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Customer Service
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We are seeking a dedicated and customer-focused individual to join our Customer Support team as a Customer Service Representative. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers, resolving their inquiries and issues in a timely and professional manner.
Responsibilities:- Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and live chat
- Assist customers with product information, order status, and account management
- Resolve customer complaints and issues with empathy and efficiency
- Process returns, exchanges, and refunds according to company policies
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of customer service experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software
If you are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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Headteacher
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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Longdon Hall School, Near Lichfield, WS15 4PT
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum dependent on experience and skills (not pro rata)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, term time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Longdon Hall School is seeking an inspiring, dedicated, and resilient leader who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives and education of our pupils.
About the Role
Are you an innovative Headteacher or Senior Leader committed to supporting pupils with a primary diagnosis of SEMH and additional complex needs? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a fantastic team and continue building on our vision and ethos of ‘Thinking and Learning Differently.’
As Headteacher, you will champion a relentless focus on high-quality, creative learning tailored to meet the individual educational needs of our pupils. Your strategic leadership will maximise achievement, foster personal development, and respond effectively to the complex challenges faced by our learners.
Who are we looking for?
We want to hear from SEN professionals who have the vision, drive, and ambition to inspire a multi-disciplinary team in delivering outstanding education and care for pupils with special educational needs.
You will bring creativity and innovation to improving outcomes and support for pupils and their families. As an excellent communicator and ambassador for Acorn Education, you’ll build strong partnerships with parents, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
If you are a forward-thinking, highly motivated leader with a proven track record of driving whole-school improvement and making a lasting difference, this is the role for you.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
- Experience as a senior leader in an SEN school
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide clear vision and direction
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
What We Offer
- Outstanding career development opportunities
- Support from a network of experienced leaders across the Acorn Education Group
- The chance to lead and innovate in a supportive, ambitious environment
If you’re ready to lead with passion, purpose, and creativity – apply now and help us shape the future of education for our pupils.
About our School
Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for ages from 7 to 18 years, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
Longdon Hall School is committed to providing a safe, joyful, and inspiring learning environment in which all pupils can develop academically, socially, emotionally, and morally to their full potential.
Standing in a superb therapeutic setting, our outstanding reputation stems from our overwhelming success in re-engaging learners across the Midlands. With an innovative curriculum to reignite interest in each pupil, we embrace a raft of initiatives with personalised targets to ensure every pupil can make excellent progress which is appropriate to their specific needs.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Testimonial
“Robert has made outstanding progress, both academically and socially since starting at Longdon Hall School. It is really positive and heartening to see a young person make so much progress in a short space of time, and I hope Robert is beginning to see that hard work and commitment really do pay off.” – Social Worker
Why join Acorn Education?
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.*
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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Headteacher
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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Longdon Hall School, Near Lichfield, WS15 4PT
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum dependent on experience and skills (not pro rata)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, term time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Longdon Hall School is seeking an inspiring, dedicated, and resilient leader who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives and education of our pupils.
About the Role
Are you an innovative Headteacher or Senior Leader committed to supporting pupils with a primary diagnosis of SEMH and additional complex needs? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a fantastic team and continue building on our vision and ethos of ‘Thinking and Learning Differently.’
As Headteacher, you will champion a relentless focus on high-quality, creative learning tailored to meet the individual educational needs of our pupils. Your strategic leadership will maximise achievement, foster personal development, and respond effectively to the complex challenges faced by our learners.
Who are we looking for?
We want to hear from SEN professionals who have the vision, drive, and ambition to inspire a multi-disciplinary team in delivering outstanding education and care for pupils with special educational needs.
You will bring creativity and innovation to improving outcomes and support for pupils and their families. As an excellent communicator and ambassador for Acorn Education, you’ll build strong partnerships with parents, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
If you are a forward-thinking, highly motivated leader with a proven track record of driving whole-school improvement and making a lasting difference, this is the role for you.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
- Experience as a senior leader in an SEN school
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide clear vision and direction
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
What We Offer
- Outstanding career development opportunities
- Support from a network of experienced leaders across the Acorn Education Group
- The chance to lead and innovate in a supportive, ambitious environment
If you’re ready to lead with passion, purpose, and creativity – apply now and help us shape the future of education for our pupils.
