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Department:  Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location:  Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract:  Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision:  Changing lives through education.

The role : We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Construction Management  programme.  Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing:  As a Lecturer in Construction Management at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules related to the principles and practices of construction management, including the legal, environmental and technological context of today’s construction industry. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. 

Responsibilities include: 

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices 
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you: 

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer:  

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” 

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Department:  Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location:  Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract:  Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision:  Changing lives through education.

The role : We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Construction Management  programme.  Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing:  As a Lecturer in Construction Management at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules related to the principles and practices of construction management, including the legal, environmental and technological context of today’s construction industry. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. 

Responsibilities include: 

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices 
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you: 

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer:  

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” 

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our Coleshill office. As our Finance Analyst, you will support the Regional Finance Manager and Regional Finance Director by providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial and commercial analysis, internal and external reporting, and financial control. The role will focus on both core business and joint venture activities, ensuring robust financial management and supporting decision-making across the region.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Fully qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA
• Able to produce accurate information to deadlines
• Experience implementing and improving processes
• Very good understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and particularly Excel is vital
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills
• Strong mathematical and IT skills
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Good understanding of the business
• Ability to explain technical financial information clearly to non-finance people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Flexible and proactive approach
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Able to communicate with individuals at all levels
• Good team working skills
• Time management
• Honest and discretion
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Desirable…

• Experience in a similar role, particularly in housebuilding/construction
• Experience within Joint Venture accounting principles, including production of Financial Statements and reporting
• Knowledge of the housebuilding industry
• Experience using COINS (ERP system)

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Production of weekly and monthly reports for Group and joint venture activities.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Production of reports to support monthly forecasts and budget processes.
• Monthly written reports on actual performance versus budget and previous forecasts.
• Production and control of overhead budgets.
• Month-end reconciliations and account analysis.
• Preparation and input of journals, prepayments, and accruals.
• Posting of house sale completion statements and journals to COINS (ERP system).
• Monitoring daily bank movements, including actual and 3-month forecast reporting.
• Support with the production of joint venture budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Monitor performance against management plans, ensuring results, trends, and risks are clearly communicated.
• Chasing and reporting of outstanding sundry debtors.
• Raising ad hoc sales invoices and purchase orders; coding invoices for relevant costs.
• Maintain and update financial systems, assisting in their development.
• Provide general support to the finance team as required.
• Any other finance duties as directed to meet business requirements.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Land Manager to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our Coleshill office. As our Land Manager, you will identify, appraise and submit offers to acquire land opportunities to meet business requirements, including growth plans and margin improvement as well as enhance reputation in the marketplace. 

The Land Manager is a largely self-sufficient role and should have the ability to network to source land opportunities both on and off market. They will work closely with the development team to appraise sites, identifying opportunities and constraints in the process.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Minimum of Degree standard or with suitable alternative experience
• Experience and demonstrable track record in successful land acquisition, utilising of a range of structures and proposals
• Understands the residential planning environment and has led projects through the planning process
• Excellent geographic knowledge
• Commercially astute and credible in a highly competitive environment
• Skilled in appraising land opportunities
• Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
• Highly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals and undertake comparable sales valuations
• Highly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
• Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
• Able to operate successfully in a corporate environment
• Persuasive and strong negotiation skills
• Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the business
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Desirable…

• Ideally a member of a professional body, e.g. RICS qualified
• Experience of joint ventures

