Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team At Blue Light Card, we're on a mission to support our millions of members with meaningful digital experiences. We have recently undertaken a replatforming transformation, setting the foundations to tackle exciting greenfield projects and further enhance the experience for our members. With plenty of opportunities ahead, we're looking for talented engineers who are eager to make an impact. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, we partner closely with the Product team in an agile squad structure, focusing on key outcomes such as share of wallet, personalisation, member growth & engagement, and platform evolution. What You'll Do Drive improvements through experimentation and A/B testing to ensure our application remains technologically relevant Take full ownership of your domain, contributing your expertise to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture Task delivery and solution design for mid-sized features and engineering problems, consistently questioning choices to actively contribute to continuous delivery and improvement Proactively share the benefits of your experience with the team, nurturing them and acting as a mentor to junior engineers Actively demonstrate resourcefulness and problem-solving skills Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a continuous delivery pipeline, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery What You'll Bring Extensive experience in our modern technology stack which includes React, Node.js and Typescript Experience with the AWS services such as Amazon Cognito, DynamoDB Lambda, S3, Eventbridge, AppSync, API Gateway and SQS Experience using Serverless stack to build and deploy serverless applications into AWS cloud Exceptional communication skills within the team and across technical and non-technical stakeholders A passion for mentoring junior engineer, sharing knowledge, and cultivating a collaborative learning environment Flexible and adaptable problem-solving skills, capable of adjusting strategies in response to changing priorities and evolving business needs Proactive approach to seeking opportunities for process improvement, leveraging feedback loops to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes Ability to thrive in complex and ambiguous situations, navigating uncertainties and turning challenges into opportunities Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team At Blue Light Card, we're on a mission to support our millions of members with meaningful digital experiences. We have recently undertaken a replatforming transformation, setting the foundations to tackle exciting greenfield projects and further enhance the experience for our members. With plenty of opportunities ahead, we're looking for talented engineers who are eager to make an impact. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, we partner closely with the Product team in an agile squad structure, focusing on key outcomes such as share of wallet, personalisation, member growth & engagement, and platform evolution. What You'll Do Drive improvements through experimentation and A/B testing to ensure our application remains technologically relevant Take full ownership of your domain, contributing your expertise to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture Task delivery and solution design for mid-sized features and engineering problems, consistently questioning choices to actively contribute to continuous delivery and improvement Proactively share the benefits of your experience with the team, nurturing them and acting as a mentor to junior engineers Actively demonstrate resourcefulness and problem-solving skills Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a continuous delivery pipeline, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery What You'll Bring Extensive experience in our modern technology stack which includes React, Node.js and Typescript Experience with the AWS services such as Amazon Cognito, DynamoDB Lambda, S3, Eventbridge, AppSync, API Gateway and SQS Experience using Serverless stack to build and deploy serverless applications into AWS cloud Exceptional communication skills within the team and across technical and non-technical stakeholders A passion for mentoring junior engineer, sharing knowledge, and cultivating a collaborative learning environment Flexible and adaptable problem-solving skills, capable of adjusting strategies in response to changing priorities and evolving business needs Proactive approach to seeking opportunities for process improvement, leveraging feedback loops to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes Ability to thrive in complex and ambiguous situations, navigating uncertainties and turning challenges into opportunities Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders
Around the world, 65 million young people are unemployed. Many more face the challenge of unstable, unsafe and underpaid work. King's Trust International was founded by His Majesty King Charles to tackle the global crisis in youth unemployment and ensure that every young person has the chance to succeed. Central to our new 10-year strategy is the need to articulate the challenges and opportunities faced by young people and help them shape a better future. We are recruiting a Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs to shape and share this story. In this exciting and varied strategic and operational role, you will lead KTI's marketing, communications and external affairs team with the aim of promoting and protecting King's Trust International and The King's Group, increasing awareness of our brand and our work for young people around the world. You will spearhead the establishment of our advocacy function and play a key role in research commissioning, awareness raising and coalition creation. This will involve attendance at key global events, the commissioning of proprietary research, and guiding the marketing and communication strategies that will bring these narratives into the public consciousness. You will be an experienced and dynamic communicator with significant demonstrable experience in communications, marketing and external affairs at a senior level. This will be complemented by strong knowledge of the full range of media, marketing and communications tools, and how to deploy them effectively to maximise the reach, impact and value of our brand. In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of people and stakeholders. Possessing strong management skills, you will have experience of managing small multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction and leadership to enable growth and development, and the ability to role-model a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Around the world, 65 million young people are unemployed. Many more face the challenge of unstable, unsafe and underpaid work. King's Trust International was founded by His Majesty King Charles to tackle the global crisis in youth unemployment and ensure that every young person has the chance to succeed. Central to our new 10-year strategy is the need to articulate the challenges and opportunities faced by young people and help them shape a better future. We are recruiting a Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs to shape and share this story. In this exciting and varied strategic and operational role, you will lead KTI's marketing, communications and external affairs team with the aim of promoting and protecting King's Trust International and The King's Group, increasing awareness of our brand and our work for young people around the world. You will spearhead the establishment of our advocacy function and play a key role in research commissioning, awareness raising and coalition creation. This will involve attendance at key global events, the commissioning of proprietary research, and guiding the marketing and communication strategies that will bring these narratives into the public consciousness. You will be an experienced and dynamic communicator with significant demonstrable experience in communications, marketing and external affairs at a senior level. This will be complemented by strong knowledge of the full range of media, marketing and communications tools, and how to deploy them effectively to maximise the reach, impact and value of our brand. In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of people and stakeholders. Possessing strong management skills, you will have experience of managing small multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction and leadership to enable growth and development, and the ability to role-model a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team At Blue Light Card, we're on a mission to support our millions of members with meaningful digital experiences. We have recently undertaken a replatforming transformation, setting the foundations to tackle exciting greenfield projects and further enhance the experience for our members. With plenty of opportunities ahead, we're looking for talented engineers who are eager to make an impact. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, we partner closely with the Product team in an agile squad structure, focusing on key outcomes such as share of wallet, personalisation, member growth & engagement, and platform evolution. What You'll Do Drive improvements through experimentation and A/B testing to ensure our application remains technologically relevant Take full ownership of your domain, contributing your expertise to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture Task delivery and solution design for mid-sized features and engineering problems, consistently questioning choices to actively contribute to continuous delivery and improvement Proactively share the benefits of your experience with the team, nurturing them and acting as a mentor to junior engineers Actively demonstrate resourcefulness and problem-solving skills Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a continuous delivery pipeline, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery What You'll Bring Extensive experience in our modern technology stack which includes React, Node.js and Typescript Experience with the AWS services such as Amazon Cognito, DynamoDB Lambda, S3, Eventbridge, AppSync, API Gateway and SQS Experience using Serverless stack to build and deploy serverless applications into AWS cloud Exceptional communication skills within the team and across technical and non-technical stakeholders A passion for mentoring junior engineer, sharing knowledge, and cultivating a collaborative learning environment Flexible and adaptable problem-solving skills, capable of adjusting strategies in response to changing priorities and evolving business needs Proactive approach to seeking opportunities for process improvement, leveraging feedback loops to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes Ability to thrive in complex and ambiguous situations, navigating uncertainties and turning challenges into opportunities Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team At Blue Light Card, we're on a mission to support our millions of members with meaningful digital experiences. We have recently undertaken a replatforming transformation, setting the foundations to tackle exciting greenfield projects and further enhance the experience for our members. With plenty of opportunities ahead, we're looking for talented engineers who are eager to make an impact. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, we partner closely with the Product team in an agile squad structure, focusing on key outcomes such as share of wallet, personalisation, member growth & engagement, and platform evolution. What You'll Do Drive improvements through experimentation and A/B testing to ensure our application remains technologically relevant Take full ownership of your domain, contributing your expertise to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture Task delivery and solution design for mid-sized features and engineering problems, consistently questioning choices to actively contribute to continuous delivery and improvement Proactively share the benefits of your experience with the team, nurturing them and acting as a mentor to junior engineers Actively demonstrate resourcefulness and problem-solving skills Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a continuous delivery pipeline, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery What You'll Bring Extensive experience in our modern technology stack which includes React, Node.js and Typescript Experience with the AWS services such as Amazon Cognito, DynamoDB Lambda, S3, Eventbridge, AppSync, API Gateway and SQS Experience using Serverless stack to build and deploy serverless applications into AWS cloud Exceptional communication skills within the team and across technical and non-technical stakeholders A passion for mentoring junior engineer, sharing knowledge, and cultivating a collaborative learning environment Flexible and adaptable problem-solving skills, capable of adjusting strategies in response to changing priorities and evolving business needs Proactive approach to seeking opportunities for process improvement, leveraging feedback loops to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes Ability to thrive in complex and ambiguous situations, navigating uncertainties and turning challenges into opportunities Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders
