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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:   SEN Teacher

Location:   Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET

Salary:       Up to £44,310.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:        40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team at Higford School, part of Options Autism.

About the role

As an SEN Teacher, your duties will be to:

• Teach to a high standard and ensure all pupils access the knowledge relevant to the subject area.
• Liaise with other OFG schools to ensure development of the curriculum areas.
• Develop the scheme of learning for the curriculum areas and have an oversight of planning across the pathways.
• Monitor progress of pupils and put in place interventions where pupils are underachieving.
• Maintain a development plan for the subject areas.
• Keep yourself updated of changes within the curriculum areas.
• Deliver training to develop staff on pedagogical developments related to subject specialism.
• Liaise with the exams officer to ensure accurate entries are made for qualifications related to the subjects.
• Teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.

Responsibilities 

• Support the development and innovation surrounding whole school curriculum mapping.
• Work with SLT to ensure a differentiated curriculum is being delivered across the school.
• Support the development of learning styles and appropriate teaching approaches, behaviour management, classroom strategies, resources and whole school policies for pupils across all pathways .
• Enable access to learning and social opportunities for pupils with SEN through the delivery of teaching, support, families and students.
• Support the SLT and therapy team in the continued successful development of supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Ensure consistency of approaches in terms of T&L and assessment/feedback within each pathway.

Essential

• QTS or Equivalent
• Experience of working in a specialist setting (highly desirable)

About Us

Options Higford is a specialist school set in 28 acres of beautiful Shropshire countryside. We provide a high quality, holistic education for up to 60 autistic students who also have associated behavioural needs. Class groups have five students in with at least 1:1 staffing. We provide personalised curriculums for each student based on their individual needs and aim to support them to make progress academically, socially, with skills for life, regulating their emotions and accessing the community.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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.

Why join Options Autism?

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.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*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

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Why Choose Wates?

At Wates, we reimagine places for people to thrive. We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a platform for you to bring fresh ideas, redefine standards, and grow within a company that values talent and ambition. Our inclusive environment encourages collaboration and innovation, ensuring that your contributions will shape the future of construction.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Wates, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our projects by leading the commercial aspects and ensuring their seamless execution. Your responsibilities will include:

• p>Leadership & Strategy: Managing the project’s commercial team and taking accountability for all pre- and post-contract strategies, commercial functions, and contract reporting.
  /li>

• Value Creation: Collaborating with clients and industry experts to deliver added value, ensure compliance, and uphold best practices while driving commercial viability.

• Key Deliverables:

  • Oversee procurement strategies, sub-contract orders, and supply chain management.

  • Handle measurements, valuations, contractual notices, and change valuations.

  • Complete and submit monthly cost reports, progress updates, and both internal and external tender strategies.

• Financial Oversight: Maintain positive project cash flow through upstream/downstream valuations and deliver accurate final accounts for main and sub-contracts.

What’s in It for You?

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· Competitive salary & profit share scheme

p>· Flexible working
p>· Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
p>· Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
p>· 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.

Ready to Build the Future?

If you’re ready to redefine what’s possible in construction and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Join Wates, and together, let’s create tomorrow.

Apply Now to Make Your Mark!

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.

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).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:  Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location:  Overton School, Ludlow, SY8 4AD

Salary:      £25,000.00 per annum 

Hours:      40 hours per week, Monday to Friday  8.30am-4.30pm

Contract   Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Overton School located in Ludlow.

The opportunity

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and young people’s lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go.

Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too.

Who we are looking for

You will have your appropriate Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent and you will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.

Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.

Required

• GCSE or equivalent English and maths.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Experience of being a TA within SEND.

About us

Overton School provides specialist education for young people between the ages of 7 – 18.

A nurturing and therapeutic setting comprising of a special school for autistic individuals, learning disabilities and other complex needs.

We are located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside on the periphery of the market town of Ludlow. The school is situated in a large characterful Victorian building sensitively adapted to meet the varying needs of up to 45 young people.

Our school offers a purposeful learning environment with dedicated learning spaces which facilitate the provision of a bespoke education through carefully planned educational pathways.

We are dedicated to improving the lives of the young people we care for, their families and their interactions with the local community.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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.

*Please note we are an independent school and therefore our school terms will differ from others in the local area.

Why join Options Autism?

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. 

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.

*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.* 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company?

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?  

