Maintenance Work Scheduler
Mon-Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm
Based: Quedgley, GL2
24k, 22 days+ 8bh, training, progression. Overtime available!

Maintenance works scheduler required for large maintenance specialist with housing contracts across the south and west country. Working alongside an experienced contracts manager and friendly team of field-based engineers, you will plan and coordinate engineers for domestic boiler repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance for our clients.

Your duties will be varied but will include: - Dealing with field-based engineers via phone and email communications. - Arranging service and repair appointments direct with customers and client representatives whilst scheduling these appointments with the appropriate engineer using our state of the art planning software (Full training will be given). Dealing with enquiries via telephone and email ensuring that the customer has had a positive customer journey. - Comply with and support company procedures.

Requirements - A good understanding of basic Microsoft packages including Excel and MS teams. - Flexibility and adaptability to work under own initiative and in a busy office environment as a team. - An ability to multi-task and prioritise workloads. Able to work one Saturday per month paid at O/T rates.

Please apply online with your updated CV.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. CMS do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Technical Project Manager

Cheltenham Contract Day rate: £700- £750 Inside IR35

We're currently seeking an experienced and innovative Technical Project Manager to work with our exceptional client in a secure environment, managing challenging and highly rewarding projects.

This contract role will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment. The opportunity is available in Cheltenham and based onsite.

This Technical Project Manager role is conducted in an environment that is far from ordinary, therefore, we're not looking for ordinary. Our client is looking for a Technical Project Manager to work within their engineering team. This role will enable product delivery and ensure requirements remain structured, focused and on track throughout the delivery lifecycle

Role requirements:

* Lower proof of concepts from research teams and working with the delivery community to develop plans to realise high instances.

* Subsequently ensuring delivery of scaled and sustained high capabilities.

* Project and Delivery Management of technical engineering work packages within business area governance and policy frameworks. Reporting project progress and managing issues.

* Development of sustainment and product testing work packages, supporting life-cycle management of technical capabilities.

* Delivery of technology within the aspirations of investment case and technical strategies.

* Success achieved through quarterly OKR's (objectives and key results) and annual objectives.

Key responsibilities:

* Technical Project Management of Engineering Projects

* Identify and set project controls.

* Resources - Scheduled and manage resources required to deliver the project

* Budget - Manage delivery within budget

* Project performance controls - build project plan and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives.

* Track and report on delivery outcomes

* Governance - provide key reports and support effective governance and decision making

* Engaging and managing the stakeholder community (internally, externally and across a range of diverse communities)

* Discuss requirements with the operations community, Product Lead and Chief Engineer ensuring the engineering ecosystem are engaged through proactive communication.

* Risks and issues - identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalates as appropriate

* Maintain a project risk register and escalate delivery risk to the Chief Engineer.

As an organisation and as a team, Guidant Global are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee and contractor feels valued and empowered throughout their time with us.

We actively seek to recruit talent from all backgrounds, and to draw on a rich blend of experiences, perspectives and creativity. We believe that when people are respected and included, they are motivated to bring their best and whole selves to work, leading to innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes for all parties.

Technical Project Manager

Cheltenham Contract Day rate: £700- £750 Inside IR35

We're currently seeking an experienced and innovative Technical Project Manager to work with our exceptional client in a secure environment, managing challenging and highly rewarding projects.

This contract role will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment. The opportunity is available in Cheltenham and based onsite.

This Technical Project Manager role is conducted in an environment that is far from ordinary, therefore, we're not looking for ordinary. Our client is looking for a Technical Project Manager to work within their engineering team. This role will enable product delivery and ensure requirements remain structured, focused and on track throughout the delivery lifecycle

Role requirements:

* Lower proof of concepts from research teams and working with the delivery community to develop plans to realise high instances.

* Subsequently ensuring delivery of scaled and sustained high capabilities.

* Project and Delivery Management of technical engineering work packages within business area governance and policy frameworks. Reporting project progress and managing issues.