Role: Pastry Sous Chef Location: Warwickshire Salary / Rate of pay: 40,000 per annum + benefits Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with one of England's & Europe's premier hotel golf resorts in Warwickshire which is home to a legendary Ryder Cup coarse, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Pastry Sous Chef to join their team in their new state of the art banqueting suite. The Resort were named in the 2025 Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard's 2025 Best Employer. What's in it for you? If you're looking for a quality employer, jobs like this do not happen very often and we have the chance to join this world class golf resort, which has just undergone a massive investment programme adding an additional 150 bedrooms and new event space . The role is Pastry Sous Chef position and is to help deliver an exceptional dining experience and most importantly be a role model and have a fantastic attitude working with in a brigade of over 50 chefs. You will be responsible along with the Head Pastry Chef for the day-to-day running of your department. Employee of the month Pension Development Programs Friends and Family rates Use of the Golf Courses Package Up to 40,000 Fantastic Benefits Package Why choose our Client? This stunning resort offers multiple dining experiences including a 2 rosette fine dining restaurant. It is also one of the top 30 places to work and is just completing a new 80 million expansion project. What's involved? You will require experience in similar 4 or 5 star establishments and fast paced busy environment and as well as amazing culinary background you will need a fanatic people skills and the ability to communicate with the rest of the team to hit the high attention to detail. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Senior Sous Chef position in Warwickshire. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation. Consultant: Richard Deeley Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS Job Role: Pastry Sous Chef Location: Warwickshire Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Role: Pastry Sous Chef Location: Warwickshire Salary / Rate of pay: 40,000 per annum + benefits Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with one of England's & Europe's premier hotel golf resorts in Warwickshire which is home to a legendary Ryder Cup coarse, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Pastry Sous Chef to join their team in their new state of the art banqueting suite. The Resort were named in the 2025 Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard's 2025 Best Employer. What's in it for you? If you're looking for a quality employer, jobs like this do not happen very often and we have the chance to join this world class golf resort, which has just undergone a massive investment programme adding an additional 150 bedrooms and new event space . The role is Pastry Sous Chef position and is to help deliver an exceptional dining experience and most importantly be a role model and have a fantastic attitude working with in a brigade of over 50 chefs. You will be responsible along with the Head Pastry Chef for the day-to-day running of your department. Employee of the month Pension Development Programs Friends and Family rates Use of the Golf Courses Package Up to 40,000 Fantastic Benefits Package Why choose our Client? This stunning resort offers multiple dining experiences including a 2 rosette fine dining restaurant. It is also one of the top 30 places to work and is just completing a new 80 million expansion project. What's involved? You will require experience in similar 4 or 5 star establishments and fast paced busy environment and as well as amazing culinary background you will need a fanatic people skills and the ability to communicate with the rest of the team to hit the high attention to detail. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Senior Sous Chef position in Warwickshire. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation. Consultant: Richard Deeley Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS Job Role: Pastry Sous Chef Location: Warwickshire Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Role: Sous Chef Location: Warwickshire Salary / Rate of pay: 40,000 per annum + benefits Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with one of England's & Europe's premier hotel golf resorts in Warwickshire and we have a fantastic opportunity for an Sous Chef to join their team. What's in it for you? If you're looking for a quality employer, jobs like this do not happen very often and we have the chance to join this world class golf resort. The role is Sous Chef position and is to help deliver an exceptional dining experience and most importantly be a role model and have a fantastic attitude working with in a brigade of over 50 chefs. You will be jointly responsible for the day-to-day running of your section. The Grill & Kitchen is a 220 seat restaurant that offers different menu options, ranging from a 2 rosette la Carte menu, a chefs table to a Sunday Carvery. The Grill & Kitchen is a theatre kitchen where we prepare and cook our steaks and roasts all in view of the guests. Working with the Executive Head Chef and Senior Head Chef you will help run the very busy club house brasserie Employee of the month Pension Development Programs Friends and Family rates Use of the Golf Courses Package Up to 40,000 Fantastic Benefits Package Why choose our Client? This stunning resort offers multiple dining experiences including a 2 rosette fine dining restaurant. It is also one of the top 30 places to work and is an expanding resort with exciting projects underway. What's involved? You will require experience in similar 4 or 5 star establishments and fast paced busy environment and as well as amazing culinary background you will need a fanatic people skills and the ability to communicate with the rest of the team to hit the high attention to detail. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Sous Chef position in Warwickshire. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation. Consultant: Richard Deeley Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS Job Role: Sous Chef Location: Warwickshire Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Role: Sous Chef Location: Warwickshire Salary / Rate of pay: 40,000 per annum + benefits Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with one of England's & Europe's premier hotel golf resorts in Warwickshire and we have a fantastic opportunity for an Sous Chef to join their team. What's in it for you? If you're looking for a quality employer, jobs like this do not happen very often and we have the chance to join this world class golf resort. The role is Sous Chef position and is to help deliver an exceptional dining experience and most importantly be a role model and have a fantastic attitude working with in a brigade of over 50 chefs. You will be jointly responsible for the day-to-day running of your section. The Grill & Kitchen is a 220 seat restaurant that offers different menu options, ranging from a 2 rosette la Carte menu, a chefs table to a Sunday Carvery. The Grill & Kitchen is a theatre kitchen where we prepare and cook our steaks and roasts all in view of the guests. Working with the Executive Head Chef and Senior Head Chef you will help run the very busy club house brasserie Employee of the month Pension Development Programs Friends and Family rates Use of the Golf Courses Package Up to 40,000 Fantastic Benefits Package Why choose our Client? This stunning resort offers multiple dining experiences including a 2 rosette fine dining restaurant. It is also one of the top 30 places to work and is an expanding resort with exciting projects underway. What's involved? You will require experience in similar 4 or 5 star establishments and fast paced busy environment and as well as amazing culinary background you will need a fanatic people skills and the ability to communicate with the rest of the team to hit the high attention to detail. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Sous Chef position in Warwickshire. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation. Consultant: Richard Deeley Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS Job Role: Sous Chef Location: Warwickshire Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Do you enjoy being out in the field, walking crops, talking to growers, and making real decisions that impact yield and quality? I'm working with a leading grower group to find an Agronomist who will become the trusted advisor across a network of farms - helping deliver top-quality crops while driving sustainable, forward-thinking farming practices. This is a brilliant role if you like variety, autonomy, and being right at the centre of the action from planting through to harvest. The Role You'll act as the first point of contact for a group of growers, working closely with them throughout the season to ensure crops are established, managed and harvested to the highest possible standards. This isn't just about recommending sprays - it's about understanding the full picture: soil, timing, logistics, market demands and long-term sustainability. What You'll Be Doing You'll be out on farm regularly, building relationships and supporting growers with practical, hands-on agronomy: Walking crops weekly and advising on nutrition, pest and disease control, and husbandrySupporting growers with soil preparation, establishment and crop performanceHelping plan drilling and harvest schedules alongside the wider teamWorking closely with seed and crop protection companies to stay ahead of new developmentsSupporting variety trials and improving growing systems But it doesn't stop there - you'll also be heavily involved in the bigger picture: Coordinating communication across growers, harvest teams and the supply chainProviding crop forecasts and harvest predictions for customersSupporting product availability planning and quality expectationsAssisting with crop costings, benchmarking and grower performanceContributing to continuous improvement across the grower base Who This Would Suit You'll likely be: An Agronomist (or working towards it) with a strong understanding of fresh produce cropsSomeone who enjoys building relationships and being a trusted advisorOrganised, proactive and comfortable managing your own scheduleHappy spending long days out in the field during peak seasonA clear communicator who can work across growers, customers and internal teams You don't need to know everything - but you do need curiosity, energy, and a genuine interest in improving how crops are grown. What's On Offer Competitive salary (depending on experience)Company vehicle30 days holiday (including bank holidays)Pension schemeMedical insuranceOpportunities for training, development and attending industry eventsExposure to innovation, trials and wider supply chain decision-making The Details Field-based role covering a wide grower network (significant travel required within Scotland)Seasonal peaks (this is farming, after all) but hugely rewarding If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical knowledge, people skills and real on-farm impact, this is a fantastic opportunity. Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on or email .
