Total 129 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0AH

What skills and experience we're looking for



The successful candidate would, under the guidance of the headteacher, lead the effective running of the school office with the support of two part-time administrative assistants. They would support the headteacher, SLT and governors by taking responsibility for:

• the effective management of financial administration procedures including compliance with financial regulations;
• planning, monitoring and evaluation of budget;
• the management of expenditure from the school budget;
• the management of health and safety within the school.



What the school offers its staff



The governing body of our large, innovative, aspirational, and nurturing primary school seek to appoint a School Business Manager. This is a rare opportunity for the right candidate to take up a key post alongside a hardworking, welcoming team in a school with wonderful pupils and supportive families. The school has just undergone a successful Ofsted inspection (February 24) and this is the perfect time for an experienced, enthusiastic candidate to join our team, develop their skills further and contribute to the future of our school.

The successful candidate would play a significant part in the drive to ensure Amberley remains the great school it is.

Please note this is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply.

Please see job description and personal specification for further details including full responsibilities of the role. We aim to shortlist candidates on Monday 24th June, with interviews taking place on Monday 1st July allowing the candidate some time to meet and handover with the current post-holder by the end of the school year.

Personal visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to find out about dates/times for these. Candidates are also welcome to email the headteacher at tony.rigg@amberleyprimary.co.uk should they have any questions regarding the role.

Interested applicants can get a flavour of our lovely school by viewing our main ‘X’ (Twitter) page at @AMBERLEYPRIMARY or by visiting our website www.amberleyprimary.co.uk



Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks as appropriate.

Essential criteria Educated to graduate degree level/NVQ6 level in Business Administration, or equivalent experience. IT skills and advanced Microsoft Office experience, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint Significant administrative/ secretarial experience including developing, implementing and maintaining office systems and handling sensitive information Experience of organising meetings and producing supporting paperwork, including agendas and taking minutes/action notes Experienced at working under pressure handling multiple tasks and prioritising own workload Ability to use finance systems and support financial analysis for reports Ability to follow relevant policies, procedures and legislation to complete your work. Ability to work without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Take time to consider the best communication channel to use for the audience, including making the best of digital resources and considering value for money Ability to work well as part of a team to ensure the team pulls together and is effective and bullying, harassment and discrimination are unacceptable Ability to seek out new information and new ways to develop yourself Demonstrate appreciation and acknowledgment of the range and complexities of diversity; self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers; cultural competence cultural sensitivity and awareness Stage 1:Application& SiftSuccess profiles You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe above listedessentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of a CV/ Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 750wordStatement of Suitability. This should outline howyou consideryour skills,experience,andknowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.TheCV/ Application formand Statement of Suitability will be marked together Shortlisting:In the event ofa large number ofapplications we will shortlist onRelevant Science Degree or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment Please do not exceed 750words.We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2:Interview You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Interviews dates to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location information UKHSA operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month)based at the appropriate UKHSA Newcastle site. Eligibility CriteriaOpen to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internalapplicants). Security Clearance Level RequirementSuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard. Working for the Civil Service:TheCivil Service Codesets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by meriton the basis offair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission'srecruitment principles. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction.Read more about prison leaver recruitment. Its important to note that there are currently exceptions to applications being considered if your conviction relates to any of the following: life sentences arson sexual offences hate and terror offences Some departments will also consider the specific offence against the nature of the business, i.e., a conviction for fraud may rule you out for a finance role.If you are interviewed for the post and do not meet the required threshold for the specified grade, your application may be assessed against a similar, lower grade role and you may be offered the post should one be available Starting salary Entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants,i.e.level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case isdeterminedby whichever is the highest. For further details please refer to the Information Sheet- Starting Salaries & Benefits attachment.

