Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education? As an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at Busy Bees, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop. This role is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in their professional journey, with ongoing support and training to help you succeed in the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part...

Head of AI Hybrid or remote-based, with travel to Preston. Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 DOE - 37 hours per week A glance at the role: Shape how AI is introduced, governed and scaled across one of the UK's leading pension administration organisations. As Head of AI, you will build the strategy, capability and operating model that turns emerging technology into measurable improvements for colleagues, clients and members. Working with the Chief Technology Officer, Executive team and stakeholders, you will identify, prioritise and deliver AI opportunities that support LPPA's strategy, operational efficiency, service improvement and member and client outcomes. A bit about us Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UK's leading pension administration companies. We support more than 1,500 employers and 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping members informed and providing...

Make a Difference Every Day We are looking for compassionate and skilled Cook to help our residents lead fulfilling lives and achieve their personal goals. Oaklands Care Home is surrounded by roaming countryside, providing the ideal location for the people we support to relax and enjoy the views. Our care is resident-focused, with each person we support being catered for individually so that they can lead a happy and fulfilling life doing the things they enjoy and accessing a wide range of activities. With 30 bedrooms, our purposely adapted home across 2 floors provides the perfect, safe environment for the people we support. Oaklands support adults with a physical disability, learning disability or long-term neurological conditions, including: Physical and neurological conditions Spinal cord injuries Huntington's disease Parkinson's disease Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Stroke Cerebral palsy Acquired brain injuries Motor-neurone disease Multiple...

Technicians Wanted £1500 Sign On Bonus from 1st September 2025 £750 upon joining £250 once accredited Stellantis &You £500 after 12 months employment Join Stellantis &You and Earn More for Your Skills Are you a skilled Technician looking for a role where your expertise is genuinely rewarded? At Stellantis &You, we recognise great technicians and pay accordingly. Our enhanced bonus scheme means the more productive and efficient you are, the more you earn. Industry-Leading Bonus Opportunities Earn extra on every attended hour based on your monthly efficiency: 100%+ Efficiency = Service and MOT technician minimum level bonus criteria additional £1.0 per hour on all hours sold over the 100% rising in increments to £2.0 In addition to the hourly supplement, you'll receive a Time Saved Bonus on hours sold above your relevant efficiency criteria, paid at your normal hourly rate. Our technicians can earn hundreds of pounds extra every month...

Role Overview: Join Our Busy Bees Family – Start Your Career in Early Years Today!   Apply today to join us on our September or October learning cohorts. Are you passionate about working with children and ready to begin a rewarding career in the Early Years sector? At Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, we’re looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join us as Early Years Apprentices.   Whether you’re taking your first step into childcare or looking to grow your skills, this is your chance to learn, develop, and make a real difference every day.   Why Choose a Busy Bees Apprenticeship?   As an Apprentice, you will:   Work alongside experienced, inspiring Early Years professionals Receive dedicated support and mentoring throughout your qualification Take part in bespoke Learning & Development courses Be regularly visited by your Development Coach for feedback and guidance Gain the skills, confidence, and experience needed for a long-term...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering outstanding care and education to children at Busy Bees. Your expertise will play a key role in supporting the development of our Bee Curious curriculum, while guiding and mentoring unqualified team members. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early years education and are looking to take on greater responsibility in a thriving and supportive setting. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC...

Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative Join a growing precision engineering environment in a hands-on role finishing high-quality components. Practical hand-tool experience, accuracy and attention to detail are essential; aerospace experience is not required. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Bench Operative, Assembly Operative, Factory Operative, Engineering Operative, Finishing Operative, Deburring Operative, Workshop Operative, General Operative   SALARY: £12.71 per hour + Benefits LOCATION: Preston, Lancashire JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:15pm, Friday 7:30am – 12:30pm   JOB OVERVIEW This is a great opportunity to build your skills in precision manufacturing as a Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative within a skilled production environment. The Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative...

Your new company Your new role as a Senior Tax Advisory Manager is with one of the UK's top 15 accountancy firms and a member of the 9th largest global network. With offices across the UK and a strong local presence in the North, the firm combines global expertise with a people-first approach. Recognised with a Gold award by Investors in People, the firm offers a supportive and inclusive environment, where your career can thrive, committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth, and making a meaningful impact in the communities in which they serve. Your new role As a Senior Tax Advisory Manager, you'll join a dynamic team delivering high-quality tax planning and advisory services to a diverse client base. You'll work closely with partners and directors on a wide range of projects, including: company restructuring, shareholder tax planning, employee share schemes, dividend planning, tax-efficient share structures, acquisitions, disposals, and due diligence, management...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship  could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you’ll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters.  Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career.  As an apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals Gain hands‑on experience in...

Join our dynamic team based at Portway House, 1 The Pavilions, Preston, PR2 2YD, where your supportive nature and excellent conversational skills will help guide Lloyds Banking Group customers on their journey to financial health! This isn't your average collection's role – you'll be managing inbound calls, engaging with customers in various financial situations, and crafting personalised, affordable solutions to meet their needs. We’re looking for motivated, collections Banking Agents to join Lloyds Banking Group. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting customers who may be experiencing vulnerability or financial difficulty. You’ll provide clear, compliant, and empathetic support, ensuring customers receive fair outcomes and feel understood at every stage of their journey. By listening carefully, identifying individual needs, and applying appropriate support measures, you’ll help customers make informed decisions about their finances. This is a fantastic opportunity...

