Here is a selection of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Ashby and South Derbyshire - this page is sponsored by North West Leicestershire District Council.

To view more vacancies, go to our Ashby Nub News dedicated jobs page.

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North West Leicestershire District Council has a number of opportunities on offer at the moment.

You can see details of the vacancies on page one of our jobs page HERE.

Here are some of the other jobs being offered in the Ashby and South Derbyshire area at the moment.

Parish Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer - Packington

Packington Parish Council Has a vacancy for Parish Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer 10 hours per week (days/times flexible when required)

Salary : NJC Salary Point 22 - £31,364 pro rata Actual Pay - £8,476p.a, equivalent to £16.30 per hour. It is a friendly enthusiastic Council, which is keen to make a positive difference to the Parish.

The council has lots of ideas and is looking for a Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer to support in the efficient running of the Parish Council. As well as being friendly, enthusiastic, well organised and calm, it is looking for someone who:

• has excellent people skills, including the ability to work with Councillors, members of the public and third party organisations

• is proficient with the use of email, Microsoft word, excel and powerpoint

• is an accurate record keeper, well organised and able to meet deadlines • will, with appropriate training be able to deal with the day to day management of the Parish Council including updating the website

• can identifying funding opportunities and help prepare bids for grants funding • with training and support, ensure the smooth running of the Parish Council and suggest new ideas or working practices

• will undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time and which may involve additional evening or daytime meetings

The job is carried out from home and the successful candidate may be expected to start working towards obtaining CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) if it is felt to be necessary in the future and once they have completed the initial six month training period.

APPLY HERE

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Health Care Assistant - Shellbrook

Careland Healthcare is looking for carers to work in Care homes and hospitals in and around Leicester. Ideal candidates would ordinarily have experience working as a Carer for at least six months, you should be passionate about caring for others (training will be provided). You need to be a good communicator and listener, to be focused, dedicated and reliable.

The main responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant:

• Assisting with the activities of daily living, personal care and helping with social activities.
• Reporting any issues to the management team.
• Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Registered Manager/ Deputy Manager/ Senior HCA
• It takes a very special and dedicated person to be a Carer.

APPLY HERE

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Cover Supervisor - Ashby

Do you have strong classroom and behaviour management?

Are you interested in helping shape the future of students in secondary schools?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of brilliant secondary schools in Ashby. It is actively looking for Cover Supervisors for day-to-day supply work as well as long-term and permanent roles.

The role of a Cover Supervisor does not include planning and marking, however strong communication and classroom management skills are a must. Your role is to ensure that students are doing the work set and behaviour in the classroom is up to a good standard.

APPLY HERE

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Temporary Project Administrator - Ashby

An opportunity has arisen for a strong administrator to join a thriving and growing company based in Ashby De La Zouch.

The successful candidate will be organised and detail-oriented, with a passion for supporting dynamic teams.

This company has a fast-paced environment where your coordination and communication skills will make a real difference.

The Project Administrator plays a crucial role in supporting the project management team by providing administrative assistance, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring the smooth coordination of project activities.

This role involves managing day-to-day project tasks, liaising with team members and stakeholders, and ensuring that all aspects of the project are running efficiently.

APPLY HERE

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Bid Co-ordinator - Ashby

This is an excellent opportunity for a Bid Coordinator/Proposals Coordinator to join a growing UK engineering business that is part of a global engineering group of companies.

You will have lots of opportunities for training and development alongside working with and being supported by an experienced business development and sales support team.

• Join a business with a fantastic track record of developing and promoting people.
• £30,000 - 35,000 salary guide plus paid overtime, flexible working hours, bonus, pension, 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays, early finish on a Friday and more.
• The company is a multi-site, successful engineering business developing first-class safety control and automation systems for several industry sectors.

APPLY HERE

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Management Accountant - Swadlincote

A leading manufacturer in the construction industry has a newly created opportunity for a Management Accountant to join its team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team where you will be working closely with the manufacturing division.

The opportunity offers career progression in the future to Chief Financial Controller level.

APPLY HERE

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Transport Administrator - Ashby

365 People is looking for a transport administrator in Ashby, Leicestershire.

You will be required to actively engage with colleagues and customer employees to provide administrative support to the managers responsible for the depot.

Duties may include data inputting, documentation and report production, customer liaison via phone and email, driver dispatch and query handling.

APPLY HERE

We are looking for someone who can complete necessary administrative tasks in a timely manner in order to meet all deadlines.