Total 1,006 Manager job vacancies in Birmingham, Warwickshire, B46 1DA

IT Project Managers - Software

Permanent - 37 hours per week between 9am - 5pm

Salary: £42,939

Mandatory requirement to be onsite 2 days a week (Mondays and Tuesdays) with a frequent need to be onsite up to 5 days a week when required due to overseeing infrastructure works relating to estates moves

Birmingham City University is recruiting for 2 x IT Project Manager on a Permanent basis to join our IT Project Management Office

The main purpose of these roles is to manage the delivery of IT projects in support of our Software Portfolio which delivers our Technology and Digital Improvement Strategies

• You will creating and co-ordinating plans that involve Software suppliers, Technical Architects and IT Operational Technical teams
• You will work with senior stakeholders to define and maintain project plans, engaging with and influencing to ensure the project will deliver agreed business objectives on time, within cost and to defined quality levels
• You will also work with other project leads and team managers across IT Services and the wider University to ensure that the projects deliver in line with ongoing strategic developments and standards
• Knowledge and experience of managing and delivering Software projects is essential to be able to provide subject matter expert network knowledge on risks and dependencies, as well as be experienced in managing challenges around customer requirements and timescales versus capacity both technically and operationally

Essential role requirements:

• Plan, schedule, monitor and report on project activities to ensure that each part contributes to the overall achievement of the projects
• Identify issues with project delivery, cost, risk, inter-dependencies, impact on current business activities and the benefits to be realised and ensure that these are managed appropriately and reported effectively
• Produce clear, timely and accurate project documentation - Business cases, PID's, Plans, RAID logs and reports
• In managing the project, you will work closely with relevant team leads and suppliers to initiate required works, monitor delivery and recommend corrective action where appropriate and reporting on overall project status
• Be proactive in strategic engagement with technical teams, building strong working relationships and understanding of their technical areas
• Demonstrative experience in gathering Epics, User stories, and supporting the Business Analysis function on gathering clear sets of requirements is essential
• Ability to stage plan well, defining clear and measurable milestones is needed
• Strong financial budgeting, forecasting and management is required
• Maintain an accurate RAID log, and proactive review and execution of mitigations is imperative
• Excellent workshop hosting, board preparation and delivery is required - including setting agendas with clear outcomes, and presenting quality
• Work with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to understand and agree what will meet their needs and to ensure that appropriate expectations are defined
• Demonstrate a successful track record of managing projects in a complex working environment especially in the areas of software, applications and integrations
• Excellent stakeholder expectations management, communication, project documentation skills required, along with strong project management knowledge and experience
• This role requires a self-starter, who is extremely organised, proactive, has strong attention to detail and has a minimum of 5 years experience in IT project management

Your new company
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Out of Home media owner, operating more than 33,000 advertising sites nationwide. This company is known for its friendly and culture-led environment, valuing and supporting employees to be their best. They also care about the communities they work with and the environment.Your new role
As an experienced ICP Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the rapidly growing street furniture estate, leading the ICP (Independent Connection Provider) accreditation and ongoing connection management. You will contribute to the planning, execution, and successful closure of projects within the construction portfolio. Your leadership skills and in-depth knowledge will be instrumental in driving the success of these projects. The role will support the goal to become an ICP by Q2 2025 and will report to the Head of Health and Safety. You will be taking the company through the NERS accreditation from start to finish.
What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working in the construction industry, specifically in Electrical projects.
• Strong electrical background in the DNO, IDNO, or ICP industry.
• Experience with installation or project management of electrical infrastructure up to 11 kV to NERS requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and compliance on construction sites.
• Professional Project Management Qualification such as APM PMQ/PPQ or Prince2. (Not essential)
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in the highways or related industries such as utility networks.

What you'll get in return
What You'll Get in Return

• Salary between £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance depending on your preference
• Hybrid working
• Annual bonus up to 12% of your annual salary
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme matched to 8%
• Life Insurance and Income Protection scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, and a whole host of discounts across hundreds of retailers
• Volunteering days
• Employee Discounts across hundreds of retailers

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Your new role

Head of Planning - Major Projects

To drive excellence in Project and Programme Planning through the development, delivery and maintenance of a governance framework for Planning and Schedule management together with Planning and Scheduling management tools and systems and the enhancement of in-house capability; to enable the timely, safe, efficient and customer focused delivery of the Programme.

