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Job Title National Contracts Manager (Health & Social Care) BLUN4135 Salary/rate £20000 - £30000/annum £28,314.70 Location Stockport, Greater Manchester Job Number 111292543 Posted 25/05/2012 (17:07) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description National Contracts Manager (Health & Social Care) BLUN4135 Stockport & Maidstone, Kent £28,314.70 Our Client delivers a promise to their learners that is second to none... Their mission is to transform the lives of young people and adults to ensure that each and every participant achieves their full potential with the support and guidance from our dedicated and inspirational team. These are exciting times for them, as they look to further improve their presence to ensure that their name becomes synonymous with excellence for the services they provide. Their National Contracts Team is seeking an experienced Manager to join them to take responsibility for the effective account management of their National Health & Social Care Apprenticeship delivery. They are looking for a person with exceptional skills and qualities to manage a large team of nationally-based Training Advisers/Assessors and guide the continuing success and development of this important work. You will be accountable for the conduct and performance of staff and compliance with, and performance to contracts. As a National Contracts Manager, you will support the shaping and development of their training contracts to ensure financial viability, giving staff the confidence and support they need to meet challenging targets. An ability to think ‘outside the box’ is essential. You must already have management experience particularly in contract management, finance, and people management. Vocational experience in Retail would be advantageous. Additionally, you will possess knowledge of training in the work-based learning sector and current government agendas and you must be able to ‘hit the ground running’. You may have a management qualification or you may have picked up your management experience ‘in the field’. Not frightened of a challenge, you will have a real understanding and ability to work with and relate to learners of various ages, backgrounds and challenging needs. You will recognise the importance of developing excellent relationships with employers and will be able to assist the National Contracts Operations Manager to maintain funding streams to support a range of programmes. The successful candidate will be expected to travel extensively. Occasionally you may be required to stay overnight away from home. If you feel you possess the necessary the skills and qualities and can bring out the best in a team then they’d love to hear from you! This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length Full Time Start Date TBA Contact Details

Job Title Laboratory Technician (Testing, Construction Materials) ESGT0074 Location Daventry, Northamptonshire Job Number 120262111 Posted 25/05/2012 (16:48) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Laboratory Technician (Testing, Construction Materials) ESGT0074 Daventry, Northamptonshire Competitive Salary plus Benefits Our client is the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services. They operate across four divisions and offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and accredited services. Their strong network of UKAS accredited laboratories are located across the UK and are supported by a centralised head office. They are currently recruiting for a Technician within their Materials Testing Division at the Daventry site to undertake the physical testing of concrete, soils, aggregates and bituminous mixtures both at client sites and within the Daventry laboratory. Within the role you will sample and test construction materials, collect materials for laboratory testing and complete test sheets including calculations. Liaising with the Laboratory Manager and Section Manager on work schedules, you must produce reports in line with QA systems and undertake tasks in line with Company QHSE protocols whilst actively maintaining equipment and working safely to avoid hazards. Candidates for this role should have previous knowledge / experience of site/laboratory testing of concrete, soils, aggregates and bituminous mixtures within a UKAS accredited laboratory. With an understanding of HSE requirements and good communication skills, you will have the ability to work individually and as part of a team; demonstrating a professional approach to you work at all times. In return, they offer a competitive salary, and all the benefits of working for a dynamic and growing organisation. Our client is an equal opportunities employer. This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length Full time Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Assessor / Training Advisor – Business Administration BLUA4134 Salary/rate £19399 - £20000/annum £19,339.08 Location Bristol, South West Job Number 111292515 Posted 25/05/2012 (16:09) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Assessor / Training Advisor – Business Administration (Education) BLUA4134 Bristol Salary £19,339.08 Our Client delivers a promise to their learners that is second to none... Their mission is to transform the lives of young people and adults to ensure that each and every participant achieves their full potential with the support and guidance from their dedicated and inspirational team. These are exciting times for them, as we look to further improve their presence to ensure that their name becomes synonymous with excellence for the services they provide. As a Training Advisor, you will be expected to deliver training sessions for 16 to 18 year olds on Business Administration Skills, Employed Apprentices and Advanced Apprentices. You will be responsible for building and managing your own caseload, it is therefore imperative that you have experience in recruiting new employers and learners. You will deliver a structured scheme of work and develop lesson plans, conduct participant interviews, induction, initial assessments and regular progress reviews. Learners may have social or learning disadvantages and will require support to motivate and encourage them to move forward to sustainable education/employment. Experience of working with young people and enabling them to achieve their goals is essential and you must hold a minimum of Level 3 in Business Administration Skills. You will hold or be willing to work towards a teaching qualification (PTTLS, A1/D32 or TAQA equivalent, 7307/7407 CIPD). You will possess the ability to encourage, motivate and engage learners along with strong written and verbal communication skills, a systematic approach to planning and organisation. This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length Full Time Start Date TBA Contact Details

