JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager, Control Execution

SALARY: £42,120 - £46,800

LOCATION(S): Chester, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, minimum 2 days per week at Cawley House, Portland Street or Wellington Place.

About this opportunity

We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. We're putting in place a fresh operating model for non-financial risk management across Lloyds Banking Group, empowering our people to take end-to-end accountability for managing the risks they face.

This assistant manager role is within our Library Control Execution Team which is a core part of the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office. We use our operational knowledge of the Group structure and Consumer Lending business unit to lead the application of the risk taxonomy and improvements in the control environment. You'll be designing, implementing, assessing and improving controls across the whole taxonomy for all of the Lending business.

Supervising and supporting a range of control management processes and activities in alignment with the Group's Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF). Managing the timely and accurate production of high-quality documentation, reporting and analysis to support development of the control environment:

• Working with risk and control owner teams to help deliver against aligned customer, business and strategic outcomes.
• Producing timely and accurate documents and reports by collecting risk and control data from a variety of sources and input data into standardised formats.
• Assisting the development of the first line control management centre of excellence that supports safe growth and enables high quality customer service.
• Delivering prescribed outcomes by working with established control design, mapping, monitoring and testing approaches. Reporting findings to senior colleagues.
• Assisting in the management of actions on operational risk events and breaches following Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA). Identifying issues and then suggesting and implementing improvements to the control environment with guidance from senior colleagues.

About us

Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…

What you'll need

We're looking for someone who can apply Operational knowledge of our Consumer Lending business unit sufficiently to be able to support a range of processes relating to implementation of the Risk Taxonomy, RCSA management and control execution. Ideally with experience in a related field (eg audit or risk & control management) or, alternatively, having gained capability through experience in a similar function along with:

• Control management - experience of data-led control management and its practical implementation. Good organisational skills to support the preparation of documentation that includes summarising data and information to produce and maintain standardised risk and control process maps. Ability to provide support to the ongoing development of control tooling solutions to enable optimisation and automation of the control environment.
• Data & Analytics- ability to understand and assimilate different sources of data and complex information to support with effective problem solving that leads to relevant conclusions and recommendations. Experience of bringing to bear strong analytical skills to support the assessment of the control environment effectiveness using a wide range of information and sources to identify potential impacts on the business.
• Reporting- ability to provide support with control testing activity to enable the production of concise reporting outputs on the efficiency and performance of controls and compliance.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

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Job Title: Compliance Contract Manager

Salary: £42,000 - £46,000

Contract: Permanent

Location: Northwest

Weekly Hours: 35 per week, (Monday to Friday)

So…. What is this role exactly?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Northwest based Compliance Contract Manager (Electrical & Fire Safety Systems) to take responsibility for the delivery of EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Reports) and the service and maintenance of fire safety systems.

Are you a Compliance Contract Manager (Electrical) looking for a fresh challenge? Are you looking for an employer, where 88% of existing employees would recommend them as a great place to work?

We are looking for someone who has a passion for electrical compliance and strives to continuously improve the service area they deliver.

What will my working week look like?

You will be homebased, living in the Northwest, within a reasonable travelling distance of our head office in Birchwood Warrington, to attend meetings and training courses when required. You will be required to visit our head office approximately twice per month.

What will I be responsible for doing?

As a Compliance Contract Manager, you will….

• Be the appointed person and organisational lead for ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations for Electrical Testing and Fire Safety Systems through the delivery of servicing and repairs.
• Effectively manage contractors to ensure the delivery of a value for money and quality service to customers.
• Monitor and report on budget expenditure and support financial planning and budget setting, developing, and maintaining asset registers and condition reports to shape future investment programmes
• work closely with key internal colleagues, providing technical guidance and support, along with developing design briefs and technical specifications
• be required to travel at times to cover the operational requirements of this role (you will live within the Northwest to be able to travel around our geographical area)
• have your own vehicle with mileage is paid at the HMRC rate
• be part of an ‘on-call’ rota (payment received for this)
• have experience of delivering servicing & maintenance contracts to a large and diverse portfolio of mixed tenure properties and associated budgets.

And what would make me stand out from the crowd?

