Leeds – hybrid (2-3 days in the Leeds office)

Permanent

Summary

We’re seeking a Reward Partner to join our growing team in our Leeds office. In this newly created role, you’ll support the Head of Reward & Benefits in developing, implementing, and managing reward strategies that attract, retain, and motivate employees across the Group.

You’ll partner closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation, benefits, and recognition programmes support the company’s commercial objectives while remaining competitive within the construction and infrastructure market.

To be successful in this role we would like you to possess a strong analytical capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to translate reward strategy into practical solutions that work within a project-based environment.

Some of the key deliverables include:

• Provide expert advice on compensation, benefits, and reward policies
• Support the design and delivery of the company’s reward strategy aligned with business objectives
• Ensure reward programmes support talent attraction and retention within the construction/engineering sector
• Manage salary benchmarking and market analysis within the construction and engineering sectors
• Support annual salary review, bonus planning, and pay review cycles
• Provide guidance on pay structures, job evaluation, and grading frameworks
• Ensure fair, consistent, and equitable pay decisions across the organisation.
• Support employee benefits programmes including pensions, healthcare, and other flexible benefits
• Support the review and enhancement of benefits offerings to remain competitive in the market. Support the development of recognition and incentive programmes linked to project delivery and performance
• Analyse reward data and provide insights to leadership teams
• Produce reports on pay trends, reward effectiveness, and cost modelling
• Support budgeting and financial forecasting for reward programmes
• Ensure reward practices comply with relevant legislation and regulations (e.g., equal pay, gender pay gap reporting)
• Maintain strong governance around pay decisions and reward frameworks
• Support audit and reporting requirements related to compensation and benefits
• Lead or support reward-related projects such as job architecture reviews, pay structure redesign, or benefits transformation
• Contribute to wider HR transformation initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in reward, compensation and benefits within HR.
• Experience providing advice and guidance to business managers
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret reward data and market trends.
• Experience supporting salary review and bonus processes
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Advanced Excel and reward data analysis capability

Benefits:

We’re always evolving our benefits to ensure we’re attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 
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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we’re looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we’re more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That’s someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK’s leading Social Enterprise we’re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

As a Transaction Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of tenanted transactions providing analytical support, consulting with customers and stakeholders, preparing sale information and managing the transfer of data in accordance with GDPR guidelines. Your work will support the delivery of the asset strategy while ensuring regulatory compliance and a customer-focused approach.

This is a home based role but we would like someone based locally to Preston where the current team members are based for occasional team collaborations.

The Essential Criteria is listed below

• A good understand and background of the Housing industry
• Commercially minded, with the ability to evaluate asset performance, identify opportunities for value creation, and contribute to financially sound decision-making in housing and asset transactions.
• Experience of managing and presenting data

More about you

You’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing high-quality, accurate work. You approach problems analytically and think critically under pressure. You’re naturally collaborative and enjoy working across teams to drive positive outcomes.

You communicate clearly, professionally, and with empathy whether you’re working with colleagues, legal advisors, or tenants. You’re comfortable handling sensitive and high-value transactions, and your attention to detail means nothing gets missed. Most of all, you’re passionate about contributing to work that has a real social impact.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly 
Pension with matched contributions up to 7% 
Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave 
Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year 
A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% 
Training and development 
Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We’re happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you’re looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Pay up to £46,547, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

Our DWP Digital teams are building, maintaining and improving public services used by millions of people.

We’re looking for talented Business Analysts to join our growing community, with opportunities across Core Digital Services in teams such as Citizen Information and our innovative Garage team. These roles are all about shaping technical change, delivering real value, and helping improve outcomes for our users.

You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to build and improve technical services, translating complex business problems and user needs into clear, actionable requirements.

You’ll use a range of discovery techniques-such as workshops, interviews and focus groups-to uncover insights, model business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Your strong stakeholder engagement will ensure both technical and nontechnical teams share a common understanding of requirements and outcomes. You may also support Product Owners in shaping backlogs and prioritising work.

Alongside delivery, you’ll take ownership of your professional development, deepening your expertise in Business Analysis and Agile ways of working while contributing to and supporting the wider BA community.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? How will this be assessed?

You’ll be invited to complete a verbal reasoning test.

If you pass the test, you’ll be invited to complete both a technical statement and a personal statement. This is your opportunity to showcase clear examples and evidence of how you meet the following:

Technical Statement:

• How do your Business Analysis skills & experience align to those required of a Business Analyst in DWP Digital?