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Do you enjoy being out in the field, walking crops, talking to growers, and making real decisions that impact yield and quality? I'm working with a leading grower group to find an Agronomist who will become the trusted advisor across a network of farms - helping deliver top-quality crops while driving sustainable, forward-thinking farming practices. This is a brilliant role if you like variety, autonomy, and being right at the centre of the action from planting through to harvest. The Role You'll act as the first point of contact for a group of growers, working closely with them throughout the season to ensure crops are established, managed and harvested to the highest possible standards. This isn't just about recommending sprays - it's about understanding the full picture: soil, timing, logistics, market demands and long-term sustainability. What You'll Be Doing You'll be out on farm regularly, building relationships and supporting growers with practical, hands-on agronomy: Walking crops weekly and advising on nutrition, pest and disease control, and husbandrySupporting growers with soil preparation, establishment and crop performanceHelping plan drilling and harvest schedules alongside the wider teamWorking closely with seed and crop protection companies to stay ahead of new developmentsSupporting variety trials and improving growing systems But it doesn't stop there - you'll also be heavily involved in the bigger picture: Coordinating communication across growers, harvest teams and the supply chainProviding crop forecasts and harvest predictions for customersSupporting product availability planning and quality expectationsAssisting with crop costings, benchmarking and grower performanceContributing to continuous improvement across the grower base Who This Would Suit You'll likely be: An Agronomist (or working towards it) with a strong understanding of fresh produce cropsSomeone who enjoys building relationships and being a trusted advisorOrganised, proactive and comfortable managing your own scheduleHappy spending long days out in the field during peak seasonA clear communicator who can work across growers, customers and internal teams You don't need to know everything - but you do need curiosity, energy, and a genuine interest in improving how crops are grown. What's On Offer Competitive salary (depending on experience)Company vehicle30 days holiday (including bank holidays)Pension schemeMedical insuranceOpportunities for training, development and attending industry eventsExposure to innovation, trials and wider supply chain decision-making The Details Field-based role covering a wide grower network (significant travel required within Scotland)Seasonal peaks (this is farming, after all) but hugely rewarding If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical knowledge, people skills and real on-farm impact, this is a fantastic opportunity. Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on or email .
Head Chef - Join Culinary Excellence in Kent! Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for a role in a thriving, family-run restaurant in Kent ? This is a fantastic opportunity to step up and play a pivotal role in the success of a restaurant renowned for its authentic cuisine. We're also keen to hear from those looking to step up from Senior Sous Chef positions. As the new Head chef , you will be instrumental in maintaining kitchen operations and supporting the Chef Patron in maintaining high standards of food quality and service. You'll have a direct impact on the development of junior staff and the overall culinary direction. Here's what this exciting opportunity offers: Salary ranging from 45,000 to 50,000 Plus 3,000 to 6,000 service charge The chance to be a key part of a growing, passionate family-run business. Immerse yourself in authentic cuisine. Be a vital Chef in the heart of Kent striving to achieve a Michelin star Your responsibilities will include: Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, menu execution, food quality. Proficient in food costing, Team Management and support on Recipe Development. Playing a key role in the training and development of junior kitchen staff. Ensuring all dishes meet the highest standards of taste and presentation. Maintaining strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations. We are looking for a Head Chef with: Proven Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef experience in a similar busy restaurant environment. Experience at a 3 AA Rosette or Michelin level would be ideal. A strong passion for quality food. Excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to motivate and train junior chefs. This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated Head Chef to make a significant impact within a unique and respected establishment in Kent . If you are a driven culinary professional ready to take on this challenge, apply now! Apply now and become an integral part of a passionate culinary team. Contact: Nicky Faith Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDELITE Location: Kent Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Head Chef - Join Culinary Excellence in Kent! Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for a role in a thriving, family-run restaurant in Kent ? This is a fantastic opportunity to step up and play a pivotal role in the success of a restaurant renowned for its authentic cuisine. We're also keen to hear from those looking to step up from Senior Sous Chef positions. As the new Head chef , you will be instrumental in maintaining kitchen operations and supporting the Chef Patron in maintaining high standards of food quality and service. You'll have a direct impact on the development of junior staff and the overall culinary direction. Here's what this exciting opportunity offers: Salary ranging from 45,000 to 50,000 Plus 3,000 to 6,000 service charge The chance to be a key part of a growing, passionate family-run business. Immerse yourself in authentic cuisine. Be a vital Chef in the heart of Kent striving to achieve a Michelin star Your responsibilities will include: Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, menu execution, food quality. Proficient in food costing, Team Management and support on Recipe Development. Playing a key role in the training and development of junior kitchen staff. Ensuring all dishes meet the highest standards of taste and presentation. Maintaining strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations. We are looking for a Head Chef with: Proven Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef experience in a similar busy restaurant environment. Experience at a 3 AA Rosette or Michelin level would be ideal. A strong passion for quality food. Excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to motivate and train junior chefs. This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated Head Chef to make a significant impact within a unique and respected establishment in Kent . If you are a driven culinary professional ready to take on this challenge, apply now! Apply now and become an integral part of a passionate culinary team. Contact: Nicky Faith Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDELITE Location: Kent Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Projects/ Contracts Manager (Mechanical- Estates) Cambridge, Cambridgeshire £57,000- £62,000 + 25 days holiday + 10% employer pension + 25 days full sick pay + on call allowance + Excellent benefits Excellent role on offer for an experienced engineer looking to join a leading organisation where you will be highly responsible in day to day operations, lead technically interesting, on site projects and have the opportunity to progress into the Head of Engineering role. Do you have a background in Mechanical maintenance? Have you been involved in Mechanical or Construction projects? This revolutionary organisation are renowned for being industry leading in their field. They have a highly skilled team and require a Deputy Head of Engineering to oversee the maintenance team in this highly responsible and incredibly varied position. In this role you will be responsible for the operational aspect of a maintenance department on a large scale, multi faceted site. You will oversee a small team whilst being responsible for all mechanical and building/civil works on this extensive site. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in overseeing a facilities maintenance team and ideally have exposure to mind construction projects- although not essential. Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance in sites such as education establishments, hospitals, forces bases would be suitable. This is an exciting position for a skilled Engineer to join a well reputed company. The Role: Responsible for the operational aspects of maintenance Overseeing mechanical and building/construction projects on site Leading a small team of Engineers £57,000- £62,000 + 25 days holiday + 10% employer pension + 25 days full sick pay + on call allowance + Excellent benefits The Person: Experience overseeing planned maintenance teams Mechanical and/or building construction experience required Willing to travel to Cambridge daily Reference Number: BBBH271475 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Projects/ Contracts Manager (Mechanical- Estates) Cambridge, Cambridgeshire £57,000- £62,000 + 25 days holiday + 10% employer pension + 25 days full sick pay + on call allowance + Excellent benefits Excellent role on offer for an experienced engineer looking to join a leading organisation where you will be highly responsible in day to day operations, lead technically interesting, on site projects and have the opportunity to progress into the Head of Engineering role. Do you have a background in Mechanical maintenance? Have you been involved in Mechanical or Construction projects? This revolutionary organisation are renowned for being industry leading in their field. They have a highly skilled team and require a Deputy Head of Engineering to oversee the maintenance team in this highly responsible and incredibly varied position. In this role you will be responsible for the operational aspect of a maintenance department on a large scale, multi faceted site. You will oversee a small team whilst being responsible for all mechanical and building/civil works on this extensive site. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in overseeing a facilities maintenance team and ideally have exposure to mind construction projects- although not essential. Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance in sites such as education establishments, hospitals, forces bases would be suitable. This is an exciting position for a skilled Engineer to join a well reputed company. The Role: Responsible for the operational aspects of maintenance Overseeing mechanical and building/construction projects on site Leading a small team of Engineers £57,000- £62,000 + 25 days holiday + 10% employer pension + 25 days full sick pay + on call allowance + Excellent benefits The Person: Experience overseeing planned maintenance teams Mechanical and/or building construction experience required Willing to travel to Cambridge daily Reference Number: BBBH271475 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Head Chef - 3 AA Rosette Are you a culinary professional seeking to elevate your career in a prestigious environment? A renowned establishment is looking for an experienced Head Chef to join the team of their 3AA Rosette Restaurant. As the Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to work in a setting that values excellence, innovation, and exceptional guest satisfaction. Benefits: OTE £60,000 (Salary + Tronc) Prestigious Environment: Join a team that operates within a 3 AA rosette establishment, known for its high standards and exceptional culinary offerings. Professional Growth: Benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, enhancing your skills and career prospects. Creative Freedom: Engage in menu development and contribute to the culinary direction of the Restaurant. Leadership Role: Lead and inspire a team of talented chefs, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with your experience and skills. Role Overview: The Head Chef will support the operational team, contributing to exceptional guest satisfaction by providing uniquely prepared and presented food. This role involves directing the team, ensuring they are well-trained and accountable for their performance. The Head Chef will oversee the day-to-day duties of organising and operating the kitchen, maintaining high standards, and controlling food and labour costs. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and train the team, ensuring they understand their responsibilities. Schedule kitchen staff to ensure competent cover of guest needs. Oversee food quality, menu design, and ensure the use of seasonal and local produce. Engage in food preparation to maintain high standards. Utilise EATEC/Procure Wizard for efficient ordering and engineering. Monitor food costs, menu pricing, and assist in maintaining budgeted labour costs. Requirements: Previous experience at a similar level within a 3 AA rosette operation preferred. Culinary education preferred. Strong staff training and development experience. Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards. Knowledge of menu composition. Join this esteemed establishment and be part of a team that prides itself on culinary excellence and innovation. Apply now to take the next step in your culinary career.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Head Chef - 3 AA Rosette Are you a culinary professional seeking to elevate your career in a prestigious environment? A renowned establishment is looking for an experienced Head Chef to join the team of their 3AA Rosette Restaurant. As the Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to work in a setting that values excellence, innovation, and exceptional guest satisfaction. Benefits: OTE £60,000 (Salary + Tronc) Prestigious Environment: Join a team that operates within a 3 AA rosette establishment, known for its high standards and exceptional culinary offerings. Professional Growth: Benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, enhancing your skills and career prospects. Creative Freedom: Engage in menu development and contribute to the culinary direction of the Restaurant. Leadership Role: Lead and inspire a team of talented chefs, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with your experience and skills. Role Overview: The Head Chef will support the operational team, contributing to exceptional guest satisfaction by providing uniquely prepared and presented food. This role involves directing the team, ensuring they are well-trained and accountable for their performance. The Head Chef will oversee the day-to-day duties of organising and operating the kitchen, maintaining high standards, and controlling food and labour costs. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and train the team, ensuring they understand their responsibilities. Schedule kitchen staff to ensure competent cover of guest needs. Oversee food quality, menu design, and ensure the use of seasonal and local produce. Engage in food preparation to maintain high standards. Utilise EATEC/Procure Wizard for efficient ordering and engineering. Monitor food costs, menu pricing, and assist in maintaining budgeted labour costs. Requirements: Previous experience at a similar level within a 3 AA rosette operation preferred. Culinary education preferred. Strong staff training and development experience. Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards. Knowledge of menu composition. Join this esteemed establishment and be part of a team that prides itself on culinary excellence and innovation. Apply now to take the next step in your culinary career.
Sous Chef - Lulworth Gunnery SchoolFull-Time • 37.5 hours per week • £15.25 per hour5 days over 7 • Mixed shift patterns Bring your passion for quality food to a unique and rewarding role at Lulworth Gunnery School . We're looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and help deliver exceptional meals to our staff and visitors. Shift Patterns Early: 06:00-14:30 (Mon-Fri) Late: 12:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri) Weekend: 09:00-17:00 Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals to service standards Supervise and motivate kitchen staff, promoting consistency and teamwork Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards Assist with menu planning, stock control, and allergen management Deliver quality and efficiency across all shift patterns What We're Looking For Proven experience in a similar role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie) Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent) Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills Passion for great food and quality service Flexible and reliable, able to work early, mid, and late shifts 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, Booking 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 Un-wind 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 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!
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Sous Chef - Lulworth Gunnery SchoolFull-Time • 37.5 hours per week • £15.25 per hour5 days over 7 • Mixed shift patterns Bring your passion for quality food to a unique and rewarding role at Lulworth Gunnery School . We're looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and help deliver exceptional meals to our staff and visitors. Shift Patterns Early: 06:00-14:30 (Mon-Fri) Late: 12:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri) Weekend: 09:00-17:00 Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals to service standards Supervise and motivate kitchen staff, promoting consistency and teamwork Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards Assist with menu planning, stock control, and allergen management Deliver quality and efficiency across all shift patterns What We're Looking For Proven experience in a similar role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie) Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent) Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills Passion for great food and quality service Flexible and reliable, able to work early, mid, and late shifts 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, Booking 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 Un-wind 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 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!
