Total 48 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in telford shropshire tf3 4lx

Your new company
You will be joining a high-profile main contractor working on water schemes in the Shropshire area. This multi-accredited contractor has a strong pipeline of work in the water industry and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Project Engineer.

Your new role
As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Ensuring project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance
• Liaising with subcontractors, site management and suppliers
• Maintaining good client relationships at all levels
• Monitoring subcontract performance
• Ensuring all applications for payment are made on/before the due date
• Assisting in the production of contract programmes, monitoring programmes as well as producing progress reports.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• Basic engineering background (electrical and/or mechanical)
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Knowledge of water treatment processes
• CDM and health & safety knowledge.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary of up to £50k/annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• Minimum 24 days annual leave (option to buy/sell more) plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Matched company pension contribution
• Exposure to high-profile projects and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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.
Please note - work sponsorship is not offered by this contractor.

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Your new company
You will be working for one of Europe's leading foodservice and wholesale organisations. They are experiencing a period of growth and are looking for an Import & Export Planner to come on board to help bolster the operation in Shropshire.
Your new role
The role involves managing and developing customer and depot relationships, optimising 3PL provider relationships, and ensuring 100% service levels for customers. It requires documenting, maintaining, and developing processes to support business needs, handling queries efficiently, and working closely with onsite operations, general management, external hauliers, and customs agents. Responsibilities include timely and accurate site period-end reporting, optimising export cost and transport arrangements, monitoring dispatch costs, and liaising with supply and operations management on factory capacity. The role also involves collaborating with commercial and operational teams on supply, capacity, and promotional volume issues, developing logistics systems and processes, driving supply chain development, and reporting to senior management.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate should have experience in warehousing, administration, and international trade within a food manufacturing context. They must possess customs expertise in import/export best practices, be skilled in Excel for accurate data management, and have practical experience in making declarations. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and developed interpersonal, negotiating, and persuasive skills are essential. The candidate should understand the components and trade-offs of an efficient supply chain, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have at least two years of experience in chill chain distribution, 3PL, and transport administration in an FMCG setting. Additionally, they should have a solid knowledge of logistics best practices, confidence in stakeholder communication, and a proven track record of working effectively within a dynamic, cross-functional team.
What you'll get in return
This role comes with a permanent contract and a competitive salary. It is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to grow and develop in the logistics and supply chain world as there is a clear progression path. This role is on site full time with the potential to go hybrid in the future.
What you need to do now


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Zest Optical are currently working alongside an amazing practice based in Newport, Shropshire to recruit a Dispensing Optician into their team.

With a focus on care and service, we are looking for a Dispensing Optician of the same values to play a senior role in their team.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• State of the art practice fitted with the latest technology and systems
• Supporting the Manager with day-to-day leadership
• Training and development of existing and incoming team members
• Provide comprehensive dispensing service
• Pre-screening, collections, adjustments etc
• Extensive opportunities for development - Management / CLO / Optom etc
• 9am - 5:30pm

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• GOC registered
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients.
• Be able to develop and maintain a reputation for high quality customer care
• Ability to learn and want to develop

Dispensing Optician - Salary

• Paying up to £30,000
• Lucrative bonus scheme
• Further added benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

Your new company
You will be joining a high-profile main contractor working on water schemes in the Shropshire area. This multi-accredited contractor has a strong pipeline of work in the water industry and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Project Engineer.

Your new role
As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Ensuring project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance
• Liaising with subcontractors, site management and suppliers
• Maintaining good client relationships at all levels
• Monitoring subcontract performance
• Ensuring all applications for payment are made on/before the due date
• Assisting in the production of contract programmes, monitoring programmes as well as producing progress reports.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• Basic engineering background (electrical and/or mechanical)
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Knowledge of water treatment processes
• CDM and health & safety knowledge.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary of up to £50k/annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• Minimum 24 days annual leave (option to buy/sell more) plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Matched company pension contribution
• Exposure to high-profile projects and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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 Development Executive
Telford office based
Monday- Friday - 08:30 17:00
Up to £30,000 basic plus uncapped commission and benefits

If you would like to work for a highly accredited business who work with some of the country's highest profile sporting venues and government buildings in the UK, this is the Sales role for you! Growth and expansion plans mean they need a motivated and driven individual who is not afraid of cold calling to get results.