* Development of sustainment and product testing work packages, supporting life-cycle management of technical capabilities.

* Delivery of technology within the aspirations of investment case and technical strategies.

* Success achieved through quarterly OKR's (objectives and key results) and annual objectives.

Key responsibilities:

* Technical Project Management of Engineering Projects

* Identify and set project controls.

* Resources - Scheduled and manage resources required to deliver the project

* Budget - Manage delivery within budget

* Project performance controls - build project plan and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives.

* Track and report on delivery outcomes

* Governance - provide key reports and support effective governance and decision making

* Engaging and managing the stakeholder community (internally, externally and across a range of diverse communities)

* Discuss requirements with the operations community, Product Lead and Chief Engineer ensuring the engineering ecosystem are engaged through proactive communication.

* Risks and issues - identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalates as appropriate

* Maintain a project risk register and escalate delivery risk to the Chief Engineer.

As an organisation and as a team, Guidant Global are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee and contractor feels valued and empowered throughout their time with us.

We actively seek to recruit talent from all backgrounds, and to draw on a rich blend of experiences, perspectives and creativity. We believe that when people are respected and included, they are motivated to bring their best and whole selves to work, leading to innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes for all parties.

Regional Lens Account Manager job covering West Midlands & South West England. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit a Regional Lens Account Manager for a leading manufacturer of Ophthalmic Lenses. The purpose of this role is to build strong business relationships with customers in the independent optical market across the West Midlands & South West region, including the following postcodes: BA, BH, B, BS, CF, DT, EX, GL, HR, NP, SA, SN, SP & TA.

The Regional Lens Account Manager will effectively increase and develop the sales of lens products within the given geographical territory, across the Independent and Lab Channels.

Regional Lens Account Manager - Role

• Achieve agreed sales targets for value within specified area
• Educate and train all levels of customers' employees within account base on features and benefits of all listed products, generic technical and optical knowledge, and generic sales skills and techniques to improve product mix and overall sales within account base.
• Through the use of persuasion and compelling arguments increase sales versus the competition throughout account base
• Provide excellent customer service to the account base through regular calls, follow up and ongoing contact to meet customer requirements
• Operate within agreed cost budgets for entertainment and expenses through planning the most economical coverage of the territory
• Execute joint marketing/local promotions that have been formally agreed to drive sales

Regional Lens Account Manager - Requirements

• FBDO qualification / Practice Manager
• Working on own initiative to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing

Regional Lens Account Manager - Salary

• Base salary circa £32,500
• Excellent bonus scheme
• Company car and a range of additional benefits

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

Regional Lens Account Manager job covering West Midlands & South West England. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit a Regional Lens Account Manager for a leading manufacturer of Ophthalmic Lenses. The purpose of this role is to build strong business relationships with customers in the independent optical market across the West Midlands & South West region, including the following postcodes: BA, BH, B, BS, CF, DT, EX, GL, HR, NP, SA, SN, SP & TA.

The Regional Lens Account Manager will effectively increase and develop the sales of lens products within the given geographical territory, across the Independent and Lab Channels.

Regional Lens Account Manager - Role

• Achieve agreed sales targets for value within specified area
• Educate and train all levels of customers' employees within account base on features and benefits of all listed products, generic technical and optical knowledge, and generic sales skills and techniques to improve product mix and overall sales within account base.
• Through the use of persuasion and compelling arguments increase sales versus the competition throughout account base
• Provide excellent customer service to the account base through regular calls, follow up and ongoing contact to meet customer requirements
• Operate within agreed cost budgets for entertainment and expenses through planning the most economical coverage of the territory
• Execute joint marketing/local promotions that have been formally agreed to drive sales

Regional Lens Account Manager - Requirements

• FBDO qualification / Practice Manager
• Working on own initiative to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing

Regional Lens Account Manager - Salary

• Base salary circa £32,500
• Excellent bonus scheme
• Company car and a range of additional benefits

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

Your new company
A well established OEM in Gloucester is seeking to add a Production Planner to their team due to increased demand for their goods. With a positive reputation in the local market, this business can be considered as an employer of choice.

