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Tuesday, October 8

Vacancy #1036 - Project engineer

Company: Kohler Mira

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: circa £40,000

Kohler Mira is looking for a project engineer to work in new product development.

Responsibilities:

• Create and execute design solutions, using engineering fundamentals and logic backed up by practical technical problem solving, to support the development from an idea to a product in the market

• Bring ideas, innovations, future trends and new opportunities through to next generation products

• Work within an NPD project team and carry out a broad scope of complex engineering tasks including integrating existing technologies into projects and technical assignments

• Have autonomy and fully accountable for completing and defining work packages

• Oversee complex engineering analysis using theoretical and practical tools (eg CFD, FEA). Lead by example in using fact-based decision making, achieving timely consensus within the team and avoiding over-analysis

• Own the of delivery of assigned work packages to a high quality, on time and with consideration given to cost and sustainable goals

• Be an active and engaged member of the digital team (and wider engineering team), bringing insights to team meetings and innovation sessions and supporting other team members

• Lead the testing of new concepts/ products using both novel and iterative development approaches to seek optimum product performance

• Benchmark and test competitor's products, bringing insights

• Proactively collaborate with a multifunctional team to deliver project to time, cost and quality targets, with a full alignment to standards and legislation

• Compilation and entry of supporting data such as: product BOMs, design record files and engineering changes

• Work within an established new product development process

• Measure and balance actions and decisions against time, cost, quality and sustainability goals

• Champion and develop best practice

• Support continuous improvement within the department and support wider business activities eg early career programmes, stewardship etc

• Occasional visits to customers and suppliers, both domestic and international

Skills and experience:

• A qualified mechanical engineer, who has gained experience through either apprenticeship or higher education - HND, degree or with intern and/ or co-op experiences

• At least two years of relevant industry experience

• Strong team player with a positive attitude who is excited to work collaboratively

• Highly motivated and self-driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Initiative-taking, proactive and results driven

• Passionate about new technology, naturally inquisitive and driven to identify and solve engineering problems.

• Appetite for learning about new technologies and methodologies and integrating them into product ideas and designs.

• Used to working with a new product development process

• Working knowledge of FMEAs, DFA, CFD, FEA and Moldflow

• Designing for various manufacturing processes: injection moulding, machining etc

• 3D/ 2D CAD, preferably Creo Parametric

• Appreciation of water/ fluid principles and/ or fluid control systems (desirable)

• Working appreciation of electronic and electrical systems (desirable)

Apply for the job here. 

Monday, October 7

Vacancy #1035 - Finance assistant

Company: St James's Place

Location: Cirencester and hybrid

St James's Place is looking for a full-time finance assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The candidate will work Monday and one other day in the Cirencester office and three days a week at home.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliation controls and updating budget trackers

• Help with invoice/ PO queries

• Assist in the continued evolution of the department's internal reporting using Power BI

• Actuals, forecasts and budgets across the expense base are accounted for in the correct expense types

• Posting regular monthly journals for low/ high volume transactions

• Providing ad-hoc support across the department when required

Skills and experience:

• Some previous experience of working in a finance team in a corporate setting

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience on procure to pay processes

• Able to provide accurate data in the financial system to ensure accurate reporting and decision making

• Proactive in approach, able to identify errors, trends or issues in data easily, and efficiently resolving or escalating as appropriate

Apply for the job here. 

Friday, October 4

Vacancy #1034 - Planning officer/ Graduate planning officer

Company: Cheltenham Borough Council

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £26,873 to £32,076

Ends: October 11

Cheltenham Borough Council is looking for a full-time, permanent planning officer or graduate planning officer.

The council is increasingly involved directly in regeneration and growth initiatives with a firm commitment to deliver housing, skills development and employment opportunities for its communities, and a strong commercial focus.

This role relates to a development management planning officer principally concerned with processing, assessment and determination of planning applications and all that that entails.

