Total 885 job vacancies in Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3EZ

• Schedule and dispatch vehicles to accommodate requests for transportation services submitted by customers.
• Maintain vehicle accountability, receive new requests, and process documentation required for dispatching to new activities.
• Maintain vehicle utilization records using daily dispatch documents or automated spread sheets.
• Utilize automated systems to prepare statistical and other reports following appropriate guidance/regulations.
• Facilitate and coordinate training.

• Define goals to be met on major program issues, recommends a course of action, and implements the approved course of action.
• Develop detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation, administration and change of the assigned program, and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
• Develop and coordinate innovative and comprehensive nationwide environmental health sciences public education and community engagement programs.
• Develop programs designed to increase public understanding of NIEHS's programs and goals; and engages diverse communities throughout the country in the work of the Institute.
• Coordinate environmental health sciences literacy projects, bringing together diverse stakeholders to advance the state of environmental health sciences literacy in multiple audiences.
• Serve as liaison to informal learning organizations and community-based organizations to increase an understanding of the NIEHS mission.
• Consult with subject-matter scientists to develop the NIEHS process for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all science education materials; reviews educational and outreach materials.

• Define goals to be met on major program issues, recommends a course of action, and implements the approved course of action.
• Develop detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation, administration and change of the assigned program, and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
• Develop and coordinate innovative and comprehensive nationwide environmental health sciences public education and community engagement programs.
• Develop programs designed to increase public understanding of NIEHS's programs and goals; and engages diverse communities throughout the country in the work of the Institute.
• Coordinate environmental health sciences literacy projects, bringing together diverse stakeholders to advance the state of environmental health sciences literacy in multiple audiences.
• Serve as liaison to informal learning organizations and community-based organizations to increase an understanding of the NIEHS mission.
• Consult with subject-matter scientists to develop the NIEHS process for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all science education
  materials; reviews educational and outreach materials.

Incumbent serves as Victim Advocate for the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) to provide comprehensive assistance and liaison to and for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and non-offending parents or caregivers of victims of child abuse; and to educate personnel on the installation regarding the most effective responses to domestic violence/intimate partner abuse on behalf of victims and at-risk family members. Screens victims of domestic abuse, evaluates their needs, and provides them with information about domestic violence, safe and confidential ways to seek assistance, their rights, and the resources and services available to them. This involves maintaining current information on resources and services, and advising victims before disclosure of the limited confidentiality rule.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the professional Engineering programs, to include, but not limited to, Energy Management and Conservation Program, Safety, Fire Prevention, Vehicle Fleet, Grounds, Capital Planning, and Construction Project Management section at a multi-faceted and affiliated, VA Medical Center, including outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
• Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and management process for Service Line programs, which include setting qualitative and quantitative standards.
• Provides for the budgeting and financial management for Engineering Service. This includes budget formulation, justification, and execution; financial management; and financial reporting. Identifies functional requirements for current and future programs inclusive of life-cycle costs.
• Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements related to all areas of the facility and all facets of Engineering Service. Provides expert analysis and advice on complex program issues.
• Researches and provides technical recommendations pertaining to a wide-range of national codes and standards including but not limited to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, TJC, EPA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

• Serves as 2nd Assistant Engineer on a diesel powered, seagoing hopper dredge and is responsible for the proper and continuous operation of all engine room machinery during assigned watch.
• Stands on regular scheduled watches in the central control monitor room of the engine room.
• Make routine inspection of all engineer spaces and equipment including dredge pumps, bow thruster, steering gear and areas.
• Starts stops and adjusts engine room equipment as necessary.
• Observes pressure and temperature gauges and alarms and listens for sounds which indicate abnormal operating conditions.
• Supervises and/or performs the operation, routine repair and maintenance of all engine room equipment and assists Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief Engineer with major repairs.