Location: Birmingham

What you'll be leading on

• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative, working relationships with Programme Senior Leadership Team, Programme Management Office (PMO) management team, and Programme delivery teams; to ensure a strong understanding of business needs, to ensure that the requirements for high quality Planning management tools and systems are fully understood and addressed at both Project and Programme level, to identify key areas for improvement, to share best practices and to resolve complex issues.
• Work with the Programme Management Office, Programme & Project teams and wider Major Projects directorate to develop and deliver the Planning and Scheduling management strategy, consistent with corporate standards and incorporating industry best practices; that ensures control and delivers effective processes, mechanisms and tools.
• Lead the development of Enterprise Planning management tools and systems at a Project, Programme and Portfolio level, to drive measurable results in terms of increasing the efficiency of the Programme and its constituent projects and enable the provision of Management Information (MI)
• To develop processes and procedures that ensure all project schedules provided by designers, delivery partners / contractors and any 3rd party suppliers are provided to a consistently high quality into a centralised location, such that data can be interrogated consistently programme and project-wide and meet Contractual Requirements both internally and externally (NEC3/4).
• Support Directors, Project Managers/Sponsors and their teams through the provision of programme and project analysis, identifying and reporting emerging issues and trends in performance and behaviours related to Planning & Schedule management; to enable the identification of best practices and opportunities for improvement.

To be successful you'll need

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience, with professional accreditations in Planning & Scheduling, Project & Programme Management.
• Extensive operational knowledge and understanding of Project and Programme Management methodologies, tools and techniques (Oracle Primavera P6, MSP, Deltek Acumen Suite of Tools).
• Extensive operational knowledge and understanding of various forms of contract, specifically NEC and the various treatment of Programme time impact, risk & change as a consequence of Change Events (Compensation Events).

A bit about us

We are responsible for major enhancements to our road network. We make roads safer, journeys more reliable and unlock economic growth. At the same time, we seek out ways to create opportunities for sustainable travel, help nature to thrive and support our journey to net zero carbon.

Our team of around 800 work closely with the supply chain to design and construct road projects as well as develop a pipeline of possible projects as we look to the future.

Want to know more?

To request a copy of the role profile, please contact .oraclecloud.com quoting reference number #5712

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Head of Enterprise Security Architecture

Location: UK / Hybrid - with some travel

National Highways have an exciting career opportunity to join us as Head of Security Architecture. Reporting directly into the Chief Security Officer you will oversee and lead the provision of security architecture services to change initiatives, aligning and coordinating with wider architecture governance functions to advise on and deliver a comprehensive enterprise (IT) and operational technology (OT) security architecture which reduces both the probability and impact of a cyber attack against to National Highways.

This is a hybrid role which can be based from any main National Highways office - (40% office based)

Please note we require the successful candidate to be SC cleared or willing to go through checks at the time of onboarding.

What you'll be leading on

• Own, improve and articulate the Highways England enterprise and operational technology security architecture.
• Oversee wider architectural governance functions, ensure all change initiatives are reviewed and supported to ensure alignment with the enterprise and operational technology security architecture.
• Set the direction for external partners to influence cyber security related regulatory requirements and ensure that change initiatives are aligned with those requirements.
• To be accountable for overseeing and maintaining appropriate technical security guidance documentation in support of wider security policies.
• Maintain the effectiveness of core enterprise and operational technology security capabilities.
• Anticipate technology trends, future threats and capability requirements. Assess their business value and initiate team and wider capability development to address these.
• Manage, decide mitigations for and resolve architecture/cyber security related risk

