Job description: Job Title: Commercial Account Executive Location: Evesham (Onsite) Salary: £28,000 £45,000 (Negotiable, Depending on Experience) Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 5:30 PM Cowell Recruitment is thrilled to be supporting our valued client in their continued growth by seeking a Commercial Account Executive to join their established team in Worcester. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a well-respected organisation that truly invests in its people. Whether you re already experienced in commercial insurance or looking to make the leap from personal lines, this role offers a clear path for progression, training support, and a chance to make your mark. The Role As a Commercial Account Executive, you ll play a key role in driving business growth, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering tailored insurance solutions that meet client needs. Key Responsibilities Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with commercial clients. Act as the main point of contact, responding to enquiries and resolving issues swiftly and professionally. Conduct regular review meetings to ensure client satisfaction and retention. Sales & Business Development Proactively identify, prospect, and secure new commercial business opportunities. Develop leads through networking, referrals, cold outreach, and industry research. Present compelling proposals to potential clients, highlighting tailored insurance solutions. Achieve or exceed agreed revenue and performance targets. Account Management & Growth Manage an existing book of business, ensuring consistent delivery of service excellence. Identify up-selling and cross-selling opportunities to increase account value. Collaborate with internal teams to design bespoke client strategies and risk solutions. About You We re looking for a confident, proactive professional with: Proven experience in B2B or commercial insurance sales (we also welcome candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience in personal lines, with full training provided). Strong communication and relationship-building skills. A minimum of GCSE grade C / 4 in Maths and English (or equivalent). A consultative, client-first approach with a passion for delivering high-quality service. The drive to develop and progress in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. Why Join Us? We offer a supportive and rewarding working environment where your development is our priority. Benefits include: Competitive salary up to £45,000 (DOE & negotiable) 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service Life Assurance up to 4x salary Income Protection Insurance providing peace of mind in the event of long-term illness or injury Contributory Pension Scheme 4% employer / 5% employee (rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025) Healthcare Cash Plan access to health-related support and services Flexible lifestyle benefits including: High-street and online retail discounts Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing, and technology purchase options Discounted gym memberships and travel insurance Additional Perks: Support for professional qualifications (e.g., Cert CII fully funded) Structured training and career progression plans Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Please Note: This is a full-time, onsite role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Cowell Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter. E&OE
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Job description: Job Title: Commercial Account Executive Location: Evesham (Onsite) Salary: £28,000 £45,000 (Negotiable, Depending on Experience) Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 5:30 PM Cowell Recruitment is thrilled to be supporting our valued client in their continued growth by seeking a Commercial Account Executive to join their established team in Worcester. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a well-respected organisation that truly invests in its people. Whether you re already experienced in commercial insurance or looking to make the leap from personal lines, this role offers a clear path for progression, training support, and a chance to make your mark. The Role As a Commercial Account Executive, you ll play a key role in driving business growth, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering tailored insurance solutions that meet client needs. Key Responsibilities Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with commercial clients. Act as the main point of contact, responding to enquiries and resolving issues swiftly and professionally. Conduct regular review meetings to ensure client satisfaction and retention. Sales & Business Development Proactively identify, prospect, and secure new commercial business opportunities. Develop leads through networking, referrals, cold outreach, and industry research. Present compelling proposals to potential clients, highlighting tailored insurance solutions. Achieve or exceed agreed revenue and performance targets. Account Management & Growth Manage an existing book of business, ensuring consistent delivery of service excellence. Identify up-selling and cross-selling opportunities to increase account value. Collaborate with internal teams to design bespoke client strategies and risk solutions. About You We re looking for a confident, proactive professional with: Proven experience in B2B or commercial insurance sales (we also welcome candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience in personal lines, with full training provided). Strong communication and relationship-building skills. A minimum of GCSE grade C / 4 in Maths and English (or equivalent). A consultative, client-first approach with a passion for delivering high-quality service. The drive to develop and progress in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. Why Join Us? We offer a supportive and rewarding working environment where your development is our priority. Benefits include: Competitive salary up to £45,000 (DOE & negotiable) 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service Life Assurance up to 4x salary Income Protection Insurance providing peace of mind in the event of long-term illness or injury Contributory Pension Scheme 4% employer / 5% employee (rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025) Healthcare Cash Plan access to health-related support and services Flexible lifestyle benefits including: High-street and online retail discounts Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing, and technology purchase options Discounted gym memberships and travel insurance Additional Perks: Support for professional qualifications (e.g., Cert CII fully funded) Structured training and career progression plans Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Please Note: This is a full-time, onsite role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Cowell Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter. E&OE