• Perform the more complex and intricate operations required in the missile and ordnance systems field and ensures the accomplishment of all assigned tasks in accordance with technical directives under general supervision.
• Perform a variety of duties including assembly /disassembly, test, replacement or repair of electrical, electronic and mechanical components of missiles and ordnance systems.
• Perform inspection, test and exterior maintenance of components for propulsion units associated with missiles and ordnance systems.
• Work with other mechanics and is responsible for assignments being performed accurately, safely and to the highest degree of quality.
• Perform a variety of operations in the renovation, modification, demilitarization, care and preservation of ammunition and explosives.
• Perform the disassembly and breakdown of ammunition items by operating a variety of machines, equipment and fixtures.
• Destroy a variety of explosives, ammunition and propellants by detonation and burning, following a variety of procedures specific to the particular items being destroyed.
• Operate electric-, diesel-, or gasoline-powered fork lift trucks to move, stack and unstack, load and unload materials in and about warehouses, storage areas, loading docks, and on and off vehicles, etc.ves and distributes initiating explosives.
• Operate fork lifts capable of lifting up to 10,000 pounds to load, unload, stack, unstack, rewarehouse and move boxes, crates, packages, pallets, or loose items.

At the full performance level, the duties of the position are:

• Develops and negotiates contracts and other agreements for storage, production, distribution, and utilization of water, repayment of Federal project costs and loans, operation and maintenance transfer contracts, title transfer, facilities operation agreements, up-front funding, water exchange, deferments, and other related services such as wheeling, water transfers, water use terminations, purchase of water, or drought or emergency assistance.
• Meets with other BOR personnel, customers, potential customers, customer organizations, state agencies, and other affected parties as appropriate to develop specific and general contract provisions in compliance with BOR and departmental policy and regulations to negotiate, explain, or interpret contractual provisions.
• Develops briefing papers on contracts topics for use by California Great-Basin Regional management.
• Responds to requests from customers, applicants for water service, water rights holders, water user groups, and other parties regarding Federal water contracting and repayment programs and applicable Reclamation law and policy.

At the full performance level, the duties of the position are:

• Develops and negotiates contracts and other agreements for storage, production, distribution, and utilization of water, repayment of Federal project costs and loans, operation and maintenance, transfer contracts, title transfer, facilities operation agreements, up-front funding, water exchange, deferments, and other related services such as wheeling, water transfers, water use terminations, purchase of water, or drought or emergency assistance.
• Meets with other BOR personnel, customers, potential customers, customer organizations, state agencies, and other affected parties as appropriate to develop specific and general contract provisions in compliance with BOR and departmental policy and regulations to negotiate, explain, or interpret contractual provisions.
• Develops briefing papers on contracts topics for use by California Great-Basin Regional management.
• Responds to requests from customers, applicants for water service, water rights holders, water user groups, and other parties regarding Federal water contracting and repayment programs and applicable Reclamation law and policy.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Inventory Management and Control: Responsible for the management and control of an assigned class of expendable material; serves as the point of contact for the coordination of material support and resolution of logistic problems; conducts forecasting and quantitative analysis; conducts spot checks; and complies with special requirements for firearms, ammunition, and sensitive equipment
• Returns, Recalls, and Reutilization: Implements federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; coordinates disposal of surplus or excess supplies; makes emergent procurement decisions; and participates in root cause analysis process
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Registered Nurse IV Chief of Education functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Patient Care Service (PCS) and other facility services. Must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and Veteran Integrated Systems Network (VISN) levels. Key relationships with staff are needed to assist Nurse Managers (NM) and Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) to carry out the functions and activities expected of them, contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing organization-wide, assist in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care.

Functions or scope of assigned duties include but are not limited to:

The Chief of Education provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within the Education Department as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS). Provides direct supervision over the following areas to include, but not limited to Nursing Education, Diabetes Education Program, Competency Program, Coach Mentor program, and the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program. Additionally, is responsible for New Employee Orientation, New Supervisor Training programs, and the facility LEAD program.

The Chief of Education demonstrates creative approaches in the provision of education and training for patients and staff within the main facility and Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs). Responsible for generating and disseminating new knowledge relevant to clinical practice, nursing administration, and nursing education. The Chief of Education is directly responsible for education needs assessments; provision, design, and evaluation of staff and patient education activities; provision of Library Services by the Learning Resource Center (LRC); and acts as the education liaison to all medical center services and the VISN Education Council. The Chief of Education has fiscal oversight of education program funding, scholarship program management, and LRC budget. Responsible for budget planning, forecasting, management, coaching and supervision of nursing and administrative support staff, program development, performance improvement leadership, labor management activities and participation in the interdisciplinary team.