Role: Relief Waiters Location: Scotland Salary / Rate of Pay: 14.24 per hour inclusive of holiday pay Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a beautiful Venue located in the North of Scotland, and we have a fantastic opportunity for relief waiters to join their team.! A wonderful chance to work as part of the waiting team in an award-winning environment where seasonality, local produce, and impeccable service standards are at the forefront. If you have a strong background in rosette or luxury hospitality and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect next step in your career. What's in it for you? Competitive hourly rate Free Live In Friendly and welcoming Kitchen & Restaurant Team A chance to showcase and develop your skill set Why choose our Client? This venue is renowned locally for its stunning views of North Scotland, its amazing grounds for weddings and corporate events, it's perfect for those who enjoy scenic surroundings and a welcoming local community. The property is well established and popular destination for its guests as a place to enjoy the very best in food and service during their stay What's involved? As a Waiter you will: Manage your own section in the restaurant, delivering an elevated guest experience. Work closely with the Head Waiter and kitchen team to uphold exacting service standards. Showcase your knowledge of dishes, ingredients, and wines to guide guests through their dining journey. Maintain a polished, professional demeanour at all times and be a true ambassador for the establishment. Show a keen interest and ability of learning about new dishes and ingredients Sound like the role for you? If you have the enthusiasm and expertise to step into a waiter role at a top-quality restaurant, we'd love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of our team members will be in touch to discuss this Event waiter position in more detail. Don't forget to ask about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme - you could earn up to 250 per recommendation! Consultant: Tony King Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDF&B Job Role: Waiter Location:Scotland Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
Role: Relief Waiters Location: Scotland Salary / Rate of Pay: 14.24 per hour inclusive of holiday pay Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a beautiful Venue located in the North of Scotland, and we have a fantastic opportunity for relief waiters to join their team.! A wonderful chance to work as part of the waiting team in an award-winning environment where seasonality, local produce, and impeccable service standards are at the forefront. If you have a strong background in rosette or luxury hospitality and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect next step in your career. What's in it for you? Competitive hourly rate Free Live In Friendly and welcoming Kitchen & Restaurant Team A chance to showcase and develop your skill set Why choose our Client? This venue is renowned locally for its stunning views of North Scotland, its amazing grounds for weddings and corporate events, it's perfect for those who enjoy scenic surroundings and a welcoming local community. The property is well established and popular destination for its guests as a place to enjoy the very best in food and service during their stay What's involved? As a Waiter you will: Manage your own section in the restaurant, delivering an elevated guest experience. Work closely with the Head Waiter and kitchen team to uphold exacting service standards. Showcase your knowledge of dishes, ingredients, and wines to guide guests through their dining journey. Maintain a polished, professional demeanour at all times and be a true ambassador for the establishment. Show a keen interest and ability of learning about new dishes and ingredients Sound like the role for you? If you have the enthusiasm and expertise to step into a waiter role at a top-quality restaurant, we'd love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of our team members will be in touch to discuss this Event waiter position in more detail. Don't forget to ask about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme - you could earn up to 250 per recommendation! Consultant: Tony King Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDF&B Job Role: Waiter Location:Scotland Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Interim Head of Fire Safety 6 Month Contract Location: London (Hybrid working) Rate: 400 per day (Inside IR35) We are supporting a leading educational establishment to recruit an Interim Head of Fire Safety. This role provides strategic oversight and practical leadership within fire safety management, reporting into the Director of Health & Safety. The successful candidate will lead a small but essential team and collaborate with estates and project teams to ensure fire safety excellence across all sites. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a dedicated fire safety team, providing guidance to strengthen capability and performance. Review, update, and implement fire safety policies to ensure compliance and alignment with current regulations. Deliver practical fire safety input to major projects, including high-rise residential and complex new build developments. Foster a proactive safety culture by engaging with estates teams and stakeholders early in project planning. Support compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, and related regulations, contributing to safety case development. Ideal Candidate Profile: Membership of a professional body such as IFSM, with a Fire Risk Assessment qualification. Proven experience leading fire safety in multi-site environments, ideally within education or similar sectors. Strong leadership ability with excellent communication skills. Practical fire and building safety experience, with a solutions-focused attitude. For more information or to apply please contact or (phone number removed) Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website (url removed). Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Mar 31, 2026
Contractor
Interim Head of Fire Safety 6 Month Contract Location: London (Hybrid working) Rate: 400 per day (Inside IR35) We are supporting a leading educational establishment to recruit an Interim Head of Fire Safety. This role provides strategic oversight and practical leadership within fire safety management, reporting into the Director of Health & Safety. The successful candidate will lead a small but essential team and collaborate with estates and project teams to ensure fire safety excellence across all sites. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a dedicated fire safety team, providing guidance to strengthen capability and performance. Review, update, and implement fire safety policies to ensure compliance and alignment with current regulations. Deliver practical fire safety input to major projects, including high-rise residential and complex new build developments. Foster a proactive safety culture by engaging with estates teams and stakeholders early in project planning. Support compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, and related regulations, contributing to safety case development. Ideal Candidate Profile: Membership of a professional body such as IFSM, with a Fire Risk Assessment qualification. Proven experience leading fire safety in multi-site environments, ideally within education or similar sectors. Strong leadership ability with excellent communication skills. Practical fire and building safety experience, with a solutions-focused attitude. For more information or to apply please contact or (phone number removed) Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website (url removed). Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Job Title: Managing Director - Greenfield Opportunity Job Type: Permanent Location: London As the Managing Director for a newly established innovative, tech-enabled global law firm, you will serve as the operational and commercial leader responsible for building, scaling, and managing this market from the ground up. Working in close partnership with the UK Immigration Partner and US Headquarters, you will own strategy and execution across operations, financial performance, local partnerships, and relationships with corporate clients. You will ensure the country office operates as a seamless extension to the firms' global platform - delivering a premium client experience, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and driving sustainable growth. This is a highly visible builder role requiring strong operational leadership, financial fluency, regulatory awareness, and the ability to scale high-performing teams in a fast-moving, tech-enabled environment. The Role Country Leadership & Market Build-Out Launch and Scale the Country Office: Lead the establishment and growth of the firms UK presence, building operational infrastructure, local processes, and foundational partnerships. Own Local P&L: Drive financial performance for the country office, including revenue growth, margin management, cost controls, forecasting, and reporting to HQ. Strategic Market Development: Identify and execute local growth opportunities, including partnerships, and enterprise client expansion. Operational Excellence & Infrastructure Operational Systems & Process Execution: Design and own all operational workflows within the hub. SLA & Performance Oversight: In partnership with legal leadership, monitor and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs), operational KPIs, and quality benchmarks across all in-country operations. Drive Client and Communications: In partnership with legal leadership, engage in a regular cadence of meetings and strategic communications with other Hub locations and US HQ. Client Experience & Commercial Growth Client Experience Ownership: Oversee client onboarding, service delivery, and ongoing account management to ensure a consistent, premium experience. Escalation Management: Act as the senior operational escalation point for client service concerns, coordinating closely with legal leadership to resolve issues swiftly. Revenue Expansion: Partner with legal leadership and HQ growth teams to expand enterprise relationships, retain key accounts, and identify upsell opportunities. Billing & Financial Controls: Oversee local billing operations, collections, and financial reporting. Manage and approve the client billing process for the hub ensuring accuracy, transparency, and adherence to billing guidelines. Technology & Data-Driven Management Technology Development : Act as a thought partner to continue building proprietary AI technology tools. Data-Driven Performance Management: Leverage reporting tools to monitor performance, identify operational bottlenecks, and proactively address service or compliance risks. Qualifications Significant years of operational leadership experience, ideally within hyper growth start-ups. legal services, tech, consulting, or a regulated environment. Experience managing cross-functional teams and distributed stakeholders. Proven experience launching or scaling operations in a new market or country. Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial management experience. Highly comfortable with operational dashboards, CRM/case management systems, and driving technology adoption across teams. Builder mindset with strong ownership mentality. High judgment, structured thinker, and exceptional communicator. Comfortable operating in ambiguity while building scalable infrastructure. To Apply To apply for the position, please send your CV to Andy Shaw via the 'apply now' button.
