Here is a list of some of the job opportunities that are currently available in and around Macclesfield.

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Senior IT Project Manager - Data & AI - Macclesfield

AstraZeneca have an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering ground-breaking projects.

AstraZeneca has recently launched a Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation programme to position them at the forefront of their field over the coming years.

This includes significant investment in cutting edge machine learning and automation techniques, supported by an uplift in their data quality, standards and data engineering.

Can you help achieve their 3 key priorities? They are focused on:

Establish a robust R&D Data Foundation for Science, ensuring the R&D data is F.A.I.R: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable & Reusable.

The Data Foundation will implement common technologies, infrastructure & tools, along with the processes, standards & quality assurance – to make data "analytics & AI ready".

In scope is data from omics, clinical trials, ADD, imaging, literature, and real-world data, with more to be added over time.

Transform their ability to surface key Biological Insights through novel hypothesis generation algorithms deployed over complex knowledge graphs – leading to enhanced validation of their drug targets as well as the identification of new drug targets, and improving their understanding of the biological mechanisms underpinning disease.

Advance their capabilities in Augmented Drug Design (ADD) for both small & large molecules – employing the very latest in machine learning and automation approaches to the Design-Make-Test-Analyse (DMTA) and biologics screening processes – leading to increased efficiency in lead identification, identification of novel molecules and higher clinical success rates.

Help AstraZeneca realise the unprecedented opportunities afforded by advances in data availability, computing power and AI to improve the way they discover and develop medicines.

Be a catalyst for change, someone that wants to work across IT and the business and make a meaningful difference to patients' lives.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

You will ensure delivery aligns to the vision and business strategy, and that true business value is delivered to the customer as a result.

Having a strong partnership with the business customer driving the demand for the solution is critical to success in this role.

The role views process as guidance and looks for innovative means to expedite delivery.

You must ensure that delivery occurs with a sense of urgency and can be completed within the approved programme/project budget and timelines, whilst continuously assessing risk and balancing the need for flexibility and agility with conformance to standard methods and tools.

Focus areas include stakeholder management across Business, IT, and partners, risk management and delivery of business benefit.

Experience in the following areas will be key:

- Science, Technical or Business degree or equivalent years of experience

- IT Project Management experience, ideally in a Pharmaceutical environment with experience of GxP and validation

- Blue-chip or multinational company experience

Proven project management skills and experience of delivering, leading and controlling large projects /programmes (managing plans, budgets and forecasts, tasks, risks and issues, change management and status reporting to support effective decisions and project reporting to stakeholders and review boards)

- Development of IT quality documentation management

- Coordinate status and delivery of project workstreams. Identify / manage dependencies between projects (intra-program and across portfolio).

- Agile delivery experience

- Experience of working with external vendors and onshore and offshore suppliers

- Experience working in a global organization and across cultural boundaries

Job specifics:

• Temporary, full-time

• Competitive salary

To apply for this position, click here.

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Residential Care Worker - Macclesfield

Do you have a passion for helping children?

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity ?

Brook Street's client is currently looking for three residential Childcare Workers. You do not need to be fully qualified for this role, just need to be willing to work on a shift pattern basis with no sleeps involved, weekend and late shift work, hold a clean UK driving licence, and either have a DBS on the update service or be willing to sign up for a DBS/ already have a DBS in process.

Brook Street's client is looking preferably for someone who has their level three in children's and young people's workforce, with residential experience.

Your main duties will be supporting the residents of the home, following all care plans, making sure all duties are carried out to the highest standard and the up most care and support is given where needed.

This is a really good opportunity for someone looking to grow more in the health and social care sector with a forever expanding and reputable company.

Job specifics:

• Permanent, full-time

• £18,252 per annum

To apply for this position, click here.

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Care Assistant - Adlington

About the role:

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester Care Home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve.

You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship – and sharing great moments and memories too.

It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding.

As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of Barchester's residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

About you

To join Barchester as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills.

Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all their residents.

In return Barchester will provide all the training you need to thrive.

Rewards package

As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

• Free learning and development
• Automatic enrolment into their profit share scheme
• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
• Unlimited access to their Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Job specifics:

• Permanent, full-time

• £8.88 per hour

To apply for this position, click here.