To be a successful as a Compliance Contract Manager, here at YHG, you will have….

• CIH Level 4 or equivalent or willingness to undertake this qualification
• BS7671 18th Edition Qualification, NVQ Level 3 Electrical Training Qualification or another recognised electrical training qualification
• An understanding BS 5839 Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Building
• Experience of delivering electrical and/or fire safety system servicing & maintenance contracts to a large and diverse portfolio of properties and buildings
• Knowledge of building, construction and maintenance industries including the design process, contractual matter, and legislation
• Experience of producing a variety of written documents including responses to customer complaints, design briefs, technical specifications, performance reports, policies and procedures
• Experience of delivering electrical servicing & maintenance contracts to a large and diverse portfolio of properties and buildings
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, including Control of Asbestos Regulations, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) CDM Regulations 2015
• Experience of setting and managing budgets and expenditure reporting
• Proven experience of managing contractors developing successful relationships, achieving challenging targets and objectives
• Experience of managing external contractors and the development and application of performance management procedures

Ideally you will have

• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbally) to a diverse range of stakeholders, and influence at all levels
• Ability to explain complex repairs & maintenances issues to a non-technical audience
• Ability to manage a number of services and projects simultaneously, often with conflicting priorities
• Ability to confidently challenge contractors for areas of underperformance and/or unacceptable behaviour
• Ability to strictly adhere to work schedules and deadlines

This role is really suited to someone who likes to show their knowledge in relation to electrical compliance in a professional manner, while ensuring YHG continues to improve and drive-up standards in electrical safety.

This role also offers genuine progression opportunities add in here the next realistic progression step for this role or any realistic training/qualifications we can offer.

So, if you are excited by what this role can offer and the ability to have a genuine impact here at YHG we would love to hear from you please check out the role profile, which is attached/available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group’s website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

That all sounds great, what’s in it for me?

In return we offer £42,000 - £46,000 for a 35-hour week, and 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave (holidays also increase with time served) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee offering provides much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance.

We trust our people to manage their own diaries, if you need time for an appointment, the school run or an exercise class, as long as it fits with business needs, we’re open to what works for you too. And when you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House – our wellbeing, social, collaboration and meeting space, in Birchwood, Warrington.

On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.

For more of our great benefits, please see the benefits information sheet attached/ available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group’s career’s website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

And who are Your Housing Group?

Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford.

As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year.

We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.

As part of our pre-employment checks, this role requires the successful applicant to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

Closing Date: 19th November 2024

We review applications as they’re received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you’re interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicants who declare they have a disability, if these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Your Housing Group welcomes applications from our customers, however, access to confidential information and probity will be explored to determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest or security issue present which may prevent the Group from being able to proceed with the application. YHG2

JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Control Design & Optimisation - Unsecured Consumer Lending

SALARY: From £80,206

LOCATION(S): Chester, Cardiff, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

About this opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking senior manager to join the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office. In this role, you will:

• Lead key initiatives to improve our non-financial control environment.
• Embed control by design and advance control automation within Consumer Lending.
• Support Consumer Lending in identifying opportunities to simplify, optimise, and automate controls using innovative technology.
• Support Consumer Lending in achieving strategic goals and delivering faster, more efficient services for our customers.

We are committed to building a high-performing team where each colleague is valued, supported, and empowered to become an expert in their field. Our goal is to ensure every team member understands their role within the broader Group strategy, contributing to the safe and effective management of non-financial risk in Consumer Lending.

About us

As the Group embarks on one of the UK's most significant financial services transformations, our internal risk transformation focused on instilling a robust risk and control culture has never been more crucial. We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

What you'll need

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving strategic goals.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to think ahead and plan for future control needs and improvements.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with other areas and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change, especially in a challenging environment.

It would also be great if you have:

• Risk and Control Management: Robust understanding of the Risk and Control Management Framework with practical control management knowledge and experience.
• End to End Risk and Control mapping - Delivering prescribed outcomes by working with established control design, mapping, monitoring and testing approaches.
• Control by Design (CbD) - An understanding of the Control by Design Methodology.
• Platform Change Framework (PCF) - Knowledge of PCF and how change is delivered within the Group.
• RCSA - Experience using the RCSA system and working with risk and control owner teams.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organization that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

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JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager, Control Design & Optimisation

SALARY: From £42,120

LOCATION(S): Chester, Cardiff, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

About this opportunity

This is an opportunity to join the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office within the Consumer Lending Chief Operating Office, delivering a broad range of activities that focus on how Consumer Lending manages its non-financial control environment.