To be successful you'll need

• HoldrelevantCyber Security qualifications in either of the following:
  • BSc / MSc in Cyber Security, Computer Science or related subject;
  • CISSP, GICSP, Senior CCP (Architect) or similar Security Architecture qualification;
  • CCSP, CCSK or similar Cloud Security qualification
• Have a demonstratable track record of leading a team of Security Architects along with a background of delivering security architecture in both OT and IT domains
• Experience of working at an enterprise level as a member of an organisation's architectural governance apparatus
• Experience of delivering security architecture to meet NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework requirements
• To be able to translate security impacts into business consequences
• The ability to take business requirements and propose corresponding security requirements
• Have strong commercial acumen with the ability to work with suppliers to drive cost effective solutions for National Highways
• To be able to produce detailed written briefs and to conduct concise verbal briefings to senior stakeholders

A bit about us

The Digital Services Directorate is a growing and vibrant team and there has never been a better time to join us as we go through our transformation programme. We are helping to transform the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data and technology services from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient way. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real time information to our customers, integration with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they develop, to improve journey safety and reliability.

Why you should join us

At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

Want to know more?

To request a copy of the role profile, please contact quoting reference number 5792

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Requirements

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teachers to assist in the leadership of the maths department, as Assistant Subject Leader. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills whilst being supported by our maths leadership team. The post also requires the teaching of Maths at Key Stage 3 and GCSE Maths at Key Stage 4. Opportunities to join our A-Level Maths team are available for a suitable candidate should they have the appropriate experience or wish to further develop their practice, but this is not essential and would not prevent suitable candidates from being shortlisted, if they meet the person specification

What the school offers its staff

At Higham Lane, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you:

• excellent continuous professional development
• reduced workload
• behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
• a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
• free, onsite parking
• subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• a Gym Membership Scheme
• a Cycle to Work Scheme
• free lunch for duty staff
• an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials

Further details about the role

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form, as well as the Equality Details Form, that you will find on the School’s website (www.highamlaneschool.co.uk) and email them to jobs@highamlaneschool.co.uk, indicating in the message title the post you are applying for. If you would like to have a chat about this post, please contact Natalie Charnell, Subject Leader for Maths by calling the School on 024 7638 8123.

The closing date for applications is midday, Monday 25th November 2024 (If you encounter a problem in meeting this deadline, please contact the School).

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be taken through the School's vetting procedure. Higham Lane School is also strongly committed to protecting personal data. Our Privacy Notice, which can be found under the GDPR section on the School website, describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals’ rights.

• Leads the team in identifying existing data resources, coordinating research areas and reviewing relevant legislation, regulations, SSA policies and other internal and external reports to accomplish project objectives.
• Develops comprehensive plans to accomplish complex and sensitive projects in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
• Distributes and balances workload among the team members in accordance with work flow, skill level or job specialization, making adjustments in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Trains or arranges for the training of team members as needed.
• Analyzes information gathered to evaluate compliance with program regulations, policies and procedures, to evaluate accomplishment of program goals and to assess the economy and efficiency of operations.
• Formulates findings by identifying the cause(s) of conditions and developing recommendations to address them.
• Prepares written reports, memos and other documents to summarize the results of reviews and to present recommendations. Develops special reports as projects progress when significant issues are identified that require immediate corrective action.
• Liaisons with SSA staff on program and operational issues and negotiates to gain acceptance of findings and the recommendations presented where differing points of view may be strongly held.
• Leads the team in identifying problem areas and researching and analyzing information that results in new project proposals which have a significant impact on SSA’s operations and/or save Agency funds in its programs and operations.
• Reviews completed work and written products to ensure that instructions, priorities, deadlines, and quality standards are met. Identifies work products that do not meet established standards, referring unusual situations to the Division Director.

Starting at $139,395 Per Year (GS 14)

Here at Peacocks we have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager based in our Yardley store!

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.

As Assistant Store Manager we are looking for a well-rounded and commercial ‘retail manager’ who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience is desirable but however not essential as full training is provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in either management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.

As Assistant Store Manager you will be expected to:

- Drive sales through your team

- Manage the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets

- Maximise store profitability by promoting sales within the store

- Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times

- Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example

The ideal candidate will have:

- Commercial awareness
- Excellent leadership credentials
- An ability to drive sales through your team
- Good training and development capabilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Oversee the store management team and oversee all employee activity.
- Ensure that sales, service, and quality standards are met.
- Manage inventory control and procurement.
- Ensure that staff are properly trained and are meeting company standards.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Train new and current employees on how to properly handle customers.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and inviting environment for customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager or Operations Manager.

