Average Laboratory Technician salary in Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Specsavers in Scarborough are looking for an experienced and ambitious Optom to become their new Store Partner. If you are looking for an investment for your future and more financial security, an incredible opportunity awaits. You’ll receive an excellent regular salary, alongside attractive benefits and a share in business profits. To help you to succeed, you’ll receive ongoing support from our leading global brand. You’ll also have access to the very best clinical technology and will receive unrivalled professional development. If you’d like to find out more about this incredible opportunity at Specsavers in Scarborough, then read on. What’s on Offer?•    35% Optics shareholding +12.5% Hearcare•    Be your own boss, while still receiving an excellent salary•    Share in business profits (dividends) •    Grow a business as an investment for your future•    Flexibility – a great work/life balance •    Build and shape your own team •    Make a difference to your local community•    Access to the best possible clinical technology, including OCT•    Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development•    Ongoing support from our leading global brand  About the storeSpecsavers in Scarborough sits in a prominent position on Westborough, a semi pedestrianised shopping high street.  Scarborough is a popular shopping destination with over 250 stores in the town centre including high street brands such as Next and Marks and Spencer as well as independent and speciality stores. There’s an indoor shopping centre and Market Hall nearby, a recently redeveloped 3 floor market building. The store currently has 3 sight test rooms and is just in the process of introducing a dedicated tele-optometry room. There are another 2 test rooms available, which can be equipped as required. The current team is made up of 26, including 1 Optom and 1 DO who are also the remaining partners in the store. With an existing Optom and Retail Partner already in situ, this is a great opportunity for someone to join a strong leadership team whilst focussing on delivering continued growth. Store locationThe store is located in the heart of the beautiful seaside town of Scarborough where there’s plenty for everyone. Boasting two long sandy beaches less than 10 minutes’ walk from the store, amusement arcades, restaurants and bars and a pretty fishing harbour. A visit to the Sea life centre and a hike to Scarborough castle ruins which overlooks the town are musts when visiting the coast. There are excellent transport links; a railway station 10 minutes’ walk from the store where a train will take you to York in about an hour and London in roughly 3 hours.  Requirements of the roleThe new Optom Partner will have a strong clinical presence in store, whilst continuing to identify areas of potential growth and encouraging the team to develop. You will possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment whilst leading and inspiring your teams to be the best that they can be.  About Joint Venture PartnershipJoint venture partnership is the secret to our success here at Specsavers, with every store locally owned and led by its directors. Owning, leading and growing your very own business is considered by many to be the pinnacle of your career as a clinician or retailer – this is your chance to become the leader you were born to be. Find out moreIf you’d like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, then get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Samantha Firth – #LI-SF1

Reed Further Education are working on a role that you, or someone you know may be interested in. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK’s leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes.Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.Justice Service Manager; North Yorkshire£42,000Full TimeReed FE is seeking an experienced and motivated Service Manager to lead and develop a high-performing delivery team within an outcomes-focused, publicly funded environment. This is a senior operational role with responsibility for people leadership, contract performance, stakeholder relationships and financial oversight.This is an excellent opportunity for a confident manager who thrives in performance-driven settings and is passionate about delivering high-quality services that make a positive difference to individuals and communities.The RoleAs Service Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of delivery and support staff to ensure successful contract delivery and the achievement of agreed outcomes. This is a specialist, person-centred service designed to support individuals involved in, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system. The programme works with participants to address multiple and complex barriers to employment, training and stability, helping them build the skills, confidence and support networks needed to make positive, sustained life changes.You will oversee performance, quality, compliance and financial performance, while developing strong local partnerships to support participant progression into employment or learning.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, motivate and develop delivery and support teams to achieve contractual targets and outcomesDrive high levels of performance, quality and compliance across all service delivery activityMaximise participant progression, including job outcomes and sustained employment or learningBuild and maintain strong local relationships with employers, partners and stakeholdersOversee financial performance, including income targets, staff productivity, client spend and office costsEnsure robust data management, accuracy and audit compliancePromote continuous improvement across systems, processes and service qualityMaintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant local and national policy, labour market trends and funding requirementsEnsure services are delivered with integrity, professionalism and a strong focus on participant experienceTake responsibility for health and safety compliance across delivery sitesUndertake any other reasonable duties required to support service successAbout YouEssential Skills & ExperienceProven experience of leading and managing teams in a performance-led environmentStrong track record of delivering against targets and contractual outcomesConfident communicator, able to present to partners and stakeholdersExperience working with management information (MI) and financial dataStrong written skills, with the ability to produce clear reportsCompetent user of IT systemsKnowledge & AttributesGood understanding of publicly funded services and policy-driven environmentsKnowledge of people management principles and employment legislationAwareness of local labour markets and employer engagementResults-driven, resilient and proactiveConfident people manager with excellent interpersonal skillsStrong organisational skills and attention to detailA collaborative team player with high levels of integrityAll candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter. Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client: • Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.• Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!)• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learningTo apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Not looking for this type of role? We are also registering teachers, assessors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

We are supporting a business looking to appoint an experienced interim accountant to help deliver a number of finance systems, technical accounting and process improvement projects.This is a hands-on assignment requiring somebody who is comfortable working across both financial reporting and finance systems, rather than a purely systems-focused implementation specialist. The role Key responsibilities will include:Supporting the completion of a Sage 200 Professional implementation, including the rollout of an OCR invoice processing solution.Leading the implementation of lease accounting software, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment under FRS 102.Supporting the year-end audit and preparation of statutory accounts.Reviewing and improving existing finance processes, controls and procedures.Helping strengthen financial governance and improve the efficiency of the finance function.Supporting wider finance systems and transformation projects where required. The ideal background We are particularly interested in accountants who can demonstrate a combination of technical accounting knowledge and finance systems implementation experience.Relevant experience could include:Sage 200 Professional experience, ideally including implementation, upgrade or significant systems-development work.Implementation of other ERP or finance systems, alongside practical Sage 200 exposure.Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.Knowledge of lease accounting under FRS 102 and/or IFRS 16.Year-end, statutory accounts and audit experience.Finance transformation, process improvement or controls work.Post-acquisition accounting experience would be advantageous.Experience implementing OCR, AP automation or other finance technology would also be useful.This would suit an experienced Financial Controller, Group Accountant, Finance Systems Accountant, Finance Transformation Manager or technically strong Finance Manager who enjoys project-based interim assignments and is comfortable getting involved at a detailed level.