Jobs Board

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To become a Learning Support Assistant in our Progressions department, we need someone who has excellent interpersonal and organisation skills as well as adaptable.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

We have two positions available, one in Redditch and the other in Worcester. You may be required to work at other locations from time to time. Please indicate your preferred location in your application.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. In summary, as someone who has experience gained in support services, especially for young people (e.g. education, Social Services, mental health services, the NHS), you will support in many aspects. To name a few:

To support College attendance, retention and achievement strategies by providing a high quality pro-active support service to learners who have special educational high needs support requirements.
To ensure that all learners receiving support achieve as well as their peers and develop independent learning skills.
To provide learning support that contributes to an outstanding student experience from the start of their college journey to progression into further study, employment or greater independence.
To work directly with curriculum staff, LSDO TAVs, PLCs, Student Services and key external agencies to ensure services proactively engage learners and meet individual social, emotional and learning needs.

ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county’s largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We’re looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
Regular Continuing Professional Development
Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
Generous holiday allowance
Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
Fantastic progression opportunities
A mentor to support you in your new role
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults’ welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 1 October 2024

Interview date: TBC

To apply please visit https://vacancies.howcollege.ac.uk/

For further information on the role, please contact our HR Department on 01527 572592 or hr@howcollege.ac.uk.
If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To become an Academic Skills Support Mentor in our Student Experience and Stakeholder Engagement department, we need someone who is supportive with a passion to help learners in FE.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

Although this position is centred on our Redditch campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Supporting wjth College attendance, retention and achievement strategies by providing a high-quality responsive support service, in particular, targeted at learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LLDD).
Working in collaboration with the CRQ leaders, PT’s and curriculum staff to identify and support learners who would benefit from additional one to one or small group support.
Providing support for learners who self-refer or are referred by CRQ leader’s curriculum teams or PT’s.
Providing learning support that contributes to an outstanding student experience from the start of their college journey to progression into further study, employment or greater independence.
Supporting learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.
Assisting in the development of learning materials to support learners with a range of additional support needs.
ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county’s largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We’re looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
Regular Continuing Professional Development
Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
Generous holiday allowance
Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
Fantastic progression opportunities
A mentor to support you in your new role
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults’ welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 3 October 2024

Interview date: TBC

To apply please visit https://vacancies.howcollege.ac.uk/

For further information on the role, please contact our HR Department on 01527 572592 or hr@howcollege.ac.uk.

If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To become an Student Experience Coach in our Student Experience department, we need someone who is able to communicate effectively, is well organised and has knowledge and experience of working with 16-18 year olds.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

Although this position is centred on our Worcester and Malvern campuses, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. To name a few:

• To advance processes that enable the college to gather the “Learner’s Voice” and to train and support students to fulfill their roles as Student Ambassadors.

• To organise and promote a range of health and wellbeing campaigns and resources to raise awareness of relevant issues that impact on students and signpost to support.

• To support the development of Social Action plans and reporting using ‘Good for me, Good for FE’ initiative, acts of kindness and ‘I will’ campaign.

• To further develop focus group activities for identified cohorts of learners to support equality, diversity and inclusion objectives.

• To develop activities and resources to support learners to develop their character, including confidence, resilience and independence.

ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county’s largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We’re looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
Regular Continuing Professional Development
Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
Generous holiday allowance
Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
Fantastic progression opportunities
A mentor to support you in your new role
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults’ welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 4 October 2024

Interview date: TBC

To apply please visit https://vacancies.howcollege.ac.uk/

For further information on the role, please contact our HR Department on 01527 572592 or hr@howcollege.ac.uk.

If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

SN Financial Services Limited are offering an exciting opportunity for a Customer Support Assistant to join the organisation, based at our head office in Droitwich, Worcestershire.
The successful candidate will embark on an apprenticeship programme to acquire the necessary skills and experiences to work in a dynamic, busy financial services organisation.
We are offering a starting salary of £16,000. The candidate will be enrolled on this programme which is specifically designed for the financial sector, offering core skills in financial services.
This opportunity is designed as an entry point in to a long-term career pathway in the financial services industry. We encourage anyone who has an interest in the financial sector, with a commitment to our company to apply.