Job role / duties

•Identify new business using both CRM and web in order to make sales calls for company services
•Use Social Networking to build relationships with potential customers
•Produce and send out professional service contract quotations
•Make follow up all calls to forward the process from quotes
•Set up new customer accounts and service contract on the CRM
•Attend client meetings in order to further sales process
•Represent the business at exhibitions and events
•Complete tenders as requested and follow up through diary system
•Ensure exemplary Customer Service

To be considered for this role you MUST:

•Be a confident and proven sales achiever
•Possess accuracy & attention to detail
•Be capable of effective time management and working autonomously
•Have the confidence to build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
•Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills
•Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
•Be driven & ambitious

To apply for this exciting position please call Jayne Vaughan on 01952 260627 or apply on line. If you have not received feedback in 14 days please deem your application as unsuccessful

Your new company
You will be joining a high-profile main contractor working on water schemes in the Shropshire area. This multi-accredited contractor has a strong pipeline of work in the water industry and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Project Engineer.

Your new role
As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Ensuring project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance
• Liaising with subcontractors, site management and suppliers
• Maintaining good client relationships at all levels
• Monitoring subcontract performance
• Ensuring all applications for payment are made on/before the due date
• Assisting in the production of contract programmes, monitoring programmes as well as producing progress reports.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• Basic engineering background (electrical and/or mechanical)
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Knowledge of water treatment processes
• CDM and health & safety knowledge.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary of up to £50k/annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• Minimum 24 days annual leave (option to buy/sell more) plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Matched company pension contribution
• Exposure to high-profile projects and more.

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

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

A patient focused independent Opticians based in Walsall are looking for a full or part time Dispensing Optician to join the team.

With a long standing presence in the area, they are well known for their emphasis on clinical care utilising the most up to date equipment

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Single testing rooms practice
• Focus on quality and customer service
• Working in a small team of 3 people
• Tests 4 days a week
• Sole DO in the practice dealing with complex dispensing
• Experienced Directors who welcome input and new ideas
• Freedom to work with different lens suppliers
• Wide range if frames to suit all budgets - Silhouette, Cocoa Mint, Maui Jim
• Optix PMS
• Typical working hours from 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Sat)
• Closed Sundays - No late nights
• Basic salary between £28,000 to £30,000
• Bonus
• Professional fees paid
• Free parking
• Regular training
• Simplyhealth

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Passionate about service
• Flair for fashion
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Team player
• Attention to detail

To avoid missing out on this amazing opportunity please send a copy of your CV or call 01142381726 for more information.

Business Administrator
Telford
Permanent

£25,000 - £27,000 depending on experience
9am – 5pm Monday to Friday (early finish on a Friday)

Our client is a bespoke item manufacturer based in Telford; they are looking for an Administrator to join their business on permanent basis. They are going through some exciting changes in the business, and in the process of implementing some new systems and therefore need an experienced and flexible administrator to support the business. They are looking for someone who has a strong administration background and possibly some exposure to basic accounts and financial duties however this is not essential.

Responsibilities and duties will include, but not limited to:

• Assist the business in answering calls incoming to the business and transferring to the correct departments when required.
• Data entry into internal systems and checking information is accurate.
• Some purchasing administration duties to place orders for goods / materials.
• Creating project information packs to support the management team.
• Process sales orders onto working progress and accounts system, raise delivery notes and reconcile goods out notes and other admin duties.
• You will be required to cover duties while other members of staff are on annual leave (full training will be given).
• Supporting with some basic accounts and financial duties such as purchase ledger and sales ledger but in small volumes / to cover during holidays.
• Meeting and greeting visitors at reception / taking delivery of items.

Skills and Experience
Our client is looking for a confident and friendly person to join their team. You must have good attention to detail and be comfortable managing and prioritising your own workload. Previous accounts experience isn’t necessary as full training will be given. You must be a confident individual who is keen to work as part of a team each day to get the wider shared tasks completed.

The application process:
Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us
Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

Reference: DE26343

Your new company
Hays are working with a well established Manufacturing business based in Shrewsbury who are looking for a Production Planning Administrator on a permanent basis. This is an exciting and varied position in which there is a large room of scope for promotion and growth.
Your new role
As a Production Planning Administrator, your role will involve assisting the Production Manager and Factory Director in overseeing the entire production process. You will help in ensuring high standards of quality, food safety, and workplace safety. This role requires you to work under the direction of the Factory Director and provide regular updates on progress. Strong leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvements in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment are essential for this position. Key Responsibilities:

• Production Planning: Assist in developing and managing daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand efficiently. Ensure that production processes run smoothly, and production targets are consistently met.
• Lead and supervise the production team, ensuring they are aligned with daily production goals.
• Provide guidance and support to staff to ensure effective teamwork and clear communication.
• Work with other departments, such as quality control, procurement, and logistics, to ensure smooth communication and coordination of resources needed for production
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, material usage, and waste levels. Use this data to make decisions that improve overall production efficiency.
• Ensure that health and safety regulations are followed on the production floor. Conduct safety audits and training to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Oversee the production schedule to ensure that products are manufactured and delivered to customers on time. Work with logistics and sales teams to ensure smooth delivery operations.
• Resolve any production-related issues that could impact customer satisfaction, such as delays or quality concerns. Communicate effectively with the customer service team to address and resolve these concerns quickly.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role you will need experience in the following:

• A degree or relevant qualification in Production Management, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not essential.
• Experience in food manufacturing is essential.