a. Assists in ensuring the project is on schedule and provides administrative support as and when required by members of the team. b. To deliver Workforce Transformation administration and coordination objectives. c. Evaluate the success and effectiveness of training events and improve the success of future events as a result through the undertaking of market research/feedback. d. Maintain and further develop relationships with all stakeholder organisations across Newcastle e. Work closely with the Project Manager on strategy to strengthen the service across Newcastle. f. Contribute to Workforce reports. g. Promote training through various media e.g. the training newsletter, website, correspondence with the Communications Manager h. Contribute to updating and developing content on the Workforce website. i. Works with Project Manager to develop new training opportunities across all areas, particularly in areas where demand is high. j. Administration for Workforce and NGPS HQ team. Confidentiality In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Report potential risks identified. Equality and diversity Identify patterns of discrimination, act to overcome this, and promote diversity and quality of opportunity. Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture. Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights. Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies. Act as a role model in good practice relating to equality and diversity. Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care. Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care Personal & Professional Development The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by NGPS as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in regular, individual performance reviews, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work and maintain a personal record of personal development Sharing knowledge and good practice from outside learning within the wider team Working with management on any new training requirements Ensure own personal development through reflection and feedback from partners / colleagues. Manage own time effectively, plan and meet personal and practice targets. Quality The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within NGPS, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members, our practices and other stakeholders. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may be reasonably be requested by NGPS.

Our client based in London is in need of:
A candidate who will primarily handle property litigation cases, merger requisitions, and insurance matters. This role requires a thorough understanding of property law, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex legal issues efficiently.

Responsibilities:
Handle a diverse caseload of property litigation matters, including landlord-tenant disputes, boundary disputes, and property ownership disputes.
Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare court documents.
Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
Provide strategic advice to clients on property-related legal issues.
Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements when necessary.
Assist with due diligence investigations for mergers and acquisitions.
Review legal documents and identify potential risks and liabilities.
Draft and negotiate merger agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
Work closely with the corporate team to ensure legal compliance during mergers and acquisitions.
Handle insurance claims and disputes, including coverage disputes and bad faith claims.
Review insurance policies and provide guidance to clients on coverage issues.
Represent clients in negotiations with insurance companies and regulatory agencies.
Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on insurance-related matters.

Qualifications:
Qualified solicitor with a valid practicing certificate.
Minimum of 3-4 years of PQE.
Strong knowledge of property law, contract law, and insurance law.
Proven experience handling property litigation cases, merger requisitions, and insurance matters.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Type: Permanent

Our client based in London is in need of a private client solicitor:
Advising clients on contentious probate matters, including disputes over will validity, inheritance claims, and estate administration issues.
Managing a caseload of contentious probate cases from inception to resolution.
Conducting legal research and analysis to assess the merits of clients' claims and defenses.
Drafting legal documents, including letters of claim, pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
Representing clients in mediation, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
Handling court proceedings in the County Court or High Court, including preparing for hearings and trials.
Providing strategic legal advice to clients to achieve favourable outcomes and protect their interests.
Collaborating with other legal professionals, such as barristers and experts, to strengthen case strategies.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, beneficiaries, executors, and other parties involved in probate disputes.
Keeping abreast of changes in probate law and court procedures to ensure the delivery of accurate and effective legal services.

Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in private client law, with a focus on contentious probate.
Strong knowledge of probate law, inheritance disputes, and relevant legislation.
Proven track record of handling complex and high-value contentious probate cases.
Excellent litigation and negotiation skills, with the ability to advocate persuasively on behalf of clients.
Exceptional client management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and attention to detail.
Commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and achieving successful outcomes for clients.

Salary: Competitive, based on skills, qualifications, and interview performance.