JOB SUMMARY
Providing comprehensive customer support services and administration to our clients and advisers.

KEY TASKS:
Providing administrative support to all advisers and the wider team
Providing front-of-house duties – meeting and greeting visitors and providing hospitality
Preparing meeting rooms as required, including refreshments.
Answering telephone calls and responding to secure messages through our Personal Finance Portal
Booking client meetings on behalf of the advisers
Performing office duties including filing and scanning of paperwork, organising incoming and outgoing post
Preparing client paperwork as directed
Ensuring client files and associated data is accurate and up to date, using our CRM system, Intelliflo Office (no previous experience necessary)
Using Intelliflo Office to set up new clients, organise and assist with the completion of tasks, and process client activities for the advisers, ensuring all required identification, files and folders are uploaded
Ensuring the office, meeting rooms and kitchen areas are clear and tidy and stocked appropriately whilst maintaining the clear working space policies
Any other duties as specified by the directors.

Where you’ll work
5 SALTWAY
DROITWICH
WR9 8LB
Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm

About the role

Join ONSIDE as a Social Prescribing Link Worker and work within an organisation and be part of team of professionals working with our NHS partners across The Wyre Forest Health Partnership GP Practices to support local people to take greater control of their health and feel more empowered to look after themselves.

A Social Prescribing Link Worker works with individuals to understand what really matters to them and links them with non-medical support to address their needs in a holistic way. It is recognised that people’s health is determined primarily by a range of social, economic and environmental factors and a Social Prescribing Link Worker aims to support people to address and deal with issues relating to these factors.

ONSIDE’S Benefits
26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme
Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying service)
Additional Maternity & Paternity Pay (after qualifying service)
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Access to premium Calm App
Employee Engagement Forum to ensure our employee’s voices are heard!
Your ‘Birthday Day’ Off
Supportive working environment & good work/life balance culture
Support with continuous professional development
Who are we looking for?

To be a Social Prescribing Link Worker, we are looking for someone who is empathetic & person-centred, and really understand the complex social, practical, and emotional challenges people may be facing.

A Social Prescribing Link Worker will need to demonstrate that they can be resourceful, creative, and highly organised with the ability to respond to change, manage a varied workload and work independently.

If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of, apply now. More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Social Prescribing Link Worker is a real career opportunity to discover!

Someone like you?
If you embrace difference and champion diversity.
If you are creative in your approach, can think around problems and find new ways to solve them.
If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of, and passionate about. Please submit your application.

These values run through our entire organisation. ONSIDE is a creative, collaborative community where people feel free to share new ideas or ask for support. If something’s not right, we don’t just change it. We change ourselves too.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To become an Electrical Installation Lecturer in our Engineering department, we need someone who is adaptable, knowledgeable, and motivated.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

Although this position is centred on our Bromsgrove and Worcester campuses, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Plan and prepare, in accordance with the requirements of the curriculum.
Deliver effective programmes of learning, through efficient classroom management.
Work in accordance with the requirements of the College and examining bodies, implementing quality assurance requirements.
Undertake monitoring and assessment of students’ and clients’ progress.
Marking students’ work in timely manner and providing feedback to learners.
Complete and maintain accurate and effective systems of administration.
Undertake continuous professional development in accordance with professional development policy.
Provide support for students, to ensure the best possible satisfaction, attendance and
achievement levels.
Maintain safe working practices at all times and ensure that statutory requirements
are met.
Undertake the duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Carry out your duties and responsibilities at all times in compliance with College policies, including the College Equal Opportunities, No Smoking and Quality Management Policies.
To undertake such other duties, commensurate with the post, which the College management may reasonably and occasionally require – this may include evening and Saturday working and covering for absent colleagues as and when appropriate.
Levelling-Up:

As part of the government’s initiative, eligible FE teachers and lecturers can now apply for Levelling Up payments between Autumn 2024 and Spring 2025 for the academic year 2024/2025. These payments recognise your hard work and dedication to shaping the future of our students by teaching specific courses in certain subject areas.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/levelling-up-premium-payments-for-fe-teachers

ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county’s largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. Ofsted has given us a GOOD rating. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We’re looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
Regular Continuing Professional Development
Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
Generous holiday allowance
Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
Fantastic progression opportunities
A mentor to support you in your new role
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults’ welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 8 October 2024

Interview date: TBC.