Job Title Operations Manager (Operations Controller, Scheduler) BLUO4133 Location Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands Job Number 127274910 Posted 25/05/2012 (14:23) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Operations Manager (Operations Controller, Scheduler) BLUO4133 Bridge of Don, Aberdeen Salary circa £28,000 depending on experience, plus company van Full Time - Holiday 23 days + 8 statutory Holidays Our client is part of a family of companies having built up its own excellent reputation for the drainage services it provides throughout Aberdeen and surrounding areas; they have recently joined the group and are enjoying boosted growth and success in the region. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for the planning and organisation of the engineer response team activities. You will ensure that the teams have the correct equipment and materials on board and that they know what they should be doing where and when, as well as ensuring that work is completed within the required timescale. An ability to schedule work to ensure maximum productivity and optimum asset usage is essential. You will also be responsible for all vehicles and plant, making sure that they are calibrated and serviced correctly. This role includes site supervision for which a company van is provided but will be mainly office-based. IT literate, with good customer service skills, you will have the ability to supervise teams and have good planning and basic estimating skills. Drainage experience is vital for this role. Service industry or reactive maintenance experience or experience within the Facilities maintenance / construction / Civil Engineering / waste or utilities industries is preferable, along with Health and Safety knowledge. A Full Driving licence is required. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented areas of the community. This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length Full time Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Area Sales Manager (Field Sales, Business Development) BLUA4132 Location Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands Job Number 118455418 Posted 25/05/2012 (14:09) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Area Sales Manager (Field Sales, Business Development) BLUA4132 Bridge of Don, Aberdeen Basic Salary £25,000 - OTE circa £45,000 plus company car Our client is part of a family of companies having built up its own excellent reputation for the drainage services it provides throughout Aberdeen and surrounding areas; they have recently joined the group and are enjoying boosted growth and success in the region. They are now looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager to source new business to promote the growth of the division; this can only be achieved by a candidate who can demonstrate flair and initiative whilst remaining commercially minded and structured in approach. You will also be required to service the requirements of the existing customer base as well as developing and sustaining new business clients. Working closely with the division's Operations team and backed up by a sales and marketing team, you will assist in achieving (and exceeding) the division's budget sales line by interfacing with clients to provide the best possible solutions to their drainage problems. The role is varied and hands-on with a requirement for site visits, cold calling and B2B interface. For this position excellent sales and customer service skills are essential. Field sales experience and a Full Driving licence are required. Good IT literacy and presentation skills are desirable. Service industry or reactive maintenance experience is essential. Experience within the Drainage / Construction / Civil Engineering / Waste or Utilities industries is preferable. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented areas of the community. This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length Full time Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Purchasing Manager (Category, Supply Chain, Buyer) BLUP4131 Salary/rate £35000 - £48000/annum plus Bonus and Benefits Location Leicester, Leicestershire Job Number 128210860 Posted 25/05/2012 (13:28) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Purchasing Manager (Category, Supply Chain, Buyer) BLUP4131 Leicester Salary £35,000 - £48,000 dependent on experience plus Bonus and Benefits Our client are the retail and product packaging specialists. For over 30 years, their innovative and cutting-edge packaging solutions have been enhancing some of the world’s biggest and best known brands. Take a walk through any shopping area and you’re bound to see some of the retail bags and packaging they’ve created. As the Purchasing Manager, you will take responsibility for the total supplier selection, negotiation, order placement and contract provision for suppliers; owning ‘Total Cost Reduction’ TCR initiatives to deliver tangible cost savings within specific annual targets. Within the role you will manage the preferred supplier database, updating the ‘tender list’ by product category and completing the final negotiation and costs of each project; liaising with sales to back contractual arrangements into sales customer agreements. You will make the final decision on actual supplier use for each project, signing off on every cost sheet prior to approving back to Sales; managing ‘tender’ projects and actively selecting and approving new suppliers within core categories. You must understand the business competitiveness of each purchase category and actively identify new categories for consideration whilst overseeing resource loading against specific projects / purchase category and quality complaint communication with suppliers. Candidates for this role must be educated to degree level or equivalent and / or hold a CIPS qualification coupled with a background in Purchasing Management in the Packaging / Trading / FMCG industry. With experience of leading change within the supply chain, supplier rationalisation and delivering major strategic cost reduction, you will have extensive knowledge of China sourcing and import considerations of Asia supply. With a high level of commercial acumen and numerically astute, you will be structured and disciplined in your approach and will have the ability to work autonomously and make business critical decisions. Due to the nature of the role, frequent travel to Asia will be necessary and some Asian / European language skills would be beneficial. This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length Full time Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Senior Administrator, Business Support (Team Leader) BLUS4130 Salary/rate £21500/annum Location Buckinghamshire, South East Job Number 126245709 Posted 25/05/2012 (13:26) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Senior Administrator, Business Support (Team Leader) BLUS4130 Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Salary £21,500 per annum Are you an individual that can inspire confidence? As a world leader of the accountancy and finance profession, our client is at the forefront of shaping the accountancy profession and developing products and services that allow people to do business with confidence. They now have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Administrator to join their Business Support Team in Professional Standards at their Milton Keynes office. As Senior Administrator, you will ensure that the work of the team is progressed efficiently and provide support to the supervisor and manager of the team. You will be expected to deal with difficult situations that may arise both within the team and with stakeholders in a professional manner. Within the role you will learn the terminology, process, procedures, rules and regulations relating to the operation and administration of applications from firms to carry out investment business activities and statutory audit work. You will also promote face to face contact with stakeholders attending meetings both internally and externally and build client relationships. The successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a senior administrator or team leading capacity in a customer care environment where you have kept the team on track during busy and quiet periods. You will have proven experience of resolving queries which require additional research or consultation with a larger team to reach a resolution. Furthermore, candidates must have good interpersonal skills as you will meet with key stakeholders, manage challenging phone calls and work in a team based environment. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is essential. A good knowledge of database systems is also required. Previous project experience is advantageous. In return they offer an excellent benefits package including pension scheme, 24 days annual leave and the opportunity to work in a positive, innovative and quality driven culture. This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date TBC Contact Details

