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We're currently recruiting a motivated Security Officer to help us ensure continual safety for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 42 hours per week. As a Security Officer, you will use your skills to ensure the safety of our customers, staff and buildings whilst providing excellent customer service. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond. Benefits We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package: Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance Onsite free car parking Shift Patterns Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 4 on 4 off Key Responsibilities Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator Control the comings and goings of the buildings and surrounding proximity Delivering a safe and effective security operation Ensuring the safety of the premises Helping the public with general queries Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image Ideal Candidate Either hold a valid SIA license or be eligible to hold one Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Have determination and resilience Have previous experience in delivering fantastic customer service Look smart and professional Take individual initiative and be an excellent team player Possess the ability to work under pressure Have an eye for detail Understand relevant health & safety, criminal laws and operations About the Company Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams. Job Reference Job Reference: com R/BU EEO Statement Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

A leading hospitality services provider is seeking a motivated Security Officer in Loughborough. The role involves ensuring the safety of customers and staff, delivering excellent customer service, and managing access to premises. The ideal candidate will possess a valid SIA license, strong communication skills, and a professional appearance. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including career development opportunities, and follow a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Head of Strategic Delivery & Governance Location: Mobile role with travel across the Government Servies Portfolio Contract Type: Secondment to end of September 2026 Salary: Competitive + Benefits Are you ready to lead strategic delivery and governance at the highest level? We're looking for an exceptional leader to join our Government Services division as Head of Strategic Delivery & Governance. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable growth across our Government portfolio. What You'll Do Lead the strategic delivery and governance agenda, ensuring contracts perform optimally and align with Government strategy. Develop and implement robust delivery plans with clear objectives and measurable outcomes. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify and deliver continuous improvements in processes, policies, and tools. Champion commercial best practices and innovation to drive organic growth. Act as the primary contact for strategic projects, managing end-to-end delivery across multiple workstreams. Oversee internal and external communications to ensure consistency and engagement. Drive adoption and certification of ISO44001 Collaborative Working Relationships, liaising with industry bodies and chairing the Collaborative Working Steering Group. What We're Looking For Essential Proven experience in Business Operations or Business Analysis, ideally in a regulated environment. Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and commercial strategy. Familiarity with budgeting, P&L management, and Soft FM service delivery. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience in matrix organisations and leading change initiatives. Desirable Expertise in Business Process Modelling (BPMN). Professional development in BCS Business Analysis Diploma, Six Sigma, or equivalent is desirable. Practitioner-level experience in Collaborative Business Relationships. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic direction and operational excellence at scale. You'll work alongside a dynamic leadership team, driving transformation and innovation in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Head of Digital Growth & Development Location: Mobile Sector: Support Services - Compass One Are you ready to lead digital transformation at scale? Compass One is seeking a visionary Head of Digital Growth & Development to drive innovation, shape strategy, and deliver cutting edge solutions that transform how we support clients, contracts, and sales teams. What You'll Do Lead digital strategy and innovation across Compass One, collaborating with stakeholders from IT, business units, and clients. Design and deliver market leading digital solutions, including Digital Playbooks and industry focused tools that raise the bar in service delivery. Champion new technologies, oversee rollouts, and ensure seamless adoption across multiple business units. Engage directly with clients and senior leaders, presenting solutions that fuel growth and operational excellence. Drive compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement to keep Compass One ahead of the curve. What We're Looking For A strategic leader with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Proven experience in technology implementation and process improvement programmes. Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results. A proactive, problem solving mindset with the drive to innovate and inspire. Degree level qualification (Data Science preferred) and willingness to travel across sites. Why Join Us? This is your chance to shape the future of digital growth in one of the UK's leading support services organisations. You'll have the freedom to innovate, the platform to influence, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on how Compass One delivers excellence. Benefits We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams. Job Reference: com/1712 SU Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

A leading catering service provider is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager for its Barking location. This role involves managing culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food, and leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate should possess previous management experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for food. You will work full-time, receive competitive pay, and have opportunities for growth within a major High Street brand.

HR Manager - 12 Month FTC Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge Up to £40,000 Per Annum (DOE) The Role Partner with site leadership to deliver a people plan aligned to business goals. You'll be a hands on HR generalist, advising, coaching and challenging managers while driving a positive employee experience. Key Responsibilities Lead people operations and employee relations, working with HR Shared Services Coach and support managers on policy, performance, engagement and employment law Analyse people data to drive insight, action and continuous improvement Lead inductions, training compliance and management development Champion employee engagement, recognition and EDI Support recruitment, absence and holiday management Person Specification CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience) Strong HR generalist with solid UK employment law knowledge Confident adviser with excellent communication and stakeholder skills Data driven, solutions focused and commercially aware Passionate about creating an outstanding employee experience Benefits We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44 % off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

A leading service provider in the defense sector is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Supervisor in Amesbury. The role involves supervising a team to ensure high standards, checking deliveries, and maintaining compliance with hygiene and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong focus on customer service. This full-time position offers career progression in a supportive environment.

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Cleaning Supervisor to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Cleaning Supervisor, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly Supervising a team, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported Being a responsible key holder Assisting with weekly bookwork and any other duties that are necessary Producing weekly rotas following the manager's guidelines Placing orders for stock to maintain the correct stock levels Delegating where necessary and ensuring the team are proactive at all times Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations Our ideal Cleaning Supervisor will: Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar environment Good communication skills with a focus on great Customer Service Team player and can-do attitude Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams. Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! Location Amesbury, Amesbury, SN96BE, United Kingdom

Asda Cafe Manager - Barking £28000 per annum 9am to 5pm, Working 5 out of 7 days 40 hours per week We're recruiting an experienced Cafe Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Cafe Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Could you shine as a major High Street brand's next Cafe Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Cafe Manager with Compass Group UK&I: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Managing our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the catering operations, including completing weekly business returns, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Cafe Manager will: Have previous management experience in a similar role Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com SU Retail Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!