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RPS is looking for a Senior Consultant (Built Heritage) to join us in delivering a diverse range of projects across the UK. We can offer you hybrid working arrangements based in either London, Abingdon, Gloucester, Newark, or Edinburgh. You will join an established team where you can develop your skills and experience preparing Built Heritage Assessments and providing consultancy advice.

About The Opportunity:

You will work both individually and as a member of diverse teams to deliver multiple projects simultaneously to agreed timeframes. We offer an unrivalled range of project experience, learning from one of the most established and respected heritage teams in the country – with roots going back more than 25 years. As part of that team, you will be mentored to provide rapid career progression (for the right candidate with the right mindset).

What you will be doing

You will primarily assist the Built Heritage Directors to complete ongoing projects. Your work will include:

· Historic research

· Analysis of historic buildings and areas

· Advice on repairs and alterations to listed buildings and other heritage assets

· Preparation of Heritage Statements and input into the EIA process

· Preparation of Conservation Management Plans and Strategies

· Liaison with clients, local planning authorities and relevant stakeholders

About You:

· You will be positively disposed to influencing development so that schemes are tailored where possible to enhance the historic environment

· Commercially aware - with a pragmatic attitude to finding solutions to client problems.

· Technically experienced – with experience of having written Conservation Area appraisals, Statements of Significance, applications for Listed Building Consents and input into Environmental Impact Assessments.

· Confident to engage with key stakeholders to actively assist our clients to deliver much needed residential, distribution and renewables schemes

· Outstanding verbal and written communication techniques

· A relevant degree or masters degree in the conservation of historic buildings and places

· Hold or be working towards Associate Membership of the IHBC

· Good knowledge of the English planning system

· You will hold a clean driving license

What is in it for you?

Our staff are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, subsidised gym membership, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll, be helped as far as you want to go.

We’re proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide and development for everyone.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to communicate about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you will have the opportunity to speak informally with Duncan Hawkins, Simon Mortimer or Richard Smalley to answer any queries in advance of a more formal interview.

All applications will be considered.

About RPS:

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication, enabling us to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding.

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RPS is looking for Senior EIA Consultant to join us to be based at either Abingdon, London, Cardiff, Manchester or Edinburgh. We are working on some of the most exciting Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK and internationally, including large scale energy projects – think GW rather than MW! This includes solar, offshore wind, international interconnector and energy storage projects. We are the EIA lead for the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project, Morgan and Mona Offshore Wind Projects, Morgan and Morecambe Transmission Assets, TWP, XLinks interconnector and a large portfolio of energy storage and solar projects.

Our team works with bp renewables, EnBW, Flotation Energy, Alcemi, Photovolt Development Partners, XLinks, Statera and Radioactive Waste Management (RWM), as well as many major energy companies. Our track record in renewables, transport and net zero carbon means that we gain repeat business across these sectors.

We’re RPS and our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’ll need your input.


What you’ll be doing

You’ll be working within a multi-disciplinary environment with the opportunity to be part of a highly regarded environmental planning team. You’ll partner with the wider RPS Health Impact Assessment, sustainability, climate change, planning, landscape, ecology, heritage and transport teams. You’ll manage a range of EIA projects within a consultancy environment and provide advice on EIA Regulations and screen, scope and produce Environmental Statements.

A typical week could include:

· Working as a primary point of client contact on some of the leading EIA projects in the UK

· Drafting reports, including project descriptions, non-technical summaries, scoping report and bid documents

· Sign off of ES documents in preparation for client or legal review

· Provision of advice regarding all aspects of EIA, including client and legal queries

· Working with our digital and design teams to take a leading in further developing our capacity in digital EIA

· Working to mentor junior or new members of the team

· Preparation of bid/tender documents with our bid team, as required

· Opportunities to work across a range of sectors

Who we’re looking for

You’ll have excellent report writing and review skills, be able to work collaboratively and have the ability to work with clients legal teams and other consultancies. A good eye for detail is essential as is strong problem-solving skills, helping to address client concerns and ‘make complex easy’. We’d like you to have:

· A first degree in a relevant environmental subject and ideally an MSc in a relevant topic e.g. Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management or similar

· Experience of working in a consultancy environment, including experience of managing EIA projects (essential)

· Detailed knowledge of the EIA process (essential)

· An eye for detail (essential)

· Previous digital EIA experience or relevant skills (desirable)

· Experience in working on NSIPs/DCO projects (desirable)

· Experience in the energy sector or on infrastructure projects (desirable)

There will be some travel so a full UK driving license is required.

