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79615 - Project Manager

This Project Manager will report to our Client Delivery Manager and will work within UKPN Services - Projects based in our Chatham office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 02/10/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

You will project manage a portfolio of UKPN Services projects. Although the role will be based in Chatham, Kent, the projects could be across multiple locations within the UK Power Networks footprint. You will ensure successful pre and post contract management of all projects on time, budget and safely to exceed the customer expectations. You will complete project management through the full life cycle of the project from initial enquiry through to post investment appraisal following the UK Power Networks Services governance and control process.

Principal Accountabilities

Must be committed to the General Safety Policy statement, and the Stay Safe program, must be aware of their contribution, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to help maintain high safety standards in project delivery

Accurate forecasting and reporting meeting all main programme milestones of projects and interface between Client and UKPN Services teams, our sub-contractors and suppliers.

Manage all allocated projects throughout their lifecycle from enquiry, through award, on to completion and handover following project processes on time and to budget.

Manage workload. Take full responsibility of the success and quality of projects, provide support to less senior project managers

Contract management following custom contracts (knowledge of NEC 3 or equivalent would be desirable).

Produce weekly/monthly reports for review/meetings. Ensure monthly applications are progressed and labour utilised safely and works carried out to a high standard.

Main Competencies

• Programme management of a portfolio of projects to a high level of safety and quality
• To manage client project requirements and exceed in client delivery expectations
• Manage all projects throughout their lifecycle from enquiry, through tender/quotation and on to completion following project processes
• Collaborate with all disciplines within the UKPN Services team to provide an appropriate strategy to deliver a successful project and exceed client expectation
• Manage the financial control of projects, ensuring the delivery of planned works and profit margins
• Ensure design and construction compliance observing CDM regulation and to quality standards
• Manage NRSWA / street works contractors
• Manage workload. Take full responsibility of the success and quality of projects
• An understanding of HV (11kV to 132KV) networks; a can do and customer friendly attitude is important
• Professional reporting and presentation to UK Power Networks Services senior management

Qualifications

Understanding of NRSWA / Street Works

Electrical Engineering (to HNC or similar) is the preferred requirement however, applications from candidates with a lesser qualification and a record of accomplishment in the installation of electrical distribution infrastructures (construction) would be welcomed

NEBOSH

PRINCE2 or APM (PMQ)

An understanding and use of Microsoft Office packages Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Experience of Primavera planning package.

Personal Characteristics

• Work as a Team Player in a dedicated team of project managers and support staff
• You will manage several projects at the same time
• Willing to challenge and be different rather than accepting the status quo

We have an exciting opportunity for a candidate with solid marketing and business development experience to support our client on a permanent basis in the Canterbury area. You will need to hold valid work experience within the professional services sector.

With this role, you can look forward to a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus, hybrid working after the completion of probation, a pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, on-site parking and not forgetting the superb team that you will be working with.

Skills required for this role:

• Previous experience working in legal / professional services firms.
• Proven track record of achieving targets.
• Strong understanding of how to develop effective strategies.
• Experience working with senior managers to understand objectives and needs and to negotiate consensus.
• Able to make use of digital tools to reach targeted and wider audiences.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication
• Competency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project)

Main duties of this role:

• Develop a focused marketing and business development strategy targeting both existing and potential clients and identify suitable opportunities to grow our client base.
• Thoroughly research and understand the needs and structures of prospective clients.
• Plan, execute and finalise projects through to their successful delivery, in line with the agreed schedule, quality and budget.
• Represent the firm and manage associated activities effectively.
• Create strong credentials, pitches, and advising partners on strategy in relation to bids and tenders.
• Administer the creation of sector-specific content, campaigns and other profile-raising activities.
• Organise and attend marketing events, recording their take up and success rate.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to update web pages and social media.
• Plan, prepare and monitor annual budgets.
• Pick up third-party interaction with marketing service providers from the Marketing Manager.

Please note: Due to the specific sector our client works in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or other regulated industry will be considered.

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Salary: Main pay range (Outer London Weighting) + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: January 2025 or sooner

With you in our classrooms, we can change lives.

We're looking for a dedicated teacher of business and ICT to join our warm, supportive team at Bexleyheath School.

Ready for your talents to be nurtured?

Come and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. In collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day. At our school, we ensure that you have the time and space needed to get on with what matters most - educating - so we remove as much administrative burden from you as possible.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

Bexleyheath School is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath School is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Every adult in a school has the power to transform lives, and that's why talented people are essential to us. Our ambition to give every pupil the best start in life relies on our dedicated teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders, and admin teams. We attract dynamic individuals and provide the space to reimagine what's possible.
That's why your career is as important to us as it is to you. We want you to develop, we want you to grow, and we want you to feel valued.