Join our Customer Experience Team

Today's organisations require a better way to easily manage software across the entire lifecycle. They need to be able to respond to non-stop change as needed, to keep their solutions up to date, and realise the full value of their investments. This is delivered by Softcat's Vendor Customer Success Managers, who are a part of our wider Customer Experience Team. By becoming a member of the Customer Success team, you will be part of a group who are motivated to provide customers with the best experience by supporting them through their agreement lifecycles as well as ensuring that they are maximising their cloud investments.

Success. The Softcat Way.  

There's a uniqueness to Softcat – what we do, how we do it and why we do it. That's because we help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We give everyone the chance to step up and show how much they can achieve. We succeed when all our people succeed.

Empowering Customers Through Technical Excellence  

As a Cisco Technical Success Manager, you'll use your technical expertise to guide customers through their Cisco Software adoption journey and drive long-term success. 

As a Cisco Technical Success Manager, you'll be responsible for:  

• Working alongside Customer Success Managers, Account Managers, and Cisco teams to drive adoption and renewals
• Engaging directly with customers through meetings and calls, supporting adoption strategies and identifying expansion opportunities
• Supporting Cisco partnership programs, audits, and contributing to shared team initiatives and inbox activities
• Tracking customer progress, managing pipeline updates, and maintaining accurate data in CRM tools like Planhat
• Participating in sales meetings to demonstrate post-sales value and contributing to larger Cisco software accounts across all verticals
• Championing customer experience by aligning with Softcat's CSM methodology and continuously seeking process improvements

We'd love you to have 

• Confidence to support customers with Cisco Security and Networking Software adoption using your technical knowledge
• Self-drive with a proactive approach to engage customers 
• Comfortable working in customer-facing roles, both virtually and in person
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Willingness to travel as needed to support customer and team collaboration

We also acknowledge that the  confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and  can get in the  way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you    

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:   

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2   days working from home   
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day   
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs  

Working with us   

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.   

Join us    

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.   You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ 

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering individually designed career paths so you can grow within a culture that helps you pursue your interests. We match your changing needs with hybrid working, and help you explore your true potential in an environment where you belong . We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to make an impact and continue to grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

Are you looking to make your mark in Corporate Tax Advisory as an Associate Director?

Are you looking to join our successful and reputable tax practice?

Are you looking for a hybrid office/remote working environment?

And you looking to achieve all of this and much more with a global leader in audit & assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services?

Then apply to the role today!

Roles & Responsibilities

Your role as Associate Director in our Corporate Tax Advisory team will include:

• Building relationships with our large, listed and international corporate clients,
• Advising on complex areas of legislation
• Innovating through the use of technology  
• Continuous process improvement and developing our people,

Skills, knowledge and Experience

• ACA and/or CTA (or qualified by experience)
• Extensive experience of working with a portfolio of large corporate, listed (complex) and international corporate groups providing corporate tax advisory services
• Demonstrate strong technical tax knowledge and experience, specifically with large, listed and international corporate clients;
• Experience of building new relationships and winning advisory work.
• Experience of collaborating on projects with colleagues in other service lines, including but not limited to Management consulting, Risk advisory and internal audit, M&A and transactions and Technology and digital consulting.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories.

At Forvis Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential, further details can be found on our website.

Why Choose Wates?

At Wates, we reimagine places for people to thrive. We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a platform for you to bring fresh ideas, redefine standards, and grow within a company that values talent and ambition. Our inclusive environment encourages collaboration and innovation, ensuring that your contributions will shape the future of construction.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Wates, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our projects by leading the commercial aspects and ensuring their seamless execution. Your responsibilities will include:

• p>Leadership & Strategy: Managing the project’s commercial team and taking accountability for all pre- and post-contract strategies, commercial functions, and contract reporting.
  /li>

• Value Creation: Collaborating with clients and industry experts to deliver added value, ensure compliance, and uphold best practices while driving commercial viability.

• Key Deliverables:

  • Oversee procurement strategies, sub-contract orders, and supply chain management.

  • Handle measurements, valuations, contractual notices, and change valuations.

  • Complete and submit monthly cost reports, progress updates, and both internal and external tender strategies.

• Financial Oversight: Maintain positive project cash flow through upstream/downstream valuations and deliver accurate final accounts for main and sub-contracts.

What’s in It for You?

< i>

· Competitive salary & profit share scheme

p>· Flexible working
p>· Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
p>· Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
p>· 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.

Ready to Build the Future?

If you’re ready to redefine what’s possible in construction and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Join Wates, and together, let’s create tomorrow.

Apply Now to Make Your Mark!

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.

Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering individually designed career paths so you can grow within a culture that helps you pursue your interests. We match your changing needs with hybrid working, and help you explore your true potential in an environment where you belong . We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to make an impact and continue to grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

Are you looking to make your mark in Corporate Tax Advisory as an Associate Director?

Are you looking to join our successful and reputable tax practice?

Are you looking for a hybrid office/remote working environment?

And you looking to achieve all of this and much more with a global leader in audit & assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services?

Then apply to the role today!

Roles & Responsibilities

Your role as Associate Director in our Corporate Tax Advisory team will include:

• Building relationships with our large, listed and international corporate clients,
• Advising on complex areas of legislation
• Innovating through the use of technology  
• Continuous process improvement and developing our people,

Skills, knowledge and Experience

• ACA and/or CTA (or qualified by experience)
• Extensive experience of working with a portfolio of large corporate, listed (complex) and international corporate groups providing corporate tax advisory services
• Demonstrate strong technical tax knowledge and experience, specifically with large, listed and international corporate clients;
• Experience of building new relationships and winning advisory work.
• Experience of collaborating on projects with colleagues in other service lines, including but not limited to Management consulting, Risk advisory and internal audit, M&A and transactions and Technology and digital consulting.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories.

At Forvis Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential, further details can be found on our website.

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company?

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?  

Join our Customer Experience Team

Today's organisations require a better way to easily manage software across the entire lifecycle. They need to be able to respond to non-stop change as needed, to keep their solutions up to date, and realise the full value of their investments. This is delivered by Softcat's Vendor Customer Success Managers, who are a part of our wider Customer Experience Team. By becoming a member of the Customer Success team, you will be part of a group who are motivated to provide customers with the best experience by supporting them through their agreement lifecycles as well as ensuring that they are maximising their cloud investments.

Success. The Softcat Way.  

There's a uniqueness to Softcat – what we do, how we do it and why we do it. That's because we help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We give everyone the chance to step up and show how much they can achieve. We succeed when all our people succeed.

Empowering Customers Through Technical Excellence  

As a Cisco Technical Success Manager, you'll use your technical expertise to guide customers through their Cisco Software adoption journey and drive long-term success. 

As a Cisco Technical Success Manager, you'll be responsible for:  

• Working alongside Customer Success Managers, Account Managers, and Cisco teams to drive adoption and renewals
• Engaging directly with customers through meetings and calls, supporting adoption strategies and identifying expansion opportunities
• Supporting Cisco partnership programs, audits, and contributing to shared team initiatives and inbox activities
• Tracking customer progress, managing pipeline updates, and maintaining accurate data in CRM tools like Planhat
• Participating in sales meetings to demonstrate post-sales value and contributing to larger Cisco software accounts across all verticals
• Championing customer experience by aligning with Softcat's CSM methodology and continuously seeking process improvements

We'd love you to have 

• Confidence to support customers with Cisco Security and Networking Software adoption using your technical knowledge
• Self-drive with a proactive approach to engage customers 
• Comfortable working in customer-facing roles, both virtually and in person
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Willingness to travel as needed to support customer and team collaboration

We also acknowledge that the  confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and  can get in the  way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you    

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:   

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2   days working from home   
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day   
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs  

Working with us   

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.   

Join us    

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.   You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ 

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Why Choose Wates?

At Wates, we reimagine places for people to thrive. We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a platform for you to bring fresh ideas, redefine standards, and grow within a company that values talent and ambition. Our inclusive environment encourages collaboration and innovation, ensuring that your contributions will shape the future of construction.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Wates, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our projects by leading the commercial aspects and ensuring their seamless execution. Your responsibilities will include:

• p>Leadership & Strategy: Managing the project’s commercial team and taking accountability for all pre- and post-contract strategies, commercial functions, and contract reporting.
  /li>

• Value Creation: Collaborating with clients and industry experts to deliver added value, ensure compliance, and uphold best practices while driving commercial viability.

• Key Deliverables:

  • Oversee procurement strategies, sub-contract orders, and supply chain management.

  • Handle measurements, valuations, contractual notices, and change valuations.

  • Complete and submit monthly cost reports, progress updates, and both internal and external tender strategies.

• Financial Oversight: Maintain positive project cash flow through upstream/downstream valuations and deliver accurate final accounts for main and sub-contracts.

What’s in It for You?

< i>

· Competitive salary & profit share scheme

p>· Flexible working
p>· Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
p>· Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
p>· 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.

Ready to Build the Future?

If you’re ready to redefine what’s possible in construction and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Join Wates, and together, let’s create tomorrow.

Apply Now to Make Your Mark!

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

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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.