We are building a team where our colleagues are valued and supported to become experts in what they do and grow their careers. We want colleagues to feel connected to our Group strategy and how their role fits into it, supporting Consumer Lending deliver its objectives for non-financial risk, safely.

This assistant manager role is within our Control Design & Optimisation team which is a core part of the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office. The Control office team are focussed on simplifying, optimising, and automating controls, leveraging new technology, supporting Consumer Lending to achieve its goals and unlocking the potential to go faster for our customers.

About us

We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

What you'll need

We're looking for someone who can support a range of activities relating to end to end process mapping and documentation, identifying gaps and understanding where automation is possible. Ideally with experience in a related field (e.g. audit or risk & control management) or, alternatively, having gained capability through experience in a similar function along with:

• An analytical and inquisitive mentality with a background in problem solving
• End to End Risk and Control mapping - Delivering prescribed outcomes by working with established control design, mapping, monitoring and testing approaches. Along with mapping existing controls to applicable risks, identifying any controls which are key. As well as identifying issues or gaps within the business processes and then suggesting and implementing improvements to the control environment with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Control by Design (CbD) - Understanding of the CbD approach and key deliverables of each stage and facilitating the mapping and identification of opportunities to embed automated controls at the design stage.
• RCSA - Experience using the RCSA system and working with risk and control owner teams to help deliver against aligned customer, business and strategic outcomes. Working with risk and control owner teams to investigate questions related to the existing control environment.
• Values & Behaviours - Innovate to go faster by taking responsibility for challenging existing processes; being an early adopter of change and viewing advancements in technology as opportunities to help us deliver for our customers; inspire others by building rapport and gaining commitment through strong personal identity; embrace diverse viewpoints, demonstrated in the way you do business and collaborate with others. Demonstrate a growth learning mindset and open to new experiences to intentionally grow your individual and team skill set.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

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Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Lead with previous experience as a Quality professional, ideally from a plastics manufacturing environment, in depth understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards, who has excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills is required for a well-established manufacturing company based in Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, North West England.


SALARY: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE) + Comprehensive Benefits + Annual Bonus

LOCATION: Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, North West England (WA3)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Lead with previous experience as a Quality professional, ideally from a plastics manufacturing environment, in depth understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards, who has excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Working as the Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Lead you will ensure the organisation’s final products meet compliance to legal standards and meet customer expectations to the agreed Quality standards.

As the Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Lead you must fully understand the requirements for the product, service and have a sense of responsibility towards potential and existing customers.


DUTIES

Your duties as the Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Lead include:

• Understand customer needs and requirements to develop effective quality control processes

• Devise and review specifications for products or processes

• Work closely with the respective department head to ensure continuous improvement through RCA and 5 Why analysis

• Work in collaboration with site OPEX team to drive a culture of continuous improvement and corrective actions

• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines as well as legal obligations for the products made and the site health and safety policy

• Supervise coordinators, inspectors, works closely with technicians, and other staff and provide guidance and feedback for Quality improvement

• Oversee all trial product development procedures to identify deviations from quality standards

• Inspect final output and compare properties to requirements

• Approve the right products or reject defective products ensures a robust isolation process is managed with department heads

• Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis of products with scope

• Solicit feedback from customers to assess whether their requirements are met

• Submit detailed reports to appropriate managers and plant management

• Ensures effective feedback to all customers on any complaints in a timely and effective manner ensures all corrective actions are completed in agreed timeframe

• Continually supports opportunities for improvement and develop new efficient procedures to ensure Quality compliance

• Ensures all team members are trained to carry out their job role, works closely with all department heads to ensure all team members are trained in quality compliance for their respective department

• Works with and forms healthy relationships with regional Quality to ensure corporate initiatives are adhered to and implemented


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive proven experience as a quality manager ideally from a plastics manufacturing background

• Conscientious and responsible with a culture of continuous Quality improvement

• A keen eye for detail and a result driven approach

• Outstanding communication skills

• Excellent organisational and strong leadership skills with the ability to develop teams across a multi-functional manufacturing process

• Proficient in MS Office

• In depth understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards

• Excellent maths abilities and working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods and the ability to identify trends and react accordingly

• Degree Qualified or equivalent in a relevant Quality discipline is essential

• Knowledge of FSSC 22000 or BRC certification desirable

• A great quality manager is thorough and observant with an eye for detail!