The Chief of Education may serve as the Designated Learning Officer (DLO) for the medical center. The DLO oversees, assesses, and strengthens Veterans Affairs (VA) training and education mission. The DLO ensures compliance with all federal, state, and VHA laws and regulations, and all accrediting body standards. They are also responsible for the Veterans Affairs Student Trainee Experience Program (VA STEP) and nursing trainees. They will consult with VHA's Employee Education System (EES) as needed to ensure compliance with staff education functions such as mandatory training, Talent Management System (TMS), availability of learning resources, and all Veteran Affairs Central Office (VACO) reporting related to nursing education. Provides administrative support for the VA National Nursing Education Initiative (NNEI) scholarship program.

The Chief of Education supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. They champion a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30a.m.- 4:00p.m.
Telework: Ad-HOC telework may be available at the discretion of the ADPCS
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Your new company

HMPPS (HM Prison and Probation Service) is the MOJ (Ministry of Justice) agency that carries out sentences given by the courts, rehabilitating people in their care through education and employment.

Hays is the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades and support staff. In this role, you will be working for HMPPS as a Prison Security Escort at HMYOI Deerbolt.


Your new role
You will be responsible for:

• Documentation of Contractors' tools and equipment
• Escorting Contractors to their area of work ensuring all security gates/doors and locked accordingly
• Ensuring the safe keeping of the contractors and their tools and equipment whilst work is being carried out
• Escorting Contractors back to the main gate of the prison ensuring all security gates/doors are locked accordingly
• Documentation of Contractors contractor's tools and equipment upon leaving the establishment to ensure nothing has been misplaced.

You will be flexibly deployed to provide a range of other support service activities within operational areas of an establishment when required. This is an operational support job with no line management responsibilities.

What you'll need to succeed
You do not require any previous experience or qualifications for this role. You just need to be security conscious, able to challenge potential compromises of risk, and be reliable. Please note this role does not require you to drive.


Documentation needed
Security Clearance by the prison (Hays will organise this for you)
You must hold a valid passport or Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence at your current address.
Proof of National Insurance
Proof of address dated in the past 3 months.
All applicants must be able to provide details of at least 3 years of satisfactory references.

What you'll get in return
You will be paid weekly, with a premium rate of £12 per hour. You will receive all the relevant training for this role and have the opportunity to gain experience in a prison environment which will enhance your chances of gaining permanent employment with the MOJ direct.

Working hours are typically Monday to Friday, 7:45am till 4:45pm with a 1-hour unpaid break. These hours may differ slightly with different projects and establishments.


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

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

Your new company
HMPPS (HM Prison and Probation Service) is the MOJ (Ministry of Justice) agency that carries out sentences given by the courts, rehabilitating people in their care through education and employment.Hays is the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades and support staff. In this role, you will be working for HMPPS as a Prison Security Escort at HMP Frankland.
Your new roleYou will be responsible for:

• Documentation of Contractors' tools and equipment
• Escorting Contractors to their area of work ensuring all security gates/doors and locked accordingly
• Ensuring the safe keeping of the contractors and their tools and equipment whilst work is being carried out
• Escorting Contractors back to the main gate of the prison ensuring all security gates/doors are locked accordingly
• Documentation of Contractors contractor's tools and equipment upon leaving the establishment to ensure nothing has been misplaced.

You will be flexibly deployed to provide a range of other support service activities within operational areas of an establishment when required. This is an operational support job with no line management responsibilities.

What you'll need to succeed
You do not require any previous experience or qualifications for this role. You just need to be security conscious, able to challenge potential compromises of risk, and be reliable. Please note this role does not require you to drive.

Documentation needed
Security Clearance by the prison (Hays will organise this for you)
You must hold a valid passport or Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence at your current address.
Proof of National Insurance
Proof of address dated in the past 3 months.All applicants must be able to provide details of at least 3 years of satisfactory references.

What you'll get in returnYou will be paid weekly, with a premium rate of £12 per hour. You will receive all the relevant training for this role and have the opportunity to gain experience in a prison environment which will enhance your chances of gaining permanent employment with the MOJ direct.
Working hours are typically Monday to Friday, 7:45am till 4:45pm with a 1-hour unpaid break. These hours may differ slightly with different projects and establishments.