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Trainee Business Analyst - Work Placement - Macclesfield

This role is only suitable for new graduates or candidates who are studying any business analysis qualifications without any work experience.

Are you a new graduate seeking to start a career in business analysis?

Have you applied for many roles and was rejected for the lack of experience?

Are you an international candidate with no UK work experience?

Recruitmentli's partner a reputable recruitment, placements provider offers a sophisticated work placement, work experience and mentorship opportunities in business analysis that candidates can sign-up in to consolidate their qualifications.

Benefits

- Receive quality work experience, placements and mentorship on different dimensions of business analysis.

- Work experience with an business analysis firm.

- Mentorship from an experienced business analysis.

Recruitmentli will only consider candidate who are university graduates or are studying any business analysis qualification.

Job specifics:

• Permanent, full-time

• Salary Negotiable

To apply for this position, click here.

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Postperson with Driving - Macclesfield Delivery Office SK10 1EJ

Royal Mail is one of the UK's best-loved brands. Every day, they're bringing letters and parcels to people around the country; something that communities across the UK rely on.

They're 150,000 strong with 500 years of history, and they wear their badge with pride.

Now, they want you to wear it too.

About the role

From scorching summer days to the depths of winter, Royal Mail's postal workers play a vital role, delivering the mail. It's a physically demanding job – but it's one the nation relies on. Here, you will:

- Work part-time hours between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00

- Cover periods of leave for a fixed number of routes (so you'll need to be a bit flexible)

- Sort the mail for your route

- Check your vehicle and join a colleague for your round

- Spend between four and six hours delivering mail outdoors

About you

- Upbeat and self-motivated: You'll be happy working solo as well as part of a team.

- Love of the outdoors: From rural farms to city apartments, corner shops to business parks, whatever the weather (and, this being Britain, it can get quite extreme) they're there, six days a week. That means you'll need to be happy being out and about.

- Good level of fitness: There's up to six hours per day of walking, so you should relish a role that keeps you fit.

- Excellent organisation: You will need to be able to plan your round and make sure you complete all your deliveries in good time.

- Resilience: You will be able to work under pressure and with the public, acting as a friendly face that people know and trust.

- Flexibility: You will be working in different areas covering your colleagues' holidays, so you might need to adjust your working hours to match your round.

Driving licence requirements

A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address), with no more than six penalty points is essential, but a clean licence is preferred.

Please note you will be required to show this at assessment.

About Royal Mail Group

They're more than a household name. Using technology and logistics, they're delivering a 'one-price-goes-anywhere', universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK – everything from birthday presents to exam results.

This means you'll make a difference to people's lives, every day.

Royal Mail's postal workers are part of the community. They don't just deliver post: they deliver a promise. No matter the location, they make it to that doorstep – and they make their customers smile. It might seem like a little thing but, together, they have a big impact.

Royal Mail Group, delivered by people for people are also an inclusive employer with equality, diversity and fairness at their heart.

They welcome applications from individuals of all different backgrounds and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all their job applicants.

Pay

Royal Mail offer an industry-leading pay and benefits package.

You will be paid weekly, with pay increments after six months and twelve months, subject to satisfactory performance.

Royal Mail also offer a weekly supplement of £25.66 (pro-rata) plus overtime and shift allowance if applicable for Delivery work.

Benefits

- Holiday entitlement starts at 22.5 days on entry rising with length of service (pro-rata)

- Contributory Pension Scheme

- Excellent career development opportunities

- Full uniform provided

- Excellent maternity / paternity leave policy

- Cycle2work scheme

- Many varied corporate discounts e.g. lifestyle discounts to include high street vouchers, travel & attraction discounts for family days out, fashion, gifts and health & wellbeing to include discount on beauty products and gym membership.

Shift patterns

- Part time 27:30 hours per week

- Working between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00

- Five days across Monday to Saturday

- One day off during the week (rotational day off)

What happens next?

After you apply, your application will be reviewed and, if you're successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.

Royal Mail plan to hold interviews on 12th 13th and 14th August 2020, therefore if you wish to apply please ensure you are available on these dates.

Job specifics:

• Permanent, part-time

• Competitive salary

Contract: Fixed Term (11 months), Hourly Rate: Age 17: £8.13 Age 18+ £10.46.

To apply for this position, click here.

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