BENEFITS

• Free uniform and PPE

• Free parking on site

• Life assurance from day one

• Company Pension scheme

• Sick pay scheme

• Maternity and paternity pay scheme

• Christmas vouchers for you and your children

Perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as: -

• Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more

• A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees

• Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P12527

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Provide Quality Improvement expertise and advice within the organisation and externally with our stakeholders across the north west coast footprint. Has responsibility for the improvement science elements of a number of projects/programmes within the Patient Safety and Care Improvement Team, for the full programme lifecycle from initiation to closure. Ensure that all programmes incorporate Quality Improvement science, grounded in the Model for Improvement from the Institute of Healthcare Improvement. Ensure that all programmes are supported by a robust local governance structure and provide regular papers / updates to the Thematic Oversight Groups (TOGs) Analyse and evaluate the many diverse and conflicting issues associated with the completion of programmes from a Quality Improvement perspective. To support decisions on how resources are to be used on programmes and to be responsible for informing the progress of programmes. Provide a high level of content knowledge about all aspects of the Patient Safety Strategy and is able to act as an approachable source of knowledge to all staff. Ensure that appropriate sustainability plans, documentation and procedures are in place when transitioning quality improvement work to business as usual. Able to build effective working links with external partners e.g. please based partners and external colleagues. Work to ensure that programmes and projects meet the strategic plans of the organisation. Takes responsibility for the delivery of outcomes described in the business plan/support offer and able to delegate and support the work of the wider team. To continuously seek out emerging knowledge in the field of improvement science and ability to horizon scan recognised sources to remain current and to access information that could enhance our QI approach. Provide effective communications to update stakeholders on programme/project progress. To deputise for the Improvement Lead and others in the senior team where appropriate and necessary. Help to develop Quality Improvement measurement across Health Innovation North West Coast and reading and analysis of local assurance reports to ensure that data is displayed using QI methodology where possible. To be an active member of team recruitment when required The post holder will work to achieve agreed directorate objectives and is given freedom to do this in their own way working within broad professional policies. Has the content knowledge and ability to teach all quality improvement concepts, tools and techniques to a host of varied audiences. Utilise available Quality Improvement tools to ensure that deliverables from a project can be measured e.g. statistical process control chart data, surveys and audits to ensure future state changes are realized and sustained. The post holder will regularly liaise with senior managers, service leads, clinicians and departments as well as external NHS organisations, suppliers, local government and other key stakeholders. Looks for opportunities to develop all areas of work in line with a culture of continuous improvement. Understand and exploit opportunities to push the quality agenda of the organisation at all opportunities including being able to influence the care organisation committees and lead conversations from a QI perspective. Proactive identification and development of thought leaders who will be able to assist with the advancing of the quality agenda at the Trust Communicate complex information and develop relationships with all levels of clinical and non-clinical staff and also external organisations Manage complex, sensitive and contentious information appropriately Articulate to and coach others in the use of various improvement methods Lead on the preparation of papers on key strategic QI projects and support the patient safety team to present to relevant stakeholders Providing teaching of highly complex improvement methodology including topics including, but not limited to, reliability science, theory of constraints, capacity and demand matching, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA). Requires use of skills developed to a high level through specific improvement science training or equivalent relevant experience. Presenting to large groups of staff (can be 100+), both internally and externally. Able to present trust quality and safety strategy as well as articulate wider work going on in the trust outside of QI. Working with wider leadership team members and Senior Managers on the design and implementation of improvement programmes. Able to facilitate multidisciplinary groups, from small to large size. Identify the appropriate method for displaying a wide variety of data in a variety of formats, including statistical process control charts Continually question data and provide coaching on data to the QI team where required. Judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options. Plan and prioritise own work and the work of the team to ensure effective support to all areas and delivery of key objectives Marketing QI programmes internally and externally

