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Business Development Executive (Construction Manufacturing) £30,000 + OTE up £15,000 in uncapped bonuses Permanent Stockport Avid Personnel are thrilled to be EXCLUSIVELY recruiting for a Business Development Executive to join their rapidly expanding furniture manufacturing business in Stockport. Recently under a new Board of Directors, this business has extremely exciting growth plans over the next 12 months - this is the perfect time to join their Commercial Team. We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Executive to join our team in a brand new role focused on driving revenue growth and expanding our market presence. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and grow a business stream, with the potential for significant rewards. Your new role will focus on all aspects of business development for cloakroom furniture, grab rails, and door restrainers, targeting construction industry contractors, builder s merchants, facilities management companies as well as end users to deliver sales growth in these product areas. The role also encompasses leadership of external marketing resources to grow the brand across all business streams, and ultimately increasing the specification of our products by Architects. Key Responsibilities: Lead Generation: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through telemarketing, email campaigns, and market research to secure approved supplier status with local authorities, healthcare institutions, and facilities management companies. Sales Development: Build and maintain strong client relationships to convert leads into sales, ensuring consistent follow-up and effective pipeline management. Client Engagement: Transition from office-based lead generation to conducting client visits across the UK to nurture relationships and close deals. Marketing Leadership: Oversee and manage marketing activities for all business streams by collaborating with an external agency to develop and execute campaigns that enhance brand visibility and support lead generation efforts. Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, revenue, and client interactions, producing weekly reports to track progress against KPIs. Market Expansion: Identify untapped markets and develop strategies to drive growth in alignment with company objectives, with a particular emphasis on cloakroom furniture, grab rails, and door restrainers for the construction sector. Essential Experience Highly motivated, self-starter capable of working independently and taking initiative. Proven experience in a business development or sales role with a track record of achieving targets. Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with clients at all levels. Strong sales and negotiation skills with a results-driven mindset. Solid understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their application in sales processes. Highly organized, with experience in maintaining detailed records and preparing reports. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other common software packages. Full, clean UK driving license (required for client visits). Desirable Skills Experience in the education, healthcare, or leisure sectors. Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce). Knowledge of public sector procurement processes. Experience managing marketing agencies or campaigns. Familiarity with the construction industry and its procurement processes. Contractual Benefits Full-time, permanent position. Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure. Company pension scheme. 21 days annual leave (plus public holidays). Standard Monday to Friday working week. Opportunities for career progression within a growing business. To Apply Please click on the link. I look forward to receiving your application. Thanks Kelly Kelly Newell Manufacturing Division Avid Personnel

The Youth Endowment Fund Assistant Director of Public Affairs and Partnerships Reports to: Director of Change, with significant engagement with Director of Public Affairs and Comms and CEO Salary: £75,500 per annum Location: Central London or Hybrid Contract: 2-year fixed term potential to extend. Open to 0.8 FTE for the right candidate Closing date: Friday 26th September by 12pm About the Youth Endowment Fund We re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice. Last year, 244 people in England and Wales tragically died after being assaulted with a knife. Of these, 32 were children. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them. Even when violence doesn t strike directly, we know that the fear of violence has a terrible effect on children s lives. The Youth Endowment Fund exists to try and permanently change things. To succeed, we must build an exceptional body of knowledge about violence affecting young people and how we reduce it. This knowledge has to be both rigorous and highly relevant to those making decisions about how to support vulnerable young people. We need to find out what works and what doesn t through evidence synthesis, data analysis and qualitative research into children s lives. We need to convert this into highly accessible content on what works, how delivery organisations need to change their practice and how the systems they operate in need to be reformed. We then need to work with the right people that can make change happen, across systems, policies and practice, to have a real impact on reducing violence affecting children s lives. We can t do this alone, we have to build and maintain brilliant partnerships across government, with other funders and with wider society. We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead on this work. We also need to have an eye for the future. Our present endowment must be spent down by April 2029. We need someone who can lead on planning for the future. Key responsibilities You ensure that we: Are ready for the future: Born with a ten-year endowment, the YEF has become the leading authoritative voice on how to reduce violence affecting children.We mustspend down this endowment by April 2029, so need to start thinking about after this date. You will lead on ensuring we have a great plan for post 2029. You will spot the best opportunities, assess