What’s in it for you?

We’ll give you a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, car allowance, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Optical Cover, subsidised gym-membership Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, 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.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters followed by an interview with the EIA Team.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered.

We’re RPS, A Tetra Tech company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

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RPS is looking for experienced Landscape Planner(s) to join our team at Senior or Principal level. Working both alone and as part of a team you will assist the successful delivery of projects at all scales, across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK.

We work on a diverse range of projects including some of the most exciting Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK and internationally, including large scale energy projects - think GW rather than MW! - as well as renewable, commercial, education, residential, leisure and major infrastructure developments. Our renewables work includes solar, offshore and onshore wind, international interconnector and energy storage projects.

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding, and you will be guided every step of the way.

What you will be doing

· Reflecting the range of our work, your work will include site and desk-based work. Typically, your work will include:

· Working on landscape projects for both internal and external stakeholders

· Writing and contributing to LVIAs / SLVIAs / TVIAs to assist a wide range of projects at all scales, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, typically in the renewables sector

· Undertaking site visits and viewpoint photography

· Inputting into landscape masterplans and landscape and ecological management plans

· Working closely with other colleagues in the Landscape Team and more widely within RPS, including multi-disciplinary colleagues and project teams

Who we are looking for

You will have a degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline and ideally be a Chartered Member of The Landscape Institute (CMLI) with relevant years of experience applicable to this level, and be able to offer the following:

· Excellent report writing and organisational techniques

· Experience of conducting LVIAs for a range of project scales. Knowledge of, and experience working on, projects in the renewable energy sector would be an advantage

· Trained in AutoCAD and desktop publishing software

· Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and under your own initiative to targets

· Willingness to travel for project work

Experience of, and contributing to, the DCO (Development Consent Order) process would be an advantage. Similarly, experience of, or willingness to be involved in, providing evidence at Public Inquiry.

What is in it for you?

We are an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we assist 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 will be assisted as far as you want to go.

We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we are happy to communicate about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You will be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you are not a number, you are part of the solution.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you will have a conversation with one of our recruiters prior to an interview with the Team. All applications will be considered.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 28,000 staff in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a spearheading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to find a solution to some of the world’s most intricate problems.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We’re proud to have secured several project wins during 2023 as we provide sustainable solutions to our clients’ aspirations. With growing project deliverables and a strong growth strategy for Scotland, we currently have an opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) to join our team in Edinburgh.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed phases of renewable energy projects relating to:
Wind, transmission or other renewable energy project infrastructure and access design with consideration of buildability, electrical component standards and environmental constraints;
Concept design for environmental impact assessment purposes
Bridge and retaining structure geometry considering structural form and flooding levels and co-ordination of structural design
Catchment assessments, culvert hydraulic design including CAR authorisation
Develop sustainable drainage concepts and details consulting with EA or SEPA where necessary
Public highway improvement concepts and detailed design for electrical component delivery including road authority consultation and road construction consent submission
Co-ordination with other discipline leads for geotechnical and structural design strands to assist in the provision of RPS’ core multi-disciplinary design service covering site investigation, geotechnical assessment of turbine foundations, material reusability, turbine foundation design, bridge design, control building design and construction monitoring and quality assurance
Management of appropriate multi-disciplinary engineering design projects or design packages and be the client key point of contact
From design concept to detailed stage actively manage health, safety and environmental hazards. Work with the project team, contractor or developer clients to continually develop own knowledge of project life cycle hazards, risk and mitigation. Effectively communicate residual risk and record significant decisions;
Implement project management framework procedures and have experience of underlying HSQE principles, statutory requirements and guidance
Experience