Job Title Sessional Trainer – Catering (Vocational Training, Assessor) BLUS4123 Salary/rate £14897/annum circa £14,897 Location Cheshire, North West Job Number 111292390 Posted 25/05/2012 (11:12) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Sessional Trainer – Catering (Vocational Training, Assessor) BLUS4123 HMP/YOI Thorn Cross, Cheshire Salary circa £14,897 Our Client is currently the largest national Provider of Offender Learning in the UK; their highly qualified employees are fully trained in security arrangements in order for them to deliver a responsive curriculum within prisons and IRC's across England 52 weeks a year. Working within the secure estate offers a challenging but extremely rewarding environment for the right candidate. With this in mind, they are currently seeking a Trainer in Catering at HMP/YOI Thorn Cross to work on an annualised hours contract basis, committing to 690 hours per academic year (approximately 15 hours per week). The sessions will take place every morning, Monday to Friday and applicants need to be able to commit to attend work on this basis. This contract offers flexibility in the delivery of these hours, whilst providing you with 12 equal salary payments over the calendar year, holiday entitlement and eligibility to occupational sick pay. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver high quality, learner focused Vocational qualifications up to Level 3. You will be responsible for the development of lesson plans to ensure curriculum best practice and integrate the delivery of language and numeracy skills in the Catering programme. Emphasis is placed on working in partnership with prison and probation colleagues to create a cohesive learning journey that improves employability and contributes to the reduction of re-offending. To be considered for the post you must be able to demonstrate at least 2 years relevant vocational experience in the catering area and be willing to work towards relevant qualifications as specified in the role profile. To succeed within these roles, candidates will need to have a pragmatic and non judgmental approach to their work and the flexibility to adapt to meet learner requirements when necessary. Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 17th June 2012 This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length Permanent, Part Time Start Date TBC Contact Details