Job Type: Permanent

The Head of Business Innovation & Customer Experience is a key member of the Directorate Leadership Team. They will have responsibility forleading, overseeing and driving the delivery of NHSBSA Business Innovation Lab, the Customer Experience Strategy and framework as well as supporting both internal and external programmes of work. Benefits identification and performance reporting these activities to the Board andLeadership Team on is also a key part of the role. The Head of Business Innovation and Customer Experience will role model and activelyparticipate in achieving the NHSBSA purpose and goals through the development of an organisational and directorate culture that is open andempowers innovation and champions on-going service development and performance improvement. Working for the Executive Director of Strategy, Performance, Business Development & Growth, the post holder is responsible for leading anddelivering a number of activities across the NHSBSA. Ensuring that NHSBSA and wider stakeholders understand corporate priorities and activities associated with innovation, customer experience and programmes of work is critical, therefore the ability to communicate and engage across the wider system is critical. This role will ensure that the NHSBSA remains alert to market innovation, client, commissioner and customer experience changes which in turn inform the business and strategy so that the NHSBSA remains competitive, identifies market change and positions the NHSBSA for future business successes. The post holder will also need to develop relationships with partner organisations ensuring they are aligned with corporate goals and objectives. They will need to lead and oversee cross NHSBSA innovation and customer experience activities in national and surrounding geographic regions in order to achieve aims and objectives set for the business. They will also support and provide team expertise to ensure development of our strategic ambitions are commercially viable, customer driven, adds value to the wider health system and are delivered on time and within budget. In this role, you are accountable for: 1. Ensuring the Business Innovation and Customer Experience of the organisation is managed and reported on in order to achieve its vision and contribute to the development of the organisations strategic and annual business plans. 2. Acting as a senior manager of the directorate and wider business, work within the corporate governance framework and demonstrate the values and capabilities of the organisation and ensuring that the NHSBSA meets its statutory and legislative obligations. 3. As a senior member of the directorate and wider business play an active and collaborative role in the effective management and achievement of the goals of the NHS Business Services Authority, recognising the significant impact that the NHSBSAs activities has on many people and services within the NHS. 4. Developing and implementing appropriate strategies and methodologies to actively manage the reputation of NHSBSA with all key stakeholders. 5. Act up for the Executive Director of Strategy, Performance, Business Development & Growth as required. 6. Working as part of the Directorate Senior Management Team, particularly in terms of accountability for delivery of the NHSBSA Business Innovation and Customer Experience strategy and deliverables. 7. Working collaboratively with business leaders and their teams to identify and analyse strategic initiatives, develop actionable strategic plans, and drive execution against plans. 8. Proactively build effective working relationships across the NHSBSA and with key stakeholders and other key players in the wider system in order to promote best practice, develop business relationships and input into strategic initiatives. 9. Building an internal and strong external image for the NHSBSA and take opportunities to enhance the profile and promote the reputation of the NHSBSA and its services. 10. Building professional and industry national and global networks. 11. Working with the Executive Director and wider Leadership team ensure we understand, develop and maximise all strategic partnerships 12. Leading the development of a NHSBSA Business Innovation Lab, identifying resources, ensuring business strategy and customerexperience is informed and supported with innovative solutions supporting strategy identification and implementation 13. Managing and evaluate portfolio data and innovation pipeline to assist with strategic and tactical decision-making go/no go on business opportunities 14. Researching, identify, analyse new areas of innovation appropriate to NHSBSA. Contribute and influence strategic direction for senior leadership using informal and formal communication. 15. Leading, directing and managing innovation team and activities across the NHSBSA to include cross functional programmes and projects of various size, complexity and concurrently, developing a high performance and delivery environment 16. As Head of Business Innovation drive and influence change and new processes across the NHSBSA and partners as appropriate 17. As Head of Customer Experience, drive and influence change and new processes across the NHSBSA and partners as appropriate 18. Leading and demonstrating a strong customer driven culture that is evidence-based approach to unlock new insights that drive and create customer and business value. 19. Leading the coordination and development of the customer strategy and plans in relation to NHSBSA Strategy and Performance that results in improved performance and customer expectation. 20. Designing and demonstrating solutions for customer innovation and experience ensuring all customer experience activities are evaluated and aligned 21. Ensuring all teams conduct innovation and customer experience insights to inform NHSBSA developments fulfil expectations 22. Leading all cross-functional activities ensuring they represent all internal customers and collaborate with leaders and colleagues on allocation of the right resources across projects and programmes of work. 23. Working with across the Directorate team and wider business act as a driving force behind critical strategic, organisational operational initiatives. 24. Leading in the development of the Strategy, Performance and Business Plan process and plans across the NHSBSA and if appropriate with key stakeholders, taking specific responsibility for Business Innovation & Customer Experience 25. As part of the Directorate SMT identify and develop opportunities for the directorate, across NHSBSA multiple business directorates. To include but not limited to the creation of new ways of working, development of a new business venture, such as a joint venture, equity alliance, acquisition, etc. 26. Ensuring all supporting NHSBSA innovation, programmes and customer experience strategies and plans have clear benefits and performance metrics and delivery of are reported to the Leadership Team and Board. 27. Ensuring all NHSBSA services and solutions are reported on considering Client, Commissioner and user expectations. 28. Providing leadership on NHSBSA strategy and performance and manage allocated business strategy/performance programmes and activities, ensuring that these are delivered on time and budget and meet the pre-agreed criteria/benefits for success. 29. Identifying opportunities through strategy and performance, for continuous improvement, operational economies and financial savings which can be re-directed to frontline NHS services. 30. Responsibility for line management including 121s. appraisals, training, sickness, holidays etc. 31. Responsibility effectively manage financial budgets in accordance with NHSBSAs policies, financial regulations and legislative requirements. #LI-Hybrid