them and, over time, take them. This includes both building great external relationships and also ensuring there s a clearly articulated, inspiring narrative filled with facts, examples and case studies - of what has been delivered to date and what needs to happen between 2029 and 2039 to double down on our mission. To do this, you will orchestrate the expertise and knowledge of colleagues across the organisation ensuring that what you need comes together perfectly. Build and maintain great relationships across government: We have an increasingly large number of relationships across government providing advice and support on what works to prevent violence. You will be ready to offer advice to colleagues on those relationships where needed. You will build new relationships and maintain them where they are needed so we are ready for the future. You will be really well organised too ensuring that internal colleagues know which relationships they own and making sure that key regular meetings are in place. We have a simple process that tracks these relationships; you will make this process work well for us with minimum bureaucracy and maximum effectiveness. You will also provide help and advice and coaching as YEF colleagues think through how best to get system changes to happen that will ultimately reduce violence. Build great relationships with other organisations that will be key to the future: As thelead organisation on reducing violence affecting young people, we increasingly receive and see a host of opportunities to partner with other organisations including funders on projects, co-funding and research. You will support this work leading on relationships that are essential in making us ready for the future. You will spot the opportunity, build relationships, bring in other YEF colleagues, pull together key information, write brilliant documents where needed, win others over. In short, you will make great things happen. As a senior member of staff in the organisation you also: Lead on culture: Build and maintain a culture where it is natural to perform well and support colleagues brilliantly. Deliver on strategy: Contribute to setting the strategy, delivering results, and building and modelling the culture that we need to succeed. About you You are this sort of person: You make things happen. You re organised, delivery-focused, and produce high-quality work, even under pressure. You work independently and to a high standard. You are quick at really understanding something so you can make good decisions quite fast. You put plans together and make them happen. Wherever you work, people think of you as someone who makes things happen. You do it in a generous, kind way that means people are feel delighted to see you succeeding, never trampled upon. You like bringing order and clarity to a big project that involves lots of people. You are at home bringing order to a big project: working out who is going to do what by when, having a regular steering group to ensure progress, keeping everyone on side and delivering a great result at the end. You understand how government works as in really understand. You understand the nuance of how decisions are made within government. You understand that there is no such thing as the department s position (instead there are different views competing) and that while some decisions are very rational, some are more about personalities and politics. You find the process of how decisions get made within government departments, and with Number 10 and the Treasury, fascinating. You are fantastic at spotting how to get something done in Whitehall or Westminster. You are really good at thinking about how to make change happen. To some, Westminster and Whitehall can seem like a blob but you are brilliant at spotting how to make change happen there. You can think through the intricacies of who to get onside, who to get advice from, who to persuade and how to get the job done. You have a track record of doing this. You write really well. The idea of writing one or two pivotally important longer documents (30-40 pages) for the organisation that makes the case for something and pulls in content from lots of colleagues, synthesising and making it all fit together sounds interesting. You know from experience that you would be good at it. You win people over. People tend to warm to you and respect you. You easily build good relationships with both very senior and very junior people. You can be at ease talking to a senior politician or a 15 year old. It is important to you to be humble. You acknowledge how much you don't know as well as how much you do. You are great at building lasting partnerships with other organisations. Youhave experienceof building partnerships or collaborations with other organisations, winning them over, doing conflict well when you need to, communicating clearly so that the work gets done and people feel as good as possible about it. You are a team player. You work brilliantly in a team. You are not motivated by being the individual winner. You want the team as a whole to succeed. You enjoy coaching other people so that they perform excellently in a meeting. You are not possessive of your contacts. You don t care who gets the credit as long as things get done. You like the idea of being part of a small, well-motivated team and are ok with the downside of this that we don t have a lot of junior admin staff to do the jobs we like less. You think and communicate really well from the big picture to practical reality. You re a strategic thinker who can see the big picture without losing sight of the detail. You find it quite easy to summarise in a few sentences, a few pages or a few words a complex argument or case. Whether speaking or writing, you break down complicated concepts in ways that make sense to different audiences without oversimplifying. You bring clarity where others bring jargon. You care about our mission. You can be easily motivated to do work to prevent violence. This is something that matters to you.You believe in getting people to do things that are most likely to save lives, rather than just things that sound good. You re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Not just in theory but in how you work, who you listen to, and what you prioritise. While it s not a criterion, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of violence affecting young people. It s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. Secondments . click apply for full job details