Senior Digital Project Manager

Pay up to £66,058, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience in taking full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of a number of large-scale complex projects, utilising both internal and external suppliers.
• Demonstratable skills in effective project control, change control, risk management, ensuring testing processes are maintained, using data to respond appropriately and develop solutions.
• Experience of managing complex external dependencies that have required significant planning and prioritising in order to ensure pace and quality of delivery is maintained
• Concise communication with the team and stakeholders. Explaining complex issues in a way that is easy to understand and influencing Senior level decision making.
• Experience in identifying appropriate development for both themselves and their team to improve the delivery.

You and your role

As a Senior Digital Project Manager, you will be working on a number of complex end-to-end digital transformation projects, ensuring project control, risk identification & management, project reporting and stakeholder engagement. As a senior member of the team, you will be lending your extensive experience and skills to guide, support and coach a team of project managers.

Details. Wages. Perks.

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

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

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £66,058

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £19,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and increasing by one day after 5 years, and up to 31 day after 10 years.

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

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

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

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

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
2. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

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This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

The Lead WBL Manager for WBL Programmes will support the Head of Department for Work Based Learning in Engineering in the leadership and management of the Engineering Apprenticeship Work Based Learning area. With direct accountability for the success and positive progression of the student cohort under the leadership of the Director of Engineering Apprenticeships and Jaguar Land Rover Programmes.
The post holder will be supporting the Head of Work Based Learning in responsibility for curriculum, resource & financial management, and quality assurance.

Through the effective deployment of resources and College systems and procedures, the post holder will ensure that each student has access to and receives an outstanding experience including high quality teaching, learning and assessment that will ensure our students develop the employability skills to gain a competitive advantage as they progress towards and along their chosen careers.
Whilst working within the core values and through continuous improvement, the post holder will develop the WBL area to meet or exceed the College’s KPIs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Supporting the Head of Work Based learning in student outcomes, attainment
positive progression and destinations.
● Supporting the Head of Work Based learning in quality of provision and
experience.
● Supporting the Head of Work Based learning in apprenticeship and curriculum
planning and efficient delivery models.
● Supporting the Head of Work Based learning in performance and management of
staff within the WBL area.
● Supporting the Head of Work Based learning in delivery of specialist provision
through Apprenticeships and Work based learning.
● Supporting the Head of Work Based learning in progressive application of
technologies to advance the specialist area.
● Supporting the Head of Work Based learning in awarding body compliance: and
● Supporting the Head of Work Based learning in work effectively with internal and
external partners to ensure priorities are met.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Essential Attainments

● Educated to an appropriate level 4 in engineering or a related discipline or other
demonstrable experience.
● Recent experience of a wide range of enterprises in the specialist area.
● Experience as a Manager working with students.
● Proven track record of improving success rates.
● Experience of monitoring and evaluating student progress to improve success
rates.
● Experience in engineering EPA.
● Teacher Training Qualification.
● Internal Verifier Qualification.
● Assessor Award A1 or equivalent.


Desirable Attainments

● Qualification in Management.
● Track record in success.