Your new role
As the Production Planner, you will be reporting to the Production Planning Manager with a dotted reporting line into the Head of Supply Chain. You will be expected to manage the production schedule whilst using their integrated software, SAP. As this role is a linchpin to their operation, you will be expected to manage upwards amongst your peers, think quickly, and adapt to changes within the production facility. You will need to communicate clearly with multiple divisions, including Materials, Sales, Production, Engineering, and Logistics.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in your application for the Production Planner vacancy, you must have proven experience of working as a Production Planner, Materials Scheduler, Demand Planner or a similar role within the Supply Chain. Ideally, you'll have worked with SAP or a similar integrated MRP / ERP system previously. It would be highly advantageous to have worked within the Aerospace supply chain, but this isn't crucial to the success of your application.

What you'll get in return
As the Production Planner, you'll receive 25day annual leave (+8 BH) on top of your salary, which will be between £35,000 and £45,000 (dependent upon your experience). This business offers a great pension scheme, as well as multiple salary sacrifice benefits.

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.

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Business Change and Communications Manager

Cheltenham Contract Day rate: £526 - £631 Inside IR35

We're currently seeking an accomplished and highly ambitious Business Change and Communications Manager to work with our exceptional client, a world class brand in a secure environment to drive major business improvement, transformation, process change (both cultural and technical) across this complex organisation.

This contract role will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment. The opportunity is available in Gloucestershire and based onsite.

Key responsibilities:

Support the development and implementation of a Communications Strategy and Plan -

Regular Activities:

*Strategic communications planning

* Stakeholder analysis

* Communications needs analysis

* Communications campaign planning

* Channel design

Events planning and orchestration:

* Assisting with the development of the Strategy function's 'brand' and 'image' both internally and externally to The Authority's organisation.

* Stakeholder / relationship management (as pertaining to delivery of the communications service)

* Organise Town Halls, Comms change network, other led communities/initiatives?

* Manage engagement initiatives such as observers (ensuring sign up, invitations, spares etc)

* Facilitating comms and engagement events

* Compilation of Governance reporting and metrics

* Circulating council papers for comment

* Managing rolling programme of content for screens

Managing and organising key events (e.g. roadshows, townhalls, team awaydays, workshops etc.):

* Drafting high level VTX content for validation and inclusion in briefings, bulletins, newsletters and scripts.

* Responsible for keeping the transformation SharePoint sites HS/LS up to date and coordinating with content creators.

* Maintaining a regular comms plan and supporting workstreams with their comms plans where required.

* Alignment across BAU comms and broader department to identify links and avoid clashes.

* Design creative comms solutions to meet our objectives and goals for business change.

Business Change:

* Organise and run workshops, focus groups and other engagement with staff at all levels, and across all areas. For many areas this will begin with raising awareness and to help staff understand and support any need for change

* Help define the knowledge staff and teams will require to support and embed any business change

* Develop and implement a wider range of business change activities

* Develop and implement mechanisms to review how well business change is being embedded and where necessary recommend further action

* Plan and deliver communications that support any required business change through an imaginative

Organisational wide comms on any project/programme progress and achievements:

* Next steps and milestones that the wider office needs to know

* Leading coordinated efforts from all parts of product to communicate - blogs, updates, meetings - to engage our customers and stakeholders.

* Assisting, developing and delivering product leaders communications strategy.

* Drawing on data from across product and engineering to deliver insights to the office and seniors on what we are working on and our progress

Skills and Experience:

*Enthusiastic and creative

*Demonstrable delivery in an agile environment

*Strategic comms professional

*Comfortable with autonomy

*Flexible and adaptable

*Excellent at building a range of relationships

*Keen eye for opportunities and the energy and drive to deliver ideas.

*Share ideas and help team on a regular basis.