What you need to do now


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What skills and experience we're looking for

• Graduate
• PGCE Teaching qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven academic track record (A level and degree)
• Understanding of National Curriculum and GCSE requirements including new specifications

What the school offers its staff

• Access to the Trust’s Employee Assistance Programme, which includes 24 hour access for you and your family members to legal, financial, health, parenting and life advice

• Access to same day GP online appointment 24/7 365 days a year.

• 1:1 Counselling Service

• Discount Scheme for high street retailers, mobile phone providers, holidays, electrical goods, supermarkets, restaurants, cinema, etc.

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Childcare Voucher Scheme or Tax-Free Childcare Scheme

• Access to freshly made hot meals or deli-style food on site

• Teachers Pensions (28.68% employer contributions)

• Local Government Pension Scheme (19% employer contribution)

• Generous Sickness Payment Scheme

• Eye Testing Scheme

• Flexible Working Policy

• Special Leave Policy

• Member of the Valued Worker Scheme (accredited by our recognised unions)

• A Disability Confident Committed Employer

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

• Collaborative working culture and professional development opportunities across our Trust schools

Further details about the role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and capable Teacher who will have the skills, qualifications and experience to teach Geography at Key Stages 3, 4 & 5 & Business Studies at Key Stage 5, communicating effectively with all abilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as such this post requires acknowledgement and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

Job Advert

The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of
market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK
and Europe.

We are looking for an Installation Project Manager to join our busy and growing organisation. The Installation Project Manager
will oversee and coordinate the successful installation ensuring the installations are completed on time, within budget and to the
highest quality standards.




Key Responsibilities:

* Address any site issues raised through Co-ordination, PM’s or Sales dependant on the severity, these matters can be delegated
to the IM’s or dealt with directly with support from your line manager.
* Manage all mid to long duration rectification works which can be also supported by your line manager.
* Liaise directly with the client and installation teams, provide action plans and daily status reports on the progress.
* Liaise with your line manager on which Site Manager is allocated to which project and advise the PM and Sales accordingly.
* Produce a site management planner showing each individuals availability and issue to Sales on a monthly basis.
* Ensuring accounts are set up, payment terms are agreed and all of the team’s qualifications are provided to the Installation
Administrator promptly and entered on Smartlog.
* Ensure all new teams agree to the current revision of the Installation Sub-contractors Health and Safety Policy.



Required experience/skills/qualifications:

* SMSTS
* Survey Training
* Site Audit Training
* IOSH Managing Safely
* IPAF




Desirable:

* SEMA SEIRS Training
* Racking Industry Experience





Company Benefits:

* Competitive Salary
* 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
* Company pension
* Company Car
* Life assurance
* Employee discount scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Monthly STAR Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Medicash Scheme
* Flexi Holiday Scheme



For more information, please contact HR@whittan.com [HR@whittan.com]



The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated
equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil
partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Your new company
You will be joining a main contractor based in Birmingham managing civil works on water schemes in the Midlands area. This organisation has a strong pipeline of work in the water sector and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Project Manager to manage 2-3 projects, valued between £2m-£3m, simultaneously from inception through to completion. This is a permanent position which will involve a mixture of office- and site-based working (with the option for hybrid working).

Your new role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Planning and managing a portfolio of projects from inception through to completion
• Conducting safety tours for all on-site works
• Holding accountability for complex internal and external stakeholder engagement and management
• Preparing and managing project management plans
• Leading on financial reporting and post-contract management
• Proposing and agreeing on contract strategy with key internal stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• Experience of delivering civil works from inception through to completion in the water (clean water or wastewater) industry
• Knowledge of CDM regulations
• Experience in procurement and post-contract management
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• A starting salary of up to £65k/annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Matched company pension contribution
• Hybrid/flexible working and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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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Your new company
Hays are working with local company specialising in Steel who are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager on a permanent basis. This is an exciting role within the business and you would be pivotal in the growth of the business.
Your new role
As a Business Development Manager your role will include:

• Developing sales strategies to draw in potential buyers.
• Initiating contact with potential customers through cold calling, visiting and research or responding to enquiries generated from advertisements.
• Creating relationships with customers to identify their potential needs and qualify their interests and viability to drive sales.
• Presenting product information to customers once you have identified their needs.
• Moving solid leads through the marketing funnel, connecting them to a salesperson, and arranging in-person meetings, emails, or phone calls.
• Following up with potential customers who expressed interest but did not purchase any goods or services.
• Performing regular follow-up calls or emails and facilitating communication with new customers to ensure their satisfaction and identify new potential needs.
• Collaborating with the Sales Manager to ensure the company's goals and targets are met.
• Performing competitor analysis and share you with senior management team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven work experience in a Sales team.
• Hands on experience in sales and ability to deliver customer experience.
• Understand sales performance metrics and CRM systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Experience in the manufacturing/steel industry necessary.
• Experience in the steel industry advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Company car allowance up to £3000
• Bonus scheme up to 10% of annual salary
• Pension enrolment
• 25 days annual leave
• Mobile Phone and Laptop

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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Business Continuity Advisor | Telford | req119375

How will you operate in a crisis? Business continuity ensures you're ready to act

YOUR ROLE

You'll provide Business Continuity (BC) expertise to Kuehne + Nagel Government and Defence (KNGD), working within the Programme, Risk, and Infrastructure team to deliver a tailored BC program. This includes training KNGD employees, creating documentation and processes in line with industry standards, and supporting local management during incidents

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide Business Continuity (BC) expertise, conducting business impact analysis activities for all functions based in Donnington and Bicester.
• Provide BC support and advice to local management teams during an incident.
• Support the Risk manager to ensure operations stay resilient during any unplanned event
• Use provided templates to draft additional BC documentation as and when required.
• Contribute to the review of the Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure BC awareness remains high.
• Support the business with audits, reports or compliance checks as and when required.
• Provide recommendations on remedial action plans to mitigate identified risks to service delivery.
• Manage the development and facilitation of BC training and awareness exercises and provide input into customer training exercises.
• Provide input, support, and liaison to functional areas on site in relation to their specific BC arrangements.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Strong co-ordination and administrative skills
• Ability to analyse data and provide key findings
• Knowledge of business continuity would be advantageous
• High level of attention to detail
• ICT skills including strong proficiency in M/S Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong desire to pursue a career in Business Continuity.
• Communication and Presentation Skills.

Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation. This means that KN will ask successful applicants to provide certain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted.
Any appointment will then be strictly conditional upon, and subject to, the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks

GOOD REASON TO JOIN

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you're rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.

ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL

With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.

CONTACT

UK Resourcing
uk.resourcing@kuehne-nagel.com

Your current duties and responsibilities are: -
1.	To work as part of a team providing effective administration support to workers and managers within the Service.
2.	To fully utilise IT to provide and develop that support and to be familiar with all operating systems used within the Service.
3.	To be fully conversant with ICS/The Child's File/Swift and act as a champion for this providing advice and support to social work practitioners and managers on non-social work processes.
4.	To minute meetings including child protection case conferences, and any reviews including those for Looked After Children, panel administration, strategy meetings and Child Appreciation Days.
5.	To ensure accuracy of the minutes for the meetings detailed above, inputting onto the relevant Children's Services IT system and appropriate distribution.
6.	Co-ordinating diaries to support staff, making appointments as required, booking rooms and ensuring that all those involved are aware of the arrangements.
7.	Acting as first point of contact for visitors in person and dealing with telephone and email contacts, ensuring that all persons contacting The Trust are welcomed and receive a fair and equitable service.
8.	Sorting, distributing and undertaking other tasks including necessary research for processing incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring accuracy of responses and required approval where appropriate.
9.	Accurate inputting of data onto the electronic data systems used within the Trust.
10.	Responsibility for maintaining files and record systems, whether paper or electronic. This includes photocopying, filing and ensuring consistency of records and filing under the network drive configuration.
11.	Ensuring that tasks allocated are completed accurately and within allocated timescales.
12.	To ensure the smooth running of premises and facilities under the direction of the Business Admin Supervisors and Managers.
13.	Arranging, ordering stock and necessary returns of office stationery as required. Dealing with suppliers to ensure effective control of stock and budgets.
14.	Processing of financial transactions and maintenance of financial records in relation to areas such as petty cash, safe keeping, ordering, inventories, stock levels, invoices, independent living allowances and payments to foster carers, ensuring adherence to the Trust's Financial Regulations. Analysis of those transactions and escalating any anomalies to the Business Admin Supervisors/Lead Business Manager as appropriate.
15.	Providing support and assistance to other members of the team where necessary, to meet the demands of the Service. Assisting in the development and embracing best practice within the team.
16.	To regularly review software applications and other IT systems to ensure that they are fully utilised.
17.	Ensuring that tasks allocated are completed accurately and within allocated timescales.
18.	To produce documents and information using appropriate computer software e.g. word, excel, power point etc.
19.	To participate in the operation of the Trust's Appraisal Scheme.
20.	It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the Trust's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy and the Equalities Act 2010.
21.	Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Thematic Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes.
22.	The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trust's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health & Safety at Work.