Essential Key Experience & Attributes

● A flexible and enthusiastic approach.
● The ability to relate well with staff and students.
● The ability to be self-motivated and to motivate others.
● Good problem solving skills.
● The ability to work to deadlines.
● A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
● Good verbal and written communication skills.
● Understanding of key government apprenticeship guidance and legislation.
● Ability to demonstrate behaviours, which support the Core Values of the College.
● Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.
● Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Are you a strong clinical manager with a passion for Dermatology, love working as part of an enthusiastic community team and are looking for some career progression? Then this could be the role for you! A bit about us... Hello! We are Vita Health Group and have a great opportunity for a Nurse Team Manager to join our service. We have recently been recognised as being one of the UKs best health care companies to work for, and we want you to become part of that! As a people-centred company, we are keen to develop individuals careers where their interests apply. So, if you're looking to enhance your skill sets, progress your career or focus on your personal growth, please read on. What you will do in the role... The Nurse Team Manager will lead a team of healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, patient-centred dermatology care within a community setting. This role encompasses clinical leadership, governance oversight, and operational management, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and efficient service delivery. It is anticipated approximately 50% of the time will be dedicated to leadership duties, and 50% of the time will be direct clinical work with patients. The Nurse Team Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining service excellence, driving quality improvement, and supporting workforce development in line with organizational and regulatory guidelines. This role is part time hours, with a minimum of 2 days per week, ideally 3 days. Don't miss outon this amazing chance to join Vita Health Group and embark on a fulfilling role filled with growth and the opportunity to improve peoples day to day lives. If you have these skills and attributes and would like to join us, wed love to hear from you! Skills and experience: Essential: Registered Nurse Level 1 with significant post-registration experience in Dermatology Evidence of continuing professional development Non-Medical Independent Prescriber Strong clinical expertise in Dermatology Advanced clinical assessment and examination skills and ability to mange complex cases Experience of monitoring patient medication programmes, ordering blood investigations, interpreting, and acting on results Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety in healthcare Complex decision making Diagnostic skills Long term skin disease management Desirable: Breaking bad news training Leadership/Management experience or experience in senior nursing role, preferably in a community setting Experience in completing minor procedures in the community, including simple biopsies and excisions Experience of service innovation and transformation Experience of setting up new services or clinical pathways Why Vita Health Group? Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission ofMaking People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally asBest Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: Supportive team and management Positive work environment Wellbeing and mental health support Trust and respect Autonomy and flexibility We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/ Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. We are a Mindful Employer Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES). Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme. An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians. Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

This exciting position requires a finance professional who can demonstrate their leadership has directly impacted business financial improvements with full autonomy you will provide advice and recommendations the group leadership team and your financial controls best practice experience, will be pivotal and influential the business, for operational business improvements.

Strategically focused key responsibilities will include:
• Spearheading the optimisation of business processes alongside operational teams to ensure agile working and efficiency returns on supply chains.
• Advanced business analysis to produce and build upon existing models to provide insightful data, consistently challenging commercial measures and realignment.
• Championing a new business wide programme to encourage and reward operational support to identify opportunities to make process improvements.
• Enhance relations across the executive management team in the EMEA region to identify sales growth, new supplier partnering and cost savings, to include offloading obsolete processes.
• Tailor new management reporting to focus on real time product and market data insights.
• Develop and manage financial teams and set a strategy to implement across the business.
The accomplishments required in your career to be successful in this role should include:
• A finance professional and commercial leader with proven experience of managing and influencing divisional and central commercial accounting teams.
• Compelling track record of providing insight into business process upgrades and efficiencies within a variety of sectors.
• Forward thinking with the ability to challenge customer sales drivers and vast experience of implementing data analysis, usage of business models to focus on competitive advantage throughout to include the supply chain.
• Technology savvy, ideally you will have previously been the finance lead on an ERP implementation, well known for tailoring to business objectives and requirements.
• Advanced Excel and BI tools experience to include Business Objects.
• Excellent communication skills, understanding essential BAU in operational teams.

Given the exposure to the leadership team and commercial improvement expectations there is a unique career path planned for the successful applicant. A key focus is on retention so you will be expected to be promoted into a Regional executive position within two years where strategic advisory skills are essential.

We look forward to receiving your application for this opportunity.

With the key objective of driving improvements throughout financial reporting within their improvement project. Key to this is the continuous delivery actioning of timely, precise, and accurate production of financial reports.
This position offers the successful applicant project management skills to deliver improved financial management reports, streamlining processes and timescale improvements for all statutory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:

Alongside BAU your project duties will extend to:

• Group consolidations and developments that will improve the team improvements.
• Enhancing all entities reporting whilst ensuring substantial improvements.
• Encouraged, to review complex data and appropriately challenge and optimise work.
• Reviewing intercompany requirements and timely deadlines.
• Presenting new ways of working to include supply chain margin analysis, whilst establishing best practice.
• Managing cross-functional teams in driving projects through business case assessment and investment, appraisal to implementation.
• Utilising knowledge of the wider global market and understanding business capabilities to apply change whilst formulating improved managerial decisions.