Relevant postgraduate experience working within a consulting engineering practice or other equivalent organisational structure
Previous experience as a member or leader of a design team delivering civil infrastructure design packages and assisting the co-ordination of multi-discipline civil infrastructure design for contractor and developer clients
Experience of onshore wind, the land-based works for offshore wind, renewable energy and infrastructure projects
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental / engineering design procedures and construction processes within chosen field of expertise
Understanding of work winning principles and client relationship management
Knowledge and competence in the use of Auto Cad and other relevant software packages.
Technical Attributes:

Civil infrastructure design experience relating to own area of expertise and / or the team’s core duties and responsibilities
Developing project management and multi-disciplinary co-ordination capability
Creation of / leading the production of engineering drawings using AutoCAD software
Modelling or leading the analysis of linear type construction using Civils 3D modelling software and geometrical design
Experience of sustainable drainage design, using pipe network, attenuation system and culvert modelling software
Knowledge of construction materials including on-site testing
Experience and ability to apply DMRB and local road standards in order to assess or develop access solutions
Experience in the delivery of design packages and obtaining statutory or third-party approval
Multi-disciplinary knowledge relating to environmental, geotechnical, structural or other specialist disciplines.
Qualifications:

BEng, MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering;
Chartered Engineer of ICE or CIHT or other recognised Institution preferred, or working towards chartership status.

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We’re proud to have secured several project wins during 2023 as we provide sustainable solutions to our clients’ aspirations. With growing project deliverables and a strong growth strategy for Scotland, we currently have an opportunity for a Senior Technician (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) to join our team in Edinburgh.

Experience:

Relevant work experience as a Junior Technician or equivalent post
Knowledge and competence in the use of Auto Cad and other relevant software packages
Technical Attributes:

Creation of engineering drawings using AutoCAD software
Modelling and analysis of linear type construction using Civils 3D modelling software
Design using pipe network, attenuation system and culvert modelling software
Knowledge and ability to apply DMRB and local road standards in order to assess or develop access solutions
Ability to produce concise engineering drawings or high-quality presentation drawings, technical reports and calculations
Duties/Responsibilities:

Support the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed design phases of renewable energy projects relating to:
Wind, transmission or other renewable energy project infrastructure access design with consideration of buildability, electrical component transport standards, environmental constraints and statutory approvals
Site layout and route options for the concept design for planning approval and environmental impact assessment purposes
Bridge and retaining structure geometry considering structural form and flooding levels and coordination of geotechnical and structural design
Catchment assessments, culvert hydraulic design including authorisations
Sustainable drainage design for rural or urbanised sites including consultation and authorisation with statutory consultees
Public highway design concepts or detailed design including geometry, drainage, signs, markings, swept-path analysis, considering pavement design and development of construction details for temporary or permanent modifications related to facilitating electrical component delivery including road authority consultation and consent
Assist the preparation of tender submission packages including multi-disciplinary design statements and presentation drawings
Assist with compilation of as-built drawings and records
From design concept to detailed stage, be aware of health, safety and environmental hazards. Work with the project team, contractor or developer clients to continually develop own knowledge of project life cycle hazards, risk and mitigation
Be the point of contact for our clients for selected work packages and join and contribute to client project meetings when needed
Implement relevant company project management framework quality processes
Maintain awareness and support the attainment of financial targets relating to personal utilisation
Seek guidance and feedback from colleagues when needed whilst maintaining ownership of work tasks to assist in driving forward their timely and accurate completion
Develop capability to present, discuss and develop own technical work to assist its checking and approval
Participate and contribute to regular team meetings
Qualifications:

HND or HNC in Civil Engineering or similar qualification
BTEC (equivalent or better) Certificate or Diploma in Civil Engineering or other recognised discipline or working towards qualification
What’s in it for you?

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, 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.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

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Job Description

Education and Children's Services

Senior Early Years Officer - Fixed term until 31/10/2025
Davidson's Mains Primary School Nursery

Salary: £37,626 - £44,257
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

We are looking for a committed, flexible, resilient and enthusiastic practitioner to join our senior leadership team in our year round Nursery which operates full days. We currently employ 2 full time SEYOs in post.