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.

Our new team are embarking on a piece of work to monitor data to identify and respond to patterns indicative of potential fraud. This will support our current work that reduces the likelihood of fraud occurring. We will bring in data science capabilities to be deployed in counter fraud activity and work closely with partners across health and government to further maximise the preventative impact of proactive counter fraud analysis.

The Project Manager within NHSCFA has responsibility for the development and delivery of projects assigned to them, they will work across NHS CFA to ensure the lifecycle of projects is documented, managed and supports delivery of NHS CFA strategy and business plan objectives. You will deliver projects allocated by the Programme Manager and work collaboratively with all members of the operational and support teams within the organisation. This is a great opportunity for an experienced project manager to work in a dynamic and varied environment using all your knowledge, skills and experience.

Potential applicants can contact George Cooke at george.cooke@nhscfa.gov.uk for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role. Interviews will be w/c 8th July 2024.

· Deliver against the NHS CFA project and programme strategy.

· Manage systems and processes for monitoring, review of programme and project delivery, escalation of delivery concerns andtargeting of action to improve delivery in key areas of activity.

· Ensure organisation projects are deliverable, timescales, benefits and KPIs are well defined to supportongoing monitoring to drive successful achievement.

· Manage systems and processes for monitoring, review of projects and associated performance milestone and benefits delivery,escalation of risks and issues and targeting of mitigating action.

· Provide the expertise in project management to ensure delivery using the appropriate frameworks or methodologies applicable to area of work.

· Work collaboratively with the Director of Performance, Programme Manager, Performance Manager and Heads of Services support activity in relation to project delivery.

· Provide expert support to SRO’s and workstream leads in relation to project management ensuring visual delivery and progress tracking.

· Support the delivery of key projects and programmes of work within NHS CFA.



We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, office and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC.The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.

· Preparing detailed analysis of highly complex information held on current and projected delivery and performance issues that may impact success. Develop and Inform reports to the NHS CFA Management Groups, SRO’s, Board and relevant Committees as required.

· Negotiates with and motivates project delivery, including linking in with other initiatives.

· Communicates sensitive information about project performance delivering complex formal presentations to large groups.

· Ensuring effective processes for monitoring and review of programmes and
projects through NHS CFA Management Groups and Board Committees.

· Organising workstream and project meetings ensuring delivery with active monitoring, creating agendas, ensuring minutes and actions are documented to ensure delivery and progress is accounted for.

· Supporting a culture of robust and consistent project management at all levels in the NHS CFA.

· Working with managers to ensure projects are resourced appropriately to embed success.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.