As an organisation and as a team, Guidant Global are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee and contractor feels valued and empowered throughout their time with us.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-achieving and forward-thinking school, where staff and students work together, ensuring that high quality relationships lead to high quality learning. For February 2025, We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and inspiring School Business Manager.

You will be responsible for Strategic Financial Planning, Finance, Overseeing Human Resources and Site Development, ICT Infra-structure, Capital Projects, Risk Management, Whole School Administration.

The main purpose of the job will be:

• Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and contribute to the strategic development of the school
• Be responsible for the financial and business management of the school
• Be responsible for leading and overall strategic direction of all support services of the school including finance, HR, admin, ICT, site, risk management, catering and cleaning
• Be responsible for delivering value for money, financial planning, budgetary control and financial advice to governors, SLT and budget holders
• Oversee the management of the site facilities and implementation of capital building improvements to provide an enabling teaching environment which will maximise staff performance and contribute to pupils’ learning and well-being
• Direct fundraising strategies including the writing of bids
• Support and develop the school’s ethos and culture
• Ensure the performance management process is completed each cycle to ensure that support staff are aware of their key objectives and receive training and support to maximise effectiveness
• Act as Company Secretary and attend governors’ meetings

What the school offers its staff

• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Onsite parking and cycle storage

• Cycle-To-Work Scheme

• Free Flu Vaccines

• Free access to school fitness suite

• Dry cleaning delivery service

• On site car valet service

• Family-focused leave

• Discounted Nuffield Health gym

membership

• Subsidised, onsite exercise classes

• Comprehensive Free Employee Assistance

Programme

• Free onsite financial advice clinics

• ...and more!

Commitment to safeguarding

Churchdown School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our children in school and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We believe that students have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment, which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse, where staff are vigilant for signs of any student in distress and are confident about applying the processes to avert and alleviate any such problems. We have a Safeguarding Policy and procedures in place. All staff must ensure that they are aware of these procedures.

Do you have a proven track record of project management in a variety of new build development and housing settings? If so you belong at Bromford.

We’re looking for a project manager to design and deliver of a range of house-building projects, including land-led schemes through our in-house contractor, Bromford Development Limited, as well as Section 106 acquisitions and package deals.

You’ll bring strong organisational skills, resilience, and a genuine passion for your work. As well as a sharp eye for technical detail and maintain a strong commercial focus. Your expertise in robust project management and accurate forecasting will be essential, covering areas such as handovers, cash flow, and charging activities to support business planning. The role requires the preparation of reports for the senior leadership team, investment forum, and board, while serving as a key advocate for the New Homes team.

You will ensure that all projects are delivered in accordance with established policies and procedures, meeting audit compliance and securitisation standards, and adhering to relevant health and safety/CDM requirements. You will also focus on the end customer experience, whether for homes intended for sale or letting, collaborating closely with your peers to ensure a seamless process from start to finish.

This role is permanent and full time. You can be based from either of our main offices in Chipping Sodbury or Tewkesbury with regular travel across Gloucestershire, Bristol and surrounding areas. Regular home working is also available. A basic DBS and consumer check are required.

You will have:

• Experience of the design and construction process, financial appraisal tools, contract negotiations and charging requirements
• Experience of leading and motivating a team of external consultants and working alongside colleagues and other partners to deliver a range of projects and schemes.
• Great communication skills, who can work across all levels of the organisation and encourages peer to peer collaboration and team work. Able to build trust, respect and rapport at all levels.
• Membership of, or working towards, a professional qualification (E.g. CIOB/RICS)
• Experience of delivering Homes England grant-funded programmes
• Thorough knowledge of the development delivery process

Closing date is 31 October with interviews taking place 7 and 8 November.

If this opportunity catches your eye and you would like to start an exciting, fresh new challenge then we’d love to hear from you.

