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Are you a visionary relationship-builder with a passion for innovation and growth? Join the team at Simple Design Works and drive our future as thought leaders in strategic product design.

About the opportunity
We’re looking for an ambitious, creative Business Development Lead to spearhead our growth strategy and elevate our market presence. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your ideas and initiative will directly influence our company’s growth.

What you’ll do

You’ll have the drive and autonomy to:

* Craft and execute innovative business development strategies to propel our growth.
* Discover and cultivate valuable relationships with forward-thinking potential clients.
* Represent our brand at industry events, establishing us as thought leaders in strategic product design.
* Build our digital presence through compelling content and strategic networking.
* Transform leads into partnerships through your exceptional relationship-building abilities.
* Optimise our sales process by developing and implementing efficient systems.

Who you are

* A natural connector who thrives on cultivating meaningful professional relationships.
* A strategic thinker who can identify market opportunities.
* A self-motivated achiever who consistently delivers measurable results.
* A digital-savvy communicator who can leverage platforms like LinkedIn to build our brand presence.
* A curious individual who stays ahead of industry trends and market developments.
* An engaging storyteller who can articulate our value proposition compellingly.

Why this role is exciting

This position offers rare freedom to shape both strategy and execution. You’ll have the autonomy to pursue innovative approaches, the platform to showcase your expertise, and the satisfaction of seeing your efforts directly impact our company’s success. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to connect with industry leaders, share ground-breaking ideas, and build partnerships that result in exceptional product designs.

How to apply

If you want to work alongside a passionate team of innovators and are energised by the prospect of driving growth through creativity, relationship-building, and strategic thinking, we want to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role where you’ll be expected to be travelling throughout Worcestershire, Herefordshire and the neighbouring counties. While we offer flexibility, you’ll join us in our Worcester office up to two days per week for team collaboration, client meetings, and to immerse yourself in our vibrant company culture—an essential ingredient to understanding the innovative spirit behind our work.

To join a team where everyone matters, send us your CV and tell us why this role appeals to you. You can apply and find out more about the role on our website.

Salary and benefits

* £50,000 – 55,000 base salary (depending on experience) plus bonus.
* Hybrid working (1 – 2 days per week in the office).
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
* NEST pension scheme.

We work with some great recruitment agencies but we don’t choose to partner with everyone. Explicit consent must be signed and agreed before you are considered a partner and before we accept CVs. By sending us unsolicited CVs we deem these a free gift. If we choose to engage these candidates directly we will not pay you any fees.

Volunteer at Webbs of Wychbold

Why not volunteer at Acorns at Webbs of Wychbold garden centre and support Acorns Children’s Hospice?

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £13 million a year to run our care services.

We are looking for bucket collectors to support raise vital funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice

on: – 29th & 30th May 2025

Volunteer from 10 – 3pm or part of this time

Apply now if you want to be part of this great volunteering opportunity.

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
Confident and happy to be a collection volunteer outside
Why volunteer at Acorns?

To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
Learn new skills to boost your CV
Opportunities to progress to other roles
Access to free online training courses
Retail discounts
Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Email [email protected] to find out more or apply now!

We can only accept volunteers who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must also apply as they need to accompany you for the duration of your volunteer activities.

Volunteer at Webbs of Wychbold

Why not volunteer at Acorns at Webbs of Wychbold garden centre and support Acorns Children’s Hospice?

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.

We are looking for bucket collectors to support raise vital funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice

on: – 29th & 30th May 2025

Volunteer from 10 – 3pm or part of this time

Apply now if you want to be part of this great volunteering opportunity.

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
Confident and happy to be a collection volunteer outside
Why volunteer at Acorns?

To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
Learn new skills to boost your CV
Opportunities to progress to other roles
Access to free online training courses
Retail discounts
Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Email [email protected] to find out more or apply now!

We can only accept volunteers who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must also apply as they need to accompany you for the duration of your volunteer activities.

We manufacture roofing and cladding products using Plastisol and Polyester coated steel.

Experience in the industry would be a bonus and would help with the selection process.

We use RAS CNC folding machines and a selection of roll forming lines.

Again we are ideally looking for someone for experience in the industry and with the material.

We manufacture roofing and cladding products using Plastisol and Polyester coated steel.

Experience in the industry would be a bonus and would help with the selection process

We use RAS CNC folding machines and a selection of roll forming lines.