A brand new nursery was opened in August 2018 and provides 1140 hours all year places. In addition, the Nursery has 4 Early Years Officers, 12 Early Years Practitioners, 5 Early Years Assistants, 2 Early Years Domestics and a part-time administrator.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Search are delighted to be partnering with an Accountancy firm in Edinburgh who are looking for a Corporate Tax Senior to join their team. Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, you will join a supportive tax team and gain exposure supporting across large corporations to smaller, local companies.

Your key responsibilities will include:

* Prepare corporation tax returns, computations, and schedules.
* Lead corporate tax assignments and supervise the work of trainees.
* Collaborate with other departments to provide a quality service to clients.
* Deliver client information promptly, demonstrating industry knowledge.
* Identify tax planning and cross-selling opportunities.
* Communicate workload progress and plan for efficient completion.

Skills and experience you'll ideally have:

* 5 years' experience in a corporate tax role.
* Demonstrable communication skills.
* ATT qualified or equivalent.

What's in it for you:

* A salary range of circa £40k - 50k, depending on experience.
* Generous leave allowance.
* Enhanced family leave for new parents.
* Employee introduction and client referral bonuses.
* Personal development programmes to support career growth.
* Competitive pension contribution, income protection, and life assurance.
* Flexible benefits programme.

If you'd like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at fergus.wade@search.co.uk.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Senior Early Years Intervention Officer
Waverley Court

Salary: £37,626 - £44,257 (pro rata for sessional)
Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

2 x permanent ( 1 x 36 & 1 x 28.8hrs)
1 Fixed Term (36hrs) till 04/01/2026 (maternity cover)

We are currently recruiting for Senior Early Years Intervention Officers as part of the Early Learning and Childcare Expansion as funded by the Scottish Government.

In Edinburgh, this is a relatively new post and provides an excellent opportunity for anyone who has a degree or working towards a degree qualification within early years.

SEYIOs are centrally managed within the Early Years team and are then allocated to identified settings and work directly with the children. As part of the role there is on-going high quality training to support intervention work which will improve outcomes for some of our youngest learners.

This post will appeal to practitioners who want to further develop their skills and who would like to make a difference in closing the poverty related attainment gap.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Willowdale Residential Home

Role: Senior Care Assistant – Day Position

Hourly Rate £13.40 per hour

What we offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Free uniform
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Free Onsite Parking
• Free Blue Light Card (Discounted Shopping)
• Refer a Friend Incentive worth £100
• Free online and face to face training

About us

Willowdale Residential Home is situated on the crest of a hill, in a quiet, well-established village called Buckley, near Mold in Flintshire which is surrounded by the countryside. The home is registered as a 26-bed residential home, offering long term residential care, respite, day care and short-term stays caring for people on a residential basis as well as for people with milder forms of dementia.

We are currently looking for a Senior Care Assistant with a natural caring nature to join our team.

Our aim at Willowdale Residential Home is to provide the highest standard of care in a relaxed, friendly environment with a friendly and empathetic approach. We ensure that residents are able to still enjoy the freedom and lifestyle of their choice, whilst receiving care that is appropriate to their needs built on dignity and respect and you will play a key part in this:

What you will be doing: -

• To assist with care and support of the residents with their personal care and social activities.
• To encourage and help promote the quality of life according to needs as identified in a resident’s personal care plan.
• supervising a team of care workers including the completion of supervisions

What you will bring:

• A naturally caring approach and a passion for helping people maintain their dignity, independence, and choice.
• A respectful, courteous, and compassionate nature and belief in giving your personal best at all times.
• Good communication skills to effectively interact with residents and fellow colleagues.
• Reliability and flexibility to support the nature of the business.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications....