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented Ecologist's and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as a Associate Ecologist in our UK and Ireland offices, including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast,Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool offices (other locations across the UK may be considered). Our Nature team are working on a mix of large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside managing smaller local projects. Our team is also supporting the wider AECOM Nature team with National and International projects. In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: using innovative survey techniques for species and habitats surveys, data capture and reporting; work winning; management of projects, Habitats Regulations Assessments; and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring and coaching of the team. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Here's what you'll do: Lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for both internal and external clients ; Produce and technically review a range of ecological assessments including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal; Protected Species Baseline Reports; Ecological Impact Assessments; Habitats Regulations Assessment; and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations; Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of proportionate and pragmatic solutions; Lead consultation and engagement with clients and key project stakeholders including planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public; Play a key role in the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation/research; Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services; Mentor and support both junior staff and peers. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 150 professional experts including national and global leaders located across the UK&I, from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Qualifications Here's what we're looking for: Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland; Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation; Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related.) Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences; A proactive approach to Health and Safety; Mentoring and supporting ecology team members. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J Business Line: Environment Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Science Work Location Model: Hybrid Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited

The Philharmonia is looking to appoint an experienced and inspiring Head of Education & Community Engagement to lead on the day to day running of learning projects, with a firm focus on developing and growing this work. With a proven track record of creative leadership, innovation and producing high quality music education and community projects, successful applicants will be led by a passionate belief in the power of orchestral music to transform lives, whether as audiences or participants. Centred around our ambition to deepen our engagement in our residencies in and out of London, this role will be responsible for the creative and strategic development and execution of both our long-established programmes (like Hear and Now, and Orchestra Unwrapped), as well as co-creating and developing new, innovative projects addressing real needs in schools and community settings. The role will have a strong direct connection with our Community Boards, the advisory bodies in our residency areas, and the Music Hubs, as partners and co-creators. Candidates should have a progressive and well-informed approach to place-based and grassroots music-making and project creation, and a strong understanding of the latest developments in the music education landscape. Combining a keen grasp of participant needs, with sound understanding of commissioner and funder requirements, as well as a can-do, entrepreneurial attitude, this is a great opportunity for a senior manager to progress to the next level of leadership within the sector and shape the education and community engagement programmes of a leading orchestra. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Undertake research and mapping as required to ensure that projects and programmes respond to local and regional needs and is distinctive and complementary in the context of other providers. Keep abreast of educational policy and practice at national and regional governmental level, ensuring that project development is aligned with current thinking and strategy. Develop new bespoke and innovative education and community projects in strategic partnership with local and national bodies, allied to the core work of the Orchestra. Leadership and Management: Provide creative leadership and direction for the Learning and Engagement Department, reflecting and clearly articulating the Philharmonia s vision, mission and values Develop and motivate the members of the Learning and Engagement Team, and as required, manage the Learning & Engagement team s support staff, such as freelance Project Managers, animateurs and musicians Sustain and strengthen existing partnerships for funding and delivery with key stakeholders including other NPOs, Local Authorities, Music Education Hubs, community groups, arts organisations and venues, private and public development agencies and schools, colleges and universities. Represent the Orchestra on the Strategic Boards of appropriate bodies in London and residencies (for example, music hubs) Ensure that key national and regional stakeholders have a detailed understanding of the Orchestra s Learning and Engagement work, as well as ensuring effective and constructive communication with artists and musicians engaged in the Philharmonia Orchestra s Learning and Engagement Programme Represent the Philharmonia Orchestra at external meetings and conferences, as