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Operations Excellence Lead Salary: £43,800 - £55,600 Location: Whittlesford, Cambridge or Papworth, UK/Hybrid Contract: Permanent Full time, 35 hours per week Are you skilled in business processes and enjoy connecting different business areas? We are seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Lead to join our team at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. You will support Continuous Improvement initiatives and Lean Six Sigma projects, making a real difference in the educational sector. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As an Operational Excellence Lead, you will report to the Operations Excellence Manager and utilise Continuous Improvement (CI) Methodology, project, Lean tools and program management to deliver significant projects and cultural changes. Your goal is to drive, maintain, and develop a well-established Operations Excellence culture for our operations, learners, and the wider organisation. Key Responsibilities: Execute Operations Excellence Program: Manage existing processes for engagement and effectiveness and develop future innovations. Data-Driven Performance Monitoring: Identify and solve issues proactively, and advance processes as needed. Foster Business Partnerships: Collaborate with Operations Excellence enthusiasts and Lean Six Sigma Belts, acting as a change agent for sustainable change. Promote Continuous Improvement: Develop a culture of continuous improvement, support stakeholders in using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and embed a Continuous Improvement mindset through training and adoption. This role involves working closely with all levels of the organisation, including Senior Management and cross-functional teams, to align processes and capabilities with overall strategic goals. This may involve implementing new technology, re-engineering processes, design of new processes and changing the way we work. About you You will have Lean Six Sigma and other Operations Excellence knowledge and have an intuitive understanding / extensive experience of how to use these practically to deliver successful outcomes for all stakeholders. You will also use this knowledge to bring others on the journey with you, sharing it through mentoring, coaching, collaboration, workshops, and training. You will most likely be from an operations or supply chain background and be a highly motivated self-starter with a desire to achieve success and make a difference. You will have a track record of identifying, delivering, and sustaining improvements, efficiencies and projects in a busy and demanding environment. You will have proven project/change management experience, along with advanced problem-solving, strong communication, influencing and time management skills. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 18th September 2025 . Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 22nd September 2025. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Operations Excellence Lead

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 28 Hours per Week Salary: Up to £33,558.82 (pro-rata) per annum dependent upon experience. (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All benefits pro-rata'd. Hours: 28 hours per week across 4 days Location: Hybrid - Supporting our Foster Parents across Norwich and North Norfolk. There would be an expectation to travel to the regional office in Ardleigh twice a month. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Jo Alexander, Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Assessment Team Salary BCP Band I (SCP 28-31) £39,152 - £41,771 per annum pro rata, plus £4,234 per annum & BCP Band J (SCP 32-35) - £42,839 - £46,142 per annum, plus £5,719 per annum From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role (Level 2 - 3) will be £42,839 - £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025 and pay protection will not apply. Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 2 is a fixed amount of £1,331per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,356 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 3 is a fixed amount of £5,719 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,249 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure This is what our current workforce say about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset. "As for a social worker, there is career progression that is encouraged within BCP and it's a a very rewarding job and something that I absolutely love" "It's a lovely place to come and live and work. So if if you're not from the local area, come down to Dorset. It's a wonderful county and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are vibrant, busy urban areas right on the sea front" "I've never felt so supported" About our team: BCP Council Children's Services have 4 Assessment Teams which are made up of 1 Team Manager, 1 Assistant Team Manager and 6 Social Workers. The teams are co located alongside the other Children's services teams at the Civic Centre Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Our goal: Gaining an understanding of a child's circumstances, within their family, in a short period of time, then developing and supporting a plan to make a positive difference. Good assessment work is vital for a good children's service. Our work: The Assessment Team undertake an initial single assessment within a statutory timescale and continuous assessments from referral through to case closure. They facilitate family network meetings to help to bring the family's support network together. Work from this team will either close, step down or transfer to another team at an agreed time. Social workers sit in four pods with a four-weekly turnaround (the 20-day time limit on assessments). Are you also passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking for dedicated, compassionate and experienced Social