Join Our Team as an experienced Programme Support Planner ️

Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months

Hours: Full time

Location(s): Tewkesbury

We are seeking a Programme Support Planner to join our team and play a vital role in delivering a cost-effective, customer-focused maintenance service within our Planned Programme Delivery teams. In this role, you will be responsible for scheduling engineers' diaries to ensure they can complete the maximum number of jobs in a working day, maximising productivity while keeping our customers informed every step of the way.

You will be a key player in managing the delivery of planned, cyclical, and reactive maintenance services, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. From coordinating schedules to communicating with customers, you will be the central point of contact for ensuring that our services are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest level of customer satisfaction.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a coordinator or planner role, preferably in a similar environment. You should have strong IT skills, with the ability to use scheduling software and other tools to manage the daily operations of our maintenance teams. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will need to liaise with both engineers and customers to ensure everyone is informed about what’s happening and when.

In addition to your technical abilities, you should have a strong background in customer service. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service, and we are looking for someone who can maintain and enhance our reputation by putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about planning, have the skills to optimise schedules, and are committed to delivering outstanding service, we would love to hear from you.

Please take a moment to review the role requirements and specifications attached at the bottom of this advert before submitting your application.

Join us for a full-time adventure in our 'roaming' position. Based in Tewkesbury, you'll enjoy a flexible week split between workspaces and home, offering the perfect balance.

Due to the nature of the role, a Basic DBS check will be required to ensure a secure environment. Ready to embark on this versatile journey? Apply now!

Benefits of belonging at Bromford

Joining Bromford isn't just about a job; it's about a community that values you. Here's a glimpse of the benefits you'll enjoy:

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave each year

£500 personal allowance to spend on your choice of benefits such as private medical cover, critical health insurance, dental treatment and gym membership

A Performance Related Pay scheme based on organisational and individual performance

️ Retail discount schemes to help you save on spending such as food shops, clothing and technology

⚕️ A wellbeing app that gives you access to free virtual GPs, 24/7 mental health support and rewards for healthy habits

A choice of two pension schemes, with employer contribution rates of up to 10% of salary

As a certified Great Place To Work, we value your well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Apply now, and let's make Bromford the next exciting chapter in your career!

Swift action required! The closing date for applications is just around the corner on 7th November 2024. If you have any queries or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Natalie, our Resourcing and Talent Specialist, at Natalie.sayer@bromford.co.uk.

Seize this opportunity now! In the event of a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Don't miss your chance to join us on this exciting journey! Apply promptly.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.80

Tasks will include (under the guidance of experienced team members):

• Logging MP Enquiries
• Logging Compliments
• Basic logging and allocating of FOIs
• Collating information for subject access requests
• Collating information for police requests
• Some cover of inboxes/first level queues

This role will predominately be home working - with initial trip to Badminton Road for induction and IT collection

About the role

Reporting to the Public Health Business Support & Planning Officer, this is a supporting role working within the Business Support Team to provide administrative support to the professional teams of Public Health & Wellbeing, within the Children, Adults and Health department.
The post holder will collate and analyse information for reports and maintain accurate records, interpreting data and drafting content for use by others. They will use strong communication skills to liaise with customers and relay issues and queries promptly where necessary. They will research information within areas of service specialism and act as a main point of contact for customers and colleagues including stakeholders and partnership agencies.
The role supports the division’s finances by using the council’s financial systems to input data, purchasing goods/services, recoding and processing petty cash claims. The role also provides administrative support which will include word processing and minute taking at meetings.
Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to managers ensuring work carried out is efficient and procedures are effectively implemented.
Act as a main point of contact for the service area and provide effective communication when dealing with enquiries and information requests.
Collate and maintain records and analyse information to ensure accurate statements are produced and data is retrieved from computerised systems and interpreted.
Research information within your area of service specialism and collate evidence for presentation in reports. This may include drafting sections of documents for use by others.
Interact with customers, colleagues and partners to maintain strong working relationships.
Communicate specific concerns, queries and issues and ensure they are accurately and promptly relayed when necessary.
Accurately record and also assist in the monitoring and maintaining of budgets/financial information/resources.