Job Title Receptionist / Customer Advisor Assistant (Administration) BLUR4129 Salary/rate £18000/annum Circa £18,000 per annum Location Berkshire, South East Job Number 126245683 Posted 25/05/2012 (11:03) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Receptionist / Customer Advisor Assistant (Administration) BLUR4129 Kings Ride, Ascot Circa £18,000 per annum plus excellent benefits With over 46,000 members, our client is the international voice of the building professional, representing an unequalled body of knowledge concerning the management of the total building process. They currently have a vacancy for a Receptionist / Customer Advisor Assistant. Based at their Head Office in Ascot, you will provide an efficient and professional reception service, receiving visitors and taking and relaying phone messages. You will also assist in the recruitment and retention of members, responding to phone calls regarding general membership enquiries and providing administrative support to the Customer Advisors within the Membership and Business Development team. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, you will have a professional telephone manner and the ability to build rapport quickly with a variety of individuals. You will also have the ability to learn new skills and will develop an awareness of the membership process and the confidence to follow up on prospective membership enquiries. IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and a confident email and Internet user, you will also be flexible and willing to perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks when required. Benefits include a non-contributory personal pension, private health cover, employee assistance programme and life assurance. There is a subsidised restaurant and free car parking on site. This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date TBC Contact Details

Job Title Residential Property Manager (Lettings, Housing) BLUR4117 Salary/rate £16000 - £22000/annum Salary £16,000 to £22,000 Location West Yorkshire, North East Job Number 124134628 Posted 25/05/2012 (10:54) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Residential Property Manager (Lettings, Housing, Customer Service) BLUR4117 Leeds City Centre Salary £16,000 to £22,000 depending on experience Formed in 1997, our client is at the forefront of city living in Leeds. The company specialises in selling and renting apartments in the city centre and provides advice to the leading developers in the sector. They now have an exciting opportunity in the property management team at their award winning offices by the river in Leeds City Centre. As a Property Manager, you will be responsible for providing landlords and tenants with an exceptional level of customer service, through honest and clear communication. You will work to fixed timescales to ensure that properties are ready for occupation prior to the start of the tenancy, conducting a 'walk through' of the apartment and accurately recording the condition and cleanliness. You will manage incoming calls and emails from current tenants, using your practical and commonsense approach to qualify the issue and set clear expectations regarding any necessary maintenance works. You will liaise regularly with their contractors and using their in house software, you will book appointments, maintain updates on ongoing works and negotiate quotes. Central to your success will be your strong diary and workload management skills, coupled with excellent recall and natural proactivity. You will have a proven track record of achieving results and providing best value for your clients. They are looking for candidates with the commitment to deliver the highest level of customer service at all times. With the ability to quickly build a rapport with a wide range of people, you will be an excellent negotiator and thrive on working towards targets. A friendly telephone manner is essential for this role coupled with a broad knowledge of PC software. Knowledge of building, construction and/or property experience is a benefit but not essential but you must be able to demonstrate your ability to deliver as set out above. This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date TBC Contact Details