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Managing Director - Greenfield Opportunity Job Type: Permanent Location: London As the Managing Director for a newly established innovative, tech-enabled global law firm, you will serve as the operational and commercial leader responsible for building, scaling, and managing this market from the ground up. Working in close partnership with the UK Immigration Partner and US Headquarters, you will own strategy and execution across operations, financial performance, local partnerships, and relationships with corporate clients. You will ensure the country office operates as a seamless extension to the firms' global platform - delivering a premium client experience, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and driving sustainable growth. This is a highly visible builder role requiring strong operational leadership, financial fluency, regulatory awareness, and the ability to scale high-performing teams in a fast-moving, tech-enabled environment. The Role Country Leadership & Market Build-Out Launch and Scale the Country Office: Lead the establishment and growth of the firms UK presence, building operational infrastructure, local processes, and foundational partnerships. Own Local P&L: Drive financial performance for the country office, including revenue growth, margin management, cost controls, forecasting, and reporting to HQ. Strategic Market Development: Identify and execute local growth opportunities, including partnerships, and enterprise client expansion. Operational Excellence & Infrastructure Operational Systems & Process Execution: Design and own all operational workflows within the hub. SLA & Performance Oversight: In partnership with legal leadership, monitor and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs), operational KPIs, and quality benchmarks across all in-country operations. Drive Client and Communications: In partnership with legal leadership, engage in a regular cadence of meetings and strategic communications with other Hub locations and US HQ. Client Experience & Commercial Growth Client Experience Ownership: Oversee client onboarding, service delivery, and ongoing account management to ensure a consistent, premium experience. Escalation Management: Act as the senior operational escalation point for client service concerns, coordinating closely with legal leadership to resolve issues swiftly. Revenue Expansion: Partner with legal leadership and HQ growth teams to expand enterprise relationships, retain key accounts, and identify upsell opportunities. Billing & Financial Controls: Oversee local billing operations, collections, and financial reporting. Manage and approve the client billing process for the hub ensuring accuracy, transparency, and adherence to billing guidelines. Technology & Data-Driven Management Technology Development : Act as a thought partner to continue building proprietary AI technology tools. Data-Driven Performance Management: Leverage reporting tools to monitor performance, identify operational bottlenecks, and proactively address service or compliance risks. Qualifications Significant years of operational leadership experience, ideally within hyper growth start-ups. legal services, tech, consulting, or a regulated environment. Experience managing cross-functional teams and distributed stakeholders. Proven experience launching or scaling operations in a new market or country. Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial management experience. Highly comfortable with operational dashboards, CRM/case management systems, and driving technology adoption across teams. Builder mindset with strong ownership mentality. High judgment, structured thinker, and exceptional communicator. Comfortable operating in ambiguity while building scalable infrastructure. To Apply To apply for the position, please send your CV to Andy Shaw via the 'apply now' button.
You will provide dedicated, time-limited accountancy and finance capacity to support the transition to a single operating model for the management of Somerset Council s 10,000 Social Housing Properties, from the current two operating models in time for the agreed go-live date. The postholder will lead and deliver all finance-related preparation for go-live, ensuring that financial systems, processes, controls, governance, reporting and budget management arrangements are fully designed, configured, tested and embedded. The role will also support cutover planning and early post-go-live stabilisation to ensure continuity of financial control and service delivery. Key Responsibilities Transition Planning, Cutover & Go-Live Readiness Lead finance transition planning, ensuring all finance-related activities required for go-live are identified, sequenced and delivered. Define and manage finance cutover arrangements, including treatment of accruals, prepayments, provisions, opening balances and straddling transactions. Support preparation and validation of opening balances for the new operating model. Develop and maintain a finance transition risk register and mitigation plan. Provide hands-on finance support during go-live and early stabilisation to resolve issues quickly and minimise disruption. Financial Systems & Chart of Accounts Lead the consolidation, redesign and implementation of the chart of accounts to support the enlarged 10,000-home organisation. Configure and test financial systems to support new service structures, cost centres, budget holder responsibilities and reporting hierarchies. Support data migration, system testing and validation of transferred financial data. Ensure finance systems are appropriately set up to support statutory reporting, management reporting and audit requirements. Budgeting, Budget Holder Framework & Reporting Support the establishment and embedding of budget holder responsibilities for transferring teams. Design and implement budget structures, monitoring processes and reporting frameworks aligned to the new operating model. Work with Heads of Service to ensure budgets are understood, ownership is clear and financial accountability is embedded. Support the design of management reporting for the enlarged operating model, including performance, cost centre and service-level reporting. Financial Controls, Reconciliations & Governance Establish and/or review reconciliations for key balance sheet and control accounts to support a robust control environment at go-live. Design and embed proportionate financial controls and month-end processes suitable for the enlarged organisation. Review and support updates to financial regulations, schemes of delegation and key financial policies to reflect the new operating model. Support audit readiness by liaising with internal and external auditors on transition-related accounting treatments and control frameworks. Income, Recharges & Inter-Organisation Arrangements Support the design and implementation of SLAs between the Council and the new operating model. Ensure income streams (including management fees, service charges and recharges) are correctly set up within the finance system and aligned to accounting policies. Support modelling and monitoring of cashflow and working capital implications arising from the transfer. Stakeholder Working, Training & Change Enablement Work collaboratively with Council finance teams, new operating model colleagues and operational managers to deliver a smooth financial transition. Act as a finance subject matter expert to transition workstreams and governance groups. Design and deliver training, guidance and support for new budget holders and managers to enable effective financial management post-transfer. Provide pragmatic, hands-on support to colleagues during the transition period to resolve issues and build confidence in new arrangements. Operational Support & Knowledge Building Provide support to the finance team by taking ownership of selected day-to-day activities, ensuring continuity of service during the transition period. This practical involvement will help build the detailed understanding of the financial management information system required to design and establish processes, controls and reporting arrangements for the new operating model. By engaging directly in core activities, the postholder will gain the insight necessary to inform the development and embedding of effective practices. Documentation, Knowledge Transfer & Handover Produce clear documentation of new or revised finance processes, controls and system configurations. Ensure structured handover to permanent finance staff, embedding sustainable business-as-usual arrangements post-transition. Identify any residual risks or unfinished actions for follow-up after the end of the fixed-term contract. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience). Strong experience in financial accounting within local government, housing, ALMO or a similar public sector environment. Proven experience supporting finance system changes, restructures or organisational transitions. Strong technical understanding of chart of accounts design, reconciliations, controls and financial reporting. Experience of working in complex stakeholder environments and across organisational boundaries. Ability to work at pace in a time-limited, delivery-focused role Desirable Experience of go-live or cutover support in finance transformation projects. Experience of working with internal or external auditors on change programmes. Personal Attributes Highly organised and delivery-focused, with strong prioritisation skills. Pragmatic and solutions-oriented, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and evolving organisational contexts. Strong communicator, able to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues. What we offer We want Homes in Somerset to be a great place to work, where colleagues are proud to work for the organisation. As well as working alongside some amazing colleagues to provide great services to our customers, we offer a range of benefits. We recognise the importance of a work life balance and our hybrid working policy allows you to adapt. Up to date, modern equipment provided whether working at home or in the office. We also offer a contribution towards the cost of a desk. Generous holiday allowance which rises with service. You ll be auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution. We pay more than the statutory parental leave and work with you to balance work and life commitments. We offer a 24-hour helpline and access to welfare and lifestyle advice, including counselling. We have also supported colleagues to become Mental Health First Aiders. Great learning and development opportunities. We celebrate success linked to our values including HiS Heroes and long service. Access to discounts for sport, leisure, and entertainment activities via our benefits platform.