Knowledge, Skills and Experience
1. You will have experience of working in an environment related to the service area or within a similar role.
2. You will hold a minimum qualification of 3 grade C’s at GCSE (or equivalent qualification) including English and Maths, or you will hold equivalent relevant experience.
3. You will have good literacy skills and able to write letters and contribute to providing information for reports.
4. You will have good communication skills.
5. You will have good numeracy and IT skills.
6. You will have good organisational skills and attention to detail.
7. You will be able to seek out information, collate it and present findings.
8. Knowledge of the processes and procedures related to the specialism may be useful.

Essential
You will hold a minimum qualification of 3 grade C’s at GCSE (or equivalent qualification) including English and Maths or you will hold equivalent relevant experience within a similar role in administration. (KSE1,2)
Ability to communicate effectively to service users, professionals and partnership agencies using a variety of media i.e. email, phone, face to face etc. (KSE4)
IT knowledge and its practical application, including experience of using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and maintaining computerised record systems (KSE5)
Have experience in using databases, including running standard reports, analysing data and presenting findings. (KSE5,7)
Have experience of basic financial procedures i.e. petty cash, invoicing etc (KSE7)

Desirable
Experience in working in an environment related to children’s and/or adults services (KSE1)
Experience/knowledge of processes and procedures related to the Department for Children, Adults and Health (KSE1,8)
Hold a qualification in IT or word processing (KSE2)

A leading distributor in the electrical appliance parts and spares industry is looking for an enthusiastic Sales & Business Trainee to join their successful team in Bristol. You'll learn all about how the business operates, what products they offer and the customers they sell to, starting out in the stores department and progressing into a fast-paced sales role.

Role Responsibilities

As a Sales & Business Trainee, you will be joining a well-respected company known for its extensive range of high-quality products and exceptional customer service. You will:

• Develop your knowledge and skills whilst work in a fast-paced and hands-on business environment
• Receive a well-rounded training experience, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
• Support operational processes and contribute to business growth.
• Check deliveries in and put stock away into the stores.
• Assist customers with their purchases and provide expert product advice both in-store and over the phone.
• Pick orders for customers and prepare for delivery.

Rewards

As a Sales & Business Trainee, you will receive:

• A starting salary of £26,000
• Regular salary reviews
• An annual bonus with uncapped potential
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Pension scheme

Requirements

To be successful in this Sales & Business Trainee role, you should be a recent graduate or college leaver with:

• Some customer service or teamwork experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Self-motivation and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Think you have what it takes? Don't miss out, apply today!

Summary

Job Description for Strategy and Insight Senior Advisor:

There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

The Strategy & Insight Senior Advisor role is to help shape and implement the future strategic direction of NNL through the provision of strategic guidance to the organisation, and through analysis and dissemination of market and policy intelligence and insight.

The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Risley, Preston Stonehouse or Workington.

Main Responsibilities for Strategy and Insight Senior Advisor:

• Strategy:
  
  
  
  • Providing guidance and support to NNL (Focus Areas, Customer Executive, Business units etc) in defining and monitoring implementation of strategy, through for example the application of strategic tools and techniques.
  
  
  • Contribute to the development of business cases (NNL and HMG spending review submissions).
  
  
  • Contribute to the production of NNL's strategic and business planning process as appropriate.
  
  
  • To develop and maintain connections across NNL to ensure alignment of strategy with our customer and internally funded activities (S&T, strategic investment).
  
  
  
  


• Insight:
  
  
  
  • Keeping abreast of the changing nuclear landscape through routinely gathering, analysing and disseminating intelligence and insight from across the political, technical and nuclear market landscape through external research and internal engagement.
  
  
  • Leading the production of insight slides widely disseminated within NNL (including the monthly Insight Briefing, Policy Briefings, market intel reports etc).
  
  
  • Reviewing and appraisal of key external publications and provision of output in a digestible and succinct format.
  
  
  
  


• General:
  
  
  
  • To contribute to continuous improvement of the S&I team's ways of working and impact across and outside of NNL.
  