Job title: Quality Manager
Job type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP - Subject to clearance
Salary: Depending on experience
Location: Warrington
Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Applicants must posses the following:
- Bachelor's degree in quality assurance
- Membership of professional body or working towards
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
- Supply chain auditing experience
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry
- Ability to gain SC

Ideally applicants should also have:
- Understanding of ISO 14001, 45001, 44001, 27001 standards

Role information:
- Lead the project quality team
- Report discrepancies and provide solutions
- Forecast resource requirements
- Ensure the quality team have received sufficient quality control training
- Ensure the supply chain adheres to quality standards
- Conduct quality team compliance, internal, subcontractor and supplier audits
- Investigate non-conformance incidents
- Support the project team with route cause analysis and corrective actions

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Your new company
This is a large and leading social housing business based in Warrington (Birchwood), that are looking to recruit a new Risk and Assurance Manager following recent growth within the team. The company manage an extensive list of properties across the North of England and are highly regarded within their field. They also offer excellent career progression opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

Your new role
As a Risk and Assurance Manager, you will:

• Responsible for delivering an effective risk & assurance framework, managing strategic and operational risks within appetite, and providing assurance to the Board and stakeholders on the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Oversee the outsourced internal audit process and in house audit & assurance work, including a review of operating controls, processes and improvements to existing policies and controls.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the group's approach to risk and assurance is engaging and collaborative whilst maintaining appropriate oversight & independence.
• Prioritise and escalate issues resulting in potential non-compliance to the leadership team and the Audit & Risk Committee where necessary.
• Responsible for the effective implementation of the assurance framework, leading the team and the business with performing independent assurance reviews of key risk areas across the first and second lines of defence.
• Line management of a multidisciplinary team, (Including Risk, Assurance, and Insurance) with the ability to mentor, inspire and drive high standards.

What you'll need to succeed

• Risk and Assurance knowledge, ideally from within the housing, construction, property field, although individuals with wider sector knowledge are also highly encouraged to apply.
• Significant knowledge of risk, internal control and compliance management frameworks.
• Good systems and technological knowledge, such as being able to utilise excel and other data systems.
• Experience within a managerial capacity, such as leading a small yet successful team within a large business.
• Ideally, an accounting or professional qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, or reputable risk/compliance management accreditation.

What you'll get in return
There is a competitive offering and benefits package for the successful candidate, including:

• Salary of £50,000 to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Flexible / home working - 1-2 days in the office per week.
• Minimum 25 days holiday, along with three additional days off at Christmas, and an additional holiday purchase scheme
• Employee schemes include travel savings, high street discounts, and the potential for car allowance.

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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Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Veolia, Ellesmere Port



When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.



As a Compliance Manager you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• Company Bonus
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• Lead and Manage the Commercial Enquiries and Bookings Team (Subject to experience as another role may be available for the right candidate)
  
• Evaluate sales enquiries to the incineration plant both technically and commercially to ensure all loads are received in compliance with site SHE policies and achieve the required level of profitability
  
• Provide other customer services and assist in the revenue administration process for the site
  
• Support the site from a compliance perspective managing the controlled document system (Work Instructions, Risk assessments, Site training requirements etc)
  
• Support the sites Business Continuity Plan
  
• Completing Duty of Care audits
  

What we're looking for;

• Relevant scientific degree / HNC
  
• Technical Assessment experience
  
• Strong Technical/Organisational skills
  
• RPS/Radioactive waste experience
  
• DGSA desirable
  
• IOSH certification desirable
  

What's next?