Personal Statement:

Proven experience of performing business analysis within complex programmes or projects, delivering high quality outputs that support informed decision making.

Demonstrable experience in eliciting, analysing and refining user and stakeholder requirements using structured techniques to ensure clarity, accuracy and alignment to business objectives.

• Evidence of applying a wide range of business analysis tools and techniques (such as process modelling, root cause analysis, user journey mapping and data analysis) to understand problems and define effective solutions.

Proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement, assess potential impacts, and provide clear, evidence based recommendations that drive positive change.

Practical experience of supporting change initiatives, from initial discovery and requirements gathering through to solution development, implementation and benefits realisation.

If you are successful in your application, we’ll invite you to a first and final interview.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

• Please note: As part of the role, you may be required to travel to other digital hubs (this counts towards your ‘in the office’ time). The frequency of this will be discussed further should you be successful.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of £44,447 to £46,547.

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% worth up to £12,876.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving

Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’

• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more

• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference

Sports and social activities

• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

About the job
Job summary
Senior Business Analyst
As a Senior Business Analyst at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) you will join an established and supportive community of Business Analysts and work across all areas of projects and service lifecycle. In this role you will work as part of an Agile multi-disciplinary squad alongside product managers, service design, data specialists, developers, and testers to deliver new internal and external services. You will be expected to be proactive and take ownership of analysis activities and deliverables including writing user stories with acceptance criteria, modelling business processes, and contributing to three amigo/refinement sessions. You must be able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating good leadership and collaborative working skills. You will need excellent presentation and communication skills, across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. You will work together with IPO colleagues, partner organisations and/or suppliers to ensure that approaches and outcomes are fit for purpose meeting business needs, user needs and IPO standards.
Within the Business Analyst Community, you will play an important role in establishing and promoting best practice and standards. You will support the professionalisation and maturity of the Business Analysis practice through peer support, tutoring and mentoring of others in the team. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a desire to pick up new skills in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent services for our customers.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to join our IT team at a time where the IPO has set out how to help make the UK the most innovative and creative country in the world by:

• Delivering Excellent IP Services
• Creating a World-leading IP Environment
• Making the IPO a Brilliant Place to Work

Working Style
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office .
The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.
Job description
Main duties consist of but are not limited to:

• Work alongside product managers to create a pipeline of fully developed user stories ensuring that the business and technical viewpoints are understood and acknowledged.
• Undertake key business analysis activities, including but not limited to, requirements elicitation, documentation of business processes, workflows and business rules, using suitable methodologies, tools and standards.
• Advise on business scenarios and develop acceptance criteria to ensure requirements can be traced to develop new functionality.
• Identify and articulate options considering opportunities and limitations related to business and technology.
• Present complex information in a tailored format, allowing you to communicate key findings and put forward recommendations to the wider organisation.
• Tutor/mentor/coach BAs and Junior BAs by providing accurate and professional support.
• Develop and promote best practice, standards and guidance.

Person specification
Essential Criteria

• Background in Business Analysis with considerable knowledge and understanding of Business Analysis principles and techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to bring clarity to business problems and shape business solutions.
• Considerable experience working in a software development setting with technical colleagues i.e. data, developers, testers.
• Comfortable working with individuals at various skill levels up to and including senior management levels.
• Experience of gaining consensus where there are strong differing opinions.
• BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, or equivalent.
• Strong presentation and communication skills across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders.
• Experience of developing BA best practice, standards and guidance.
• Experience tutoring and mentoring others Business Analysts

How to Apply
Click the ‘Apply now’ button and complete the application form by providing the following:
Your CV

• Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc.
• Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification.

1000-word Personal Statement

• Use this to explain why you’re suitable for the role .
• Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
• Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement.

For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our ‘Things you need to know’ section below.
Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read
E-mail:
Telephone:
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes £13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access
• Access to Microsoft’s ESI training suite
• Hybrid working with no core hours
• Substantial support for career progression
• 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments
• You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave

For more information about what’s on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert.
Please note that benefits may be subject to change.
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Additional details on security and vetting
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance .
For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance.
Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact
Stage 1 - Sift
An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements:
Experience
Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and Your 1000 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria
Stage 2 - Interviews
If invited to interview Behaviours and Experience based questioning will be used.
Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information.
Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation.
Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office.
This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren’t offered after passing the interview, you’ll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order.
Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted.
There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference .
This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time.
Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information.
In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via;
Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process.
For more information on the IPO’s terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) .
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

Your new company
Your new company is a fast growing retail PLC combining scale, ambition, and a clear growth strategy in a dynamic consumer market.

