Managing Quantity Surveyor (6 month fixed term contract) Would you like to be part of Vital Energi's 5-Year Strategy of Growth? If so, due to our continuing success, we are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor on a 6 month fixed term contract basis to provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of projects, driving financial performance, contractual compliance and commercial best practice. Reporting to senior commercial leadership, you will play a key role in managing project profitability, mitigating risk and developing high-performing commercial teams. What You Will Be Doing Lead, mentor and develop commercial teams, ensuring high standards of performance, governance and professional development. Drive commercial success through effective management of project budgets, forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow and reporting. Monitor project performance, identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities to maximise...

Quantity Surveyor Would you like to be part of Vital Energi's 5-year Strategy of Growth? If so, due to our continuing success, we are experiencing rapid and extensive growth across all business sectors and are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor with a successful background in construction. You will join our Commercial team, supporting a variety of projects across the North West region. You will support the financial management of contracts in partnership with the Contracts Managers and/or Project Managers. What you will be doing Work in partnership with site management, commercially supporting sites as required, to develop a proactive site team. Ensure that contractual obligations are identified and administered. Vet contract documentation on receipt from the client to ensure compatibility with the Company's tender and subsequent negotiations. Produce a Commercial Risk Register for each contract. Monitor risk and assist in implementing agreed mitigation...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Would you like to be part of Vital Energi's 5-Year Strategy of Growth? If so, due to our continuing success, we are experiencing rapid and extensive growth across all business sectors and are looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a successful background in construction. You will join our Commercial team, supporting a variety of projects across the North West. You will support the financial management of contracts in partnership with the Contracts Managers and/or Project Managers. What You Will Be Doing Work in partnership with site management, providing commercial support as required to develop a proactive site team and ensure contractual obligations are identified and administered. Vet contract documentation upon receipt from the client to ensure compatibility with the Company's tender submission and subsequent negotiations. Produce a Commercial Risk Register for each contract, monitoring risk and assisting in the...

Head of School DVHS Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Contract Type: Permanent Education Phases: Secondary; Job Roles: Headteacher; Working Patterns: Full-Time; Application Deadline: Monday, 21st September 2026 Interview Date: Thursday 1st October 2026 Expected Working Start Date: January 2026 Visa Sponsorship Available: No Is a Shared Job: No About the School: Darwen Vale High School is more than its recent Ofsted recognition it is a community built on shared vision and ambition. Guided by the Aldridge principle of no child left behind , DVHS strives to be a beacon of excellence in Darwen. We champion a safe, inclusive culture of high aspirations and achievement, where everyone is inspired to excel and take pride in all they do. By promoting responsibility, independent thinking and respect for diversity, we prepare learners to thrive as outstanding members of our community. Our Vale Values: We Aim High We Work...

Software Trainer Darwen, Lancashire About Us TagCare is a software development company that offers solutions for the homecare sector. Since 2000, we have been developing software and apps to make caring easier, acting as a tailored guiding hand for companies that foster a culture of care and driving forward standards across the care industry. Last year marked our 25th anniversary. We are continuously innovating, striving to elevate standards and digital possibilities, enabling those on the frontlines to do their best work. We re passionate about innovation and the people who use our tools every day, which is why we re now looking for a Software Trainer to join our friendly team on a full-time, permanent basis, office-based (Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm). The Benefits - Salary of £40,000 DOE - Pension - 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays If you are a communications, software trainer, account management, or customer success professional with SaaS...

Data and Funding Manager (Maternity Cover) £49,440 gross per annum Package Temporary until 30 November 2027 or the return of the postholder whichever is sooner The Role The Data and Funding Manager is responsible for ensuring a high standard of data quality is developed and maintained across college and for managing the MIS/data and Registry functions for all funding streams. You will lead on promotion and support for data practice solutions so that systems and processes meet the needs of the organisation and its learners, enabling government compliant quality record management across the organisation. What we are looking for You must have a Level 4 Qualification in the specific area or relevant experience as well as a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy. You will need to have significant experience of Further Education funding and rules, and the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) and have experience of cleaning and submitting ILR returns. Experience of...

Exam Access Arrangements Assessor £28,273 to £39,055 The Role We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Exam Access Arrangements Assessor to join our Additional Learning Support team. In this important role, you will be responsible for assessing and identifying appropriate Exam Access Arrangements (EAAs) for students, ensuring compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and helping learners demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding on a fair and equitable basis. Working closely with students, curriculum teams, SEND/ALS colleagues and the Exams Team, you will carry out specialist assessments, make evidence-based recommendations and support the effective implementation of arrangements that remove barriers to achievement. As part of a student-focused and collaborative team, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of assessment services through the accurate management of records and documentation, the provision of expert advice...