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RPS Services is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Health & Safety. Reporting to the Services Leadership Team, you will lead on the delivery of the strategic priorities to ensure a proactive Health & Safety culture is embedded across RPS.
This is a senior role, where you will establish the direction and strategic priorities of the segment and monitor progress against these priorities. As Head of Health & Safety you will be responsible for ensuring that the segment successfully implements Group strategy for Health & Safety.
This is a permanent, full-time position
What you’ll be doing
You’re a credible and experienced Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality driving the way RPS supports its employees, who has a proven track record of leading H&S delivery in a large and complex international organisation.
You have proven experience and understanding in the continuous improvement of management systems and the accreditation of new standards.
You have the demonstrable ability to build positive, trusted relationships with the Segmental Leadership Team, all managers and colleagues across RPS.
You practise your expertise in a pragmatic way, supporting the businesses and their requirements.
You’re an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills as your role will involve working collaboratively with all teams and divisions across RPS.
You will have the foresight to proactively understand, manage, report and address risks.
Clean UK driving license – the role requires travelling throughout our regions.
You have at a minimum, the NEBOSH qualification at Level 6 or equivalent qualifications. It's also essential that you are a ‘Graduate' Member of a relevant professional body.
Who we’re looking for?
You will ensure appropriate health, safety and wellbeing training requirements are identified, the training cascaded and delivered, whilst you are facilitating legal/regulatory compliance and a safe working environment across RPS Services in the UK and Netherlands specifically.
Reporting to the Services Leadership Team your work will involve ensuring a proactive Health & Safety culture is embedded across RPS.
You will establish an effective compliance and performance framework where risks are identified and enabling a solutions-oriented focus.
You will annually establish the direction and strategic priorities of the segment and monitor progress against these priorities.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the segment successfully implements Group strategy for Health & Safety.
You will also;

Lead the operational HSEQ team of regional H&S Business Partners and Advisors across the UK and Netherlands
Act as an ambassador and role model for the HSEQ functions with an engaging communication and influencing style able to work with all levels of the business
Collaborate with the leadership teams at senior level to help ensure a collective vision that extends beyond health and safety systems and compliance, but also focuses on our people and their behaviour to help create a positively reinforced learning culture
Lead the business in continuous improvement of HSEQ policies and procedures
Ensure a culture of best practice health and safety across all sites, ensuring full regulatory compliance
Attend segment and division leadership meetings where required.
Ensure activities across the network are properly risk assessed, managing a regular audit programme to evaluate performance
Oversee the development and continuous improvement of management systems, seeking opportunities to improve and enhancing the overall health, safety, environment and quality strategy and performance
Deliver relevant management reports on health and safety for the segment CEO and division MDs
Provide proactive, active and reactive professional assistance as the ‘subject matter expert' for Health & Safety in line with the legal and regulatory requirements of the UK and Netherlands
Support Operational Directors to formulate effective compliance and improvement plans aligned to the corporate Health & Safety strategy
Work collaboratively with Business Partners across organisations to ensure best practice HSEQ solutions are shared throughout the business
Contribute to driving sustainable culture change through the short and long-term planning of HSEQ activity and resources
Develop and implement new working methods and initiatives to improve HSEQ performance across the business
Have the appetite and ability to work collaboratively across the compliance function, wider business functions and operational delivery teams
Able to consistently produce high-quality communications (presentations, reports and emails)
What’s in it for you?
We support our people to build meaningful careers. Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
What happens next?
If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview. If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
Please note mandatory drugs and alcohol tests are undertaken for this role and a DBS check will be undertaken

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Your new company
This is a large and leading social housing business based in Warrington (Birchwood), that are looking to recruit a new Risk and Assurance Manager following recent growth within the team. The company manage an extensive list of properties across the North of England and are highly regarded within their field. They also offer excellent career progression opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

Your new role
As a Risk and Assurance Manager, you will:

• Responsible for delivering an effective risk & assurance framework, managing strategic and operational risks within appetite, and providing assurance to the Board and stakeholders on the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Oversee the outsourced internal audit process and in house audit & assurance work, including a review of operating controls, processes and improvements to existing policies and controls.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the group's approach to risk and assurance is engaging and collaborative whilst maintaining appropriate oversight & independence.
• Prioritise and escalate issues resulting in potential non-compliance to the leadership team and the Audit & Risk Committee where necessary.
• Responsible for the effective implementation of the assurance framework, leading the team and the business with performing independent assurance reviews of key risk areas across the first and second lines of defence.
• Line management of a multidisciplinary team, (Including Risk, Assurance, and Insurance) with the ability to mentor, inspire and drive high standards.