Your new role
In your new role you will be responsible for managing and supporting a wide range of finance and business transformation projects, including system implementations, process optimisation, reporting development, financial modelling, and restructuring or transition initiatives. The role involves working with a broad group of stakeholders across the organisation, designing and delivering new or enhanced processes, while supporting dedicated Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery. You will regularly present progress and insights to senior management, extract and analyse data, and build high quality reporting using tools such as Power BI and Power Query. As a dynamic role within a growing environment, responsibilities may evolve over time in line with business needs.

What you’ll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong background in finance, business transformation, or project based environments, with experience working across system implementations, process improvement, and reporting initiatives. You will be confident managing multiple work streams and engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management. Strong analytical skills are essential, alongside the ability to extract, interpret, and model data to support decision making. You will be comfortable building and enhancing reports using tools such as Power BI and Power Query, and able to translate complex information into clear, practical insights. A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to work effectively within evolving project scopes will be key to success.
What you’ll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £70,000, alongside a hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work life balance. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing environment with exposure to high impact projects and senior stakeholders, allowing you to develop both technically and commercially. The role offers genuine scope for progression, continued learning, and the chance to play a key part in shaping processes and delivering meaningful change across the business.
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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We are seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to work as part of our wider well-established recruitment and HR team. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to all recruitment processes, ensuring a high-quality service is provided to candidates, new recruits, employees and working with managers. The Recruitment Coordinator will be required to work flexibly across multidisciplinary teams and a wide variety of roles & candidates, taking responsibility for the administration, compliance & on-boarding of new starters, predominantly Support Workers and other key appointments across the organization. We need an individual who is highly motivated, has excellent written and verbal communication skills, high levels of attention to detail, is organised and able to work to tight deadlines with a can-do attitude. Applicants must have excellent IT skills and strong administration skills. Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs and is committed to providing responsive, person-centered care which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support. This role is based in our friendly, proactive and supportive team based at our Head Office located near Stockport Town Centre easily accessible by public transport. This is a full time role primarily working Monday to Friday, 9am till 5pm. Vacancy Reference Number: 84367 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Finance Reporting Analyst (12 Month FTC) x2 Bolton (Hybrid - 2 days in office) £43,000 - £50,000 Bonus, 12% pension, 10x life assurance, private medical, 33 days holiday + buy/sellWhat we think you’ll love

• Stepping into a large, global business with complex UK & international reporting - exposure most part/newly qualified candidates don’t get for years
• Getting hands-on with Power BI, dashboarding, and reporting improvement - not just producing numbers, but improving how they’re delivered
• Building highly sought-after skills in modelling, analysis, and MI that genuinely move your career forward
• A role that will add real weight to your CV in 12 months, not just fill a gap

The opportunityThis is a hybrid role sitting between financial reporting, FP&A, and MI. You’ll support BAU reporting - but more importantly, you’ll be part of improving it. That means:

• Working with large, complex data sets across UK & international entities
• Supporting forecasting, budgeting, and group reporting
• Playing a key role in simplifying and improving reporting processes
• Developing Power BI dashboards and performance insights
• Contributing to financial modelling and strategic decision-making

This isn’t about maintaining the status quo - it’s about making reporting better.The environment

• Global financial services business with significant scale and complexity
• Strong finance function with real depth and exposure
• Hybrid working (2 days in office, increasing to 3 over time)
• A hiring manager who joined on a contract and is still there 5 years later

It’s a 12-month FTC - but there’s a clear track record of people staying longer-term.What they’re looking for You don’t need to be the finished product. But you do need to show:

• You’re in a reporting / analytical finance role today
• You’re part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or working towards it
• Strong attention to detail - with the ability to analyse, interpret, and add insight
• Exposure (or strong interest) in Power BI, MI tools, or reporting improvement
• Confidence to challenge and contribute, not just produce numbers
• A proactive mindset - someone who looks to improve things, not just maintain them

Who this suits Someone who:

• Feels like they’ve outgrown repetitive reporting
• Wants exposure to data, systems, and better ways of working
• Is curious, analytical, and wants to add value beyond the numbers
• Is building towards a future in FP&A, commercial finance, or data-led roles

The bottom lineIf you stay where you are, you’ll get better at reporting. If you move into this, you’ll build skills in:

• Power BI & MI
• Process improvement
• Modelling & analysis
• Commercial insight

If you want a role where nothing changes, this isn’t it. If you want one that actually develops you, it’s worth applying.

Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing Transformation

Location: Preston, ideally onsite

Excellent salary, bonus, private healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

This is not your typical Finance Business Partner role.

This is a seat at the table where decisions are made, performance is shaped, and transformation happens in real time.

We’re looking for a commercially driven Finance Business Partner to become a true partner to our manufacturing operation - working side-by-side with Manufacturing Value Stream Leaders and operational teams to drive performance, unlock opportunities, and turn data into action.

As the business is embedding World Class Manufacturing (WCM) , finance is stepping firmly onto the shop floor. This role is right at the heart of that journey.

The Opportunity

You’ll act as the financial co-pilot to manufacturing leaders, helping steer performance across value streams by connecting operational activity with financial outcomes.

From productivity and waste reduction to cost optimisation and efficiency, you’ll translate what’s happening on the ground into clear, actionable insight - and help shape what happens next.

This is a role for someone who wants to move beyond reporting and into real influence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering Value Stream Leaders to drive performance, challenge assumptions, and support decision-making at source
• Translating operational activity into financial insight, linking shop-floor performance to P&L outcomes
• Supporting the rollout of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) by embedding financial thinking into continuous improvement initiatives
• Identifying opportunities across productivity, cost, and efficiency - and helping turn them into measurable results
• Leading financial planning activities including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Strengthening financial control while keeping pace with a fast-evolving manufacturing environment
• Providing clear, impactful analysis that supports both operational and strategic decisions
• Building strong relationships across manufacturing, operations, and senior leadership teams
• Supporting investment decisions, business cases, and improvement initiatives with robust financial insight
• Continuously improving reporting, processes, and the way finance supports the wider business

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a business in transformation - and finance is central to that story.

You won’t be sat on the sidelines. You’ll be embedded within the operation, influencing outcomes, shaping performance, and helping leaders make better, faster decisions.

If you enjoy working where the action is - not just reporting on it - this role will suit you perfectly.

What We’re Looking For

You’re more than technically strong - you’re commercially curious, operationally engaged, and confident challenging the status quo.

You know how to turn numbers into narratives, and insight into action.

You’ll likely bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance role
• Experience supporting manufacturing or operational environments
• Strong understanding of how financial performance connects to operational drivers
• Exposure to World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean, Continuous Improvement or similar frameworks
• The ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Confidence communicating financial information to non-finance audiences
• Experience with tools such as Excel, ERP systems, and Power BI

The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here

• You enjoy being close to the operation, not removed from it
• You ask “why?” as often as “what?”
• You’re comfortable challenging thinking and offering new perspectives
• You build relationships quickly and naturally
• You see finance as a driver of performance, not just a reporter of it

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence a manufacturing business, partner with leaders on the ground, and be part of a meaningful transformation - this is it.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker

Salary: Up to £40,708.34 per annum - Dependent upon experience

Why FCA?

At FCA, we believe in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families. Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, we have grown into one of the UK’s largest independent fostering agencies. Our mission is simple: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families, and communities.

We pride ourselves on our strong reputation for excellence and our commitment to supporting every child and foster parent. Here, you’re not just a number; you’re part of a big family dedicated to nurturing potential.

Your Role

As a Senior Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting our foster parents and ensuring the best outcomes for children in care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting foster parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
• Monitoring the suitability and competence of foster parents to provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Ensuring foster parents understand their roles and responsibilities as outlined in FCA policies.
• Providing regular supervision to foster parents in line with FCA’s Operational Standards.
• Collaborating with the child’s network to identify needs such as respite and therapy.
• Ensuring compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
• Attending meetings and providing reports for Commissioning Teams.
• Promoting the participation of children in agency development and community resources.
• Participating in an ‘out of hours’ support service on a rota basis.
• Conducting occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A Social Work qualification.
• Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality reports.
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
• The willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional nights away.
• Confidence in transporting children in challenging situations.
• A full driving licence.

Working Conditions & Benefits

This role offers a hybrid working environment with a caseload supporting foster parents in Wigan, Preston, and Southport. Enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
• 30 days’ Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service
• Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension
• On-site Free Parking
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan

If you’re ready to make a difference and join a supportive team, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to welcoming you to our FCA family.

Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Children’s Business Development / Referrals Manager

Location: Blackburn

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and driven Business Development / Referrals Manager to support the growth of children’s services across the Blackburn area. This role will focus on building strong relationships with key stakeholders, increasing referrals, and ensuring high-quality placement matching for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
• Act as the main point of contact for incoming referrals and placement enquiries
• Proactively identify new business opportunities to increase occupancy and service growth
• Manage the end-to-end referrals process, ensuring timely and appropriate placements
• Work closely with internal teams to match children with suitable provisions
• Attend meetings, networking events, and stakeholder reviews as required
• Maintain accurate records and reporting on referrals and occupancy levels

Requirements

• Proven experience in a business development, referrals, or placements role within children’s services
• Strong working knowledge of Local Authority commissioning processes and ICBs
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple referrals and work in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (mileage reimbursed)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of 40,000 - 50,000 (DOE)
• Mileage reimbursement for all travel
• Opportunity to play a key role in service growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

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.

Are you an experienced HR Manager with a passion for transformation and operational excellence? Do you have experience of strategic HR projects and the ability to assess and improve ways of working?

Would you like to work for a not-for-profit organisation that truly changes people’s lives? If so, this HR Operations and Projects Lead role could be just for you.

As well as a salary of 50,376, this role offers hybrid working, flexi-time, and benefits including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a health and wellbeing programme, discounts, free parking, a pension scheme, and regular company events.

What will you be doing as an HR Operations and Projects Lead?

Working at the heart of the People function, you will ensure the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of HR and recruitment delivery across the organisation.

This is a pivotal role combining operational oversight with strategic project delivery, acting as the link between the HR Director and the wider People Team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day oversight of HR and recruitment operations
• Acting as a central coordination point between strategy and delivery
• Assisting the People Director with strategic HR and workforce projects
• Implementing and embedding HR Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Quality assuring outputs such as employee relations casework, letters, and HR processes
• Ensuring compliance with Right to Work and employment legislation
• Monitoring delivery against timelines and escalating risks where required
• Supporting and developing HR and recruitment team capability
• Ensuring consistency in HR advice and adherence to processes
• You will also support key initiatives including workforce planning, pay frameworks, and retention improvements, as well as leading on sponsorship compliance - acting as the main point of contact, managing Home Office liaison, and ensuring ongoing compliance requirements are met

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in an HR Manager role, including delivery of strategic HR projects
• Strong HR generalist knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and Right to Work
• Experience implementing and embedding processes, compliance frameworks, or governance (e.g. SLAs)
• Knowledge or experience of sponsorship and compliance
• Experience in quality assurance, audit, or compliance-focused environments
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review and quality assure work
• Process-driven with a highly organised and analytical approach
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong IT skills and experience with HR systems

What will you get in return for your work as an HR Operations and Projects Lead?

• Salary of 50,376 per annum
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time
• Hybrid working
• Company events
• Employee discount scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

If this sounds like an HR Operations and Projects Leadrole you would love, please send your CV today.

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A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer

Imagine it:

It’s Wednesday afternoon. You’ve enjoyed your day, and now it’s time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! You’re heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three you’ve pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm.

You hop in your car - you’ll need that, business insurance and a valid driver’s licence for this job - and head to a neighbourhood nearby. Your mission? Chatting with people about their opinions and experiences - right at their doorstep! You’ll be going door-to-door, inviting people to participate in surveys. Don’t worry; we provide all the training you need to feel confident approaching people, even if they weren’t expecting a visit. And to make things easier, we offer mileage reimbursement for your travels.

You’ll use a company-provided tablet to record their answers, so no need to worry about paperwork. And the best part? You’re making a real difference! The information you gather helps businesses and organisations make decisions that impact your community.

What else makes Ipsos special?

• We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ipsos has been recognised by The Times as one of the top 50 companies for gender balance in the UK for two years running!
• We provide award-winning training, setting you up for success.
• We’re socially conscious and committed to making a positive impact. Our BELONG networks help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.
• We’re dedicated to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, striving to minimise our environmental footprint and promote sustainability.

Plus, as an Ipsos interviewer, you’ll enjoy access to:

• Ipsos More: A fantastic platform offering discounts on everything from clothing and holidays to household goods and everyday shopping essentials. Treat yourself while saving money!
• Ipsos Wellbeing: A dedicated resource to support your wellbeing, with tips and advice on staying active, eating well, and practicing mindfulness.