The post-holder will be appointed at either a graduate level (Grade E) or planning officer level (Grade F) depending upon the level of experience. A graduate appointed at Grade E will have the opportunity to progress to Grade F (and thus become a planning officer) through annual increments and subject to performance.

Apply for the job here. 

Thursday, October 3

Vacancy #1033 - Teaching assistant

Company: Balcarras School

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: Unqualified Grade 3-4 £13,435 actual salary, Qualified Grade 6-8 £14,118 actual salary

Ends: October 16

Balcarras School is looking for a permanent qualified or unqualified teaching assistant to work five hours per day, term time only.

The teaching assistant will provide learning and care support for individual pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to help work towards the outcomes on their education and health care plan (EHCP).

Responsibilities:

• Build a positive relationship with the pupil, treating each pupil with consistency and respect, promoting high self-esteem, independence and social inclusion

• Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs, including adaptations needed to support pupils in recording their work

• Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate

• Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school's behaviour policy

• Assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans

• Escort pupils on educational visits

• Build and maintain close and secure relationships with pupils, attending to and ensuring the case, health and welfare of children at all times

• Supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break and lunch times, arrival at school or before departure and during lesson transition

• Ensure the inclusion of all children, including those with EAL and support individual children who find it difficult to form relationships

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils

• Contribute to the planning of lessons using adapted teaching strategies

• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at helping the pupil to achieve their full potential in all areas of learning

• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available

• Take into account the pupils' Special Educational Needs and ensure they access the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment, materials and use of data and other metacognitive strategies

• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities

• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures by modelling good behaviour

• Monitor, record and report on pupil progress and attainment

• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

Skills and experience:

• Five GCSEs or equivalent, including at least a grade 4/C in English and maths

• First aid training, or willingness to complete it (desirable)

• Manual handling training, or willingness to complete it (desirable)

• Evidence of continuous professional development

• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting (desirable)

• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and/ or disabilities (desirable)

• Experience planning and delivering learning activities (under supervision) (desirable)

• Experience of using strategies to manage challenging behaviour (desirable)

• Fluent level of English, both spoken and written

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Active listening skills

• Good organisational skills

• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults by overcoming any communication barriers

• Proven ability to manage a demanding workload, work under pressure and deal with conflicting demands

• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Ability to work in a small team, maintaining confidentiality and excellent working practice

• Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils (desirable)

• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs (desirable)

• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils (desirable)

• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning (desirable)

Apply for the job here. 

Tuesday, October 1

Vacancy #1032 - LGV driver

Company: Ubico

Location: Cinderford

Salary: £25,119 - £25,979

Ends: October 17

Ubico is looking for a full-time or part-time, permanent LGV driver.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the company's waste and recycling vehicles in a safe, considerate manner, following a pre-planned route in accordance with route risk assessment instructions. This will involve plenty of reversing and careful driving, often along narrow streets with parked cars

• Undertake daily checks of the vehicle before it is used to ensure it is in good working order

• Report any vehicle defects and complete the necessary paperwork to ensure compliance with transport legislation

• Assist with vehicle loading as and when required (this will depend on collection rounds)

• Ensure the vehicle is unloaded, re-fuelled and ready for use the following shift

• Work to add value to, and be a valued member of, the team and to be valued by customers

• Comply with the organisation's health and safety policies and safe systems of working

• Work in compliance with the codes of conduct, regulations (including financial) and policies of the organisation

Skills and experience:

• LGV licence (class 2 minimum)

• Full driving licence to be able to drive a range of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weight

• Basic knowledge of refuse and recycling operations

• Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Flexible approach to working hours and tasks allocated

• Ability to read and follow basic information/ instructions

• Fit and able to lift heavy objects

• Ability to work as part of a team and deal with customers, colleagues and management in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner

• Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision

• Ability to effectively communicate factual information and customer feedback to colleagues and management

Apply for the job here. 

Friday, September 27

Vacancy #1030 - Business development manager

Company: Ecotricity

Location: Stroud and hybrid

Salary: £38,329

Ends: October 18

Ecotricity is looking for a business development manager.