Your career elevated

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career

• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.

Generous Benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives

The role is due to commence January 2025. This is a permanent position.

Closing date: Wednesday 16th October 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Associate Dentist Jobs in Maidstone, Kent. Huge private opportunity established list from a dentist with the practice for 10 years. Zest Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an established dental practice is seeking to recruit an Associate Dentist.

• Full or part-time Associate Dentist
• Maidstone, Kent
• 10-year established list with very high private potential in all areas of dentistry
• 10000 new houses built locally meaning an exceptional opportunity for further growth
• Up to 6500 UDA at £13 per unit, plus high private opportunity at 50%
• Five high-spec air-conditioned surgeries
• Superb equipment including digital x-ray and rotary endo
• Excellent professional development with CPD & sponsored education
• On-site parking
• Permanent position
• Reference: CL4037

This is a superb opportunity to acquire an established and well-maintained list from a departing colleague who has been with the practice for over 10 years. With this in mind, there is "huge private potential" in Clearcorrect/Invisalign, restorative and aesthetic dentistry.

Located in the busy town of Maidstone, this established dental practice offers five light and bright dental surgeries with air-conditioning, digital x-ray processing, and OPG, Rotary Endo, with a dedicated Dental Hygienist supported by a fantastic team of qualified adn experienced nurses. In addition to NHS, a full range of private treatments are available, with an excellent opportunity from the very receptive and growing patient base. This already busy practice benefits from exceptional further growth opportunities, owing to the 10000 new houses being built locally.

This is a high-quality, smart, and modern dental practice, with optimum patient care as its primary focus. They offer a superb practice environment, with excellent opportunities and support for professional development and with superb remuneration and an additional financial reward system to ensure you are fully valued for the work you do.

In addition, you will be afforded access to all materials and equipment you need, with digital x-ray and rotary endodontics as standard. This is a real career opportunity, where you will work with like-minded colleagues, providing a friendly clinic team with one goal of ensuring the best patient experience.

You will benefit from an experienced team in your clinic, really supporting you to deliver the high-quality care you want your patients to receive. The practice is managed effectively and efficiently with a focus on collaboration and operating as one team.

Successful candidates will be GDC registered dentists, have an active dentist performer number and have experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Contact: Caitlyn Lindley
Email:
Telephone: 0114 287 0351

Associate Dentist Jobs in Sittingbourne, Kent. INDEPENDENT, high private opportunity, established patients, £13 per UDA, full or part-time. ZEST Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an established dental practice is seeking to recruit an Associate Dentist.

• Independent Dental Practice
• Full or part-time Associate Dentist
• Sittingbourne, Kent
• Excellent private opportunity
• £13 UDA
• Flexible UDA allocation circa 5000 if full-time
• Superb equipment
• Established dental practice with a stable patient base
• Permanent position
• Reference: CL4054

Established in the 1970s, this is a three-surgery family-orientated practice with most of the patients living locally. The practice provides NHS and private dental services and offers a full range of hygiene services.

The practice provides a good opportunity for private, with a very receptive patient base. The practice offers a range of cosmetic dental treatments and facial aesthetics.

This is a three-surgery practice, computerised and equipped to a high standard. The practice is well organised, passing CQC inspections and they are members of I Comply, ensuring that the practice is operating to high levels of patient care.

Successful candidates will be GDC registered dentists, have an active dentist performer number and have experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Contact: Caitlyn Lindley
Email:
Telephone: 0114 287 0351

Associate Dentist Jobs in Aylesford, Kent. INDEPENDENT, £13 UDA with good private opportunity, family-orientate practice with 20 years of local experience. ZEST Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an established dental practice is seeking to recruit an Associate Dentist.

• Independent Dental Practice
• Full or part-time Associate Dentist
• Aylesford, Kent
• Excellent private opportunity
• £13 UDA
• Up to 6000 UDA available
• Standard BDA associate agreement, no clawback clauses
• Superb equipment, Digital radiography with Durr Vistascan & Caresteam Cs4, rotary endo
• Established dental practice with a stable patient base
• Parking available
• Permanent position
• Reference: CL4307

This is a family-orientated practice that has been established for over 20 years, with most of the patients living locally, providing a superb catchment area and excellent potential for private treatments, with patients being very receptive. The practice provides NHS and private dental services and offers a full range of hygiene services. The practice offers a range of cosmetic dental treatments and facial aesthetics.