Workers to join our team at Levels 2 & 3 We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted in Dec 2024, recognising our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families. At BCP, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to continuing building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Your unique experiences and perspectives will help us continue delivering outstanding care to children in our community. If you are an experienced Social Worker we want to hear from you. If you are reflective, proactive and resilient, have the desire to make a real difference and ensure children and their voices are at the heart of everything you do, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council could be the place for you? It is a really exciting time here in BCP Children's Services and you have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children and young people and impacting on our improvement journey. We are committed to recruiting, developing and supporting outstanding dedicated social workers, to enable our children to grow and flourish. If you like a challenge, want to work in an authority where you can feel the difference you are making, then please give us a call. If you are interested in this level of social work, you will need to: have experience of a mentoring role in front line SW of less experienced staff including new and newly qualified staff, and SW students on placement; have post-qualifying award (e.g Practice Education), and/or be willing to undertake Practice Education training; be already working to the DfE Knowledge and Skills statements for child and family practitioners; be able to work with very complex referrals and complex casework and have high quality skills in analysis of risk and decision making; have strong and confident presentation skills; have strong conflict resolution skills; have a commitment to continuous professional development; develop and maintain a professional network, to share expertise and in order to support the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We will require you to: be able to travel across the full Council area in a timely manner. have significant experience of front line SW safeguarding. We can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer. Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities. Manageable and diverse caseloads. Regular Supervision. 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays. Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work. Employee Assistance Programme. Relocation Scheme. Staff network groups. For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Nigel Burton, Service Manager for Assessment at Check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents Social Worker JD and PS BCP.pdf

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - PLO and Court Team Salary BCP Band I (SCP 28-31) £39,152 - £41,771 per annum pro rata, plus £4,234 per annum & Band J (SCP 32-35) - £42,839 - £46,142 per annum, plus £5,719 contractual supplement per annum From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role (Level 2 - 3) will be £42,839 - £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025 and pay protection will not apply. Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 2 is a fixed amount of £4,234 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £1,331 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 3 is a fixed amount of £5,719 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,249 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure This is what our current workforce say about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset. "As for a social worker, there is career progression that is encouraged within BCP and it's a a very rewarding job and something that I absolutely love" "It's a lovely place to come and live and work. So if if you're not from the local area, come down to Dorset. It's a wonderful county and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are vibrant, busy urban areas right on the sea front" "I've never felt so supported" About our team: BCP Council Children's Services have 2 specialist PLO and Court Teams which are made up of 1 Team Manager, 1 Assistant Team Manager, 7 social workers and 1 Family Practitioner. The teams are co located alongside the other Children's services teams at the Civic Centre Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Families are presented at Legal Gateway panel by the Assessment service or Children & Families First teams to consider if the threshold for pre-proceedings is met and to devise a plan of support to the family. If threshold is met, the family are invited to a formal meeting (PLO meeting) with their legal representation to hear the concerns and collaborate on an action plan to reduce risks to the child/ren , at which point the PLO and Court Team will start working with the family. The team works with families to address the needs and risks of children and families jointly , supporting children and families with issues such as domestic abuse, adult mental health and substance misuse along with the use of the Parental Substance Misuse Court (PSMC). Issuing care proceedings in the family courts should be seen as the option of last resort and the purpose of the PLO (Public Law Outline) pre-care proceedings process represents a genuine opportunity to work closely with families by offering help and support to address their recognises needs in a bid to negate the need to issue care proceedings. The focus of the best practice guidance is ensuring that the PLO is followed in all cases with a view to either divert cases that might otherwise have come to court or having these cases that do come to court fully assessed and prepared. There is significant emphasis in securing a child's permanency and exploration of the support the wider family can offer in reducing risk and increasing safety. We work together to ensure the