RK Accountancy are working with a well established finance / insurance company just off the M65 motorway junction, who are recruiting for a Credit Co-ordinator role. The successful candidate will have at least 1 years exxperience in insurance, financial services or asset finance/ factoring. Please note this is essential for this Credit Co-ordinator role . • Efficiently deal with all the deal changes we receive, and work with multiple teams within the company to be able to give a response to the broker, vendor & direct customers. • Review and sign off credit conditions within your mandate or escalate as appropriate. • Work collaboratively with the Credit Support team to prepare and present proposals for credit assessment. • Provide administrative support to the Credit Automation initiative. • Direct support for other teams when required. • Work closely with the Lead Underwriter to deliver an inclusive and positive team environment. Please note, you will be...

Assistant Accountant £29,947 per annum The Role The Financial Reporting Team at Blackburn College play an important role in the financial management of College, providing a true Business Partnering service to the Budget-holders across College. As Assistant Accountant you will support the Financial Reporting Manager and Finance Business partners in that important role. You will develop your skills under the supervision of the team. What we are looking for We require applicants who have a Finance Qualification to at least Level 3, preferably Level 4 (will consider QBE). You should also have an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), including English and Maths. Experience of working with Microsoft office applications, specifically Excel and Word is also essential as is recent and extensive experience of working in a similar role. You should have a good understanding and experience of double entry and experience of completing Reconciliations. You'll have access to a wide...

Assistant Accountant £29,947 per annum The Role The Financial Reporting Team at Blackburn College play an important role in the financial management of College, providing a true Business Partnering service to the Budget-holders across College. As Assistant Accountant you will support the Financial Reporting Manager and Finance Business partners in that important role. You will develop your skills under the supervision of the team. What we are looking for We require applicants who have a Finance Qualification to at least Level 3, preferably Level 4 (will consider QBE). You should also have an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), including English and Maths. Experience of working with Microsoft office applications, specifically Excel and Word is also essential as is recent and extensive experience of working in a similar role. You should have a good understanding and experience of double entry and experience of completing Reconciliations. You'll have access to a wide range of...

RK Accountancy are working with a well established finance / insurance company just off the M65 motorway junction, who are recruiting for a Risk Co-ordinator role. The successful candidate will have at least 1 years experience in insurance, financial services or asset finance/ factoring. Please note this is essential for this Risk Co-ordinator role. Experience you will gain:- • Exposure to credit risk management, including underwriting oversight, portfolio monitoring, and governance processes • Hands-on experience in monitoring large exposures, annual credit reviews, and in-life asset audits across a diverse lending portfolio • Practical experience preparing audit packs, supporting audit reviews, and coordinating remediation actions arising from audit findings • Insight into regulatory and internal credit policy frameworks, with exposure to how policies are applied in a live business environment • Exposure to governance and escalation processes, developing...

Salary - Grade 3 - £32,585 per annum Contract- Fixed term until 30th June 2027 Location- Blackburn Central Library with outreach work in Lancashire Hours- Part time - 28 per week Closing date: Sunday 20thSeptember 2026 at 11:30pm Do you have experience of providing debt advice and advocacy? Then join Shelter as a Debt Adviser and you could soon be playing a vital role in standing up to the housing emergency. About the role Your role will manage a varied caseload providing high quality debt and housing related advice and support. You will need to work flexibly across the Lancashire area, including Blackpool. Working with clients you will do an initial needs assessment and develop support/case plans with aim of maximising their income by reducing outgoings, assessing affordability, setting up budgeting plans, helping to secure a home and repay debts. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can...

Machine Operator - Folder/Gluer (Packaging Manufacturing) 30000- 40000 DOE Shift Pattern: Days and Afternoons Permanent Hyndburn, Blackburn We are thrilled to be working alongside our client during such an exciting period of rapid growth and new customer wins. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and being part of a fast-paced production environment. Mechanical Machine Operating experience is essential, print background preferred. We are looking for a reliable and motivated Machine Operator to join our production team. You will be responsible for running and maintaining a variety of machinery used in the packaging and print manufacturing process, including: Bobst machines High quality printing & finishing equipment Cardboard conversion machinery Casemakers Strapping & packaging equipment Compressors (basic operation and monitoring) Key Responsibilities Operate production machinery safely and efficiently....

