Total 66 Human Resources job vacancies in BB1 9QA

Your new company
Join a large, dynamic finance department that is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting activities. This company, based in Blackburn, offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to manage the statutory audit process and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance function.

Your new roleAs the Finance Manager for Audit, you will play a vital role in managing the statutory audit process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency. Your responsibilities will include leading the statutory external audit process, managing audit task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing robust internal controls. You will also be involved in various continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, local statutory accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting practices.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will hold a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with experience working in an Audit role, with no previous experience within industry required. You will need strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, plus a bonus and generous benefits. You will work full-time onsite at modern offices in Blackburn, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development. You will be part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and compliance, with opportunities to make a significant impact on the finance function. There is the chance with this role to influence the direction your career will move into within the wider finance team as you progress, whether into the Group finance function, or a more commercial focused role, for example.

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
Join a large, dynamic finance department that is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting activities. This company, based in Blackburn, offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to manage the statutory audit process and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance function.

Your new role
As the Finance Manager for Audit, you will play a vital role in managing the statutory audit process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency. Your responsibilities will include leading the statutory external audit process, managing audit task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing robust internal controls. You will also be involved in various continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, local statutory accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting practices.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will hold a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with experience working in an Audit role, with no previous experience within industry required. You will need strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, plus a bonus and generous benefits. You will work full-time onsite at modern offices in Blackburn, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development. You will be part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and compliance, with opportunities to make a significant impact on the finance function. There is the chance with this role to influence the direction your career will move into within the wider finance team as you progress, whether into the Group finance function, or a more commercial focused role, for example.

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

Prestigious opportunity for an IT Infrastructure Engineer with a Global highly acclaimed Retail organisation based in Blackburn. With sites across the UK and Europe, following a period of significant growth and investment, we are seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our success story.

As one of our IT Infrastructure Engineers you will be responsible for:-

• Working with the Infrastructure Manager to ensure changes are planned and implemented in a structured and assured way.
• Testing of the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
• Infrastructure incident management and resolution.
• Actioning any alerts generated by the monitoring systems in a timely manner
• Supporting the IT Service Desk function.
• Proactively seeking opportunities from across the organisation to improve the infrastructure.
• Documenting common practice, process flow diagrams and maintaining the knowledge base.

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!

• Active Directory Administration.
• Office 365 / Exchange online
• Hypervisor technologies (Hyper-V, AHV or equivalent).
• Networking knowledge (LAN, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Managed Switches, VLANs).
• PowerShell or any other scripting language or automation methodology.
• Windows Server (2008-2019).
• Windows (7, 10).
• Veeam Backup - desired but not essential.
• Linux/Unix administration experience - desired but not essential

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable team environment, and an extensive benefits package!

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 on 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
An exciting global convenience retail organisation, are looking to recruit an VAT assistant Manager to join their in house tax team at their head office in Blackburn on either a full time or part time basis. The company operates filling stations, convenience stores, and food service outlets throughout Europe and is based in the UK. It is a well-established, highly respected organisation who are looking to bring in someone experienced in VAT and management to help their fast paced group.

Your new role
As a VAT Assistant Manager in the tax team, you will report to the VAT Director and support the VAT Managers. Your responsibilities will include preparing and submitting VAT returns and EC Sales Lists (ECSLs) for specific territories, which involves collaborating with country finance teams to enhance processes and data accuracy. Additionally, you will provide ad-hoc support to the VAT Director on various non-compliance Indirect Tax matters.

Key Accountabilities:
* Preparing and submitting VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat returns.
* Performing reconciliations and assisting in VAT audits.
* Building and maintaining relationships with key finance personnel across the business.
* Working with finance teams to improve processes.