Qualifications

NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2 and 3 is desirable however, we would accept an individual who is working towards or is willing to work towards the level 3 qualification.
Social Care Wales
Please note that Willowdale Residential Home comply with the Social Care Wales Regulations and Rules 2022 and therefore, if you are working as an adult care worker and provide care, you are required to ensure that you are / are required to register with Social Care Wales (SCW), maintain your registration and hold a valid registration number.
Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

As we often have many applicants for jobs at Willowdale Residential Home, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are short-listed for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

Job Description

Children’s, Education and Justice Services

Senior Social Worker, Justice Services
Grindlay Court Justice Services, Edinburgh

Salary: £44,257 - £52,373 per year
Hours: 36 per week

Edinburgh Justice Services are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join the Crossroads Team as a Senior Social Worker. Crossroads provides a trauma focused service to men in Justice, offering a range of interventions with a recovery focus.

Accountable to the Team Leader, the post holder will: ensure a high quality of practice is provided and maintained to meet service users’ needs within the Council’s statutory obligation policies and procedures; provide professional support, supervision and leadership to a group of staff, whilst maintaining a direct involvement in social work practice; represent and promote the Council at multi-agency meetings, with local community groups and be a department representative at a range of information sharing and risk planning forums.

Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high quality services while ensuring a compassionate approach to people accessing our services and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer a high level of training to support continuous professional development and to deliver a broad range of interventions, including established, accredited, group work programmes. We are implementing Trauma Informed Practice, Safe & Together™ and Restorative Justice practice models and interventions across our services, and are establishing a Women’s Centre, in partnership with NHS Lothian, to reduce barriers and meet the needs of women involved in the justice system.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post and the services provided by the teams, please email jacqueline.brown@edinburgh.gov.uk

Candidates will have a Social Work qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and be registered, or eligible to register, with the SSSC. In addition, they will be trained in and have extensive experience of using risk assessment tools and leading risk management processes.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Requirements

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Everything we do at the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) aims to create the right environment for colleges and universities to thrive. Due to growth in the department and a recent promotion, we are delighted to advertise both full time and part time positions available within the team.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to work individually and as part of the Governance, Infrastructure and Sustainabilty team (GIST), to carry out effective review and analysis of the financial health and governance of an allocated portfolio of institutions. To provide advice and support on financial, governance and wider policy matters to the sectors, Scottish Government and other internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Effectively manage workload arising from an allocated portfolio of institutions and designated lead specialism(s).

2. Undertake effective review and analysis of financial health for an allocated portfolio of institutions in full compliance with professional accountancy principles and practices (Statement of Recommended Practice etc.), SFC policy and strategy, and Scottish Government financial guidance (e.g. the Scottish Public Finance Manual). This includes, as necessary, seeking expert external advice from specialists – e.g. legal advisors – to help inform recommendations and proposed actions.

3.Draft concise and impactful reports and provide any other appropriate information in a timely manner to the Executive Team, SFC Board, Council and its committees, on the financial health and governance of an allocated portfolio of institutions. This is to inform SFC operations and ensure that the Council and key stakeholders are aware of the developing landscape of the sectors, including any specific concerns.

4. Provide authoritative financial and governance advice to SFC, the sectors, and the Scottish Government . Share and promote good practice, for example, in relation to: college severance guidance; disposals of assets which have been paid for with money from the taxpayer; adherence to FE/HE governance codes; and the interpretation of government accounting and budgetary guidance.

5. Through developing a business partnering approach, build strong relationships with institutions and support them in their effective financial management, long-term financial planning, budgeting and forecasting. This also includes:

- supporting and challenging institutions’ financial business cases and investment appraisals.

- working with SFC colleagues (particularly the Access, Learning & Outcomes team) to support institutions in finding solutions to complex business issues.

- deepening our capacity for explanation and analysis to enhance our understanding of institutions and options available for the future.

6. Keep up to date on changes in technical accounting developments covering UK accounting as well as auditing standards and governance codes; also represent SFC in technical accounting meetings with institutions, other UK funding bodies, auditors and other key stakeholders.