What you'll need to succeed

• Risk and Assurance knowledge, ideally from within the housing, construction, property field, although individuals with wider sector knowledge are also highly encouraged to apply.
• Significant knowledge of risk, internal control and compliance management frameworks.
• Good systems and technological knowledge, such as being able to utilise excel and other data systems.
• Experience within a managerial capacity, such as leading a small yet successful team within a large business.
• Ideally, an accounting or professional qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, or reputable risk/compliance management accreditation.

What you'll get in return
There is a competitive offering and benefits package for the successful candidate, including:

• Salary of £50,000 to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Flexible / home working - 1-2 days in the office per week.
• Minimum 25 days holiday, along with three additional days off at Christmas, and an additional holiday purchase scheme
• Employee schemes include travel savings, high street discounts, and the potential for car allowance.

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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Your new company
Your new company is an internationally renowned aerospace manufacturing organisation, with facilities dotted around the world. You will be working in an inclusive environment, with pioneering engineers, who always aim to complete what hasn't yet been achieved in the advancement of aerospace technologies.
Your new role
In your new role as Quality Leader, you will be responsible for a small team of supplier quality engineers ensuring suppliers are as efficient as possible, deploying quality process improvement techniques across the supply chain network.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in this Quality Leadership role, you will need to be qualified to at least HNC level in a relevant engineering subject, with considerable experience in quality engineering roles. Alongside this, you will need to have strong working knowledge of core quality tools such as 8D, 5Y, PFMEA etc.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary of around £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on your experience, as well as excellent company benefits including holidays, pension and flexible working.
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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Summary

Job Description for Assurance Leader:

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 role will provide confidence as to whether NNL is operating in a legal and compliant manner, meeting its regulatory and stakeholder requirements in the topic areas of technical, engineering, design, management systems, project management, corporate governance, risk management, finance, procurement and commercial. It will do so by carrying out 3rd line oversight of the company's internal controls processes and the 1st and 2nd line assurance activities implemented by NNL.

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

Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities for Assurance Leader:

• Maintain an understanding of NNL's operations and how they relate to the NNL mission, particularly in relation to those within their topic area, to provide a firm basis for interventions (i.e. audits).
• Maintain an understanding of future regulatory changes in the topic field covered by the remit of the role in order to advise the Board on the impact of these changes on NNL's reporting and internal controls.
• Understand the business risk profile using both formal risk registers and any other available internal and external information, prioritising this information to provide input to the annual Independent Assurance) work programme to plan the work for the area and set the scope of interventions.
• Gather evidence of business compliance with their processes and requirements using a range of tools and techniques and prepare reports highlighting areas of good practice and areas of lack of compliance and concern.
• Undertake specific investigations / interventions relating to the topic area covered by the remit of the role on request of the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee (ARAC) or the Board and report back to the ARAC/Board on the outcome of such assessments. Undertake periodic effectiveness reviews on Board related improvements as required.
• Report on assurance outcomes (findings) against risk areas visited and devise suitable recommendations to enable process owners toto address these, driving positive behaviours and continual improvements. Recording the reports and findings on the company database.
• Monitor their progress against the Independent Assurance team programme to ensure that the agreed areas are covered on schedule and to appropriate depth.
• Directly influencing Board members, Executive Directors, leaders and senior managers towards mature assurance on a 1:1 basis and through feedback of intervention findings.,
• Review of external audit / intervention reports to provide ongoing oversight and challenge in order to assure NNL's close out of external non-compliances or non-conformities.
• Upkeep and control of any maintained documentation e.g,. procedures and instructions relevant to their area of responsibility to ensure that documentation is current and in-date.
• Oversee any training materials for their topic area to ensure that training is in line with best practice and company procedures.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to any potential new assurance resources required for succession planning with the Independent Assurance team as a subject matter expert for their area of responsibility in order to create healthy turnover within the team.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Assurance Leader:

• 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).

Qualifications:

• Graduate or equivalent with extensive experience of working within a regulated industry. Experience in auditing or working within relevant topic areas is preferred. This includes but is not limited to science, engineering, project management/delivery, Finance, procurement, commercial.
• It is required to be either a member, or working towards membership of a professional institution.