What you'll need to succeed
* VAT technical knowledge and experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns.
* Intermediate/advanced Excel skills
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Characteristics such as integrity, trust, professionalism, initiative, discretion, team work
* Tax technical qualifications, working knowledge of SAP and VAT reporting tools is desirable

What you'll get in return
* Salary would be £45k - £50k
* Standard 10% bonus
* In office work, with the option to work from home once a week
* This role offers a diverse range of tax experience within a truly international and dynamic business, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance your tax knowledge.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 contact William Loring on 0161 237 3388 or email: If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in Tax or Treasury, 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
Hays have been approached by a High School in the Blackburn area that we have worked with for a number of years, who are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants of a full-time basis. This school has an OFSTED rating of 'Good' and an excellent reputation within the local community for the level of support and education they provide to their pupils. The school has an extremely welcoming approach and now, due to planned expansion of the school, they are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants to come in and support.
Your new role
As a teaching assistant, you are responsible for providing support and assistance to the pupils, whether it be in a group or 1:1 setting, as well as supporting the class teacher across, this could be across KS3, KS4 or KS5. By being a teaching assistant, you should possess good behaviour management skills and hit the ground running by building up those relationships with pupils as well as staff. There is currently a high demand for teaching assistants in the Blackburn area, so please get in touch if you would like to know more or discuss the roles available.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess recent experience working with children, the school are also willing to consider individuals from other various roles working with young adults, for example, support worker roles. As the schools are recruiting immediately, it would be ideal if you could jump straight into the role, however, do not let this put you off applying, as we are always receiving new roles. SEN experience would also be desirable in this role, however the school are looking for someone to come in with an open mind and commit to the role.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a highly competitive daily rate and will be working in this successful school where you will become an integral part of a welcoming team of TA's. You will therefore have the opportunity to further develop your own teaching assistant skills and experience. A dedicated consultant will always be on hand should you have any questions or concerns.
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

Ref. No. 30524 Location : Blackburn

Role Overview:

Are you ambitious, up for a challenge, and looking for a meaningful career that impacts people's lives? Whether you have recruitment experience or not, this role offers an exciting and dynamic career in a fast-paced environment.

For Experienced Recruitment Consultants:

• Basic Salary: £26,000 - £28,500.
• First-Year Earnings: £28,000 - £31,500 (including commission).

For Entry-Level Candidates (No Recruitment Experience Required):

• Starting salary of £24,250, increasing to £26,000 after a year, and £28,500 after two years (with satisfactory reviews). First-year on-target earnings up to £27,000 with commission.

Why you might be Interested:

• Challenging & Rewarding Career: Ideal for ambitious people who want to improve others' lives.
• Supportive Training: Comprehensive training, mentorship, and career development are provided. No prior experience is necessary.

Other Perks:

Company Benefits

• Company pension
• Industry-leading training and an opportunity to earn an Advanced Diploma in Recruitment Services
• Professional credentials, recognized with designated letters after your name
• Lifestyle benefits (discounts on hotels, insurance, energy bills, etc.)
• Employee assistance helpline (counselling, legal and financial advice)
• 30 days paid holiday (increases to 33 days after a year)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Opportunity to work at one of the UK’s largest and most successful recruitment businesses

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Client Interaction: Visit new and existing clients to understand their needs.
• Temporary worker Selection: Identify and assess candidates to match client requirements.
• High-Quality Service: Ensure delivery of services aligns with company values.
• Sales Targets: With support, work towards achievable sales goals.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm with a one-hour lunch break.

If you’re looking for a meaningful career in a fast-paced, supportive environment, this role seems perfect for you! The application process is designed to be simple and geared toward your success.

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Your new company
I am working with a leading company in the manufacturing industry, based in Blackburn which is starting to grow considerably, following a successful few years. Due to this growth, they are expanding their current finance team and now require an Assistant Accountant to join them permanently. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic team.