About our School
Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for ages from 7 to 18 years, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
Longdon Hall School is committed to providing a safe, joyful, and inspiring learning environment in which all pupils can develop academically, socially, emotionally, and morally to their full potential.
Standing in a superb therapeutic setting, our outstanding reputation stems from our overwhelming success in re-engaging learners across the Midlands. With an innovative curriculum to reignite interest in each pupil, we embrace a raft of initiatives with personalised targets to ensure every pupil can make excellent progress which is appropriate to their specific needs.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Testimonial
“Robert has made outstanding progress, both academically and socially since starting at Longdon Hall School. It is really positive and heartening to see a young person make so much progress in a short space of time, and I hope Robert is beginning to see that hard work and commitment really do pay off.” – Social Worker
Why join Acorn Education?
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.*
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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Headteacher
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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Longdon Hall School, Near Lichfield, WS15 4PT
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum dependent on experience and skills (not pro rata)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, term time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Longdon Hall School is seeking an inspiring, dedicated, and resilient leader who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives and education of our pupils.
About the Role
Are you an innovative Headteacher or Senior Leader committed to supporting pupils with a primary diagnosis of SEMH and additional complex needs? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a fantastic team and continue building on our vision and ethos of ‘Thinking and Learning Differently.’
As Headteacher, you will champion a relentless focus on high-quality, creative learning tailored to meet the individual educational needs of our pupils. Your strategic leadership will maximise achievement, foster personal development, and respond effectively to the complex challenges faced by our learners.
Who are we looking for?
We want to hear from SEN professionals who have the vision, drive, and ambition to inspire a multi-disciplinary team in delivering outstanding education and care for pupils with special educational needs.
You will bring creativity and innovation to improving outcomes and support for pupils and their families. As an excellent communicator and ambassador for Acorn Education, you’ll build strong partnerships with parents, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
If you are a forward-thinking, highly motivated leader with a proven track record of driving whole-school improvement and making a lasting difference, this is the role for you.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
- Experience as a senior leader in an SEN school
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide clear vision and direction
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
What We Offer
- Outstanding career development opportunities
- Support from a network of experienced leaders across the Acorn Education Group
- The chance to lead and innovate in a supportive, ambitious environment
If you’re ready to lead with passion, purpose, and creativity – apply now and help us shape the future of education for our pupils.
About our School
Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for ages from 7 to 18 years, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
Longdon Hall School is committed to providing a safe, joyful, and inspiring learning environment in which all pupils can develop academically, socially, emotionally, and morally to their full potential.
Standing in a superb therapeutic setting, our outstanding reputation stems from our overwhelming success in re-engaging learners across the Midlands. With an innovative curriculum to reignite interest in each pupil, we embrace a raft of initiatives with personalised targets to ensure every pupil can make excellent progress which is appropriate to their specific needs.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Testimonial
“Robert has made outstanding progress, both academically and socially since starting at Longdon Hall School. It is really positive and heartening to see a young person make so much progress in a short space of time, and I hope Robert is beginning to see that hard work and commitment really do pay off.” – Social Worker
Why join Acorn Education?
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.*
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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Quantity Surveyor
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If you live and breathe construction and you’re hungry to step up, shake things up, and shape the future of the built environment—this is your moment.
Why join Wates?
Because we don’t just build projects—we build careers. You’ll be part of a collaborative, talented, and supportive team that celebrates new ideas and puts people first. Whether you’re from Liverpool, Manchester, or anywhere in between, we’ll help you rise—on your terms.
What you’ll be doing
As a Site Surveyor, you’ll be a key player—owning your work packages, driving commercial performance, and influencing how our most ambitious projects come to life. You’ll be trusted to take the lead, solve problems, and work closely with everyone from clients to supply chain partners.