To apply please visit https://vacancies.howcollege.ac.uk/

For further information on the role, please contact our HR Department on 01527 572592 or hr@howcollege.ac.uk.
If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To become a Lecturer in our Health & Social Care and Early Years department, we are looking for someone who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment, supporting and inspiring students to achieve their best.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

All applicants must be prepared to travel to our campuses as required.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. In summary, as someone who has relevant experience in related industry, you will support in many aspects. To name a few:

To teach across a range of programmes in Health and Social Care associated areas.
To develop the curriculum in Health and Social Care and associated areas.
To take an active part in the recruitment of learners, providing appropriate advice and guidance.
To deliver high quality teaching and learning
ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county’s largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We’re looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

A career with us entails much more than a pay cheque because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
Regular Continuing Professional Development
Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
Generous holiday allowance
Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
Fantastic progression opportunities
A mentor to support you in your new role
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults’ welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 08 October 2024

Interview date: TBC

To apply please visit https://vacancies.howcollege.ac.uk/

For further information on the role, please contact our HR Department on 01527 572522 or hr@howcollege.ac.uk.
If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

Acorns Children’s Hospice are looking for an Area Fundraising Officer to raise money within the local community to support the care that we provide at Acorns. This role will cover the local area of our Three Counties Hospice

About the Role

Acorns is currently the UK’s largest children’s hospice charity, in terms of both numbers of children and families supported, and annual expenditure on our care work. We need to raise more than £11 million each year to run and support our care services and we rely heavily on the goodwill and generosity of our local community.

As an Area Fundraising Officer, you will:

Work with local businesses, organisations, places of education and individuals, supporting their fundraising goals
Share case studies, telling great stories to supporters to ensure that they understand the difference that their donations make
Achieve financial targets and non-financial KPIs
Prepare and deliver pitches, talks and presentations to secure financial support
Maintain records on our CRM – Donorfy – accurately documenting communication with supporters
Recruit and work with volunteers who will support fundraising efforts
Travel independently throughout the Three Counties region, often outside of office hours
About You

Experience of meeting targets and KPIs
Proven success in fundraising or sales
Strong communication, presentation and administrative skills
There will be travel to several sites, so you’ll need to be able to travel across your allocated region, sometimes out of hours
You’ll have a passion for charity work and a strong commitment to the organisational performance and the care that we provide
What We Offer

£27,000 – £32,000 per annum
37 hours per week
Hybrid working – based in our Three Counties Hospice, working from home, plus travel across the region
Employee discounts from leading retailers
Employee gym discount scheme
Bike-to-Work scheme
Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 17 September

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as the role may close before the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?

Smartbox creates technology that gives a voice to people who don’t have speech. Our products include a combination of specialist hardware, software and content and are used by people with disabilities across the world.

We are one of the leading companies in the field and pride ourselves on our innovative products and high levels of customer service. Everything we do is driven by a passion to improve the lives of people that use our technology.

At Smartbox we believe everyone has the right to a voice. This is what the company was founded upon nearly 20 years ago and remains true today. Our users represent a diverse community of individuals and we want to support them by promoting an inclusive culture within our team.

Smartbox operates out of offices in Great Malvern and Bristol in the UK, and in Pittsburgh in the USA. The wider Smartbox Group includes subsidiary companies in Germany (Rehavista) and the US (Talk to Me Technologies). In total we are a team of around 500 people.

The Job
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our team, this is a new position to support the Finance Director and develop the current team to help them reach their full potential.
We are passionate about user success and are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about furthering our purpose.
The role will involve a variety of financial and management duties.