Job Title Curriculum Team Leader – Vocational Training & ICT BLUC4122 Salary/rate £27450 - £31450/annum Location Leeds, West Yorkshire Job Number 111292383 Posted 25/05/2012 (10:49) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Curriculum Team Leader – Vocational Training & ICT (Education Manager) BLUC4122 HMP Leeds, West Yorkshire Salary £27,450 - £31,450 Our client is currently the largest national Provider of Offender Learning in the UK; their highly qualified employees are fully trained in security arrangements in order for them to deliver a responsive curriculum within prisons across England 52 weeks a year. The aim of the Directorate is to lead, manage and develop provision in order to reduce re-offending and contribute to social inclusion by providing a wealth of curricula experiences including a core curriculum of Skills for Life, Personal and Social Development and work related training. Working within the secure estate offers a challenging but extremely rewarding environment for the right candidate. With this in mind they are currently seeking to appoint a full time Vocational Training and ICT Curriculum Team Leader to work within the Education provision at HMP Leeds. Reporting to the OLASS Manager you will manage and co-ordinate the Vocational Training provision and staff, and be an active member of the Senior Management Team within the department. Using specialist knowledge of delivery and developments within the Vocational Training area, the successful candidate will manage the curriculum area to monitor and improve teaching, learning, assessment and achievement within the department. Applicants must have the ability to deliver, assess and lead a team and have knowledge of curriculum development, ensuring compliance with the Adult Learning framework, best practice and quality targets. Under the criteria of the awarding organisations you will be required to hold a relevant Assessors award and hold or work toward a relevant Internal Verifier award. To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have experience of managing City & Guilds NVQ and OCR quality systems. With experience of internal verification, you will also have excellent change management and people skills. You will hold a teaching qualification at Level 5 (Cert Ed/PGCE) and a Level 5 qualification in ICT. Closing date for applications: Friday 8th June 2012 This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length Permanent, Full Time Start Date TBC Contact Details

Job Title Education Cluster Manager (Regional Education Delivery Manager) BLUC41 Salary/rate £45450 - £49450/annum Location Yorkshire, North East Job Number 111292371 Posted 25/05/2012 (10:34) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Education Cluster Manager (Regional Education Delivery Manager) BLUC4121 Yorkshire & Humberside Salary £45,450 - £49,450 Our Client is currently the largest national Provider of Offender Learning in the UK; their highly qualified employees are fully trained in security arrangements in order for them to deliver a responsive curriculum within prisons across England 52 weeks a year. The aim of the Directorate is to lead, manage and develop provision in order to reduce re-offending and contribute to social inclusion by providing a wealth of curricula experiences. Working within the secure estate offers a challenging but extremely rewarding environment for the right candidate. With this in mind, they are now looking for motivated Cluster Managers to support the delivery of the Offender Learning and Skills contracts in the North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber. This advert and application is specifically for the full time Yorkshire and Humberside opportunity. Bringing with you your previous managerial experience, you will be joining a high performing team, taking line management responsibility for a cluster of prisons. You will lead particular aspects of the service to support the Director in the Region, developing business partner relationships with key cluster / prison contacts and local employment stakeholders in order to maximise learner success and income generation. To be successful within this role, you must be educated to a minimum of degree level or equivalent, with previous management experience in an educational context. A driving license is essential as you will be travelling regularly to different parts of the region. Closing date for applications: Friday 8th June 2012 This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length Permanent, Full Time Start Date TBC Contact Details