Your new role
As an Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the Finance Director, taking full control of bookkeeping and updating financial reports. Your responsibilities will include dealing with supplier queries, negotiating prices and terms, processing purchase and sales orders, and managing credit control. You will also be responsible for maintaining the fixed asset register, preparing monthly management packs, and completing quarterly VAT returns. Additionally, you will manage ledgers, handle accruals and prepayments, and provide financial support as needed. This is a full time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, with an optional early Friday finish.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need at least three years of experience in an accounts role and an AAT qualification (or equivalent). Proficiency in Sage 50 or 200 and Excel is essential. You should be organised, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is crucial.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £30,000 based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes a health benefit scheme, 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays), and a qualifying pension scheme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to expand on their skill set and progress within Finance. You will work closely with a successful FD, who will provide training and support and heaps of opportunity for you to take on further work.
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to advance your career in finance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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 on 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

Prestigious opportunity for an IT Infrastructure Engineer with a Global highly acclaimed Retail organisation based in Blackburn. With sites across the UK and Europe, following a period of significant growth and investment, we are seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our success story.

As one of our IT Infrastructure Engineers you will be responsible for:-

• Working with the Infrastructure Manager to ensure changes are planned and implemented in a structured and assured way.
• Testing of the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
• Infrastructure incident management and resolution.
• Actioning any alerts generated by the monitoring systems in a timely manner
• Supporting the IT Service Desk function.
• Proactively seeking opportunities from across the organisation to improve the infrastructure.
• Documenting common practice, process flow diagrams and maintaining the knowledge base.

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!

• Active Directory Administration.
• Office 365 / Exchange online
• Hypervisor technologies (Hyper-V, AHV or equivalent).
• Networking knowledge (LAN, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Managed Switches, VLANs).
• PowerShell or any other scripting language or automation methodology.
• Windows Server (2008-2019).
• Windows (7, 10).
• Veeam Backup - desired but not essential.
• Linux/Unix administration experience - desired but not essential

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable team environment, and an extensive benefits package!

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 on 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 firm
A market leading independent practice with a regional presence is seeking to appoint a new Audit Senior into their Liverpool office. This role has come around following an extended period of company growth, presenting excellent opportunities for professional development and future opportunities within the practice. Overall, this firm is a fantastic choice for a candidate seeking a firm that comprises a strong training and social environment, whilst valuing ED&I.

Your new role
As Audit Senior, you will be responsible for supporting a range of clients and providing an excellent audit service. You will be involved with all aspects of the audit and will work across a range of software including Xero, Quickbooks Online, and Dext and also non-cloud systems including CCH and Sage Accounts 50. You will support clients across all industries and mostly SME businesses.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience within audit and with a wide range of clients within the SME sector and also within a practice environment. You will need strong experience in Cloud-based systems such as Xero, QuickBooks or Dext as well as being competent on MS Office skills. The organisation is looking for an individual with excellent communication skills that will help to build strong client relationships whilst being AAT/ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience.

What you'll get in return
This Liverpool based Audit Senior role is an excellent opportunity to join an accountancy firm that will benefit both your career and skill set through a growing and social team that will ensure you receive the support you need. They will offer you a competitive salary of up to £36,000 (depending on experience/qualifications) which includes 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Charity days. Additionally, the package will contain a pension of 4.5% (employee pays 5), 3x life assurance, and medicash as well as flexible working hours.

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 on 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

What's on offer?

• Role as a Senior Town Planner with a market-leading service station operator and retail developer
• Internal expert - working strategically with the internal acquisitions and PM team, you will offer planning advice on 100's of future and existing sites as to secure planning approval
• Make a name for yourself - as well as managing and working in collaboration with renowned external planning consultants, much of the planning application process remains in-house where you will demonstrate and further develop your expertise and knowledge
• Bright future - having grown from 32 to 46 sites over the past 4 months, your new company have incredibly ambitious plans to continue taking market share, creating a fantastic and bespoke opportunity for you to progress
• Entrepreneurial - leading the business is a forward-thinking entrepreneur ready to expand from road-side-service into major retail development - even more planning opportunity!
• Competitive salary & benefits - offering between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, performance-based bonus scheme, 15% discount at ASDA and listed restaurants, exclusive discounts at over 900 retails, extensive L&D opportunity, on-site free car parking, heavily discounted canteen, Life Assurance and Group Pension scheme

What you need to succeed?