Duties will include:
• Develop and deliver an annual finance work plan which aligns with reporting and business requirements
• Develop relevant policies and procedures, and develop tools, guidance, and training for budget holders
• Identify and implement system and process improvements (efficient, resilient and robust)
• Improve the month-end reporting process including balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify and improve weakness controls to maintain the accuracy of the P&L and Balance Sheet
• Preparation of annual budgets and future business planning, including liaison with budget holders and business analytics
• Develop a robust budget monitoring timetable and core processes, to ensure regular review of performance with budget holders
• Hold regular meetings with budget holders acting as a business partner to support financial management
• Prepare monthly management information, budget and cash flow forecasts, and other reports and KPIs
• Develop and deliver the annual year-end accounts closedown timetable
• Alongside the Director of Finance, prepare the annual statutory disclosures
• Lead the liaison with external auditors to ensure the year-end audit is delivered to deadlines, including resolving queries promptly and co-ordinating the finance team to provide audit samples as per the agreed timeframes.
• Oversee quarterly VAT returns to meet HMRC deadlines.

Line Management
• Line manage members of the Finance team, helping team members to identify and develop opportunities to grow their skills and knowledge in line with wider company objectives.
• Managing the team’s well-being, absences, and sickness in line with company policies.
• Approving and monitoring annual leave
• Ensuring all team management is conducted in accordance with the companies policies and procedures

The successful applicant will also be asked to perform other duties on an ad-hoc basis and will need a proactive attitude to this.

Essential skills/attributes
• Qualified or Finalist, preferably ACA/ACCA
• Experience managing a team
• Advanced Excel skills
• Positive, curious and caring, with an eye for detail and a focus on delivery
• Clear and concise communication skills
• People focused with a passion to develop others and grow as a team

Useful skills/attributes

• Experience in MS Dynamics Business Central.
• Manufacturing experience
• Experience of working with entities in the US and EU
• Experience of working in a business with a Research and Development team

Additional Information
• In this role, you will have the flexibility to work between your home and our office locations in Malvern and Bristol. For this role, we require the candidate to work in the Malvern office twice a week as a minimum.
• You will meet and keep in regular contact with other teams in the business.

Rewards and benefits
Smartbox offers comprehensive benefits including:
• Company Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Onsite parking
• Flexible working
• Cycle scheme
• Office snacks
• Benefit and Wellbeing app Yulife, with store discounts and wellbeing services available
• Annual Charity Day
• Long Service Award
• Training and development opportunities
• EV car scheme through salary sacrifice after 2 years’ service
• Corporate gym membership discount
• We are passionate about our people and offer many social events including team outings and get-togethers.

How to apply

We welcome applications from all communities and those from diverse backgrounds and groups. Please outline your experience and ability to excel in this role within your cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and one of the sponsors for Purple Tuesday- the #1 brand working to improve the experiences of disabled people as customers 365 days a year. We are fully committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to contact us via email: jobs@thinksmartbox.com or call 01684 213075.

Corporate responsibility
At our company, we are driven by a passion for making a positive impact on society, minimizing our environmental footprint, and meeting the needs of our stakeholders. We have been actively working towards becoming B-Corp certified, aligning ourselves with a global movement dedicated to eradicating poverty, protecting the planet, and fostering lasting prosperity for all. To learn more about our commitment to sustainability, please visit this link: Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To become a Personal Tutor in our Construction department, we need someone who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment, supporting and inspiring students to achieve their best.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

This position is based in our Redditch campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. In summary, as someone who has Teaching qualification or willingness to gain, you will support in many aspects. To name a few:

Transition of new learners
Thrive Group and 1:1 Tutorial.
Supporting Vulnerable learners
Support of Curriculum
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ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county’s largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We’re looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
Regular Continuing Professional Development
Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
Generous holiday allowance
Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
Fantastic progression opportunities
A mentor to support you in your new role
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults’ welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 11 October 2024

Interview date: TBC

To apply please visit https://vacancies.howcollege.ac.uk/

For further information on the role, please contact our HR Department on 01527 572592 or hr@howcollege.ac.uk.
If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

The Role
This role is fixed term for a period of three years. The role is 35 hours over five days (including 40% protected learning time for the apprenticeship for the duration of the degree).
Public Health is looking for a Public Health Practitioner to join the team, who will be supported to complete a master’s degree level Health and Care Intelligence apprenticeship. You will use complex information systems and data sets, processing data to improve health with a focus on place-based intelligence, population health, and health care planning.