7. Represent SFC in negotiations and discussions with external bodies on matters concerning sector financial health and governance, in relation to the allocated portfolio of institutions.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

It is important through your CV / Cover Letter that you give evidence of proven experience of each of the following essential criteria:

Essential:
Fully qualified accountant (CCBA, ACCA or ICAS).
Good understanding of business analysis, planning, budgeting, audit and financial and non-financial control issues.
Understanding of the Scottish and UK Government budgeting and accounting requirements and guidance.
Understanding of technical accounting issues, with up-to-date knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards and governance codes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex financial and governance issues to those with a non-financial background.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Diligent and organised to manage self and to contribute to the work of team to meet changing organisational priorities.
Excellent people skills and track record in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with staff across a wide range of stakeholders including education institutions and government bodies.
Excellent numeracy skills.
Able to establish and maintain good relationships with networks of key contacts both internally and externally.
Proficient in desk-top software packages particularly Advanced Excel skills.
Desirable:
Understanding of current governance, leadership and management (including financial management) and other relevant issues in further and higher education.
Experience in, and management of, business analysis, finance, and financial and management systems.
Sufficient post qualification experience to demonstrate the necessary level of understanding and professional judgement required for the role
Good understanding of operational practices in finance departments.
Understanding of Government budgeting and accounting requirements and guidance.
Comprehensive understanding of public sector and the role of an NDPB.
Knowledge of education institutions.
Knowledge of current employment law and procurement issues.
Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and its application in the workplace.
Previous experience of finance business partnering.

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JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

SALARY: £68,202 - 75,780 per annum

LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Halifax or Leeds

HOURS: Full-time - 35 hours per week

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at our offices in either Edinburgh, Halifax or Leeds. Unfortunately, we can't consider applications that can't come into one of the above specified offices at this time.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Identity & Authentication Platform (ID&Auth), which is responsible for delivering capabilities to enable secure client and digital authentication and identity across all the bank's digital channels.

We are looking for a software engineer with experience in back-end development using Java to join our growing engineering team. You'll be responsible for developing high-quality, scalable services as part of our microservices-based architecture, while continuing to build your skills with the latest tools and frameworks.

In this role, you'll get the chance to work with modern technologies, including microservices architectures, cloud-based infrastructure, and containerized environments.

You'll play a key role in developing, testing, and optimizing back-end services that support seamless user experiences and integrate with various front-end and external systems.

What will you be doing with us?

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality back-end services using Java and related technologies. 

• Develop containerized applications using Docker and deploy them in Kubernetes environments. 
  Implement Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to create well-structured, domain-focused systems that reflect business requirements. 

• Practice Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring that code is thoroughly tested and of the highest quality. 

• Collaborate closely with the Tech Lead and other engineers to define and prioritize back-end services and APIs. 

• Integrate with front-end components and third-party APIs, ensuring smooth and efficient communication between systems. 

• Optimize and refactor existing codebases for performance, scalability, and maintainability. 

• Implement best practices for security, error handling, logging, and monitoring. 
  Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve code quality and team performance.

•  Work closely with the DevOps team to deploy and manage services in cloud environments. 
  Continuously evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and processes to improve the back-end architecture. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines. 

ABOUT US

We're on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we're shaping finance for good. We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

We're keeping an open mind for the recruitment of this role. However, as a minimum, you'll be able to demonstrate experience in the below skills:

Essential:

Software Engineering experience - Java

• Strong back-end development experience using Java, with expertise in microservices architecture and Spring Boot

• A passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. 

ID & Authorisation

Understanding of authentication/authorization mechanisms, such as OAuth2, JWT, or IAM.

Containerisation

Experience with containerized applications (Docker) and deploying in Kubernetes environments.

Cloud experience

Familiarity with cloud platforms, such as GCP or Azure.

Agile experience

• Experience working in Agile environments, particularly within Scrum teams.

Communication skills

• Solid communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.

Desirable:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.

• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles and real-world application.

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.

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're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and creativity.

We're actively seeking to build a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and thinking approaches and would like to encourage applications from under-represented groups from candidates of all ethnicities, cultures and identities, and from candidates that identify as neurodiverse.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to support you in showcasing your best self; 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

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more!

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Our prestigious client situated on Princes Street is currently seeking a Temporary Senior Sous Chef on an on going basis. This role will be for a Fixed Term duration of a minimum of 12 months.

Pay rate of £18.00 per hour dependent on experience and qualifications.