Are you an empathetic, patient, and dedicated learning support professional looking to make a direct, tangible difference in a young person's education? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Preston is seeking a committed 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to provide dedicated, individualised support for a Key Stage 3 / Key Stage 4 student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) . In this vital role, you will be the student's consistent champion-breaking down classroom tasks, managing sensory needs, supporting communication, and fostering the pupil's confidence, independence, and social inclusion across the school day. Core Responsibilities Targeted 1:1 Academic Support: Accompany the pupil to timetabled lessons, differentiating learning materials, breaking instructions into manageable steps, and keeping the student engaged. EHCP Target Implementation: Work alongside the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and subject teachers to deliver...

Export Sales Manager - Middle East & Far East Salary: Up to 50,000 basic salary , depending on experience Bonus: 15% annual performance bonus Pension: 5% employer contribution + 5% employee contribution Holidays: 33 days per year , increasing with length of service Life Assurance: 3 x annual salary Working: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office Hours: Flexible working to accommodate international markets Markets: Middle East & Far East Sector: Construction & Building Materials The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Export Sales Manager to develop and grow international sales for a UK-based manufacturer. This is a key role with responsibility for developing new business and growing existing customer relationships across the Middle East and Far East , with a particular focus on the construction and building materials markets . The role would suit an experienced export sales professional who...

A lot of graduate surveyors spend their first two years on one kind of job. This is the other option: a Lancashire consultancy where you'll see condition surveys, defect investigations, design, contract administration and procurement in the same year, working in a team that has time to explain why things are done the way they are. You'll be given real responsibility early, with experienced surveyors beside you, and a clear route towards chartership. The work Support condition surveys and defect investigations, from site visit to written report Prepare drawings, specifications and schedules of work with design colleagues Help put together tender documentation and review tender returns Learn contract administration on live projects: valuations, variations, certificates and final accounts Attend site and client meetings, take notes and follow up actions Carry out site inspections and record progress, quality and compliance Build your own small caseload as your...

A long established and highly regarded main building contractor with a strong reputation for delivering new build and refurbishment projects across a range of sectors is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join the team. With a diverse portfolio of projects across the region, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality schemes through a collaborative and well-structured approach. Their projects span a variety of sectors, providing an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to work across challenging developments and gain exposure to different construction methodologies and project environments. The company operates with a strong focus on quality, technical excellence and project delivery, working closely with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and internal operational teams to deliver successful outcomes. This is a live-project, delivery-focused Design Manager position, rather than a predominantly pre-construction role. You...

HR Officer We are seeking an experienced HR Officer to support a charity s people team, managing employee relations and helping staff deliver life-changing support. Position: HR Officer Salary: £15.10 per hour Location: Preston, office based Hours: 25 hours per week, with flexibility on working hours and days Contract: Fixed term, five months Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026 About the role This is an opportunity to bring your HR experience to a charity that supports people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will provide additional support during a busy period, with a particular focus on employee relations, employment law compliance and HR reporting. Your key responsibilities will include: Managing employee relations cases from start to resolution, including disciplinary, grievance and absence matters. Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and employment law, helping them reach fair and...

Salary: 13.25ph Hours: 40 per week. 08:00-16:30 Monday to Friday Overtime when needed on a Saturday Location: Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5NQ When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 20 days of annual leave (goes up 1 day per year of service to a max of 25 days) Access to our people's pension scheme Free physiotherapy service Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential...

Job Title: Senior System Architect - Platform Interface Location: Portsmouth (Broad Oak), Filton, Dorchester, hybrid - 3 days on site - this role will require routine travel to other southern BAE sites within UK and occasionally internationally. Salary: Up to £89, 520 dependent on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you'll be doing: As a Senior Mission System Architect (Platform Interface), you will provide technical leadership for the integration of platform,...

Job Title: Senior System Architect - Payload Location: Portsmouth (Broad Oak) Filton, Dorchester, hybrid - 3 days on site - this role will require routine travel to other southern BAE sites within UK and occasionally internationally. Salary: Up to £89, 520 dependent on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you'll be doing: As a Senior Mission System Architect (Payload), you will lead the design, integration and assurance of maritime mission system payloads,...

Are you an empathetic, resilient Learning Support Assistant looking to empower a young person through their secondary education? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive 1:1 EHCP Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Preston . In this role, you will provide targeted one-to-one academic and pastoral support to a Key Stage 3 / Key Stage 4 student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) . You will navigate the high school timetable alongside the pupil, helping them overcome learning barriers, build emotional resilience, and develop key independent study and social skills. The Role & Key Responsibilities Provide tailored 1:1 in-class support across a secondary subject timetable (needs typically involve ASC, ADHD, SEMH, processing differences, or physical needs). Differentiate learning resources and break down complex subject material into structured, accessible tasks. Support emotional regulation, managing sensory overload, anxiety,...