  
  • To work closely with other SCC teams, i.e. external affairs, communications, corporate affairs and international.
  
  
  • To support SCC risk management and 2nd line assurance activities.
  
  
  
  

Essential Criteria for Strategy and Insight Senior Advisor:

• Demonstrable working in the nuclear sector, with good knowledge of the UK and global nuclear energy market / policy landscape.


• Ability to distil and communicate information to a senior and sometimes non-technical audience (eg NNL's Executive Leadership Team, NNL Board, Government stakeholders, the public) efficiently and effectively. This includes proficiency in written communication, production of high-quality visuals (eg slides), and oral communication.


• Ability to apply strategic and lateral thinking, e.g. to be able to; Identify connections across aspects of NNL's work and the external landscape; Identify trends in the external landscape; Apply strategic tools and techniques.


• A proven self-starter with the ability to identify activities and ideas which benefit the S&I team and NNL - i.e. is able to work creatively and not reliant on tightly defined and directed tasks.


• Comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes ambiguous environment, with the ability to focus on outcomes driven by tight deadlines.


• Demonstrates attention to detail and produces high-quality output.


• Able to form partnerships across internal and external networks and work collaboratively in virtual multi-discipline teams.


• Educated to degree or PhD level.


• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Strategy and Insight Senior Advisor:

• Qualifications related to Strategy desirable but not essential.

Why join us?

NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.


• NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.


• Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.


• Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK


• Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.


• Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.


• Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.


• Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.


• Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.


• Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.


• Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.


• Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

Recruitment Agency Notice

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be experienced in leading and managing school business, financial, HR, and site operations. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills and will be able to use appropriate Information Management and Financial Planning software. We currently use SIMS and ACCESS. In return we can offer a supportive, professional environment where staff work closely together, regardless of role, to achieve positive outcomes for all of our students.

The successful candidate will be appointed on their skills and experience, however, as important to me will be your approach, attitude, and beliefs. You can use our website to find out more about what we do and why we do it. Choosing the school for the next stage of your career is an important one and, to that end, we welcome prospective applicants to visit before deciding to apply.

What the school offers its staff

You will be supported in post by a Finance Officer and will join our Senior Management Team as we continue to provide the very best all-round education for our young people.

Thomas Keble is a Single Academy Trust and we are the school of choice locally with awaiting list in each year group. As a school community, we work hard and go the extra mile for our student body, who in return are warm, welcoming, and well-motivated. Our last Ofsted inspection was in July 2023 and the school was graded as ‘Good’. The statements below are taken from this report:

“Leaders have created a nurturing environment which supports pupils to learn and achieve well.”

“Pupils’ behaviour is calm and friendly and disruption to learning is rare.”

“Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum.”

“Pupils feel happy and safe at school”

Commitment to safeguarding

Thomas Keble School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff, Trustees, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Our aim is to ensure child protection concerns and referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in ways that support specific needs of the individual child. Through providing a caring, safe and stimulating environment we aim to foster an atmosphere of trust, respect and security. Our staff form a part of a wider safeguarding system for children and will work together with children’s services, the police, health services and other agencies.

Your new company
Delighted to be working with this well-established global professional service organisation. They've built a workplace where talent, collaboration and inclusivity are valued.
Your new role
*** HR Business Partner ***70,000 to 90000 pa plus range of benefits, Cheltenham based. This role includes:
- Coaching Managers
- ER
- Talent Managment
- Organisational Health
- Cross functional collaboration
- Understanding and developing the culture
....and other HR generalist activities.

What you'll need to succeed
Solid HRBP experience essential for this permanent opportunity inlcuding the following areas:- Coaching Managers
- ER
- Talent Managment
- Organisational Health
- Cross functional collaboration
- Understanding and developing the culture
....and other HR generalist activities.
Financial services or similar experience preferred.CIPD qualification preferred. No you?...referrals always welcomed.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Competitive salary coupled with superb range of benefits.

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.

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