You will work closely with Public Health Consultants, Senior Public Health Practitioners, members of the wider Public Health Team and colleagues across the County Council. More broadly, you will collaborate with local health system partners including NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire, local NHS Trusts, District Councils, West Mercia Police, academic partners, Voluntary and Community Sector organisations, and communities. Your work will advocate and improve health and care intelligence; you will practically apply your learning from the Health and Care Intelligence Specialist apprenticeship within your Practitioner role.

You will undertake the Level 7 Health & Care Intelligence Specialist delivered by JGA Group, over a three-year period, starting in January 2025. Health & Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship Level 7 – JGA – Developing Futures (jga-group.com) You will join a cohort of eight Level 7 apprentices supported by OHID Midlands and NHSE WT+E Midlands. Learning is delivered remotely and you will bring that learning into the workplace, providing innovative solutions for analytical tasks. You will be supported with work-based projects across the Worcestershire Public Health team, a workplace manager and mentor to achieve the knowledge, skills and behaviours being assessed.

This role provides on-the-job training for junior analysts, practitioners or commissioners who would like to progress their career into more senior posts. You will be committed to learn new skills through the Level 7 apprenticeship, have the ability to complete intensive, modular learning and be practically minded, translating that learning to opportunities in the workplace. You will have excellent numerical, data and analytical skills, with attention to detail and an interest in public health, health improvement, health and care planning or commissioning. This post requires a good understanding of information governance and maintaining confidentiality in an analytical service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the public health team at Worcestershire County Council. Worcestershire is a great place to live and work. We have bustling towns and a heritage city, rolling countryside, history, culture, and a passion for sport. Overall, health in Worcestershire is good, but the challenges of health inequalities, service delivery, and improving health outcomes have never been greater.

Your application will demonstrate your ability to fulfil the job description and person specification; your commitment to completing the Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship; and that you meet the eligibility requirements of the course.

Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look! Some of these offers include:

Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you’ll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don’t worry because if you join us without a break, we’ll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity
Worcestershire County Council is committed to promoting equality and diversity and ensuring that all appointments are made based on the suitability of a candidate to the role only.

In line with the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, we do not automatically reject applicants with a criminal record. Every application will be considered individually, considering the nature and circumstances of the conviction and the type of work applied for. You will not be asked to disclose ‘spent’ convictions unless the work requires access to children and vulnerable adults.

We are inclusive – this is really important to us and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. There are 7.6m working-age people who have a disability or health condition. We’re tapping into this talent pool. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

How to Apply
CV with cover letters is invited to apply for this role.
Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Your application should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post; your commitment to completing the Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship; and your consent to completing a skills audit to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements of the course prior to appointment. (Health & Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship Level 7 – JGA – Developing Futures (jga-group.com))

Please submit your CV with Cover Letter to Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 13th October 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: Monday, 4th November 2024

Background

Based in Droitwich, Solar Select has been a trusted name in the renewable energy sector for over 12 years. The company is dedicated to providing premium solar energy solutions to businesses and home owners across a wide range of industries.
At Solar Select, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored solar panel installations that meet the unique needs of each client. Our projects span various business sectors, including manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and agriculture, ensuring that no matter your industry, we have the expertise to help any business in their sustainable energy journey.
Whether it’s reducing operational costs, enhancing sustainability efforts, or achieving energy independence, Solar Select is here to support any business every step of the way.
Summary
Due to continual expansion and growth, Solar Select are recruiting Solar PV installers/roofers to join their growing team. The ideal candidate should have previous Solar PV installation experience. The successful candidate must be comfortable working within a team environment and be willing to work in a 60-mile radius of Worcester.
Key Role