required, acting as an advocate and ambassador for the Orchestra. Lead and manage the Safeguarding for the Orchestra, ensure that the Philharmonia Orchestra s safeguarding policy and procedure is up to date and effectively implemented, including taking responsibility as the Philharmonia s Designated Safeguarding Officer; ensure that all relevant staff and freelance practitioners have current DBS checks. Programme Management and Delivery: Oversee evaluations of all projects to share outcomes with stakeholders and partners and to learn lessons for developing and delivering future projects. Agree and manage budgets for the Learning and Engagement Department Commission and oversee production of project-specific marketing materials. Help to develop and support the Orchestra s Audience Development Strategy, in close partnership with the Marketing Director. Oversee all aspects of project management, planning and production of the various projects and workshops which make up the Philharmonia s Learning Programme Deputise for the Director of L&E as required Skills and Qualifications Essential: Minimum five years experience in a relevant role Knowledge of the education and community learning landscape Experience with managing and monitoring budgets Experience with producing and devising large scale, education, community or participation projects Excellent communication skills, with a personable and approachable style Experience of reporting tools and data visualisation, ideally for funders Passion and interest for music and the arts, with an excellent understanding of orchestras and classical music repertoire Ability to read music and orchestral scores Ability to lead, mentor and train a team Willingness to have a hands-on attitude Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends must want to attend concerts and learning projects Desirable: An education or community learning qualification or degree Experience of creating external reports and evaluations

Description Our local government clients are recruiting an Assistant Director - Digital Transformation Lead. As the Assistant Director Digital, you will be the driving force behind our corporate Digital Transformation Programme. You will provide strategic leadership and direction to our IT and digital services, ensuring they are aligned with the corporate objectives. Your key responsibilities will include: Spearheading the development, strategy, and implementation of our ambitious Digital Transformation Programme. Leading the corporate IT strategy, ensuring it supports our broader transformation goals. Advising the Corporate Leadership Team and Councillors on strategic digital opportunities and priorities. Championing the development of the website to enhance user experience and accessibility. Fostering a culture of innovation by exploring and adopting new technologies and digital approaches. Ensuring the benefits of our digital transformation are effectively communicated to our employees, members, and residents. Embedding robust frameworks such as ITIL and TOGAF to ensure service excellence. Qualification Essential Educated to a degree level or equivalent. A relevant professional or post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience. An ITIL certification is desirable. Advanced IT Skills- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media, and Project Management. Q ualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage. Successful candidates will be: We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of leading significant digital and IT transformations within a large, complex organisation. You will be a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into tangible outcomes that improve services for our residents. Significant experience in developing and implementing successful digital transformation and IT strategies and programmes. A demonstrable history of managing complex programmes and projects that have led to clear improvements. Proven experience in driving and communicating transformational change. Extensive experience with programme and project management tools. A thorough understanding of digital transformational change, IT operations, and performance management. A comprehensive grasp of strategic digital models, including cloud-based solutions and 'digital by default' principles. The ability to horizon scan and identify key opportunities and drivers. A talent for critically analysing programmes and formulating innovative and practical solutions. Essential Compliance Requirements 3 Years' References. A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process. Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. As part of the WSP's Rail Station team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the world. WSP is currently involved in numerous HS2. Network Rail, Transport for London projects which will reshape the landscape of the rail industry and leave a legacy for the century to come. Although a part of multi-disciplinary Rail consultancy, the MEP team are a tight-knit group, working closely to deliver some of the largest and most complex buildings in the world. A little about your role The Stations team within WSP's Rail business are actively seeking an Associate Director MEP (Rail) to lead teams delivering Rail MEP Building Services for major Railway projects. The role includes all aspects of technical delivery during including Concept to RIBA 4 / GRIP 5 stages, client engagement and internal multi-disciplinary co-ordination. The team offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate to enhance their career and deliver some of the most prestigious Rail Projects in the UK and overseas. Some of the key responsibilities are: Leading Rail stations M&E design team. Liaise M&E design with the Client / Contractors. Become focal point between the Client Team and the WSP Design team. Working closely with M&E Design team to resolve design issues. You are people person, love working with people and actively lead team of M&E engineers. Working knowledge of the design of Rail stations Mechanical, Electrical and Public health systems. Added advantage of working knowledge of Telecoms and Fire systems. Requires working knowledge of compliance requirements to Building Regulations, Part L and other MEP sustainable and Net Zero design requirements. Realise WSP's and our client net zero carbon commitments and ambitions by delivering highly sustainable, low carbon design. Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.Work in an environment that allows you to use your own initiative with support from specific specialist experience to deliver high-quality construction engineering solutions Interpretation of client specification requirements and various Standards requirements in the development of designs Have Contractual and Commercial awareness of how Employer's Instruction, Early Warnings and other contractual correspondences works. You will be involved in delivering the major railway projects design. With the unparallel opportunity to stretch and further your knowledge and exceptional culture of support to enhance your capabilities and skills which can put your career in a growth trajectory. A little more about your team You will work closely with like-minded individuals on exciting and challenging projects. Rail Station MEP team consist of more than 100 mechanical, electrical and Public Health Engineers. You will join a team of professionally qualified, diverse, talented individuals who collaborate to: Undertake project work from across the design lifecycle, including early concept stage to detail design Deliver projects for Network Rail, HS2, TfL, Transport for The North, TfGM, Nexus, Local Authorities, Principal Contractors, and Private Developers Reporting to MEP Service Lead of our stations team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting a challenging multi-disciplinary Rail stations projects around the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP as part of an expanding team delivering a variety of prestigious projects Our office provides a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff and benefits from cutting-edge design, large amounts of natural light, large open spaces, collaborative working spaces. What we would want you to demonstrate Experience of leading MEPFC building services design team in the Rail environment during Design and Construction stage Qualifications meeting the requirements for Chartership with a UK Engineering Institution Understanding of: requirements of HS2, Network Rail and/or London Underground standards M&E Building services design requirements in Rail or similar regulated environment Working with M&E Client / Contractors during Initial Design, Detailed design and preferably construction stage Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Centre Manager We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager to play a vital part in leading one of our residential centres, ensuring we deliver unforgettable experiences for children and young people aged 8 13. This role will oversee operations at our Ashbourne site in Derbyshire, contributing to the safe, smooth, and inspiring running of our centres. Position: Centre Manager Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire Salary: £35,000 depending on experience Duration: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent Benefits: 28 Days annual leave plus Public and Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Flexible working hours Closing Date: Friday 19th September at 11.59pm About the role: As Centre Manager you will take overall responsibility for the site, its buildings, grounds, vehicles, and on-site team, ensuring our centres are safe, compliant, and welcoming. You will lead staff and volunteers, inspire strong teamwork, and play a key role in delivering exceptional residential breaks for children and young people. Some of your key responsibilities will include: Overseeing the daily operations of the centre, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, and risk management. Leading and managing the on-site team (Housekeeping, Maintenance, Catering, Team Leaders, and Volunteers). Managing budgets, resources, facilities, and contracts to ensure efficiency and sustainability. Developing and delivering land and centre management plans to ensure our facilities are safe, welcoming, and environmentally sustainable. Ensuring children enjoy nutritious meals, exciting activities, and a safe environment during their stays. Raising the charity s profile within the local community, encouraging third-party use of our facilities and supporting local partnerships. Producing quarterly centre-based reports for senior leadership on H&S, incidents, and development projects. About you: We are looking for an experienced Centre Manager with strong leadership and operational skills, as well as a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people. You will have the following essential skills and experience: Excellent understanding of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and child-centred activity planning. Proven experience in facilities, land, or fleet management. Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team. Financial awareness with experience managing budgets and resources. Confident communicator, problem solver, and decision-maker. A commitment to sustainability and green practices. It would be desirable if you also have: A recognised Facilities Management or H&S qualification. Experience of working in child-focused environments. Food Safety Level 3 qualification. Previous budget management experience and commercial acumen. About the charity: The charity gives children and young people across the UK who face serious challenges in their lives the chance for a break that lasts a lifetime. For over 30 years, more than 20,000 children have enjoyed a week of adventure, creativity, and new friendships at our centres in Derbyshire and Cornwall. When they go home, they take with them confidence, resilience, and memories that last forever. Everyone who works for the charity has a responsibility to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children. All successful applicants will require a DBS Disclosure. You may also have experience in roles such as Facilities Manager, Operations Manager, Centre Director, Youth Centre Manager, Site Manager, Community Engagement Manager, or Children s Services Manager, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.