Mar 31, 2026
Contractor
You will provide dedicated, time-limited accountancy and finance capacity to support the transition to a single operating model for the management of Somerset Council s 10,000 Social Housing Properties, from the current two operating models in time for the agreed go-live date. The postholder will lead and deliver all finance-related preparation for go-live, ensuring that financial systems, processes, controls, governance, reporting and budget management arrangements are fully designed, configured, tested and embedded. The role will also support cutover planning and early post-go-live stabilisation to ensure continuity of financial control and service delivery. Key Responsibilities Transition Planning, Cutover & Go-Live Readiness Lead finance transition planning, ensuring all finance-related activities required for go-live are identified, sequenced and delivered. Define and manage finance cutover arrangements, including treatment of accruals, prepayments, provisions, opening balances and straddling transactions. Support preparation and validation of opening balances for the new operating model. Develop and maintain a finance transition risk register and mitigation plan. Provide hands-on finance support during go-live and early stabilisation to resolve issues quickly and minimise disruption. Financial Systems & Chart of Accounts Lead the consolidation, redesign and implementation of the chart of accounts to support the enlarged 10,000-home organisation. Configure and test financial systems to support new service structures, cost centres, budget holder responsibilities and reporting hierarchies. Support data migration, system testing and validation of transferred financial data. Ensure finance systems are appropriately set up to support statutory reporting, management reporting and audit requirements. Budgeting, Budget Holder Framework & Reporting Support the establishment and embedding of budget holder responsibilities for transferring teams. Design and implement budget structures, monitoring processes and reporting frameworks aligned to the new operating model. Work with Heads of Service to ensure budgets are understood, ownership is clear and financial accountability is embedded. Support the design of management reporting for the enlarged operating model, including performance, cost centre and service-level reporting. Financial Controls, Reconciliations & Governance Establish and/or review reconciliations for key balance sheet and control accounts to support a robust control environment at go-live. Design and embed proportionate financial controls and month-end processes suitable for the enlarged organisation. Review and support updates to financial regulations, schemes of delegation and key financial policies to reflect the new operating model. Support audit readiness by liaising with internal and external auditors on transition-related accounting treatments and control frameworks. Income, Recharges & Inter-Organisation Arrangements Support the design and implementation of SLAs between the Council and the new operating model. Ensure income streams (including management fees, service charges and recharges) are correctly set up within the finance system and aligned to accounting policies. Support modelling and monitoring of cashflow and working capital implications arising from the transfer. Stakeholder Working, Training & Change Enablement Work collaboratively with Council finance teams, new operating model colleagues and operational managers to deliver a smooth financial transition. Act as a finance subject matter expert to transition workstreams and governance groups. Design and deliver training, guidance and support for new budget holders and managers to enable effective financial management post-transfer. Provide pragmatic, hands-on support to colleagues during the transition period to resolve issues and build confidence in new arrangements. Operational Support & Knowledge Building Provide support to the finance team by taking ownership of selected day-to-day activities, ensuring continuity of service during the transition period. This practical involvement will help build the detailed understanding of the financial management information system required to design and establish processes, controls and reporting arrangements for the new operating model. By engaging directly in core activities, the postholder will gain the insight necessary to inform the development and embedding of effective practices. Documentation, Knowledge Transfer & Handover Produce clear documentation of new or revised finance processes, controls and system configurations. Ensure structured handover to permanent finance staff, embedding sustainable business-as-usual arrangements post-transition. Identify any residual risks or unfinished actions for follow-up after the end of the fixed-term contract. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience). Strong experience in financial accounting within local government, housing, ALMO or a similar public sector environment. Proven experience supporting finance system changes, restructures or organisational transitions. Strong technical understanding of chart of accounts design, reconciliations, controls and financial reporting. Experience of working in complex stakeholder environments and across organisational boundaries. Ability to work at pace in a time-limited, delivery-focused role Desirable Experience of go-live or cutover support in finance transformation projects. Experience of working with internal or external auditors on change programmes. Personal Attributes Highly organised and delivery-focused, with strong prioritisation skills. Pragmatic and solutions-oriented, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and evolving organisational contexts. Strong communicator, able to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues. What we offer We want Homes in Somerset to be a great place to work, where colleagues are proud to work for the organisation. As well as working alongside some amazing colleagues to provide great services to our customers, we offer a range of benefits. We recognise the importance of a work life balance and our hybrid working policy allows you to adapt. Up to date, modern equipment provided whether working at home or in the office. We also offer a contribution towards the cost of a desk. Generous holiday allowance which rises with service. You ll be auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution. We pay more than the statutory parental leave and work with you to balance work and life commitments. We offer a 24-hour helpline and access to welfare and lifestyle advice, including counselling. We have also supported colleagues to become Mental Health First Aiders. Great learning and development opportunities. We celebrate success linked to our values including HiS Heroes and long service. Access to discounts for sport, leisure, and entertainment activities via our benefits platform.
Job Title: Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist Salary: £65,000 per annum, plus 15% ILW if applicable Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, Liverpool, London, or Newcastle, with travel to other centres when required Reports to: Director of Clinical Services THE CHARITY Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. James Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn t find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands. THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist to join our expanding clinical directorate. The Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist is a senior clinical leader responsible for the delivery, governance, quality and continuous improvement of the organisation s therapeutic suicide prevention model. The Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist reports to the Director of Clinical Services who retains overall strategic, executive and corporate accountability for all aspects of clinical services across the organisation. Within this structure, the Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist plays a pivotal leadership role in translating strategic direction into operational delivery of therapeutic services. The postholder ensures consistency, quality, safety and fidelity of clinical practice across centres, working closely with Heads of Centres and clinical staff to embed standards, manage risk and drive service improvement. The role combines coordination and delivery of specialist clinical expertise, leadership, research and evaluation, clinical training and opportunity to deputise for the Director of Clinical Services in defined areas of delegated responsibility. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Advanced Specialist Clinical Practice Provide expert consultation on cases involving increased risk Operate with high autonomy in complex, high-stakes clinical decision-making Model advanced formulation, safety planning and therapeutic engagement Support multidisciplinary decision-making in situations with significant clinical and organisational implications Hold a small, specialised caseload offering welcome assessment and interventions Research and Evaluation Review existing research and literature to inform your own work Lead clinical audit and service evaluation programmes Initiate and oversee research activity in suicide prevention Develop academic partnerships where appropriate Disseminate learning internally and externally Analyse and interpret data and other information Comply with ethical, legal, and health and safety requirements when undertaking research Clinical Training Lead on advanced clinical training frameworks Design and (co)deliver suicide prevention and risk management training Develop and maintain clinical competency frameworks Provide supervision to senior clinicians and specialist practitioners as required Embed reflective practice and continuous professional development structures Service Performance, Quality Data Leadership Establish and monitor KPIs and clinical outcome measures Interpret complex clinical and operational data to inform service improvement Lead quality improvement initiatives across centres Ensure robust data governance and confidentiality standards Oversee digital safety and governance in remote or technology-enabled delivery Use evaluation findings to influence strategic and commissioning discussions Strategic and Service Leadership Support implementation of the Director of Clinical Services strategic vision for therapeutic services Lead operational delivery of the organisation s suicide prevention therapeutic model across centres Translate organisational strategy into clear clinical standards, competencies and delivery expectations Work collaboratively with Heads of Centres to ensure consistent standards of care, governance and risk management Provide professional leadership and clinical direction to Principal-, Senior- and Suicide Prevention Therapists Ensure fidelity to evidence-based suicide prevention frameworks Represent the organisation in multi-agency suicide prevention partnerships and regional forums Escalate systemic risks, quality concerns and strategic issues appropriately Clinical Governance and Organisational Risk Lead and maintain the clinical governance framework for suicide prevention services Oversee serious incident review processes and ensure implementation of organisational learning Lead on governance, audit and risk reporting relating to therapeutic services Ensure safeguarding standards are consistently embedded across centres Develop and review organisational policies relating to suicide risk management