• You will need a minimum of 3 years' UK planning experience
• Switched-on, ambitious and confident character to navigate the relationships of various stakeholders
• A willingness to manage and mentor a graduate planner
• Member of the Royal Institute of Town Planners

Does the challenge of working in-house appeal to you? Are you ready to make a name for yourself in the industry and internally as an absolute expert? Do you want to play a more significant role in the approval of applications?

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 on 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
A global convenience retail organisation, are looking to recruit an VAT assistant Manager to join their in house tax team at their head office in Blackburn. The company operates filling stations, convenience stores, and food service outlets throughout Europe and is based in the UK. It is a well-established, highly respected organisation who are looking to bring in someone experienced in VAT and management to help the group.

Your new role
As a VAT Assistant Manager in the tax team, you will report to the VAT Director and support the VAT Managers. Your responsibilities will include preparing and submitting VAT returns and EC Sales Lists (ECSLs) for specific territories, which involves collaborating with country finance teams to enhance processes and data accuracy. Additionally, you will provide ad-hoc support to the VAT Director on various non-compliance Indirect Tax matters.

Key Accountabilities:
* Preparing and submitting VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat returns.
* Performing reconciliations and assisting in VAT audits.
* Building and maintaining relationships with key finance personnel across the business.
* Working with finance teams to improve processes.


What you'll need to succeed
* VAT technical knowledge and experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns.
* Intermediate/advanced Excel skills
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Characteristics such as integrity, trust, professionalism, initiative, discretion, team work
* Tax technical qualifications, working knowledge of SAP and VAT reporting tools is desirable

What you'll get in return
* Salary would be £45k - £50k
* Standard 10% bonus
* In office work, with the option to work from home once a week
* This role offers a diverse range of tax experience within a truly international and dynamic business, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance your tax knowledge.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 contact William Loring on 0161 237 3388 or email: If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in Tax or Treasury, 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

About the Role…
We have an exciting new vacancy for a Cybersecurity Manager to join our clients IT department.As a member of our leadership team, the Cybersecurity Manager plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets and infrastructure. This position is ideal for a dynamic and experienced professional who excels in team management and has a profound understanding of cybersecurity threats and solutions.
Reporting directly into the Group Infrastructure & Security Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading a team of cybersecurity engineers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and implementing robust security measures.
If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of maintaining a secure and resilient IT infrastructure.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of cybersecurity engineers.
• Work closely with cyber personnel in other countries.
• Oversee the outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) function.
• Adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Plan, implement, and oversee cybersecurity changes in a structured manner.
• Oversee security incident management and resolution processes.
• Maintain and update documentation of security incident playbooks, common practices, process flow diagrams, and the knowledge base.
• Manage workloads and projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Report to senior management on the status of infrastructure projects and operations.
• Implement and maintain industry standard cybersecurity controls, testing and evidencing the effectiveness of the controls on a regular basis.

Candidate Requirements

• Understanding of emerging cyber requirements and cybersecurity threats.
• Broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and technologies (with OT knowledge being an additional benefit).
• Experience working in an IT function and relevant field.
• Experience as a senior SOC analyst - looking to step up to management.
• Proven experience in the management and delivery of key cybersecurity projects.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate for success with key business stakeholders.
• Experience managing and reporting project deliverables to senior management audiences.
• Proficiency in using, building, and maintaining an EDR/XDR solution (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Tanium).
• Proficiency in using, building, and maintaining a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) environment (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

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 on 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

Prestigious opportunity for an IT Infrastructure Engineer with a Global highly acclaimed Retail organisation based in Blackburn. With sites across the UK and Europe, following a period of significant growth and investment, we are seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our success story.

