include a search of the online presence of shortlisted candidates.

To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Business opportunity, please click 'Apply online' now.

Please note that vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Project Controller, Scheduler, Project Manager, Programme Manager & Portfolio Manager Opportunities

Locations: Farnborough, Portsmouth, Bristol, Salisbury, Shoeburyness, Sevenoaks

QinetiQ is developing at an incredible pace year on year and we're not slowing down. This is an exciting phase in our history. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M) functions with QinetiQ's UK Defence division.

We currently have opportunities across a number of our sites. If you're interested in joining us, now or in the future, we'd love to hear from you! If your skills fit one of our opportunities, we'll be in contact. If we don't have a role that's right for you at the moment, we'll keep your CV on file for possible opportunities in the future.

We are currently recruiting Project Controllers, Schedulers, Project Managers, Programme Managers and Portfolio Managers at all levels of seniority.

What do our Project (P3M) teams do?

Our P3M team is at the heart of everything we do within QinetiQ. The expertise of our team is essential to the successful delivery of our customer commitments and we empower them to run some of the UK's the most critical defence and security projects. Day-to-day, we lead diverse project teams comprising of members from across a wide range disciplines including technical, project management office, commercial and finance to solve our customer's problems.

Varied career paths are a part of life at QinetiQ. You could specialise in a particular domain such as our Maritime, Air, Land or Science & Technology domains, or lead projects across the business. With increasing demand for professionals across our international business, overseas opportunities are also a possibility. Secondments and other international working arrangements may be available with our subsidiaries in Australia, the USA, Canada, several European countries and the Middle East.

New to P3M?

In your first role or have some experience as a Project Controller, Project Scheduler or Project Management such as Junior Project Manager, Associate Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager? Or feel you have transferable skills from another professional role?

Your talents may be a good match for our team. We recruit professionals at all levels and have an on-boarding process that will provide you with the essential knowledge you need. We invest in our community and will support you to complete professional qualifications which align with your current and future career aspirations.

Opportunities for mid-career professionals

If you're a mid-career professional working in industry or the armed forces, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise across the wide range of project types and methodologies we use - from pure research, to consultancy, through to product and service delivery. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training.

Opportunities for highly experienced Project Management professionals

As a Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager or Portfolio Manager for example, you can expect targeted training and mentoring to develop specific project management skills to help you progress to programme or complex portfolio management, for example. If you have senior management potential, we'll spot and nurture it. You will also have the opportunity to mentor, coach and develop others in the organisation and we will support your development as a leader in our business.

Our offering to you

• You'll be joining a diverse and inclusive employer whose people are at the heart of our business. Our development pathways for our employees provides hugely diverse opportunities in terms of role, specialisation or location


• You'll also be part of a business that was named the Most Admired Aerospace & Defence Company in the Britain's Most Admired Companies 2021 study


• We have a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what's happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more


• We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land and Maritime throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal


• We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you'll have access to formal training, mentoring, and assisted self-development and on the job training


• Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority


• With our Adaptive approach, you can work the way you want - flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.