The Senior Sous Chef will assist the Head chef in managing kitchen operations, including
menu planning, food preparation, and staff supervision. The ideal candidate will have a
passion for cooking and a strong background in culinary arts.

Requirements:
-Proven experience as a Sous Chef in or senior sous chef in a high-volume kitchen.
-Strong leadership and communication skills.
-Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
-Experience in fine dining.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
-Manage food safety and sanitation regulations.
-Culinary degree or equivalent work experience.
-Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating delicious dishes

Responsibilities:
-assisting the Head Chef in creating and implementing menus.
-Oversee food preparation and cooking activities to ensure consistency and quality.
-Train and supervise the kitchen staff, including the line cooks and food preparation
workers.
-Monitor food inventory and order supplies as needed.
-Ensure that all food and safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.
-Collaborate with the Head Chef to create new dishes and improve existing recipes.
-Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
-Assist the special events and catering functions as needed.
-Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Hours of work are x4 10hr shifts per week however some flexibility is required.

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

Your Time at Work
Hours of work are x4 10hr shifts per week however some flexibility is required. This role will be for a Fixed Term duration of a minimum of 12 months.

Our Perfect Worker
Requirements:
-Proven experience as a Sous Chef in or senior sous chef in a high-volume kitchen.
-Strong leadership and communication skills.
-Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
-Experience in fine dining.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
-Manage food safety and sanitation regulations.
-Culinary degree or equivalent work experience.
-Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating delicious dishes

Key Information and Benefits
£18.00 per hour dependent on experience and qualifications.

About Staffline
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We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you.
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Senior IT Engineer (Tech 3)

Mon - Fri - 9 - 5:30pm

To start asap- Contract Role - 31/05/2025

£24.18 UMB rate / £14.25 plus hols pay PAYE.

Your new company

Our client supports companies on their journey to digital transformation. They deliver digital technology to some of the world's greatest organisations. They deliver full lifecycle maintenance services and on-site technical expertise covering a wide array of technology from workplace to network infrastructure and everything in between. They put productivity, operational efficiency, customer excellence and quality at the heart of everything they do. Their technology enabled mobilised teams provide high quality, scalable expertise and support across a wide range of customers in the UK.They are a company where people matter. They are diverse, flexible and open.

Your new role

High level of knowledge and experience troubleshooting O365 applications, Teams, Outlook/Exchange and the rest of the Office suite of applications. Experience with hardware issues and Surface Pro. Intune; Azure Multi-Factor Authentication; Citrix Workspace; iPhones; Surface Pro and Docking stations; SharePoint knowledge

What you'll get in return

Well-established onsite working environments; Diverse and Inclusive team; High ethos and purpose-driven organisation; Opportunity to contract for a reputable and growing organisation.

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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Join us as an Operational Readiness Financial Crime Senior Associate

• Take on a critical role defining and realising fantastic solutions, processes, benefits and new opportunities to deliver to our stakeholders
• You'll be working in a vibrant, forward looking team and helping us to shape the future of our business
• It’s a great chance to hit the ground running and make a tangible impact on our function

What you'll do

In your new role, you’ll be managing the analysis of complex cross franchise and pan bank requirements for Financial Crime & Due Diligence functions, while capturing, validating and documenting business and system requirements and making sure that they are in line with key strategic principles.

In the course of your work, we’ll also look to you to build, manage and maintain a positive working relationship with stakeholders and third party suppliers across multiple franchises and functions.

You’ll also:

• Create and maintain documentation, as well as support controls and quality assurance for key stakeholders and suppliers
• Identify and support cut-over and implementation tasks
• Trace and link business requirements to future state design
• Have knowledge of at least one relevant operational area in financial crime, fraud prevention or due diligence
• Be aware of banking operations requirements and regulations applicable for a Business Current Account, Retail Current Account, Savings and Lending

The skills you'll need

We're looking for someone with a background of delivering business analysis in a banking, FinTech, technology or IT function. You’ll have an analytical mindset, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your work.

You’ll also need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and customers
• Experience in process mapping and documentation creation in standard formats
• Experience working in an agile environment and with tools like Jira/Confluence