Again we are ideally looking for someone for experience in the industry and with the material

We manufacture roofing and cladding products using Plastisol and Polyester coated steel.

Experience in the industry would be a bonus and would help with the selection process

We use RAS CNC folding machines and a selection of roll forming lines.

Again we are ideally looking for someone for experience in the industry and with the material

Role Overview:
The Health and Safety Advisor (H&S Advisor) will be the main contact for all health, safety, environmental and quality elements within our 4 sites across Kidderminster. They will support and advise all levels of staff. The H&S Advisor will assist the Operations Manager in conforming to the highest quality standards, whilst ensuring the welfare and working conditions for employees are kept to the highest standard of safety.
They will be forward thinking and will be required to lead and maintain all systems, policies and documentation processes across Protektor Group UK.

Duties:
Review, update and embed the Company Health and Safety Policy, along with subsidiary documentation.
Ensure the Company continues to meet its legislative and regulatory obligations by implementing and updating any requirements necessary across Environment, Health and Safety and Quality.
Ensure the organisation complies with all relevant regulations and legislation relating to the environment, and understands and proactively addresses the potential or actual associated environmental impacts of any operations undertaken by the different business units, individuals, or head office.
Ensure that the Company’s sites and departments are systematically inspected and audited.
Work towards annual company objectives and targets to maintain ISO accreditations.
Compile and develop Risk Assessments and Method Statements across all business units.
Lead H&S Forums and Internal Reviews and implement recommendations where appropriate.
Undertake audits of returned and completed paperwork, to ensure compliance with statutory body requirements.
Ensure that third party accreditations and audits are achieved and retained.
Ensure all new starters are inducted correctly and are aware of their own SHEQ responsibility.
Assist with accident investigations and other reported adverse events, and implement
mitigating actions.
Provide support and guidance for employees in both incident investigations, reporting and risk assessments.
Encourage an environment of continuous improvement across all project and business activities.
Assessment of third-party suppliers and subcontractors to ensure appropriate competence and safety performance is maintained at all times. Providing approval of the supplier or declining the request if required.
Reviewing attained qualifications of the workforce to ensure competence is maintained.
Assist with monthly Health and Safety updates for company personnel.
Developing memos to raise health and safety awareness following adverse events.
Assist with the delivery of toolbox talks to managers and team leaders, where required.
Support the Mental Health and Wellbeing programme.
Support and advise the First Aiders, MHFA and Fire Marshalls to ensure they are confident in their role and the equipment is in date and relevant.
Arrange Occupational Health surveillance for colleagues.
Manage and monitor the Group waste transfer.
Review planning permission and liaise with both the council, UK Board of Directors and suppliers.
Be present within all four units of the Group to welcome questions and highlight SHEQ concerns.
Any other duties deemed suitable by your line manager and required by the business.

Provide cover for the Facilities Advisor:
Provide COSHH assessments where required.
Maintain the supply and use of visitor books, badges, lanyards, hi vis, PPE etc.
Maintain register of PPE issued out.
Maintain safety consumables (fobs, batteries, replacements etc)
Ensure Fire Alarm testing/emergency lighting testing are completed and recorded.
Take minutes at various meetings, type up, and distribute as necessary
Issue permits to work, hot work permits, rules for contractors

Person Requirements:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
A high standard of data presentation, coaching and teaching colleagues.
A logical approach to problem solving.
A proven record of maintaining confidentiality, whilst dealing with information of a sensitive nature.
Good Microsoft skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Outstanding attention to detail and organisation skills
Experience in a Manufacturing, Safety, Facilities or Operations environment.
Flexibility to react to situations as they arise
MHFA Strategy support experience (desirable)

Qualifications/Training Requirements:
Full understanding of Company and Health & Safety policies.
A working knowledge of UK Health and Safety Law current and future changes
A working knowledge of ISO, Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
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Role Overview:
The Human Resources and Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resource practices and processes, including talent acquisition, employee relations, employee branding, performance management, compliance, benefits administration, and payroll processing.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director they will lead and manage the function within our 4 sites across Kidderminster to implement and maintain the HR strategies and embed the company values.