This is a field-based business development and account management role, focusing on the acquisition of new strategic, large business opportunities, often engaging at a senior level.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver agreed individual and team targets in line with overall B2B plan

• Build strong relationships with the customer - with face-to-face meetings and full tender and proposition responses

• Self-generate opportunities in the large business market via effective networking

• Proactively assess, clarify and validate the customer's sales needs on an ongoing basis

• Coordinate involvement of company personnel, including support, service and management resources, to meet account performance objectives and customers' expectations - constructing formal bid proposals where required

• Provide quotations for both gas and power contracts, from the initial tender, through the negotiation and acceptance stages

• Describe energy market information to help the customer make a more informed decision - this could include flexible purchasing options

• Lead role in developing existing as well as supporting the launch of new products and energy services with the client - which will often be complex

• Work with other departments to cross-promote the company brand, products and partnership opportunities - taking any opportunity to cross-sell

• Act as the primary liaison for customers when required, up to a senior level

• Develop and implement new ideas when approaching a new client base

• Management of overall pipeline activity for channel

• Provide support on escalations - appropriately raising with senior management where required

• Host weekly meetings with channel representatives to discuss progression

• Support back-office in providing aftersales support and customer care

• Play lead role in on/ off-site client meetings and events when required

Skills and experience:

• Excellent understanding of energy industry

• Strong skill level in Excel, PowerPoint SAP or similar CRM

• Good computer literacy including Microsoft Office Packages

• Passion for Ecotricity's vision for a Green Britain

• Energetic and dynamic approach.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to communicate to a senior level of stakeholder

• Previous experience within the energy industry is highly advantageous

• Strong awareness of the B2B energy market

• Analytical ability to assess and interpret data and identify opportunities

• Ability to develop relationships and leverage added value from them - often with senior stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in order to meet account performance objectives and customers' expectations

• High level of numeracy and problem-solving ability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent time management and personal organisational skills

• Strong networking and relationship building skills - both externally and internally

• Self-driven and results orientated

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines

• Ability to set clear agendas and control external meetings with clients

• Strong commercial acumen

• Ability to demonstrate regular commercial thinking about new opportunities

• Ability to think strategically and contribute to the overall B2B strategy - including specific channel strategies

Apply for the job here. 

Thursday, September 26

Vacancy #1029 - Assistant merchandiser

Company: Superdry

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £27,192

Ends: October 31

Superdry is looking for a full-time, permanent assistant merchandiser.

The assistant merchandiser will provide proactive support to the merchandiser and junior merchandisers, helping to plan product ranges and preparing stock and sales plans to support decision making.

Uniquely in the market, Superdry's merchandising teams are very involved with the product, working closely with the buying team to create the best ranges possible. An assistant merchandiser, supporting the merchandiser and junior merchandisers, can help to plan a global range across retail stores and e-com, tailoring to different territories. They will play a key role in the success of specific product types.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a comprehensive library of appropriate historical data to support analysis of trends and forecasts

• Provide day-to-day support to the merchandiser, managing the range plans

• Update and maintain the WSSI to support stock control of the department

• Analyse weekly trade and propose suitable actions to drive performance

• Be working towards managing own area within the department, overseen by a junior merchandiser or merchandiser

• Identify and inform the merchandisers of any supply difficulties through regular review of intake and commitment, as well as being responsible for all order placing

• Work closely with the branch merchandising team to ensure the planned ranges are executed appropriately in stores

• Support and develop the merchandising administration assistants in the department

Skills and experience:

• Currently working as an assistant merchandiser, ideally with experience working for a large fashion retailer

• A confident communicator, engaging when presenting and able to influence at all levels

• A strong user of Microsoft Excel and adept at working with high volumes of data, coupled with excellent numeracy skills

• Highly organised with a real attention to detail

• Aware of the importance of critical path management

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently on multiple projects with strict deadlines

• Commercially astute with an understanding of customer profile, product range and competitors

• Experienced at leading, developing and managing others

Apply for the job here. 