• Setting out and planning the panel layout on rooftop and ground mount installations.
• Installations to be to current building standards and regulations.
• Installation to flat roofs, In-roof and ground mounting systems.
• Installation of DC cables.
• Scaffold inspections and H&S awareness and responsibility.
• liaising with company and site project managers.
• Installation to domestic, commercial and industrial buildings
• Ensure the project manager and relevant people are kept up to date with the installation progress and issues.
• Informing your line manager of progress and issues.
• Follow company policies and standards

The successful candidates will benefit from the following.
• Excellent salary
• Enrolment into Company Pension Scheme
• 4 weeks paid holiday + bank holidays
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Company livery workwear
• Opportunities to progress within the company
For more info on Solar Select go to: https://solarselect.net/
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
• A clean Driving license.
• CSCS Card.
• Experience of working within the roofing sector
• Relevant qualifications within the industry
• Desire to learn renewable energy systems.
• Experience with working within Solar PV industry
• CITB SSSTS Qualification preferred but not essential
• UKATA approved Asbestos Awareness qualification
Problem Solving and initiative
• Identify and solve problems safely and systematically.
• Has intuitive to do things safely and follow site rules.
• The ability to ask for help when required
Teamwork and Communication
• Ability to communicate clearly and regularly with colleagues on site, project managers, the design team in the office, other contractors, and clients, to keep them informed on progress/ issues.
• Uses phone, email, and text to contact others and remains available as much as practicable.
• Ability to work well in a team, can listen, contribute and carry-out plans

Background

Based in Droitwich, Solar Select has been a trusted name in the renewable energy sector for over 12 years. The company is dedicated to providing premium solar energy solutions to businesses and home owners across a wide range of industries.
At Solar Select, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored solar panel installations that meet the unique needs of each client. Our projects span various business sectors, including manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and agriculture, ensuring that no matter your industry, we have the expertise to help any business in their sustainable energy journey.
Whether it’s reducing operational costs, enhancing sustainability efforts, or achieving energy independence, Solar Select is here to support any business every step of the way.
Summary
Due to continual expansion and growth, Solar Select are recruiting Solar PV installers/Electricians to join their growing team. The ideal candidate should have previous Solar PV installation experience. The successful candidate must be comfortable working within a team environment and be willing to work in a 60-mile radius of Worcester.
Key Role
• Carrying our installations of Solar PV, Battery storage systems, EV chargers.
• Installations to be in line with current building standards and regulations.
• Installation to flat roofs, In-roof and ground mounting systems.
• Scaffold inspections and H&S awareness and responsibility.
• Liaising with company and site project managers.
• Installations to domestic, commercial and industrial buildings
• Ensure the project manager and relevant people are kept up to date with the installation progress and issues.
• Follow company policies and standards

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
• A clean Driving license.
• ECS Card.
• Qualified to City and guilds Level 3 & 18th Edition wiring regulations
• City and Guilds 2391
• AM2
• Have a good understanding of electrical installation techniques
• Experience with working within Solar PV industry desirable
• CITB SSSTS Qualification preferred but not essential
• UKATA approved Asbestos Awareness qualification
• IPAF and Pasma preferred but not essential

Problem Solving and initiative
• Identify and solve problems safely and systematically.
• Has intuition to do things safely and follow site rules.
• The ability to ask for help when required
Teamwork and Communication
• Ability to communicate clearly and regularly with colleagues on site, project managers, the design team in the office, other contractors, and clients, to keep them informed on progress/ issues.
• IT literate for using phone or tablet to contact others and remains available as much as practicable.
• Ability to work well in a team, can listen, contribute and carry-out plans.
The successful candidates will benefit from the following.
• Excellent salary
• Enrolment into Company Pension Scheme
• 4 weeks paid holiday + bank holidays
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Company livery workwear
• Opportunities to progress within the company