right decisions are made for children without drift and delay. For those children that require permanency outside of the home, there is joint working and handovers to the children in care team, or to Aspire adoption team. Are you also passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking for dedicated, compassionate and experienced Social Workers to join our team at Levels 2 & 3. We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted in Dec 2024, recognising our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families. At BCP, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to continuing building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Your unique experiences and perspectives will help us continue delivering outstanding care to children in our community. If you are an experienced Social Worker we want to hear from you. If you are reflective, proactive and resilient, have the desire to make a real difference and ensure children and their voices are at the heart of everything you do, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council could be the place for you? It is a really exciting time here in BCP Children's Services and you have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children and young people and impacting on our improvement journey. We are committed to recruiting, developing and supporting outstanding dedicated social workers, to enable our children to grow and flourish. If you like a challenge, want to work in an authority where you can feel the difference you are making, then please give us a call. If you are interested in this level of social work, you will need to: have experience of a mentoring role in front line SW of less experienced staff including new and newly qualified staff, and SW students on placement; have post-qualifying award (e.g Practice Education), and/or be willing to undertake Practice Education training; be already working to the DfE Knowledge and Skills statements for child and family practitioners; be able to work with very complex referrals and complex casework and have high quality skills in analysis of risk and decision making; have strong and confident presentation skills; have strong conflict resolution skills; have a commitment to continuous professional development; develop and maintain a professional network, to share expertise and in order to support the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We will require you to: be able to travel across the full Council area in a timely manner. have significant experience of front line SW safeguarding. We can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer. Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities. Manageable and diverse caseloads. Regular Supervision. 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays. Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work. Employee Assistance Programme. Relocation Scheme. Staff network groups. For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Vanessa Johns, Service Manager for Children and Families First and PLO&Court at Check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS . click apply for full job details

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children and Families First Team Salary BCP Band I (SCP 28-31) £39,152 - £41,771 per annum pro rata, plus £4,234 per annum & Band J (SCP 32-35) - £42,839 - £46,142 per annum, plus £5,719 contractual supplement per annum From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role (Level 2 - 3) will be £42,839 - £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025 and pay protection will not apply. Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 2 is a fixed amount of £4,234 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £1,331 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 3 is a fixed amount of £5,719 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,249 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure This is what our current workforce say about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset. "I've never felt so supported" "BCP is like '"One big family which is really rewarding." "I think just because you can do a lots of different direct work with the children. For example, I last year was able to go crabbing and it was the family's idea and literally I was like, 'What is crabbing?' And they were like, 'We'll show you And we went down to one of the beaches and, yeah, were literally collecting crabs. It was so fascinating." About our team: Safeguarding is everyone's business and whilst the initial assessment of risk takes place in the assessment service, the Children and Families First teams are here for those families where longer-term intervention at level 4 is required to reduce risk and achieve positive change. The Children and Families First teams work with families where children have been assessed to be children in need or at risk of harm. Assessments and plans are reviewed on a regular basis to prevent drift and to ensure the child's journey progresses in a timely way. The team work closely with families and a range of other agencies to support children who are subject to child in need and child protection plans and in some cases children at the early stages of being looked after . The teams use a range of interventions within our restorative practice framework to address and reduce risk. Key areas for consideration in the teams are co-production, safety planning, strong relationships with children, early permanence planning and legal interventions in circumstances where children are not considered safe in their family. There are 6 Children and Families First teams, each consisting of a Team Manager, ATM , 7 social workers and a family support practitioner. All statutory teams are co located within the Civic Centre, Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Are you also passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking for dedicated, compassionate and experienced Social Workers to join our team at Levels 2 & 3 We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted in Dec 2024, recognising our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families. At BCP, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to continuing building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Your unique experiences and perspectives will help us continue delivering outstanding care to children in our community. If you are an experienced Social Worker we want to hear from you. If you are reflective, proactive and resilient, have the desire to make a real difference and ensure children and their voices are at the heart of everything you do, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council could be the place for you? It is a really exciting time here in BCP Children's Services and you have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children and young people and impacting on our improvement journey. We are committed to recruiting, developing and supporting outstanding dedicated social workers, to enable our children to grow and flourish. If you like a challenge, want to work in an authority where you can feel the difference you are making, then please give us a call. If you are interested in this level of social work, you will need to: have experience of a mentoring role in front line SW of less experienced staff including new and newly qualified staff, and SW students on placement; have post-qualifying award (e.g Practice Education), and/or be willing to undertake Practice Education training; be already working to the DfE Knowledge and Skills statements for child and family practitioners; be able to work with very complex referrals and complex casework and have high quality skills in analysis of risk and decision making; have strong and confident presentation skills; have strong conflict resolution skills; have a commitment to continuous professional development; develop and maintain a professional network, to share expertise and in order to support the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We will require you to: be able to travel across the full Council area in a timely manner. have significant experience of front line SW safeguarding. We can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer. Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities. Manageable and diverse caseloads. Regular Supervision. 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays. Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work. Employee Assistance Programme. Relocation Scheme. Staff network groups. For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Vanessa Johns, Service Manager for Children and Families First and PLO&Court at Check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents Social Worker JD and PS BCP.pdf

Team Lead, Content Tools Salary: £49,000 - £65,500 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent We are recruiting for a Team Lead who will be responsible for shaping, designing, and improving a wide range of cutting-edge AI-driven solutions that bring innovation, efficiency, and value to our organisation. You'll be leading a team building and enhancing internal tools that leverage AI to solve complex business problems and significantly improve our learning and assessment content generation and management processes. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the Team Leader role As the Team Lead for our Content Tools team, you will: Take ownership of a critical, production-ready internal application, assessing its existing architecture and making strategic decisions for its evolution and improvement Lead and develop a team of 2-6 members, aligning performance with organizational values and leadership competencies Design, refine, and document the overall architecture of solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term technical strategy Foster team growth through knowledge sharing, technical mentoring, and promoting best practices Collaborate closely with the Product Owner, senior stakeholders, and end-users to gather requirements for AI solutions Set technical direction and deliver solutions, including roadmap management and stakeholder communication Balance short-term tactical and long-term strategic technical focus We have a progressive approach to AI-driven software engineering. We embrace cutting-edge technologies and best practices that help us deliver quality solutions, including automated testing, cloud infrastructure, and production-ready applications. Our ways of working are always evolving; if something's not working, we change it. The key to our work is our colleagues, whose shared commitment enables us to have an ever-greater impact. We are a united, vibrant, and respectful global community of people, and we ensure that every individual is recognized, listened to, and cared for. And because our impact is amplified when our people are empowered, we give everyone the opportunity to develop in their own way. Whether you want a career that's linear, or want to follow your own path, we'll support you and help give you the resources and training you'll need to be bold and take ownership of what you do. About you We're looking for an experienced Team Lead with extensive expertise in AI and machine learning technologies and a proven track record in technical leadership. You'll need deep understanding of software architecture and team management, with 50-70% of your time focused on team leadership and the remainder on hands-on technical work. We value strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in developing and mentoring technical teams while driving strategic technical initiatives. Your experience incudes Lead and develop a technical team of 2-6 members, fostering performance, growth, and a strong culture of mentoring and best practices. Take ownership of production-ready internal applications, making