Wednesday, September 25

Vacancy #1028 - Health and safety manager

Company: University of Gloucestershire

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £42,978- £54,395

Ends: October 9

University of Gloucestershire is looking for a full-time health and safety manager.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on a university-wide strategic approach to health and safety management and carry out the university's health and safety mitigation plans, including management functions

• Develop and lead on supporting action plans for health and safety management with the aim of achieving certification to the Occupational Health and Safety Management standard ISO 45001

• Lead on a university-wide strategic approach to fire safety management and carrying out the university's fire safety functions, including carrying out fire risk assessments. Develop and lead on supporting action plans for fire safety management

• Provide professional advice, guidance and support on all statutory aspects of health, safety and environmental issues to enable them to fulfil their legal obligations

• Develop, maintain, monitor and review the university's health and safety policies, management systems, practices and procedures covering all aspects of health and safety management with a view to ensuring an effective and sustainable approach to health and safety across the university

• Be proactive in providing advice, guidance and support to all managers, in relation to their delegated health and safety responsibilities, including risk, COSHH and aspect and impact assessments

• Work proactively with colleagues in human resources to promote and develop existing measures to support people's health, safety and wellbeing

• Be responsible for ensuring planned inspections and audits are undertaken across the university and ensure compliance with policies, plans, standards and legislation

• Ensure accurate health and safety records are maintained, to investigate accidents/ incidents/ complaints and notify the relevant enforcement agencies

• Be the point of contact with enforcement agencies, any other specialist practitioners and the university's insurers

• As an ex-officio member of the health and safety committee, prepare reports, statistical data and analysis and an annual programme of work

• Analyse health and safety training needs and provide training accordingly, working with the HR department

• Lead on the development and implementation of an effective university business continuity plan

Skills and experience:

• NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ4

• Chartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

• Recent and successful experience in a health and safety role in a large and complex organisation

• Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures successfully

• Experience of managing safety auditing and inspection programmes

• Experience of organising and delivering training in health and safety

• Ability to interpret complex legislation and produce effective guidance on interpretation and implementation

• Appropriate knowledge of the assessment of risk from fire and applicable fire safety legislation and guidance

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to balance and prioritise a range of conflicting tasks and meet deadlines

• Understanding of the importance of equity and diversity within an organisation and a commitment to helping create an inclusive culture

• Registered Safety Practitioner status (desirable)

• Corporate membership of IEMA (desirable)

• Occupational health in a HE context (desirable)

• Previous experience in a HE environment (desirable)

• Experience of managing, motivating and developing a team (desirable)

• Experience of working in a unionised environment (desirable)

• Digitally literate - competent at handling relevant data and preparing management information/ dashboards

Apply for the job here. 

Tuesday, September 24

Vacancy #1027 - Procurement compliance officer

Company: Renishaw

Location: Wotton-under-Edge and hybrid

Salary: up to £35,000

Renishaw is looking for a full-time procurement compliance officer.

Responsibilities:

• Support the procurement compliance manager and the procurement team to meet the requirements of due diligence across a range of compliance and sustainability related topics

• Collate and analyse supplier data from multiple internal and external sources

• Present data and findings to senior stakeholders across the Renishaw group

• Conduct supplier classification and evidence reviews to map risk related to different compliance requirements

• Escalate risk mitigation procedures in non-standard scenarios

• Support development of data collection methodology to drive continuous improvement in data quality and confidence

Skills and experience:

• Proven analytical skills, with a working knowledge of Excel power queries

• Able to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of an organisation

• Interest in commerce, compliance and sustainability, with a willingness to grow knowledge to meaningfully critique both existing and proposed data management methodologies

• Able to think pragmatically to balance the broad business needs and challenges with the requirements of the role

• Previous experience in using the ERP system Syteline would be advantageous, but is not essential as full training would be provided

• Well organised with project planning/ management skills

• Ability to prioritise workload

• Willingness and aptitude for learning

Apply for the job here.