As one of our IT Infrastructure Engineers you will be responsible for:-

• Working with the Infrastructure Manager to ensure changes are planned and implemented in a structured and assured way.
• Testing of the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
• Infrastructure incident management and resolution.
• Actioning any alerts generated by the monitoring systems in a timely manner
• Supporting the IT Service Desk function.
• Proactively seeking opportunities from across the organisation to improve the infrastructure.
• Documenting common practice, process flow diagrams and maintaining the knowledge base.

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!

• Active Directory Administration.
• Office 365 / Exchange online
• Hypervisor technologies (Hyper-V, AHV or equivalent).
• Networking knowledge (LAN, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Managed Switches, VLANs).
• PowerShell or any other scripting language or automation methodology.
• Windows Server (2008-2019).
• Windows (7, 10).
• Veeam Backup - desired but not essential.
• Linux/Unix administration experience - desired but not essential

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable team environment, and an extensive benefits package!

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 on 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

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging exams role?

Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills and a keen eye for detail?

If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the position of Exams and Data Officer at our school based in Blackburn.

Your new role

As the Exams and Data Officer, your key responsibilities will be to work with the senior leaders and support the efficient and effective running of internal and external examinations within the school, including liaising with staff, students, invigilators and examination boards. You will also manage and analyse student data and assessment information, producing reports and statistics to support teaching and learning.

This is a long-term temporary post in the first instance, but could lead to something more permanent for the right candidate. This is a full-time post, working 37.5 hours across the week. Duties will include (but not limited to) the below.

• Manage arrangements for the secure receipt, checking and storing of exam papers and materials.
• Work with the SENCO to ensure appropriate access arrangements and reasonable adjustments are implemented for those who require it.
• Manage registration of candidates for all examinations.
• Recruit, train and manage invigilators as required and ensure appropriate conduct during examination sessions.
• Manage the logistics for examination sessions, including timetable, room booking, resources and staffing.
• Manage arrangements for the secure storage and dispatch of completed papers.
• Arrange receipt and distribution of examination certificates.
• Manage the administration and processing of all student data independently and provide analysis/report to the data lead including assessment, recording, and reporting systems.
• Review and monitor assessment, behaviour, and attendance data to identify outliers, gaps, or inconsistencies and to report these to SLT as appropriate

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of working in an educational setting, preferably with exam administration
• Knowledge of the examination board's rules and regulations and the Joint Council for General Qualifications (JCGQ) guidelines
• Proficiency in using the School's Information Management System (SIMS) or other relevant software such as Arbor, Bromcom etc
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this exams officer role in Blackburn, 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 on 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

What's on offer?

• Role as a Senior Town Planner with a market-leading service station operator and retail developer
• Internal expert - working strategically with the internal acquisitions and PM team, you will offer planning advice on 100's of future and existing sites as to secure planning approval
• Make a name for yourself - as well as managing and working in collaboration with renowned external planning consultants, much of the planning application process remains in-house where you will demonstrate and further develop your expertise and knowledge
• Bright future - having grown from 32 to 46 sites over the past 4 months, your new company have incredibly ambitious plans to continue taking market share, creating a fantastic and bespoke opportunity for you to progress
• Entrepreneurial - leading the business is a forward-thinking entrepreneur ready to expand from road-side-service into major retail development - even more planning opportunity!
• Competitive salary & benefits - offering between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, performance-based bonus scheme, 15% discount at ASDA and listed restaurants, exclusive discounts at over 900 retails, extensive L&D opportunity, on-site free car parking, heavily discounted canteen, Life Assurance and Group Pension scheme

What you need to succeed?

• You will need a minimum of 3 years' UK planning experience
• Switched-on, ambitious and confident character to navigate the relationships of various stakeholders
• A willingness to manage and mentor a graduate planner
• Member of the Royal Institute of Town Planners

Does the challenge of working in-house appeal to you? Are you ready to make a name for yourself in the industry and internally as an absolute expert? Do you want to play a more significant role in the approval of applications?

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 on 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