strategic architectural decisions to ensure scalability, quality, and alignment with business goals. Design, refine, and document solution architectures, balancing short-term tactical needs with long-term strategic vision. Directly build, deploy, and manage LLM-powered applications, with proficiency in relevant programming languages (especially TypeScript) and familiarity with low-code/no-code tools. Collaborate with Product Owners, senior stakeholders, and end-users to translate product vision into technical requirements and deliver AI solutions. Oversee team operations and agile practices, including daily stand-ups, planning sessions, retrospectives, and knowledge sharing activities. Select, assess, and implement AI technologies and cloud services (notably AWS and Okta) to meet performance, scalability, and security standards. Communicate technical uncertainty, team progress, risks, and challenges clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Stay current with trends and best practices in AI, LLMs, and software development, partnering with other leaders to improve departmental practices and technical strategy. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 4th September 2025 Interviews are scheduled to take place as applications are received. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Closing Date:4 September 2025 Team Leader, Content Tools

Programme Manager Salary: £43,800 - £58,300 per annum Location: Cambridge / Hybrid, in-office 2 days per week Contract: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Make a difference to people's futures. Make a difference to yours. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We are recruiting a Programme Manager who want to see their work making a difference to people's futures. As part of a community of change leaders delivering strategic and tactical projects, you will be responsible for defining, shaping and coordinating people centered change globally, improving access to education and life opportunities for millions of people. We are a modern organisation with a proud legacy and a global reputation for excellence. As one of the oldest established media organisations in the world, we have been on a digital transformation journey. We are looking for people who can help us move beyond good, to world-leading, in the digital era. We offer a vast and high-quality range of continuous learning opportunities including training, mentoring, coaching, communities of practice and the resources you need to grow your career, in whichever direction you choose. Whether you want to increase your expertise in a particular area, or broaden your skills and experience across the business, we will support you. The Programme you will be working on is broad and includes: acquisition and integration of new core business functions implementing new technologies into the business to improve our ways of working, drive efficiency and enhance customer experience driving policy and process change to support new initiatives in People and Culture About you You will have extensive experience managing multiple stakeholders and leading teams of both internal colleagues and external vendors through complex projects, often having to show initiative to implement solutions to issues that are raised. You are familiar with Workday as a people system and have extensive experience with people and culture centred initiatives. You can take a brief for a business opportunity and turn it into a strategic blueprint and plan through robust engagement and analysis You can design, develop and maintain strategic reports and dashboards to share visibility of project performance against OKR's and/ or KPI's You model and embrace good governance and communication, to achieve successful outcomes You have inspirational people skills, can recognise the viewpoints of multiple stakeholders and identify the best way forward You are comfortable in accepting and providing challenge to senior colleagues to ensure the best outcome for your projects You are proactive and highly motivated by your accountability to make change happen Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. If you choose to apply, please include a short cover letter with your application, making sure you specify you are applying for a Project Manager position. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 2nd September and interviews are scheduled to take place during or at the end of the campaign. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Closing Date:2 September 2025 Programme Manager

Personal Skills & Characteristics Communication skills verbally and ability to express in written form. Good IT keyboard skills Patient and calm personality. Able to defuse volatile situations. Able to empathise with vulnerable children and their families. Listening skills. Able to work as member of a staff team. Working with adults or parents. Building professional relationships with service users. Duties and Responsibilities Main Responsibilities To ensure the safety and welfare of children remains central to the assessment/intervention process. To take an active part in the assessment process regarding children and families - to observe, supervise, record and assess family interaction, child behaviour, parental motivation and parental ability to meet the needs of the child(ren). To provide a service that values and respects the strengths, experiences and background of the families. To take an active part within team meetings in reviewing and developing the practices and provision within, and resources available to, the centre. To use common sense and sensitivity in challenging and teaching parenting practices. To provide structured feedback to parents during and at the end of each shift. To plan and prioritise workload effectively within established timeframes and ensure that all written recordings meet required deadlines. To assist with childcare duties as required. To liaise