Experience:

• Using, implementing or assuring business processes relating to risk management, corporate governance and internal controls.
• Experience of operating, influencing and building effective working relationships with senior management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both face-to-face and in writing, including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly and influence senior stakeholders up to Board level. This should be supported by strong report writing skills.
• Organisation and planning skills with the ability to deal effectively with both short term and long term work.
• Understanding of internal and external requirements relating to the topic area, including Government Functional Standards as appropriate.

Desirable Criteria for Assurance leader:

• Understanding of risk management and governance best practice.
• Ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders including external partnerships with government bodies although support will be provided to build on existing NNL relationships.
• Experience of operating in a project delivery/technical organisation
• Desirable - A member or working towards membership of IIA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or equivalent.

Job title: Quality Lead/Manager
Job type: Permanent
Start date: Subject to clearance
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Location: Warrington - Hybrid - 2-3 days a week in the office (site visits 1-2 times a month to Reading, expenses paid)
Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Applicants must posses the following:
* Proven experience in a quality management role within the nuclear sector
* Previous experience working on a nuclear licensed site
* Detailed knowledge of ONR site licence requirements
* Understanding of CDM regulations
* Proven experience on the interpretation and implementation of ISO and regulatory requirements within the nuclear industry
* Proven ability to produce project related Quality Plans, processes and associated quality documents
* Experience of the application of quality and safety requirements, both for Licensee and the global supply chain
* Able to communicate clearly and present in a professional, articulate manner and work effectively in and leading teams
* Internal Auditor qualification, ISO 9001:2015

Candidates would ideally have:
* Lead Auditor qualification - ISO 9001:2015
* Engineering qualification or relevant experience and knowledge of design and engineering methodologies
* Member of Chartered Quality Institute - CQI

Role information:
* To ensure the effective performance of all quality and nuclear safety activities against the compliance requirements of project specifications and standards, and both internal and customer requirements
* Endorse and demonstrate good quality attitudes and behaviours in line with the company policy values
* Promoting nuclear safety awareness and developing a 'Right First Time' culture throughout the project
* Lead and take part in License Condition compliance audits.
* Undertake to correct identified corrective actions were required to maintain or improve compliance and best practice for the company.
* Comply with and support the development and management of the Integrated Management System in accordance with ISO and regulatory requirements
* Responsible for the development, preparation, issue, and control of quality related project documentation
* Manage the internal and supplier audit programme, including conducting internal and supplier audits and assessments, ensuring that relevant quality grades are clearly identified and documented
* Responsibility for delivering QA/QC oversight and assurance arrangements for projects and supply chain
* Ensuring procedures and management processes are maintained in line with all regulatory standards, participate in management assessments and customer feedback. Support / deliver identified corrective actions.
* Management and coordination of the project quality activities in line with project requirements
* Provide guidance and advice to project teams on quality issues
* Encourage learning from experience (LFE) to aid continual improvement
* Ensuring all project documentation is kept up to date in line with overall project status
* Represent quality during attendance at project meetings
* Identify opportunities for improvement and support their pursuance.
* Establishing a good internal working relationship with project personnel at all levels to ensure the effective and efficient completion of all quality related activities and verify both the organisations and customer's quality requirements are clearly understood and communicated
* Support and champion the development and maintenance of a 'Right First Time' approach to project execution and promote an authentic nuclear safety culture across the project and throughout the project supply chain
* Conducting quality compliance checks against ISO and regulatory standards - nuclear and non-nuclear, regular audits/surveillance inspections on project activity both on-site and across the full depth and breadth of the project supply chain, including responsibility for any new supplier audits required for initial supplier assessment and selection purposes.
* Ensure lessons learned are captured and guidance notes produced and distributed across the project and wider organisation and customer network; lessons learned will address both positive and negative learning opportunities
* Manage the capture, collation, and reporting of quality related KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) and provide input as instructed to monthly and ad-hoc management reports
* Review project quality performance on an ongoing basis seeking opportunities for the delivery of continuous improvements.

Interested in this position? please click "apply now"

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Company information:
This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.