• Identify and appraise new residential land opportunities for open market sale, private rent and affordable housing in line with the partnerships approach and business plan.
• Develop a detailed knowledge of development opportunities and competitor activity within the region in order to propose acquisition strategies with strong commercial acumen and present development opportunities to senior colleagues for approval.
• Work with colleagues in the development team to formulate and manage offers and co-ordinate early technical investigations required to formulate land bids.
• Work closely with Development and Sales colleagues to seek supporting information where necessary and monitor site progress through to offer acceptance.
• Implement all internal procedures including providing accurate and articulate reports in line with governance/procedural requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, national and local agents, landowners and promoters in pursuit of opportunities for the company.
• Represent the business in a professional and credible manner and build excellent working relationships across the sector in order to promote Vistry Partnerships and gain positive exposure for the business.
• Work with internal colleagues to drive the development agenda forward and ensure our offering is competitive and credible.
• Build a pipeline landbank through the acquisition of circa 250 homes per annum based on a strong margin and advantageous deal structure and cashflow.
• Ensure familiarity with the Group’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our Coleshill office. You will work within our Commercial Team reporting to our Pre-Con Project Director to deliver accurate estimating and cashflows for a multitude of schemes, completing all-encompassing development appraisals and cashflows. The successful candidate will come from a housebuilding, or residential developer and be experienced in pricing multi tenure schemes, with a key focus on key group KPI’s such as ROCE, Peak Funds and Immediate Cash requirements, through the completion of detailed cashflows.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Experienced in pricing residential development, with elemental BQ experience for all major infrastructure works.
• A proven track record in a similar position within a housebuilding, residential contractor.
• Experience working with various internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to utilise current and new networks to assist with the estimating process
• Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
• Able to work efficiently on own initiative, prioritising as necessary
• Ability to collaborate with others and inter departmental discussions and workshops, to drive value and efficiencies.
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
• Experience completing detailed cashflows, both in Excel and Coins, for multi tenure developments, including Joint Ventures and pure contracting sites.
• Full ownership of the cost library within the regions master appraisal.
• Strong Experience of Excel and appraisal models.

Desirable…

• Experience with Bluebeam
• Knowledge of the efficiencies and key drivers present within multi tenure developments.
• Experience producing CSAs for varying tenures maximising day 1 cash.
• Experience completing Homes England Tenures and the necessary tender forms and process.
• Experience bidding and estimating schemes within the Midlands within the residential sector.

• Represent the commercial viability of schemes at cross-departmental discussions and be able to communicate and strategies at all levels in respect of cost and related matters
• Assist in the preparation of cash flows for all viabilities, updating these through the life of the developments, including for all elements of the developments cost cycle.
• Provide a cost advisory and investigation service to the Estimating and Development Team
• Produce and manage land viabilities for bid purposes, liaising with the land department, driving value and providing opportunities allowing the region to be both competitive and accurate within the bid submissions.
• Evaluate risks and cost of construction abnormalities in formulating the budget, discussing and reviewing specifications for partners in association with the commercial team prior to the land bid
• Post the purchase of land, you will propose improved economical design and engineering solutions for the team to consider. Focusing on Value engineering existing infrastructure designs and external works.
• Assist the Pre-Construction Director and Commercial Director in reviewing new preliminary layouts and viabilities of schemes.
• Liaise and assist the Pre-Construction Director and Technical department regarding best solutions for house type designs and internal layouts, prior to planning and throughout the planning process. Taking full responsibility for the continued viability of schemes and reporting and improvements or degradation to the schemes position.
• Ahead of start on site, you will help prepare budget packs, liaising with the commercial managers to ensure all latest material, preliminaries, subcontracts, sales and development costs are included in the financial review. Also giving a formal handover of the site, with the varying details and nuances that must be understood.
• Assist in securing land and contracting opportunities within our market sector and geographic operational area.
• Initial appraisal of development sites based on information provided. Assess risks and opportunities, establish viability.
• Supporting value engineering or negotiating exercises where required.
• Update financial appraisal at key stages of the development process – including offer stage, acquisition approval, planning application and planning approval stages.
• Financial modelling of cost and revenue streams to determine funding requirements of each development. A key KPI for the group.
• Help the Land Director with financial metrics needed for the Life of Site Gateways and resulting approval papers.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry. 

We have a great opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our office in Coleshill. As our Accounts Payable Clerk, you will process and maintain accounts payable records and provide financial administrative support to regional finance teams, ensuring timely, quality financial information is provided and maintained in accordance with group procedures and policies.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• IT literate including MS Excel/Outlook
• High volume processing environment with good knowledge of end-to-end accounts payable function
• Ability to resolve and reconcile issues with limited supervision.
• Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative
• Time management and organizational skills to manage workload
• Ability to communicate to all stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Ability to work as part of a wider team
• COINS finance system experience

• Accurate processing, coding and matching of invoices in accordance with group policies
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve invoicing queries in a professional manner, on a timely basis and to comply with statutory requirements
• Liaising with procurement & commercial teams as necessary to resolve issues
• Review of invoices on hold and clear in a timely manner
• Supplier reconciliations
• Handling all post/emails related to invoices and any other associated duties including scanning
• Checking subcontractor payments prior to processing
• Supporting the finance team as required

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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