Please see full Job Description and Person Specification

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This advert closes on Sunday 23 Jun 2024

Preparing detailed analysis of highly complex information held on current and projected delivery and performance issues that may impact success. Develop and Inform reports to the NHS CFA Management Groups, SROs, Board and relevant Committees as required. Negotiates with and motivates project delivery, including linking in with other initiatives. Communicates sensitive information about project performance delivering complex formal presentations to large groups. Ensuring effective processes for monitoring and review of programmes andprojects through NHS CFA Management Groups and Board Committees. Organising workstream and project meetings ensuring delivery with active monitoring, creating agendas, ensuring minutes and actions are documented to ensure delivery and progress is accounted for. Supporting a culture of robust and consistent project management at all levels in the NHS CFA. Working with managers to ensure projects are resourced appropriately to embed success. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications. Please see full Job Description and Person Specification

At AXA Commercial, we support our business customers, large and small, by making it easy for them to do business with us in the way that suits them. Whether they insure with us via brokers, directly on the phone or online through comparison sites, we've got them covered.
Building on our success, a key initiative for the future of AXA Commercial is enhancing our current teams with experienced, engaging, and forward-thinking Commercial Underwriters. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for you to build key foundations and shape the narrative, that will provide AXA the exposure and scope required for growth.
It’s an exciting time to join the AXA Commercial team in Leeds and Newcastle, as we undergo significant growth across our branches to support the overall strategic business plan. We're currently looking to strengthen the team and bring to market the opportunity to join us a Property and Casualty (PandC) New Business Underwriter. The role encompasses many opportunities to contribute to the development and success of the branch account, not just from a growth and profitability perspective but driving service excellence to our customers.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team, and our customers. You'll work at least 60% of your week away from home at our offices in either Leeds or Newcastle.
What’s in it for you:

We’ll equip you with the technical skills for tomorrow: It’s our job to support you in becoming an expert who has ownership over their work. We want you to be confident that you can make an impact by helping our customers. We ask ourselves what we can do today that will help us in the future. That’s why we offer continuous development to help our colleagues become experts in tomorrow.
Build a career that’s as dynamic as the market you work in: We’re on a journey of transformation, so we’re investing in new technology that enables us to help our people and businesses thrive.
Shape your career one decision at a time: We’ll support you to progress through the business and are committed to developing talent. We do this with training and tailored development plans.

What you’ll be doing:

Deliver on team targets through profitable underwriting of our products for PandC New Business, whilst developing key relationships and credibility with brokers and customers.
Be proactive, outgoing, and confident in dealing with our strategic partners, maximising business through the delivery of exceptional customer service.
Underwrite our products for customers profitably, accurately, consistently using the full range of appetite and tools available.
Contribute to meetings with brokers to secure clients.
Monitor the overall performance of the book you’re responsible for and ensuring remedial action is taken to correct any performance issues.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

A unique independent Opticians based in central Newcastle are looking for a full or part time Optical Assistant to join the team.

This is a very well-known and well respected independent Optician with a loyal customer base. They pride themselves on offering patients something different with the focus on offering a personalised service and one of a kind eyewear.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Unique independent Opticians
• Single testing
• High value dispensing
• Access to a range of luxury eyewear not usually found on the highstreet
• Focus on offering a personalised service
• Providing eyewear options to patients with frames not on display
• Input into frame buying, attending various tradeshows around the world
• Working full or time, including Saturdays
• Typical working hours from 9.30am to 6.30pm (5.30pm on a Sat)
• Salary - Highly competatice plus bonus
• Further training available - including Dispensing Optician course in the future

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Experienced Optical Assistant
• Passionate about eyewear
• Interest in working with high end products
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Wants to be part of a close knit team

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 01142381726 for more information.

A unique independent Opticians based in central Newcastle are looking for a full or part time Dispensing Optician to join the team.