This is a four-surgery practice, computerised and equipped to a high standard. The practice is very well-arranged and equipped practice, providing a superb working environment. We know the principal well and know this is a practice where dentists will be very happy.

Successful candidates will be GDC registered dentists with an active NHS performer number.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Contact: Caitlyn Lindley
Email:
Telephone: 0114 287 0351

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
London South East Colleges is seeking to recruit a Business Administrator office administrator.
The Apprentice will be based at the Nido Volans site in Lambeth and will work with Support Co-ordinator, Transition Co-ordinator and management to facilitate the day to day running of the office. You will communicate and deal with enquiries from current learners' families, prospective learners' families and other stakeholders. You will also work with teams to managing sensitive data and providing families with accurate information and assistance with required documentation. This role demands the skill to relate to and empathise with learners and families of all backgrounds and abilities.
Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will be a team player and be able to work under pressure. To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail. You will also have organisational skills combined with good IT knowledge (a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential) and sound administration skills.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Benefits
The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff).There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.
Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.
Our Accreditations include:

· Investors in People – meaning we are committed to the professional development of our staff members.
· Recognised nationally in 2021 by the TES, as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year, and winning the Contribution to the Local Community award.
· Disability Confident – Committed
· Stonewall Workplace Champions –Silver Award
· Investors in Ethnicity – Exemplary Employer and member of the Top 25 employers 2 years in a row
· Affiliate member of the Black Leadership Group

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process.

Planner
Kent
£16ph
Repairs and Maintenance

Looking for someone to start immediately

You will have considerable experience in a similar role and display strong communication and people skills. Most importantly, will be your flexible and collaborative approach and your willingness to address challenges and get things done.

The role:

To co-ordinate and plan works for a social housing repairs and maintenance contract, supporting a Supervisor and the Operations Manager:

• Answer phone and email enquiries
• Update client's portals daily
• logging jobs on to our workforce software
• Chasing Operatives for updates
• Ordering materials for larger projects
• Book in repair appointments with residents and clients
• Chasing Operatives for updates
• Ordering materials for larger projects

Responsibilities:

• To act in a professional, friendly and polite manner at all times;
• To commit to learning about our resident and client's needs;
• To act promptly to enquiries and ensure orders are processed in line with deadlines.

Requirements:

The individual must be organised with good communication and computer skills. We are looking for someone who can work within a team but also use their own initiative to work on their own. Experience gained in a similar role within Social Housing is needed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you are a dedicated, driven Teacher of Business Studies who has a real passion for the subject and a drive to instil this in your learners then we have an exciting opportunity for you…

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Business Studies with excellent subject knowledge. The successful candidate will join the school’s highly successful and enthusiastic Business Department working and collaborating with an exceptionally dedicated and talented team of practitioners.

What we are looking for:

• An excellent classroom practitioner
• Somebody who is well-organised, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Somebody who works well with staff and pupils alike
• Strong classroom management skills
• Knowledge of Business and Financial Studies at KS5
• Someone keen to make a difference to the lives of young people
• Someone looking to join a community that works to develop young people into successful citizens
• Someone ready to work with young people both in lessons and as a tutor

What the school offers its staff

What Fulston Manor School can offer you:

• Mentoring and high-level training
• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities
• A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students
• A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core
• To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution

Further details about the role

The Business Studies Department is proud of the fact that it is one of the most popular subjects in the school and offers a range of certificated courses, including Business Studies and Finance at GCSE. For Key Stage 5 we offer AQA A Level Applied Business as well as Edexcel A Level Business. In addition to our A Level Business qualifications we have been successful in delivering the London Institute of Banking and Finance Qualifications in Key Stage 5 (legacy course ending this academic year).

The Sixth Form Business Studies students not only use local business for research to complete assignments, but have, for several years, taken part in local competitions, e.g. BASE, Business, Accounting and Skills Education Competition which has proved very successful.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A key Finance role within AXA Health has become available to take ownership of strategic Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Performance Analysis. You’ll support AXA Health Executives to achieve financial results and manage stakeholder understanding of business performance, within the wider AXA UK and AXA Group. You’ll need strong leadership skills to effectively manage a small team to continuously evolve financial MI and analysis of performance to identify emerging performance trends and any potential impact on achieving targets.
At AXA we work smart and balance time between home and the office to best support our team and customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, at our office location, in Tunbridge Wells.
What you’ll be doing:

Own the communication of financial results to summarise current performance and the future implications against business targets.
Co-ordinate the building and messaging of management actions to mitigate any gaps between actuals and target to manage stakeholders’ understanding of business performance.
Manage the delivery of the annual strategic financial planning process, ensuring aligned input from the Strategy, Pricing and Distribution teams.
Maintain the formal in-year forecasting process for half-year and full year, and relevant ad-hoc local out-turn analysis.
Drive dynamic Financial MI and analysis that gives insight on performance. Using new tools, such as PowerBI, to maximise efficiency and quality.
Lead a team within a wider Financial Management Team, ensuring direct report objectives are clear and performance managed.
Deputise for Head of Financial Management and contribute to the wider leadership of the Financial Management Team to ensure all financial processes remain aligned and efficient end-to-end.
Ensure team outputs and key messages including ad-hoc and formal deliverables are clear and accurate with messages tailored to the key stakeholder audience.
Own the strategic planning process by coordinating and reviewing all inputs, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication to stakeholders.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We know that exceptional Business practitioners are in high demand which is why we are offering a recruitment and retention bonus of £2,000for the right candidate(£1,000 payable upon joining, and £1,000 payable after 1 year's service).

Are you ready for the next step in your teaching career? Are you seeking a new opportunity for September 2024 that offers progression? Would you thrive in our supportive and highly successful department?

We are looking for a dynamic, committed and personable teacher to help lead our highly collaborative department in the role of Coordinator of Learning - Business Studies. We believe our team ethos is the most important aspect of our success, making this a great opportunity for a colleague who wants the opportunity to develop innovation and drive success in a supportive environment. You will help to inspire our committed and supportive team across the academy, modelling and leading the improvement of teaching skills to raise student achievement in all groups and to narrow any gaps in attainment. We warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate and dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress.

We believe that a diverse range of expertise strengthens our team and enhances the learning experience for our students. If you have a passion for business studies and a commitment to fostering excellence in teaching and learning, we encourage you to apply.

What the school offers its staff

Achievement for all students regardless of background is our key objective. We offer stimulating learning environments where effective teaching and learning are underpinned by high-quality interpersonal relationships. If you are ambitious for yourself and the learners you serve, then you are the person we need.

The successful candidate will receive:

• A salary commensurate with the profile of the post;
• Bespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunities;
• The opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools to benchmark best practice and to be involved in teaching and learning innovation;
• The opportunity to work in a school where behaviour is exemplary.

We offer this role on a permanent basis with a salary of MPS/UPS+ Outer London Allowance + TLR commensurate with experience and dependent on the position.

Further details about the role

We know that exceptional Business practitioners are in high demand which is why we are offering a recruitment and retention bonusof£2,000for the right candidate(£1,000 payable upon joining, and £1,000 payable after 1 year's service).

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We know that exceptional Business practitioners are in high demand which is why we are offering a recruitment and retention bonus of £2,000 for the right candidate (£1,000 payable upon joining, and £1,000 payable after 1 year's service).

Leigh Academy Bexley are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Business Studies, starting from September 2024. The ideal candidate will have both the commitment and ability to enthuse and motivate our students to ensure excellent progress is made by all. They will be a dynamic teacher who encourages a love for the subject through both their teaching and their involvement in co-curricular offers. The successful candidate should have a genuine passion for the subject, the ability to be an outstanding teacher of their subject and be committed to raising achievement, raising aspirations and going the extra mile.

We’re keen to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher with a record of excellent outcomes.
• Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.
• Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school.

What the school offers its staff

Working for Leigh Academy Bexley: Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

Further details about the role

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about shaping the business minds of the future? Longfield Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicatedTeacher of Business Studiesto join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to inspire and engage students in the world of business, helping them develop key skills and knowledge that will serve them well in their future careers.

At Longfield Academy, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, where innovative teaching is encouraged. Whether you're an experienced educator or an early-career teacher, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact on students’ learning, supported by our excellent professional development opportunities and resources.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong passion for business education and can deliver engaging lessons
• Is committed to raising achievement and motivating students to succeed
• Is dedicated to their own professional growth and development
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team

If you’re excited about the opportunity to help young people thrive in business studies, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team.

Working with us:Longfield Academy offers a friendly and supportive working environment with innovation and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. The academy is recognised as an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school and delivers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to students in years 7 -9. Our most recent inspection in 2018 confirmed that Longfield Academy continues to provide strong educational outcomes for students. The richness of our extracurricular activities allows our students to excel in drama, music, sports and STEM. Leaders of the academy are highly ambitious for all of the students. We have a strong drive for school improvement underpinned by a relentless focus on the core business of improving teaching and learning. We do not limit that ambition to the outcomes of public examinations; our students being prepared for life is equally as important to everyone at the academy. Our pastoral system is truly exceptional and we pride ourselves on the quality of care for every student. Our Post-16 provision continues to go from strength to strength, rated in the top 10% for Kent, with our students securing places at top universities.