Other duties:
• Ensuring the timely delivery of all management reporting.
• Cash flow management and forecasting.
• Business partnering throughout to achieve goals.
• Overseeing the working with the auditors.

To be considered you will ideally be a chartered accountant – with experience working on big business, high volume, and stock centric, company audits. Up to date with IFRS coupled with extensive consolidation knowledge.

We look forward to receiving your application.




 

What skills and experience we're looking for

Uffculme School has a vacancy for the role of Assistant Headteacher to lead on our Chamberlain site. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of improving educational provision and outcomes for young people with special educational needs, with significant experience at a middle or senior leadership level of leading on raising standards in pupil outcomes. Reporting to the Deputy Headteacher, this role will focus on the needs of our students at our secondary site.

We require a candidate who has:

• Significant experience of working in a special school at a leadership level.

• Experience of the wide range of profiles and needs of Autistic children and young people.

• A proven ability of developing staff.

• A strong belief that pupils who have severe learning difficulties and multiple learning difficulties can achieve.

• The enthusiasm and commitment to always look for ways to improve their own professional practice

• Knowledge and experience of leading and embedding consistent good practice in all areas of safeguarding and health & safety compliance, behaviour and attendance.

• A positive attitude and a commitment to remain positive especially in difficult situations.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to show sensitivity and objectivity in dealing with confidential issues.

If, having read the job description and person specification, you wish to apply for the role, please visit https://www.uffculme.org.uk/page/ to complete the online application form.

The closing date for applications is midday on 2nd December 2024. Interviews will be held on 10th December 2024.

Applicants for the role are advised to ensure they are fully familiar with the requirements of the role when applying, to fully complete the application form and ensure that they are in a position to provide all required supporting documentation and evidence. Your application must contain clear contact details for referees and that you are able to provide evidence of your qualifications. CVs are not accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.

The school is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Assist Program

Birmingham Rewards (Discounts)

Pension Scheme

Free Onsite Parking

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

PE is a thriving, successful and popular subject at Myton. It is highly valued by the school’s governors and Leadership Team as a subject that contributes significantly to the ethos and values we hold as a community as well as our students’ personal and character development. We are looking for a visionary leader to take the steps needed to bring the department forward at all key stages.

Your appointment as Head of PE will be to lead the team of specialist PE teachers. This team are committed, passionate teachers who provide an excellent PE education to our students.

If you are not familiar with Myton yet, or want to find out more about the role, please contact Liz Curtis, Deputy Head on Curtis.l@myton.co.uk.

What the school offers its staff

In short, we are a popular, high performing school with academy status, situated between Warwick and Leamington Spa with a strong community spirit. Our staff offer students a huge range of extra-curricular opportunities in addition to a wide curriculum and we would be delighted to expand this further if you have additional time and talents to share.

You will have access to a range of personal and professional development opportunities, plus an Employee Assistance Programme and Staff Wellbeing initiatives to support you along the way.

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teachers to teach Computer Science and IT at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, along with assisting the Subject Leader in leading this key department. Experience of teaching Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 in Information Technologies or Creative i-Media would also be desirable, but this is not essential and would not prevent suitable candidates from being shortlisted if they meet the person specification.

What the school offers its staff

At Higham Lane, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you:

• excellent continuous professional development
• reduced workload
• behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
• a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
• free, onsite parking
• subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• a Gym Membership Scheme
• a Cycle to Work Scheme
• free lunch for duty staff
• an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• • an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials

Further details about the role

Please complete the Application Form, as well as the Equality Details Form, that you will find on the School’s website (www.highamlaneschool.co.uk) and email them to jobs@highamlaneschool.co.uk, indicating in the message title the post you are applying for. If you would like to have a chat about this post, please contact Sharan Sahota, Subject Leader for Computer Science and ICT, by calling the School on 024 7638 8123.

The closing date for applications is midday, Monday 25th November 2024 (If you encounter a problem in meeting this deadline, please contact the School).

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be taken through the School's vetting procedure. Higham Lane School is also strongly committed to protecting personal data. Our Privacy Notice, which can be found under the GDPR section on the School website, describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals’ rights.