This job might be for you if:

• You love meeting new people and hearing their stories.
• You’re comfortable striking up conversations and putting people at ease, even in unexpected situations.
• You’re looking for a part-time gig that lets you choose your hours (at least 12 hours per week in pre-booked 6-hour shifts) and be your own boss.
• You’re passionate about your community and want to have a voice in shaping its future.

Sound like a good fit? Apply now and join our team of Market Research Interviewers.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Location: Hybrid/3 days at our office in Lupton

Those Huge Small Victories

Here at the Witherslack Group, we strive to change young, vulnerable lives every day - and as a Commercial Operations Finance Manager, you’ll have the chance to help us do that. In this role, you’ll work closely with operational leadership to improve financial performance, visibility, and accountability across our schools and homes. By supporting our sites and central teams, you’ll make a real difference to the way our organisation delivers for children and young people with special educational needs.

Get out what you put in

As a Commercial Operations Finance Manager, you’ll be the key link between central finance and over 60 sites You’ll lead on reviewing results, identifying KPIs, improving reporting packs, and taking ownership of the budgeting process for our 50 schools and homes. You’ll interrogate financials site by site and help introduce a flexible, standard operating model. There will also be opportunities to support M&A activity and contribute to wider initiatives such as the centralisation contracts.

This role will give you exposure to all aspects of finance within a large, growing organisation and the chance to collaborate with senior operational leaders. Your work will directly impact how our teams operate and how effectively we deliver outcomes for young people.

Bring your whole self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds, and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage, and inspire our young people to be themselves.

We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you:

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Experience preparing and presenting management accounts and financial results
• Experience communicating financial information to non-financial colleagues
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and intermediate Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts simply
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible, motivated team player, able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise multiple tasks
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Confident IT skills, including work processing
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
• Full UK Driver’s License

Desirable:

• Experience of working in an educational/service company
• Workday experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Customer service-focused approach
• Experience with Purchase Ledgers and a Purchase Order system
• AAT or equivalent qualification

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package. With us, you’ll make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you’ll get:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Training and ongoing professional development
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits package including pension and life insurance
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs
• Medical cover for appointments like opticians and dentist visits
• Recommend-a-friend scheme with £1,000 bonus

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.

For a full job description, please click here.

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Role: Business Development ManagerSalary: Up to £45,000Location: BoltonSector: Health & Social Care / Community ServicesReporting to: Senior Leadership Team

Role Purpose

This position is responsible for driving, leading, and shaping strategic partnerships with commissioners, stakeholders, and external organisations across the health and social care landscape. The successful candidate will develop and secure growth opportunities, strengthen the organisation’s market position, and support long-term financial sustainability.The role plays a central part in designing and delivering innovative service models that enhance quality, broaden community impact, and support the future development of Shared Lives and wider care services.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioner Engagement

• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with new and existing commissioners.
• Lead on communication with commissioning bodies, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Negotiate, design, and secure service agreements that protect organisational interests while supporting commissioner objectives.

Strategic Growth & Development

• Plan and drive business development activity in alignment with long-term organisational growth strategies.
• Research, monitor, and analyse market trends, commissioning intentions, and sector developments.
• Support the creation and implementation of innovative service models that respond to emerging needs within local communities.

Financial Sustainability

• Lead initiatives to secure long-term contracts and funding arrangements.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to develop commercially viable proposals and agreements.
• Identify and drive opportunities for efficiency, value for money, and cost-effective growth.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop strong relationships with local authorities, NHS partners, voluntary sector bodies and community organisations.
• Represent the organisation at external networks, forums, and partnership boards.
• Facilitate joint working and collaborative initiatives to strengthen presence within the local care economy.

Internal Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with operational teams and service managers to ensure commissioner expectations are met effectively.
• Provide insights, intelligence, and external analysis to influence service design and innovation.
• Support leadership in building a culture of partnership working, accountability, and strategic forward planning.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Commercially aware with a clear understanding of how financial sustainability is achieved within social care.
• Strategic thinker with experience of planning and delivering growth initiatives.
• Knowledge of commissioning processes within health and social care.
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-driven approach.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across complex systems.

Strategic AlignmentThis role directly supports organisational ambitions to:

• Strengthen partnerships with commissioners and key external stakeholders.
• Secure sustainable funding and long-term contracts.
• Expand and innovate services that respond to evolving community needs.
• Position the organisation as a trusted, forward-thinking provider of high-quality care and support.

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