SEN Teaching Assistant Specialist SEN School - Blackburn - Up to 600 per week - Full-time Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with a wide variety of Special Educational Needs (SEN) ? Would you like to work in a specialist environment where you can develop experience with everything from Autism and SEMH to complex learning difficulties and PMLD ? A specialist SEN school in Blackburn is seeking a caring and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant to join its established team. The school supports pupils with significantly different levels of need, providing a varied role where no two pupils - or days - are exactly the same. The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant As an SEN Teaching Assistant , you will provide personalised support to pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, PMLD, physical disabilities, and speech and communication difficulties . Support will be guided by each pupil's individual needs and EHCP , with...

Level 3 Assessor - Plumbing £32,715 to £33,699, plus Market Premium of £3000 pro-rata, per annum which will be reviewed annually. The market premium will be payable to successful candidates, depending on qualifications and experience. The Role Working as part of the Apprenticeship Plumbing team you will be responsible for a case load of learners. You will liaise with learners to plan and undertake assessments in the workplace, deliver high quality training and support and monitor them through all aspects of their apprenticeship journey to ensure timely completion of the Apprenticeship Standard. You will also be responsible for leading on standardisation and co-ordinating the Internal Verification process. What are we looking for? A suitably qualified individual with extensive relevant industry experience you will have experience of assessing / working with learners age 16+ to support our them to achieve their goals. What makes Blackburn College an Employer...

Job Title: Freelance Specialist Mentor Location: Face to Face Sessions within the Blackburn area Salary: 45 per Hour - Invoicing is processed on a monthly basis Job Type: Full and Part Time Positions Available, Freelancer / Self Employed Only Assistive Solutions specialises in supporting individuals eligible for Disabled Students' Allowances within higher education. We are a Social Enterprise that works with disabled people, providing specialist computer equipment, 1-1 teaching and have an in-house software development team. Assistive Solutions are a Disability Confident Employer. About the role: As a Specialist Mentor, you will provide one-on-one tailored mentoring support for students experiencing mental health and/or autism spectrum-related challenges. Your role will be to help students navigate emotional and practical barriers to their academic success. You will work closely with each student to understand their specific needs, offering support in emotional...

BSL Teaching Assistant - Primary School Are you a Teaching Assistant with British Sign Language (BSL) training looking for a rewarding role supporting a child on a 1:1 basis? I'm working with a primary school seeking a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil on a long-term basis, starting immediately. This role involves providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day, helping the child access learning, communicate effectively, and fully engage in classroom activities. Key Details: Year Group: Year 5 Role: 1:1 support for a pupil requiring British Sign Language communication support Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday Start Date: Immediate start Contract: Long-term ongoing role Requirements: Training or qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) is essential Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting Ability to build positive relationships and provide consistent support Strong...

Lecturer in Music £28,273 - £42,655 gross per annum pro rata Contractual hours: 11.1 The Role You will support and work alongside the Music Team and Curriculum Leader in delivering a high standard of teaching, learning and assessment on a range of courses including music units at level 2 & 3. What we are looking for You must have a UK Honours degree or UK ENIC degree in a Music and a PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification. You will also have sound knowledge and experience of using industry standard software for music sequencing, recording/production and post-production using Logic. In addition, you should have experience of working within a recording studio and/or rehearsal environment and strong technical knowledge of the music industry including context, theory and requirements for HE progression. You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to: Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for...

Salary: Grade 3 - £32,585 per annum Contract: 1 x Fixed term until end of March 2027 Location: Lancashire, based in Blackburn Hours: Full time - 35 Hours per week Closing date: Thursday 24th September 2026 at 11:30pm. Do you have experience and ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy?If you are looking for an exciting new career opportunity, then join Shelter as a Housing Rights Worker and you could soon be playing a vital role in standing up to the housing emergency. About the role You will deliver high quality housing advice and advocacy in line with the hub's local community priorities and work with people who are experiencing homelessness and bad housing to identify issues facing local communities. You will plan and deliver casework to individuals and communities to resolve their housing situation and engage with community groups, local organisations and individuals to understand local housing issues and raise awareness of people's...

Lecturer in Sport Apply by 24/09/2026 Salary £28,273 - £42,655 gross per annum Temporary until 30 June 2027 or the return of the post holder, whichever is sooner The Role We are looking for a Lecturer in Sport to cover for maternity leave. As a lecturer you will be part of a curriculum team, contributing to the growth and development of Sport programmes within the Technical Centre. This includes focusing on retention, achievement and student success alongside pastoral support, curriculum design/development and ensuring a high standard of quality provision is offered. You will also fill the role of course leader. What we are looking for You must have a UK Honours degree or UK ENIC degree in a relevant subject or the equivalent in industry relevant qualification and a recognised teaching qualification or be currently working towards. You must also have a level 2 Maths & English qualification (or equivalent). Current industrial experience in appropriate...