Duties:
Human Resources:
Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
Manage and maintain the preferred supplier list for agency suppliers where required.
Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with governing laws and organizational goals, with support from our external employment solicitors.
Manage employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, absence management and performance concerns.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
Facilitate performance appraisal processes and support management in talent development.
Coordinate employee training and development initiatives.
Advise management on organizational structure, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Provide training and information to management to inform them of government regulations and law update.
Ensure compliance with government and local employment laws and regulations.
Draft and lead manager meetings bi-monthly and Director meetings monthly.
Work to agreed company KPI’s and lead the team to meet these.
Support employees with mental health and wellbeing initiatives / support.
Complete toolbox talks to employees on relevant information and providing training on subjects.
Complete employee communication at both employee, director and management level through, email, posters, newsletters and presentations.
Prepare and review annual budgets and salary banding.
H&S and development training coordination, administration and management of records.
Apprenticeship management across the company.
Management and administration of the development and training platform (Skillcast)

Payroll:
Manage and support the end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Process advice on salary sacrifice scheme to employees and through payroll software.
Maintain payroll records and reports in accordance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
Administer employee compensation and benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leaves of absence.
Coordinate with finance and accounting teams to reconcile payroll and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Compile and report P11d and benefit data for accurate HMRC submissions
Compile and submit monthly pension data to the Pension provider.
Work with the external pension provider to provide financial support and information to employees and pension scheme members.
Support with payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies or issues.

General Duties:
Stay current on payroll regulations, HMRC, employment laws, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
Plan and coordinate the Groups charitable endeavours with agreed partners.
Raise purchase orders and purchase items as required.
Liaise with German colleagues regarding initiatives, visits and updates.
GDPR data controller and direct contact for any privacy issues.
Any other duties deemed suitable by your line manager and required by the business.

Qualifications/Training:
CIPD Level 5 or above
CIPP Member status or above
Previous experience of collating and submitting P11d / benefit information is essential (including cars, health and cycle scheme benefits).
Confidential handling of sensitive employee data is essential
Previous experience of managing a team
Previous experience of influencing managers and Board members
Mental Health First Aider trained
Knowledge of occupational health & safety within the workplace would be an advantage
In-depth knowledge of government laws, payroll regulations, and HR best practices.
Proficient with HRIS and payroll software (e.g., Thinking Software, Opera Pegasus).
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Full understanding of Company and Health & Safety policies.
The ability to work as part of a team to achieve the aims of the Company.

Area of responsibility:
You attend your place of work in good time to start your working day.
You fulfil the requirements of the Directors regarding the duties needed.
The work that you undertake is of a high standard.
You must be polite and helpful to any visitors to the Company premises, ensuring that a good impression is given of Protektor Group UK Limited and its staff.
Follow all Health and Safety rules as laid down by Protektor Group UK Limited.

We are expanding our provision of work within the Court of Protection arena and are looking for a new caseworker to join our team.

Successful candidates will be assisting in organising the financial affairs of vulnerable adults. The role is suitable for someone who is highly organised themselves and is able to manage a varied caseload. We are looking for someone who wants to provide the best service possible, while enjoying the benefits of healthy work/life balance. The successful candidate will work with an established team who deal with good quality work.

You will be supporting the Attorney or Deputy when dealing with an individual’s affairs and will be making recommendations when financial requests are made.

Part-time and full-time applications will be considered.

Why not volunteer at Acorns at Webbs of Wychbold garden centre and support Acorns Children’s Hospice?

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.

We are looking for volunteer bucket collectors to raise vital funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice.

on: – 24th & 25th July 2025

Volunteer from 10 – 3pm or part of this time

Apply now if you want to be part of this great volunteering opportunity.

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
Confident and happy to be a collection volunteer outside
Why volunteer at Acorns?

To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
Learn new skills to boost your CV
Opportunities to progress to other roles
Access to free online training courses
Retail discounts
Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Email [email protected] to find out more or apply now!

We can only accept volunteers who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must also apply as they need to accompany you for the duration of your volunteer activities.

At Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College we believe that every young person should be given the opportunity to develop a real purpose to their life. We are innovating all the time with new and exciting projects to maximise the learning potential of all of our students.

To support our present, and future strategic aims, we are looking to further expand the diversity and skillset of our Board of Directors. We currently have a vacancy for an individual with finance and/or business expertise to join the team.

The right candidate must have a careful eye for detail to help assist with monitoring financial records on a regular basis, and will need to be committed to ensuring the long-term secure future of our College through key strategic financial planning and review. It is essential that the successful candidate has experience with managing a budget, working within regulatory bodies financial frameworks, accounting and forward projection. Experience in raising funds through charity bids would also be desirable.