Longfield Academy benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities for learning across all subject areas. We have a thorough and robust approach to school improvement, and the academy is well on course to becoming a truly Outstanding school.

The school is heavily oversubscribed in year 7 and year 12. For more information about our academy, pleaseclick here.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

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Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

78944 - EHV Project Construction Engineer SAP

This EHV Project Engineer SAP will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within Capital Programme and be based onsite in Kent . You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%

Close Date: 21/09/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

• You will deliver the engineering activities within their allocated project team to undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team.
• You will work with and support the Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of Our goals and future budget identification and delivery.
• You will work with the Project Supervisors, electrical fitters and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects.
• The Project Engineer will ensure delivery of Capital works Construction projects, Asset Portfolio Plan and Connections as directed by the Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and cabling construction works. The position holder will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivery of the Construction programmes for the UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range 400V to 132kV
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget and quality drivers
• Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities
• Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals
• As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Client satisfaction
• Follow UK Power Networks Operations and Procedures
• Operate HV Distribution Protection Systems
• Test and Commission HV Distribution System
• Maintain the Control and Protection Systems
• Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies
• Develop site specific H,S & E procedures
• Compliance with UK Power Networks quality policies
• Operate and update Asset database in respect of project activities
• Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities
• Perform fault investigation and repairs
• Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations
• Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities
• Manage all contractors/staff working on site
• Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Finance & Governance team
• Change Management - ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager & Partners
• Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team
• When deputising for the Construction Manager deliver team briefings and give feed-back
• Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company)
• Proactively seek continuous improvement
• Work unsocial hours to respond to faults on system
• Assist the Construction Manager in the development of the ongoing Asset Portfolio Plan
• Represent UKPN at meetings with clients and contractors
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the team of employees and contractors for the delivery
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules

Qualifications

Essential:

• Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferable 132kV or 33kV however training will be provided to achieve this level of authorisation if authorised at 11kV.
• Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 132kV
• Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems
• Knowledge of Building Services Systems
• Read schematic drawings and understand content
• Work in different environments
• Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives
• Hold full driving licence
• Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages

Desirable:

• A broad understanding of UK Power Networks directorates
• Travel around the Capital Programme's SPN portfolio of projects
• Have persuasive negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to manage time and to meet deadlines
• To be skilful in decision-making
• Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations

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People Business Partner – London / South East

• Full-Time, Permanent
• Hybrid (3 days per week visiting sites or branches within assigned regions)
• Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum

We are seeking a pragmatic and commercially minded People Business Partner to join our team in leading the strategic and tactical delivery of the People plan to the business across assigned regions (London / South East).

As the business continues to work through a significant but exciting change programme, the People team is undergoing change of its own. Focused on efficiency and modernisation, the department has spent time ensuring foundations are in the right position to build from. Investment is being made into our systems, processes and people and it is an exciting time to join our dedicated team.

While regular travel is required to engage with the branch network, it’s not necessary to constantly cover the entire breadth of your regions. The primary focus should be on strategic in-branch engagement, building strong relationships with local teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting in the delivery of the People Strategy
• Ensuring the delivery of pragmatic, commercial and people centric solutions
• Supporting and coaching managers on all things people
• Partnering leaders in the design, scope and delivery of large and complex people change
• Delivering key people initiatives across the broad people spectrum including workforce planning, organisational design, talent acquisition, talent management, reward and engagement
• Being data driven in both your questioning and decision making

This role is ideal for a candidate who:

• Has experience leading large-scale people change initiatives.
• Excels in stakeholder management and coaching.
• Thinks critically and commercially about people decisions.
• Has worked in large organizations, preferably with a branch or store network.
• Can influence and challenge decisions effectively.
• Leads and motivates teams through change.
• Is comfortable with frequent regional travel and visiting multiple locations on a regular basis.

What We Provide to you:

• Up to £53,000 per annum depending upon experience
• Car Allowance
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Pension Scheme
• 3 months full sick pay
• Life Assurance

About Us

Dignity is one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic multi-site national businesses and we are embarking on an exciting transformation following a successful takeover and privatisation. With a robust network of 750 sites, we are committed to innovation, investment in technology, and enhancing operational standards. Our rich history since 1812 and our dedication to responsible business practices drive us to offer unparalleled choice and value to our customers. Join us at Dignity and be part of a forward-thinking team poised for significant growth and making a meaningful impact in our industry.

What are the next steps?

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button to submit your application. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you shortly.

FCA Statement

Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.
We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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