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Business Support

Executive Assistanttrusted executive leverage and operational controlAdministrative Assistantaccurate, responsive administrative supportOffice Managera well-run, safe and cost-effective workplace

Construction

Quantity Surveyorcommercial control across the project lifecycleSite Managersafe, timely and quality-controlled site delivery

Creative

Graphic Designerclear, effective visual communicationUX Designerevidence-led improvements to user experience

Customer Service

Customer Service Advisorfast, empathetic resolution of customer needsCustomer Success Manageradoption, retention and customer value

Education

Teachermeasurable pupil progress and inclusive teaching

Engineering

Mechanical Engineersafe, manufacturable and efficient engineering solutionsElectrical Engineersafe and dependable electrical systemsCivil Engineersafe, compliant and buildable infrastructure

Finance

Accountantaccurate reporting and commercial financial insightFinance Managerfinancial control and forward-looking decision supportBookkeepercomplete, accurate and timely financial recordsManagement Accountantclear management information for better decisionsFinancial Analystcommercial modelling and investment insight

Healthcare

Registered Nursesafe, compassionate patient careCare Assistantdignified, safe and person-centred supportPharmacistsafe medicines use and trusted clinical advicePhysiotherapistevidence-based rehabilitation and patient outcomes

Hospitality

Chefconsistent food quality in a safe, efficient kitchenRestaurant Managerprofitable service and memorable guest experience

Logistics

Warehouse Operativesafe, accurate and productive warehouse workWarehouse Managersafe, accurate and efficient warehouse performanceSupply Chain Managerresilient supply and controlled working capitalProcurement Managersustainable value from suppliers and contractsLogistics Coordinatoraccurate, timely movement of goods

Marketing

Marketing Managercommercially effective multi-channel marketingDigital Marketing Executivemeasurable digital acquisition and engagementContent Marketing Managercontent that earns attention and creates demand

Operations

Operations Managerefficient, safe and measurable operationsHealth and Safety Managerembedded risk control and a stronger safety culture

People

HR Managerpractical people strategy and compliant employee relationsRecruitment Consultantquality placements and durable client relationships

Projects & Change

Project Managercontrolled delivery of complex projectsBusiness Analystclear requirements and effective business change

Public Service

Social Workerlawful, person-centred safeguarding practice

Retail

Retail Managercommercial store performance through strong teams

Sales

Sales Managerrepeatable revenue growth through team leadership

Skilled Trades

Electriciansafe, compliant electrical installation and maintenance

Technology

Software Engineerdelivery of reliable softwareData Analystdecision-ready analysis from reliable dataProduct Managercustomer-led product outcomesWeb Developerfast, accessible and maintainable web experiencesDevOps Engineerreliable, secure and repeatable delivery platformsCyber Security Analystmeasurable reduction of security riskQA Engineerpreventing defects through effective quality engineeringSolutions Architectsecure, scalable solutions aligned to business needs

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