This is an exciting time to be part of an outstanding group of likeminded individuals. If you, or anyone you know, would be interested in volunteering
time and expertise to support our College, our visions and values, and has a sound knowledge of finance and/or business please get in touch.

We are invested in delivering the very best and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will receive full training and support to effectively fulfil this role.

Why not volunteer at Acorns at the Worcester Show in Pitchcroft and support Acorns Children’s Hospice?

 At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £13 million a year to run our care services.

Join our amazing fundraising team for an exciting day of giving back on Sunday, 10th August, at Pitchcroft, we need enthusiastic volunteers to:

Collecting donations to support a great cause
Supervising the children’s carousel ride
Handing out sweets and stickers to spread joy
This is a great opportunity to make a real difference, connect with the community, and support an important cause. Join us and be part of something special!

How much time will it take?

The event runs from 10 AM to 5 PM, and you can join for a few hours, or the full day—whatever suits you!

We’ll provide bottled water and snacks, parking should be available, and you’ll get free entry to the show!

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
Confident and happy to be a collection volunteer which will take place outdoors
Why volunteer at Acorns?

To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
Learn new skills to boost your CV
Opportunities to progress to other roles
Access to free online training courses
Retail discounts
Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Email [email protected] to find out more or apply now!

We can only accept volunteers who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must also apply as they need to accompany you for the duration of your volunteer activities.

Why not volunteer at Acorns at Webbs of Wychbold garden centre and support Acorns Children’s Hospice?

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.

on: – 30th & 31st Oct 2025

Volunteer from 10 – 3pm or part of this time

Apply now if you want to be part of this great volunteering opportunity.

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
Confident and happy to be a collection volunteer outside
Why volunteer at Acorns?

To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
Learn new skills to boost your CV
Opportunities to progress to other roles
Access to free online training courses
Retail discounts
Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Email [email protected] to find out more or apply now!

We can only accept volunteers who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must also apply as they need to accompany you for the duration of your volunteer activities

Overview;
As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer maintains an overview of Sight Concern Worcestershire’s financial affairs. The Treasurer leads the board in ensuring that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.

The Treasurer’s responsibilities include;
• Overseeing the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
• Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Ensuring that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves and cost management.
• Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity.
• Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with Chief Executive Officer and Finance Manager.
• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process
• Ensuring investments and assets are maximised.
• Working with the Finance Manager on the appointment of and liaison with external auditors.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of systems for appraising, mitigating and reporting corporate risk.
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Chair and Chief Executive Officer to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees.

The responsibilities of all trustees include;
● Supporting and providing advice on Sight Concern Worcestershire’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
● Approving operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
● Overseeing Sight Concern Worcestershire’s financial plans and budgets and monitoring and evaluating progress.
● Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
● Ensuring that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
● Reviewing and approving Sight Concern Worcestershire’s financial statements.
● Providing support and challenge to Sight Concern Worcestershire’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
● Keeping abreast of changes in Sight Concern Worcestershire’s operating environment.
● Contributing to regular reviews of Sight Concern Worcestershire’s own governance.
● Attending board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
● Using independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Sight Concern Worcestershire’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
● Contributing to the broader promotion of Sight Concern Worcestershire’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

What are we looking for in a treasurer?
• Someone with an eye for figures and detail.
• Experience of financial management.
• A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity.
• A clear communicator with the ability to bring financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
• Willingness to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets and liaising with auditors.

What do we look for in all of our trustees?
● Energy, enthusiasm and commitment.
● Willingness and ability to learn about, understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
● Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
● Willingness to be involved actively beyond board meetings when appropriate (this could include scrutinising board papers, focusing on key issues, representing Sight Concern Worcestershire in the community, providing advice and guidance to staff).
● Effective communicators with the ability and willingness to take part in robust discussions and debates which broaden the diversity of the board’s thinking.
● A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
● Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
● Willingness to lead according to our values of accessibility and empowerment.
● Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

What do we need from you?
● A commitment to serve a three-year term of office (notwithstanding a change in circumstances).
● Attendance at quarterly board meetings held in person at our centre in Worcester in the evening.
● Attendance at our Annual General Meeting held once a year during the daytime.
● Attendance at task groups and or sub-committees as required held at the time most convenient to attendees.
● Availability at year-end to review accounts and liaise with auditor/external examiner.
● Attendance at annual board development day for training and strategic planning.