Principal Design Lead (Maths Mastery Secondary) Reports to: Head of Product Location: Currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office Contract: Fixed Term (until March 2028 - subject to change) Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm) Closing date: 05/09/2025 1st round Interviews: 09/09/2025 & 10/09/2025 2nd round Interviews: 11/09/2025 & 12/09/2025 Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience) The Principal Design Lead (Maths Mastery Secondary) is responsible for inputting into and implementing best practice and the programme educational vision in new developments in the secondary maths programme. They understand classroom best practice, how the programmes are used in Ark and partner schools, any gaps or needs, and they contribute to the development of the concept, create and revise the resources and create new developments across the components of the programmes. They also select, train and manage a team of high-quality curriculum and assessment writers, including internal design leads, to create content, ensuring adequate briefing and quality control. Through ensuring the consistent high quality of the secondary maths programme, the Principal Design Lead plays a key role in both its impact and reach. The Principal Design Lead (Maths Mastery Secondary) will report into Head of Product. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a fixed term basis working full time. 1st round interviews will be taking place virtually on 09/09/2025 & 10/09/025 with 2nd round interviews taking place virtually on 11/09/2025 & 12/09/2025. Key Responsibilities: Create and revise curriculum, teaching content, assessments and professional development materials and teaching ideas. Identify and select high quality curriculum and assessment writers to create content, ensuring adequate briefing and quality control. Manage relationships with external curriculum and assessment writers including contracting, managing and quality control. Lead on identified pan-programme design projects. Contribute to and implement the secondary maths programme strategy. Work with the Schools Development team to ensure our current partners are well supported. Develop and maintain strong implementation plans for new developments, monitoring progress through development, and mitigating any risks to ensure high quality delivery on time. Keep abreast of sector and subject developments, legislative changes, research findings and innovative practice on a national and international level and ensure this informs programme design. Key Requirements: Right to work in the UK Educated to degree level Qualified to teach in the UK and qualified to degree level Subject specific qualification/further study desirable Understanding of the education landscape and issues affecting education At least five years' teaching experience across at least two key stages A proven record in delivering outstanding achievement in secondary mathematics, particularly for pupils with low prior attainment in challenging urban schools. Benefits: Our hybrid working model aims to offer the best of both worlds, striking the right balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state-of-the-art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days In addition to our current hybrid working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work-life balance and personal commitments 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years' service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays Full office closure between Christmas and New Year As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests About Us: Ark Curriculum Plus is a not-for-profit education venture set up by the Ark Multi Academy Trust to improve subject outcomes, initially in the Ark network. We've now been going for over ten years, using what we learn in Ark to support over 1,000 schools nationally. Our mission is to empower teachers to give every young person, regardless of their background, the subject knowledge and skills that will allow them to succeed. We now have subject excellence programmes in English, Maths, Science and Geography, at primary and secondary. A team of subject experts work with partner schools to empower teachers to achieve subject excellence using an ambitious curriculum combined with CPD, teaching and assessment resources. Our programmes, including Mathematics Mastery and English Mastery, have been shown to have measurable impact in evaluations by the EEF, FFT and The Brilliant Club. The DfE is currently providing up to 80% subsidy to eligible schools to promote take-up of our Mathematics Mastery programme at primary. Diversity and Inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link . Safeguarding Statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link . Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
Principal Design Lead (Maths Mastery Secondary) Reports to: Head of Product Location: Currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office Contract: Fixed Term (until March 2028 - subject to change) Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm) Closing date: 05/09/2025 1st round Interviews: 09/09/2025 & 10/09/2025 2nd round Interviews: 11/09/2025 & 12/09/2025 Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience) The Principal Design Lead (Maths Mastery Secondary) is responsible for inputting into and implementing best practice and the programme educational vision in new developments in the secondary maths programme. They understand classroom best practice, how the programmes are used in Ark and partner schools, any gaps or needs, and they contribute to the development of the concept, create and revise the resources and create new developments across the components of the programmes. They also select, train and manage a team of high-quality curriculum and assessment writers, including internal design leads, to create content, ensuring adequate briefing and quality control. Through ensuring the consistent high quality of the secondary maths programme, the Principal Design Lead plays a key role in both its impact and reach. The Principal Design Lead (Maths Mastery Secondary) will report into Head of Product. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a fixed term basis working full time. 1st round interviews will be taking place virtually on 09/09/2025 & 10/09/025 with 2nd round interviews taking place virtually on 11/09/2025 & 12/09/2025. Key Responsibilities: Create and revise curriculum, teaching content, assessments and professional development materials and teaching ideas. Identify and select high quality curriculum and assessment writers to create content, ensuring adequate briefing and quality control. Manage relationships with external curriculum and assessment writers including contracting, managing and quality control. Lead on identified pan-programme design projects. Contribute to and implement the secondary maths programme strategy. Work with the Schools Development team to ensure our current partners are well supported. Develop and maintain strong implementation plans for new developments, monitoring progress through development, and mitigating any risks to ensure high quality delivery on time. Keep abreast of sector and subject developments, legislative changes, research findings and innovative practice on a national and international level and ensure this informs programme design. Key Requirements: Right to work in the UK Educated to degree level Qualified to teach in the UK and qualified to degree level Subject specific qualification/further study desirable Understanding of the education landscape and issues affecting education At least five years' teaching experience across at least two key stages A proven record in delivering outstanding achievement in secondary mathematics, particularly for pupils with low prior attainment in challenging urban schools. Benefits: Our hybrid working model aims to offer the best of both worlds, striking the right balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state-of-the-art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days In addition to our current hybrid working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work-life balance and personal commitments 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years' service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays Full office closure between Christmas and New Year As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests About Us: Ark Curriculum Plus is a not-for-profit education venture set up by the Ark Multi Academy Trust to improve subject outcomes, initially in the Ark network. We've now been going for over ten years, using what we learn in Ark to support over 1,000 schools nationally. Our mission is to empower teachers to give every young person, regardless of their background, the subject knowledge and skills that will allow them to succeed. We now have subject excellence programmes in English, Maths, Science and Geography, at primary and secondary. A team of subject experts work with partner schools to empower teachers to achieve subject excellence using an ambitious curriculum combined with CPD, teaching and assessment resources. Our programmes, including Mathematics Mastery and English Mastery, have been shown to have measurable impact in evaluations by the EEF, FFT and The Brilliant Club. The DfE is currently providing up to 80% subsidy to eligible schools to promote take-up of our Mathematics Mastery programme at primary. Diversity and Inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link . Safeguarding Statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link . Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Outcomes First Group
Upton-upon-severn, Worcestershire
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join . Job Title: Learning Support Mentor Location: Bankside College, Hanley Castle, WR8 0AD Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.00pm Contract: Permanent; Term time only Start: September 2025 As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Mentor to join our close-knit team at Bankside College, part of Options Autism. About Bankside College Bankside College is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Working in partnership with the Outcomes First Group and Options Autism, the College will provide a Further Education experience for those aged 16 to 24 year-olds with autism, complex needs and learning disabilities. The main aim of the College is to help its students prepare for adulthood and their next stage in life. In a new purpose-built building, situated in acres of natural beauty, Bankside College will provide a varied, individualised curriculum to enable its students to gain vocational and independence skills to help them achieve their aspirations. Our staff will work together as a cohesive team, to provide the very best experience for the students which will include practical activities, Maths, English and Digital Literacy. The curriculum will have a focus on individual targets, personal skills and enrichment which will include The Duke of Edinburgh Award. Some students will also take part in supported work experience, social enterprise programmes, and volunteering. The opportunity Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and young people's lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected. As a Learning Support Mentor, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them. You will help support the class teacher/tutor in order to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students. You will support the teacher and/or tutor to all education policies and procedures are implemented in full. To support the class teacher and/or tutor in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with autistic spectrum disorder. You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go. Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too. Who we are looking for You don't need any experience to join our team. If you come from hospitality, the army, outdoor activity centres or an office-based job but are eager to help vulnerable pupils and young people to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you. We will provide you with full training and development to succeed within your role. You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield. Our schools and colleges are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join . Job Title: Learning Support Mentor Location: Bankside College, Hanley Castle, WR8 0AD Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.00pm Contract: Permanent; Term time only Start: September 2025 As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Mentor to join our close-knit team at Bankside College, part of Options Autism. About Bankside College Bankside College is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Working in partnership with the Outcomes First Group and Options Autism, the College will provide a Further Education experience for those aged 16 to 24 year-olds with autism, complex needs and learning disabilities. The main aim of the College is to help its students prepare for adulthood and their next stage in life. In a new purpose-built building, situated in acres of natural beauty, Bankside College will provide a varied, individualised curriculum to enable its students to gain vocational and independence skills to help them achieve their aspirations. Our staff will work together as a cohesive team, to provide the very best experience for the students which will include practical activities, Maths, English and Digital Literacy. The curriculum will have a focus on individual targets, personal skills and enrichment which will include The Duke of Edinburgh Award. Some students will also take part in supported work experience, social enterprise programmes, and volunteering. The opportunity Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and young people's lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected. As a Learning Support Mentor, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them. You will help support the class teacher/tutor in order to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students. You will support the teacher and/or tutor to all education policies and procedures are implemented in full. To support the class teacher and/or tutor in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with autistic spectrum disorder. You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go. Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too. Who we are looking for You don't need any experience to join our team. If you come from hospitality, the army, outdoor activity centres or an office-based job but are eager to help vulnerable pupils and young people to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you. We will provide you with full training and development to succeed within your role. You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield. Our schools and colleges are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor which comprises of two businesses: Major Projects and Specialist Businesses. Major Projects is an expert in collaborative working, leading on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects. Specialist Businesses is made up of expert divisions in signalling, track, power, electrification, and piling, and has an in-house plant division and bespoke design teams. Our Head office is based in J3 Business Park, Doncaster and provides support to the businesses in the following areas: Finance and Payroll, Human Resources, HSQES, Work Winning, Procurement and Fleet. We are proud of our reputation as a high-performing business, working in harmony and partnership with our stakeholders, ensuring we help our clients deliver a rail network for the future. We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Buyer to join our dynamic Procurement Department. This Early Careers role is ideal for individuals eager to launch a career in buying and procurement. As part of this apprenticeship, you will follow a structured learning programme aligned with the Level 3 Procurement Apprenticeship, which provides the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in procurement and supply. Completion of the programme may lead to the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate, a recognised industry qualification. Core learning modules include: Procurement & supply environments Ethical procurement & supply Contract administration Team dynamics & change Socially responsible procurement This apprenticeship is designed for those new to the profession or looking to advance their career. The programme typically spans 12 to 18 months, combining formal learning with practical, hands-on experience in a professional procurement setting. If you are ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in procurement, we would love to hear from you. About you Minimum GCSEs grade 5 in Maths and English. Preferred A Levels, vocational qualification or in full time employment Verbal and written communication skills with good attention to detail Being able to plan and prioritise work. Being focused and organised Punctual with good attendance Able to understand and find ways to solve a problem (with support) Taking notes, and minutes from calls and meetings and creating action plans Use all Microsoft products - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams (training will be given but a general understanding of these will help) Analytical and goods understanding of maths. Having a curious mindset If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect VolkerWessels UK If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor which comprises of two businesses: Major Projects and Specialist Businesses. Major Projects is an expert in collaborative working, leading on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects. Specialist Businesses is made up of expert divisions in signalling, track, power, electrification, and piling, and has an in-house plant division and bespoke design teams. Our Head office is based in J3 Business Park, Doncaster and provides support to the businesses in the following areas: Finance and Payroll, Human Resources, HSQES, Work Winning, Procurement and Fleet. We are proud of our reputation as a high-performing business, working in harmony and partnership with our stakeholders, ensuring we help our clients deliver a rail network for the future. We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Buyer to join our dynamic Procurement Department. This Early Careers role is ideal for individuals eager to launch a career in buying and procurement. As part of this apprenticeship, you will follow a structured learning programme aligned with the Level 3 Procurement Apprenticeship, which provides the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in procurement and supply. Completion of the programme may lead to the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate, a recognised industry qualification. Core learning modules include: Procurement & supply environments Ethical procurement & supply Contract administration Team dynamics & change Socially responsible procurement This apprenticeship is designed for those new to the profession or looking to advance their career. The programme typically spans 12 to 18 months, combining formal learning with practical, hands-on experience in a professional procurement setting. If you are ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in procurement, we would love to hear from you. About you Minimum GCSEs grade 5 in Maths and English. Preferred A Levels, vocational qualification or in full time employment Verbal and written communication skills with good attention to detail Being able to plan and prioritise work. Being focused and organised Punctual with good attendance Able to understand and find ways to solve a problem (with support) Taking notes, and minutes from calls and meetings and creating action plans Use all Microsoft products - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams (training will be given but a general understanding of these will help) Analytical and goods understanding of maths. Having a curious mindset If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect VolkerWessels UK If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