Job Title Education Cluster Manager (Regional Education Manager) BLUC4120 Salary/rate £45450 - £49450/annum pro rata Location Durham, Northumberland, Teesside, Tyneside, North East Job Number 111292354 Posted 25/05/2012 (10:09) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Education Cluster Manager (Regional Education Delivery Manager) BLUC4120 North East Salary £45,450 - £49,450 pro rata Our Client is currently the largest national Provider of Offender Learning in the UK; their highly qualified employees are fully trained in security arrangements in order for them to deliver a responsive curriculum within prisons across England 52 weeks a year. The aim of the Directorate is to lead, manage and develop provision in order to reduce re-offending and contribute to social inclusion by providing a wealth of curricula experiences. Working within the secure estate offers a challenging but extremely rewarding environment for the right candidate. With this in mind, they are now looking for motivated Cluster Managers to support the delivery of the Offender Learning and Skills contracts in the North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber. This advert and application is specifically for the part time North East opportunity. Bringing with you your previous managerial experience, you will be joining a high performing team, taking line management responsibility for a cluster of prisons. You will lead particular aspects of the service to support the Director in the Region, developing business partner relationships with key cluster / prison contacts and local employment stakeholders in order to maximise learner success and income generation. To be successful within this role, you must be educated to a minimum of degree level or equivalent, with previous management experience in an educational context. A driving license is essential as you will be travelling regularly to different parts of the region. Closing date for applications: Friday 8th June 2012 This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent, Part Time Contract Length Permanent, Part Time Start Date TBC Contact Details

Job Title Graduate Operations Management Opportunity (Logistics) BLUG4116 Location Birmingham, UK Job Number 116131029 Posted 25/05/2012 (09:24) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Graduate Operations Management Opportunity (Logistics) BLUG4116 Nationwide Competitive Salary Our client is a leading UK company dealing with the transportation of bulk liquids, powders and gases by using a diverse range of transport methods. An opportunity has now arisen for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to join this rapidly growing company to take part in the already successful Management Development Scheme. This is an exciting opportunity for Graduates as it provides a stepping stone to develop into a senior management position with specific training and guidance over a period of 5 years. Early on in this role the successful candidate will be given responsibility and accountability, which will increase as they demonstrate their abilities. During the next 5 years, you will be assigned to a specific post in one of the UK operating divisions and will experience working in a number of functions, receiving specific training to enable you to make a valuable contribution to the business. Candidates will be required to move around the UK every 2 years, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential along with the ability and willingness to relocate. Candidates must hold, as a minimum, a 2:1 degree ideally in business, geography or logistics and will have at least 240 UCAS points. You will have gained some leadership experience, possibly whilst at University, whether this was being a captain of a team or organising functions etc. Candidates who have done a sandwich course are highly desirable. In order to be successful in this role, it is essential that candidates have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and are fully proficient with all Microsoft packages. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are highly ambitious, analytical and outgoing who have a strong desire to succeed in what will be a fast moving and demanding environment. In return, our client offers an attractive employment package including a company pension scheme, private health care and a 5 year training and development plan This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date TBC Contact Details

Job Title Education Cluster Manager (Regional Education Delivery Manager) BLUC41 Salary/rate £45450 - £49450/annum Location Greater Manchester, North West Job Number 111292322 Posted 25/05/2012 (09:06) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Education Cluster Manager (Regional Education Delivery Manager) BLUC4119 North West Salary £45,450 - £49,450 Our Client is currently the largest national Provider of Offender Learning in the UK; their highly qualified employees are fully trained in security arrangements in order for them to deliver a responsive curriculum within prisons across England 52 weeks a year. The aim of the Directorate is to lead, manage and develop provision in order to reduce re-offending and contribute to social inclusion by providing a wealth of curricula experiences. Working within the secure estate offers a challenging but extremely rewarding environment for the right candidate. With this in mind, they are now looking for motivated Cluster Managers to support the delivery of the Offender Learning and Skills contracts in the North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber. This advert and application is specifically for the full time North West opportunity. Bringing with you your previous managerial experience, you will be joining a high performing team, taking line management responsibility for a cluster of prisons. You will lead particular aspects of the service to support the Director in the Region, developing business partner relationships with key cluster / prison contacts and local employment stakeholders in order to maximise learner success and income generation. To be successful within this role, you must be educated to a minimum of degree level or equivalent, with previous management experience in an educational context. A driving license is essential as you will be travelling regularly to different parts of the region. Candidates will need to have a pragmatic and non judgmental approach to their work and the flexibility to adapt to meet learner requirements when necessary. Closing date for applications: Friday 8th June 2012 This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length Permanent, Full Time Start Date TBC Contact Details