with managers, and source other agencies/resources as appropriate. To work as part of a team to provide a culturally sensitive service for children and their families. To promote and maintain equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice within the work environment. To observe and implement Child Protection Procedures and the Center's policies and procedures. To participate fully in training and supervision, identifying training courses relevant to role and personal development. To be aware of health and safety responsibilities at work. If you have observed a specific incident, to provide evidence in court, if required. To undertake other duties as identified by the Service and Registered Manager, Team Case Managers or Office Manager. On call duties, during the weekday and weekend as required by the Center needs. Special Conditions Post holder is required to work shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays and to 'sleep in' (if required), at the Center All staff are expected to work in a flexible way to cope with the needs, demands and requirements of the Center Dudley Lodge operates a non-smoking environment for staff members. The Dudley Lodge Center is based across three floors and the Bonner House Center is based across 2 floors staff will be required to access the floors via stairs. Assessments and observations will take place throughout the centre and if the case of a fire alarm staff may need to assist babies and families down the stairs to safety/fire assembly point. Use of personal phones/cameras are restricted to certain areas of the building Observance of the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy will be required, and to work at all times in accordance with all the Centre's policies and procedures Failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical or sexual abuse of a child by another member of staff or other person having contact with the child may constitute a disciplinary offence. Benefits of working at Dudley Lodge: Shift patterns that make your commute calmer and quicker. Training Opportunities Staff wellbeing events throughout the year Team building days Employee Assistance Programme - this is a scheme run by Dudley Lodge for its employees. It enables staff to gain access to qualified advisors for a wide range of services day or night. Health Shield - After 1 year's continuous employment, you can opt for free cover under this Cash Plan policy. Auto-enrolment to a pension scheme with Standard Life if earning £833 or more per month, Dudley Lodge contributes 5% towards your pension, also matching additional employee contributions up to 7.5%. The company will increase its contribution to 10% after an employee has reached their 10 years' service, on condition employees contribute the same. Life Assurance - Group Life Assurance Policy with Canada Life. The scheme provides a tax-free benefit to all permanent employees, paying a lump sum amount of 2 x salary in the event of death in service. Free tea, coffee, water and fruit for all staff Continuous training and professional development opportunities Enhanced holidays: 22 days plus 8 bank holidays - up to 5 years continuous employment 27 days plus 8 bank holidays - up to 10 years continuous employment 32 days plus 8 bank holidays - over 10 years continuous employment Flu Vaccine: For Staff that do not qualify for the flu vaccine through the NHS Bike (Cycle) Scheme: Staff can purchase a bike (max, £1000 or 50% of monthly contractual salary). The employee cycle loan request form should be completed for validation. Long Service Awards: We value our staff and to show recognition we offer long service award This post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure. Dudley Lodge may also undertake an online search on shortlisted candidates Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. We regret to inform you that we do not offer sponsorship for this position Close Date: 19th September, 12pm

Hays Software Engineering are looking for a Test Analyst to join a renowned London based Insurer with huge growth plans. What you will be doing:You will be part of a lean family type IT team responsible for all things tech operations and directly responsible for implementing a testing environment for electronic trading platforms.As well as the above, you will be responsible for liaising with internal stakeholders such as Actuarial, Underwriting and Finance professionals to ensure the smooth implementation of system updates.This specific client operates their IT team with 0 ego's. Therefore, there may be an element of mentoring newer members of the team and assisting where the business requires. What you'll receive in return:The opportunity to work for a people centric business that will allow you to own full trading platform implementations, from design to deploy, providing exposure to all aspects involved and upskilling where required. What we are looking for: Skilled in converting business requirements into detailed technical specifications Solid grasp of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Proficient in defect tracking and resolution Hands-on experience working within Agile frameworks Competent in test automation and script development Responsible for communicating test progress and results to key stakeholders Knowledgeable in various testing methodologies Familiar with scripting languages such as Python Experience with database technologies including T-SQL and MySQL Adept at testing APIs for functionality and reliability Exposure to non-functional testing, including performance and security assessments What you will get in return: This position is offering a competitive package, 28 days holiday + bank holidays. Plus a great flexible working programme in place with the option to split your time between working from home and working in the office. Private healthcare & 8% non-contributory pension. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)