Your day-to-day will include:
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Developing smart co mercial strategies and managing your own subcontract packages
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Maximising cashflow through effective cost control and negotiations
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Supporting procurement strategies, leading tender processes, and producing subcontract orders
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Working closely with our Commercial Lead to shape final accounts and keep everything aligned to best practice
What We Offer
· Competitive salary & profit share scheme
· Flexible working
· Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
· Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
· Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
· Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
· Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link
We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.
If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
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Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
- Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
- Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
- Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
Quantity Surveyor
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Do you want to make a real impact on high-profile, technically complex projects and contribute fresh ideas in a supportive, forward-thinking team? If so, Wates invites you to challenge the norm, grow your career, and create tomorrow together !
Why Join Wates?
- Work on Major, High-Impact Projects : Be part of an innovative team tackling multi-sector, technically challenging projects.
- Career Growth : We’re dedicated to helping you elevate your skills and experience, offering a clear path for progression. < i> Collaborative Environment : Join a talented, diverse team that values your input, creativity, and ambition.
About the Role
As a Quantity Surveyor in our Major Projects team, you’ll have full accountability for your projects or packages. You’ll be trusted to lead with commercial excellence, ensuring compliance, viability, and the highest industry standards.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Leading Commercial Strategies : Take ownership of subcontract packages and work directly with the Commercial Lead to implement both internal and external tender strategies.
- Managing Project Cashflow : Maximise project cashflow through effective subcontract management.
- Supporting Project Procurement : Drive procurement strategies with a focus on tender inquiries, package reconciliations, and production of subcontract orders.
- Contract Reporting : Manage all aspects of pre and post-contract strategies and reporting, while working closely with customers and industry specialists.
What We Offer:
· Competitive salary & profit share scheme
· Flexible working
· Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
· Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
· Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
· Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
· Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link
We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.
If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
#QS
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
- Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
- Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
- Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
Headteacher
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HeadteacherLocation:
Longdon Hall School, Near Lichfield, WS15 4PTSalary:
Up to £80,000 per annum dependent on experience and skills (not pro rata)Hours:
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Contract:
Permanent, term time onlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.Longdon Hall School is seeking an inspiring, dedicated, and resilient leader who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives and education of our pupils.About the RoleAre you an innovative Headteacher or Senior Leader committed to supporting pupils with a primary diagnosis of SEMH and additional complex needs? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a fantastic team and continue building on our vision and ethos of ‘Thinking and Learning Differently.’As Headteacher, you will champion a relentless focus on high-quality, creative learning tailored to meet the individual educational needs of our pupils. Your strategic leadership will maximise achievement, foster personal development, and respond effectively to the complex challenges faced by our learners.Who are we looking for?We want to hear from SEN professionals who have the vision, drive, and ambition to inspire a multi-disciplinary team in delivering outstanding education and care for pupils with special educational needs.You will bring creativity and innovation to improving outcomes and support for pupils and their families. As an excellent communicator and ambassador for Acorn Education, you’ll build strong partnerships with parents, local authorities, and key stakeholders.If you are a forward-thinking, highly motivated leader with a proven track record of driving whole-school improvement and making a lasting difference, this is the role for you.Essential Requirements:Qualified Teacher Status or equivalentExperience as a senior leader in an SEN schoolStrong leadership skills with the ability to provide clear vision and directionCommitment to ongoing personal and professional developmentWhat We OfferOutstanding career development opportunitiesSupport from a network of experienced leaders across the Acorn Education GroupThe chance to lead and innovate in a supportive, ambitious environmentIf you’re ready to lead with passion, purpose, and creativity – apply now and help us shape the future of education for our pupils.About our SchoolLongdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for ages from 7 to 18 years, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.Longdon Hall School is committed to providing a safe, joyful, and inspiring learning environment in which all pupils can develop academically, socially, emotionally, and morally to their full potential.Standing in a superb therapeutic setting, our outstanding reputation stems from our overwhelming success in re-engaging learners across the Midlands. With an innovative curriculum to reignite interest in each pupil, we embrace a raft of initiatives with personalised targets to ensure every pupil can make excellent progress which is appropriate to their specific needs.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.Testimonial“Robert has made outstanding progress, both academically and socially since starting at Longdon Hall School. It is really positive and heartening to see a young person make so much progress in a short space of time, and I hope Robert is beginning to see that hard work and commitment really do pay off.” – Social WorkerWhy join Acorn Education?And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.*Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.#1
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Principal Naval Architect
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Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect
Location : Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