Job Title Sales Executive (Account Management, New Business) BLUS4118 Salary/rate £18000 - £24000/annum Basic Salary £18,000 - £24,000 Location London, South East Job Number 118455258 Posted 24/05/2012 (16:23) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Sales Executive (Account Management, New Business Development) BLUS4118 West London Basic Salary £18,000 - £24,000 depending on experience Our client is a rapidly expanding business in West London, supplying environmentally friendly packaging and a closed loop composting and recycling service to the food and catering industry. They are a triple bottom line business with sustainability at the core of what they do. They now have an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic, tenacious and ambitious Sales Executive to join the business. As Sales Executive, you will be responsible for promoting their biodegradable packaging to a range of food / catering organisations. Whilst the main aim is to win new business, you will also be responsible for managing some of the accounts, ensuring that their customers are well looked after and are well developed. Candidates must be experienced sales professionals with a strong track record of working in a fast-paced and varied environment. With the confidence to cold call, you will have an entrepreneurial mind set and enjoy thinking outside of the box. Candidates must also have excellent communication skills and be experienced in the use of Microsoft Office. Candidates with experience of the packaging or food industry are desirable however this is not essential. Our client is on an exciting journey of growth and hence believes that whoever comes into this role has a great opportunity to growth with them. Commission will form significant part of the package £5,000 - £10,000 but no cap so there is a great potential to earn more. This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date TBC Contact Details

Job Title Market Development Manager (Marketing, Product, Sales) BLUM4114 Location Basildon , Essex Job Number 129160464 Posted 24/05/2012 (15:12) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Market Development Manager (Marketing, Product, Sales) BLUM4114 Basildon based Salary £55,000 - £65,000 plus 20% Bonus Our client provides a range of managed print services, production printing solutions, colour and black and white laser printers and photocopiers, as well as software and technologies for the public, commercial and corporate business sectors. As the Market Development Manager, you will be responsible for guiding the Company in creating marketing / product strategies and business development plans, ensuring their implementation and monitoring the results in order to recommend any appropriate corrective action. Responsible for the preparation and provision of launching new product content for the business, you will contribute to the preparation and provision of internal and external presentations of channel strategy at company conferences and work with IMS to define the services portfolio. Based on direction from the marketing plan, you must develop and define turn-key solutions that combine services, software and hardware to address the target vertical and horizontal functions within broad and niche customer environments. You will evaluate the performance of products in the market place in terms of competitiveness, weaknesses, out of specification problems etc and feedback to Solutions Management to optimise our competitive position; maintaining a network of contacts for gathering intelligence data of competitive products, strategies, policies and pricing. You must also take overall responsibility for the creation and provision of all product and proposition collateral such as brochures, case studies and other sales tools, demonstrating an understanding of the realities of the market place and the needs of the sales force. This role requires an individual who can lead the way and inspire the team to truly improve business performance. Demonstrating an appreciation of the strategic objectives of the business, you will understand the environment we operate in and be able to translate this knowledge into strategic plans and activities; displaying a strong commercial acumen specifically in the development of value propositions in solutions and MFP arenas. A solid technical knowledge base of MFP hardware, software and services is essential and you must be an experienced leader with the ability to develop people capability within your team, embracing change and maximising personal performance. This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length Full time Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title eBay Administrator (E-Commerce) BLUE4113 Salary/rate £15000 - £16000/annum Location Dorset, South West Job Number 126245575 Posted 24/05/2012 (14:00) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description eBay Administrator (E-Commerce) BLUE4113 Poole, Dorset Salary £15,000 - £16,000 per annum Our client is a leading vehicle recycling and management company in the UK. With national coverage, they offer a range of solutions including vehicle salvage, dismantling and storage. They now have an eBay Support role available to be based from their Head Office in Poole, Dorset. Reporting to the Part Sales Director, you will be responsible for photographing car parts for sale and uploading them onto eBay using Pinnacle, their stock control system. You must ensure the images are of good quality and product descriptions are detailed and accurate. You will also be required to field incoming enquiry calls from customers, both by email and phone and liaise with other internal departments as required in order to achieve successful outcomes. The successful candidate will have previous sales and customer service experience, ideally gained within a parts sales / online environment however this is not essential. You should have previous experience of eBay listing and a good understanding of eBay customer expectations / feedback. With a good standard of literacy and numeracy, you will have good time management skills to ensure workload is completed in a timely manner. This role will appeal to creative and self-motivated individuals who take pride in their work and can work on their own initiative. Candidates who have experience of photography and digital camera are of distinct advantage, coupled with a good a solid understanding of car parts. This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date TBC Contact Details