This is a very well-known and well respected independent Optician with a loyal customer base. They pride themselves on offering patients something different with the focus on offering a personalised service and one of a kind eyewear.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Unique independent Opticians
• Single testing
• High value dispensing
• Access to a range of luxury eyewear not usually found on the highstreet
• Focus on offering a personalised service
• Providing eyewear options to patients with frames not on display
• Input into frame buying, attending various tradeshows around the world
• Working full or time, including Saturdays
• Typical working hours from 9.30am to 6.30pm (5.30pm on a Sat)
• Salary - Extremley competative plus bonus

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Fully qualified and registered with the GOC
• Passionate about eyewear
• Interest in working with high end products
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Wants to be part of a close knit team

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 01142381726 for more information.

For full duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Oracle E-Business Database Engineer: Pay up to £48,347 plus 28.9% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. 

 

DWP. Digital with Purpose. 

   

This is an exciting opportunity for an Oracle E-Business Database Engineer to join DWP. This position is situated within the Data Platforms Team which ensures DWP services are designed, delivered into production and maintained, using agile methodology.

DWP is the UK's largest government department, our services cover everything from helping children & families right through to supporting relatives of lost loved ones. We help people find jobs, support people financially when they are unable to work due to health conditions, and make sure everybody has the money they need to live during their retirement years, making payments worth over £195bn per year, supporting over 20 million citizens every day.

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

 

Delivery. Work. Projects. 

Our drive is to move to cloud-based technologies from on-premises hosting. You will be delivering valuable pieces of work to advance Data Platforms product offerings in line with our Vision and Business Plan.

Delivering successful outcomes in this role, the main responsibilities include:

• You will work with a team of Database Specialists and Engineers and provide support for production and test Oracle E-Business Suite R12.2 systems.
• You will join an Agile Delivery environment and will support and work closely with the development teams.
• You will undertake Oracle E-Business R12.2 application (ADOP) and technology stack (WebLogic, FMW) patching, and database patching/upgrades.
• You will clone Oracle E-Business Suite R12.2 environments, administer database backups and perform disaster recovery tests.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? 

 

• Must have skills in Oracle Database technologies (e.g. Installs, Upgrades, Patching, Backup and Recovery)
• Experience of RAC, ASM, CRS, RMAN, Data Guard
• Oracle E-Business Suite Database Administrator
• Public Cloud Technologies (particularly OCI and AWS).

Please note - this role requires being part of an on-call rota which will commence after training is complete.

Details. Wages. Perks. 

 

You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in either Blackpool or Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

 

We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. 

 

In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £48,347.

 

You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.9%.

 

You'll get a generous leave package of 26 days rising to 30 days in time, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. 

 

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

 

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 
• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home 
• Family-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 
• Sports and social activities 
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture 
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. 

 

Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs. 

Looking to recruit a Repairs Planner to join a leading Property Maintenance company based in South Derbyshire

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and supervisors to schedule appointments for operatives
• Ensuring that future jobs are appointed in a way that will ensure our contractual Service Level Agreements are met and no false promises are given.
• Using an in house system, you'll actively schedule available operatives and subcontractors to jobs and discuss complex repairs

Offering a competitive salary of up to £27,250 + great benefits

Requirements:

• You'll have previous experience within the repairs and maintenance sector, or a trade-based background, with good problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong administration, organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Have excellent customer service skills

If you feel this is the role for you attach your cv and apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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

Looking to recruit a Maintenance Planner to join a leading Property Services company based in South Derbyshire

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and supervisors to schedule appointments for operatives
• Ensuring that future jobs are appointed in a way that will ensure our contractual Service Level Agreements are met and no false promises are given.
• Using an in house system, you'll actively schedule available operatives and subcontractors to jobs and discuss complex repairs

Offering a competitive salary of up to £27,250 + great benefits

Requirements:

• You'll have previous experience within the repairs and maintenance sector, or a trade-based background, with good problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong administration, organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Have excellent customer service skills

If you feel this is the role for you attach your cv and apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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