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Conducting analysis and evaluation of submarine platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support
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Undertaking development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data
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Generation of Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance
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You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes
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Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative & safe submarine solutions
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Supporting & conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
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Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling
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Advanced numeracy and analytical skills
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A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods
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Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience
Desirable:
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Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience
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Physical testing experience
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Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Vehicle Control team:
As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 1st September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Principal Naval Architect
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Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect
Location : Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
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Conducting analysis and evaluation of submarine platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support
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Undertaking development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data
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Generation of Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance
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You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes
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Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative & safe submarine solutions
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Supporting & conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
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Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling
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Advanced numeracy and analytical skills
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A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods
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Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience
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Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience
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Physical testing experience
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Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Vehicle Control team:
As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 1st September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Delivery Driver - Bicester
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Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week?
Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities.
it’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience. Whilst others might call you delivery drivers, here at Ocado Logistics our Customer Service Team Members play a vital role, delivering top quality products on time and in an efficient manner.
You’ll be out on the road whatever the weather, but you’ll never have to fight over the radio station, and you can sing along as loud as you like!
In return, we use our automated technology to pre plan your route and pre-load your van!
Everyone likes their groceries at different times, so our working patterns will involve evenings and weekends in addition to weekdays - so on top of your base pay you will receive premiums that will increase your average hourly earnings to £13.90 per hour. You can also stack your earnings further with enhanced overtime to fund those special occasions!
All your breaks are paid, meaning for every minute at work you get paid. That’s a great deal!
(Everyone’s shifts will vary but more information is included at the bottom of this advert to help you understand what that might look like.)
Whilst a safe working environment goes without saying, we offer a shopping list of perks that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, including:
- Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months
- An enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, including virtual GP appointments, for you and your dependents
- Hundreds of high street shopping, entertainment and restaurant discounts
- Life insurance coverage from day one of employment
- 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com
- Loads more voluntary benefits such as dental and travel insurance at a discounted price
- Career progression – if you suddenly decide that being a driver isn’t for you, there’s plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues!
So what do we need from you?
You don’t need any previous experience to join our good-natured team, just bring yourself and a positive attitude, and our amazing training team will do the rest!
But you will need the following Driving Licence Requirements:
- Full UK or EU driving licence.
- Minimum of 6 months driving experience (12 months experience desirable).
- Maximum of 6 penalty points.
- No driving disqualifications in the past 5 years.
Some deliveries involve the handling of alcohol products, so you must be over 18 to apply.
As this is a customer facing role, good communication skills are also essential.
How to apply:
- Fill in an online application - there is no CV needed!
- Our friendly recruitment team will get in touch to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks.
- You will be invited to take a tour of the site, giving you the opportunity to meet the team for a question-and-answer session
- We will run a Disclosure Barring System check (DBS).
- Once all checks are completed, you will be offered the role and your career with Ocado Logistics will start!
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 40 hours (including paid breaks)
Contracted days: You will be required to work any 5 days out of 7 doing 8 hour shifts, and will be provided with further information during pre-boarding.
Shifts: AM & PM. You may start as early as 05:30 in the morning, and can finish as late as 12:00 (midnight). Please check your commute time prior to applying. You will receive your shift rota up to 13 weeks in advance.
Pay Structure: The position is lunar paid. This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying.
Hourly Pay Rates:
Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate)
£3.37
Evening Premium (from 6pm)
.12
Sunday Day Premium
.34
Sunday Evening Premium
.57
Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Day Shift)
6.71
Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Evening Shift)
8.11
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.