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

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

The Role and the Department

The Head of Widening Access and Participation will be the primary individual responsible for delivering Durham University's Access and Participation Plan (APP). This role is pivotal in driving forward the University's commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic community by removing barriers to higher education for underrepresented groups.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Management

• Develop and implement the University's Widening Access and Participation Strategy in alignment with the APP.
• Lead the Widening Access and Participation Team, providing direction, support, and development opportunities.
• Ensure that all widening access initiatives are data-driven and aligned with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.

Programme Development and Delivery

• Design and oversee targeted outreach and support initiatives to enhance access, success, and progression for underrepresented students.
• Collaborate with academic departments, colleges, and external partners to develop and deliver innovative programmes that address the specific needs of underrepresented groups.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of widening access programmes and initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Working

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local schools, colleges, community groups, and national organisations.
• Represent Durham University at regional and national forums related to widening access and participation.
• Collaborate with the North East Raising Aspiration Partnership (NERAP) to address regional disparities in higher education entry rates.

Research and Policy Development

• Conduct and commission research to inform policy and practice in widening access and participation.
• Analyse national and institutional data to identify gaps in access, continuation, and attainment, and develop strategies to address these gaps.
• Develop policies and practices that support the University's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with the Office for Students (OfS) regulations and requirements related to access and participation.
• Produce regular reports on the progress and impact of widening access initiatives for the University Executive Committee and the University Council.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of data to monitor progress against the objectives outlined in the APP.

Financial and Resource Management

• Manage the budget for widening access and participation activities, ensuring effective use of resources.
• Secure external funding to support widening access initiatives and manage relationships with funders.
• Ensure the efficient allocation of resources to support the delivery of widening access and participation programmes.

Working Environment

Durham University supports a hybrid working environment to promote work-life balance and flexibility. The Head of Widening Access and Participation is expected to spend a minimum of 40% of their working time on-site at the University. This arrangement allows for essential face-to-face collaboration, team management, and engagement with stakeholders, while also providing the flexibility to work remotely. The exact working pattern will be agreed upon with the line manager and may vary depending on the needs of the role.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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The Role and Department

The Computing and Information Services (CIS) has an annual operational budget in the order of £10m, multi-million pound programmes of change within year, and approximately 185 staff. The Senior Leadership Team report directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with the following portfolios: Strategy and Change; Operations; and Information Systems. CIS provide academic, teaching and administrative services across the organisation that underpin the day-to-day activities of the whole organisation.

The purpose of the role is to support and enable University staff and students to use their IT effectively in teaching, research and operations. As a member of the Computing and Information Services (CIS) Service Desk team the post holder will be expected to provide effective and customer focused support to all users of University IT in a timely and professional manner.

It requires a passion for customer service delivery, problem solving and communication skill and a high level of IT knowledge.

You will be expected to show leadership skills where appropriate. This may include technical, team and project leadership or the drive to implement a proposed service improvement.

You will be working very closely with all teams across Computing and Information Services supporting professional support services, Durham University students, academic departments, and research institutes.

Delivering specialist services as an expert technologist with a good understanding of operating systems including Windows, Mac, Linux and network technologies.

Proactively working with 1st, 2nd and 3rd line CIS colleagues to investigate, triage and implement solutions, whilst identifying trends and persistent incidents. As required, provide management for the delivery of high-quality IT infrastructure and application support across the University.

Promote and foster positive and highly collaborative approaches to problem solving and incident prevention whilst motivating, mentoring, and coaching team members. Creating and maintaining internal service documentation, liaising with relevant service owners where appropriate ensuring accuracy. This includes the development of FAQs, collating existing support documentation and providing training where necessary.

Being a point of contact for the IT service desk and the wider department to interpret, analyse and resolve complex infrastructure, application, and technical information. Contribute to the design and development of intelligent applications, AI solutions and innovation within the service desk function. Take responsibility for monitoring and updating risk assessments and safety procedures, including cyber security for the service, providing guidance to others where necessary and promoting best practice within the team and wider university.

From early 2025 the base location for this role will change from our Durham City Centre site to our exciting new professional services hub based at Boldon House. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House will bring a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more about this project, please visit this webpage: .

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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