Job Title Senior Curriculum Team Leader – Vocational Training (Teacher) BLUS4102 Salary/rate £31450 - £34950/annum £31,450 - £34,950 Location Wetherby, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire Job Number 111292143 Posted 24/05/2012 (13:02) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Senior Curriculum Team Leader – Vocational Training (Teacher, Lecturer) BLUS4102 HMYOI Wetherby, West Yorkshire Salary £31,450 - £34,950 Our client is currently the largest national Provider of Offender Learning in the UK; their highly qualified employees are fully trained in security arrangements in order for them to deliver a responsive curriculum within prisons across England 52 weeks a year. They are currently seeking to appoint a full time Vocational Training Senior Curriculum Team Leader to work within the Education provision at HMYOI Wetherby. As the Senior Curriculum Team Leader you will be responsible for providing supervision to a range of curriculum delivery teams ensuring that all that all budget, quality and operational targets are achieved. Candidates must hold a teaching qualification at Level 4 (Level 5 – new standards) and a subject specialism Level 4 (Level 5 – new standards) qualification in one of the following curriculum areas; employability, Business Enterprise, Motor Mechanics, Health and Safety, Horticulture, Hospitality and Catering, Art and Design, ICT Business and Web Design. You will also need to provide cover in one of these subject areas. You should be able to demonstrate a track record of effective teaching or training experience in your subject specialism and of efficient administration in relation to accreditation and course requirements. A background of effectively leading a team is essential and you must have experience of working with learners who present with challenging behaviour. Please refer to the individual role profiles for more information about these vacancies and the minimum qualification criteria required. Closing date for applications: Thursday 7th June 2012 This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date Contact Details

Job Title Sessional (ad hoc) Tutors - (Lecturer / Teacher) BLUS4101 Salary/rate £21.59/hour £21.59 per hour Location Willoughby, Warwickshire, Warwickshire Job Number 111292131 Posted 24/05/2012 (12:18) Agency/Employer Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited Description Sessional (ad hoc) Tutors - (Lecturer / Teacher) BLUS4101 Functional Skills, IT and Skills for Life HMP Rye Hill, Willoughby, Warwickshire Salary £21.59 per hour Our Client is currently the largest national Provider of Offender Learning in the UK; their highly qualified employees are fully trained in security arrangements in order for them to deliver a responsive curriculum within prisons across England 52 weeks a year. Within these roles, you will deliver high quality, learner focused education which complies with curriculum best practice and quality targets. The roles will involve the development of lesson plans to ensure compliance with curriculum best practice and quality targets. You must have relevant teaching experience and hold a teaching qualification or subject specialist qualification at Level 4 with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within a given timescale. Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications and Experience detailed within the Tutor role profile. Please attach additional pages where required. To succeed within the role, candidates will need to have a pragmatic and non judgmental approach to their work and the flexibility to adapt to meet learner requirements when necessary. Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 21st June 2012 This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email. Job Type Contract Contract Length N/A Start Date Contact Details

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