and crisis response Ensure readiness for internal and external inspection and compliance within our agreed quality standards Manage high level clinical risks with potential organisational or reputational impact Financial and Resource Responsibility Hold delegated responsibility for defined elements of the service budget (e.g., training, research or service development) Contribute to workforce planning and establishment modelling Ensure effective and efficient use of clinical resources Provide input into business cases and funding proposals Leadership and Line Management Provide direct line management to designated colleagues Hold responsibility for appraisal, performance management and capability processes Provide professional leadership across all therapist grades Support Heads of Centres in managing complex clinical performance or risk issues Ensure safe caseload allocation and supervision structures Contribute to recruitment and workforce development strategy Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead culturally competent and trauma-informed suicide prevention practice Address inequalities in access, experience and outcomes Promote inclusive, anti-discriminatory clinical standards and practice across services PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Qualifications Professional qualification in Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work, or equivalent Current registration with relevant statutory body or accredited membership of recognised professional body (e.g., Health and Care Professions Council, NMC, UKCP, BACP, BABCP) Experience Substantial post-qualification experience working with individuals at high risk of suicide Experience leading clinical governance frameworks Experience managing serious incident reviews and embedding learning Experience contributing to organisational strategy implementation Experience delivering advanced supervision and training Experience influencing service delivery across multiple teams or sites Experience interpreting complex service data to drive improvement Experience operating with significant professional autonomy Knowledge Advanced knowledge of suicide theory, risk formulation and evidence-based interventions Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practice relevant clinical governance frameworks Understanding of best practice models, and quality standards Knowledge of outcome measurement systems and quality improvement methodology Awareness of national suicide prevention strategies and policy landscape Skills and Competencies Advanced clinical risk assessment and formulation skills Strategic thinking and systems leadership Ability to translate strategy into operational delivery Strong analytical and data interpretation capability, to design, conduct and evaluate research Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders High emotional resilience and professional integrity Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Desirable Qualifications . click apply for full job details
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist Salary: £65,000 per annum, plus 15% ILW if applicable Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, Liverpool, London, or Newcastle, with travel to other centres when required Reports to: Director of Clinical Services THE CHARITY Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. James Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn t find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands. THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist to join our expanding clinical directorate. The Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist is a senior clinical leader responsible for the delivery, governance, quality and continuous improvement of the organisation s therapeutic suicide prevention model. The Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist reports to the Director of Clinical Services who retains overall strategic, executive and corporate accountability for all aspects of clinical services across the organisation. Within this structure, the Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist plays a pivotal leadership role in translating strategic direction into operational delivery of therapeutic services. The postholder ensures consistency, quality, safety and fidelity of clinical practice across centres, working closely with Heads of Centres and clinical staff to embed standards, manage risk and drive service improvement. The role combines coordination and delivery of specialist clinical expertise, leadership, research and evaluation, clinical training and opportunity to deputise for the Director of Clinical Services in defined areas of delegated responsibility. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Advanced Specialist Clinical Practice Provide expert consultation on cases involving increased risk Operate with high autonomy in complex, high-stakes clinical decision-making Model advanced formulation, safety planning and therapeutic engagement Support multidisciplinary decision-making in situations with significant clinical and organisational implications Hold a small, specialised caseload offering welcome assessment and interventions Research and Evaluation Review existing research and literature to inform your own work Lead clinical audit and service evaluation programmes Initiate and oversee research activity in suicide prevention Develop academic partnerships where appropriate Disseminate learning internally and externally Analyse and interpret data and other information Comply with ethical, legal, and health and safety requirements when undertaking research Clinical Training Lead on advanced clinical training frameworks Design and (co)deliver suicide prevention and risk management training Develop and maintain clinical competency frameworks Provide supervision to senior clinicians and specialist practitioners as required Embed reflective practice and continuous professional development structures Service Performance, Quality Data Leadership Establish and monitor KPIs and clinical outcome measures Interpret complex clinical and operational data to inform service improvement Lead quality improvement initiatives across centres Ensure robust data governance and confidentiality standards Oversee digital safety and governance in remote or technology-enabled delivery Use evaluation findings to influence strategic and commissioning discussions Strategic and Service Leadership Support implementation of the Director of Clinical Services strategic vision for therapeutic services Lead operational delivery of the organisation s suicide prevention therapeutic model across centres Translate organisational strategy into clear clinical standards, competencies and delivery expectations Work collaboratively with Heads of Centres to ensure consistent standards of care, governance and risk management Provide professional leadership and clinical direction to Principal-, Senior- and Suicide Prevention Therapists Ensure fidelity to evidence-based suicide prevention frameworks Represent the organisation in multi-agency suicide prevention partnerships and regional forums Escalate systemic risks, quality concerns and strategic issues appropriately Clinical Governance and Organisational Risk Lead and maintain the clinical governance framework for suicide prevention services Oversee serious incident review processes and ensure implementation of organisational learning Lead on governance, audit and risk reporting relating to therapeutic services Ensure safeguarding standards are consistently embedded across centres Develop and review organisational policies relating to suicide risk management and crisis response Ensure readiness for internal and external inspection and compliance within our agreed quality standards Manage high level clinical risks with potential organisational or reputational impact Financial and Resource Responsibility Hold delegated responsibility for defined elements of the service budget (e.g., training, research or service development) Contribute to workforce planning and establishment modelling Ensure effective and efficient use of clinical resources Provide input into business cases and funding proposals Leadership and Line Management Provide direct line management to designated colleagues Hold responsibility for appraisal, performance management and capability processes Provide professional leadership across all therapist grades Support Heads of Centres in managing complex clinical performance or risk issues Ensure safe caseload allocation and supervision structures Contribute to recruitment and workforce development strategy Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead culturally competent and trauma-informed suicide prevention practice Address inequalities in access, experience and outcomes Promote inclusive, anti-discriminatory clinical standards and practice across services PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Qualifications Professional qualification in Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work, or equivalent Current registration with relevant statutory body or accredited membership of recognised professional body (e.g., Health and Care Professions Council, NMC, UKCP, BACP, BABCP) Experience Substantial post-qualification experience working with individuals at high risk of suicide Experience leading clinical governance frameworks Experience managing serious incident reviews and embedding learning Experience contributing to organisational strategy implementation Experience delivering advanced supervision and training Experience influencing service delivery across multiple teams or sites Experience interpreting complex service data to drive improvement Experience operating with significant professional autonomy Knowledge Advanced knowledge of suicide theory, risk formulation and evidence-based interventions Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practice relevant clinical governance frameworks Understanding of best practice models, and quality standards Knowledge of outcome measurement systems and quality improvement methodology Awareness of national suicide prevention strategies and policy landscape Skills and Competencies Advanced clinical risk assessment and formulation skills Strategic thinking and systems leadership Ability to translate strategy into operational delivery Strong analytical and data interpretation capability, to design, conduct and evaluate research Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders High emotional resilience and professional integrity Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Desirable Qualifications . click apply for full job details
Agronomist - Fresh Produce Crop Production This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK. Do you hold a FACTS and/or BASIS qualification (or are you actively working towards one)? Do you have hands-on experience providing agronomy advice and managing crop performance in a commercial farming or agronomy environment? Are you looking for a non-sales agronomy role focused on crop performance rather than product sales? Location of the Job: Scotland - Fife (with extensive travel required) Salary & Benefits Package: 55,000 - 65,000 (depending on experience) Fully expensed company vehicle Private healthcare and pension Typically full-time hours, with flexibility required during peak growing seasons Opportunity to work within a successful and progressive fresh produce business UK-wide travel required, with occasional overseas travel About the Company: Our client is a successful fresh produce business focused on delivering high-quality crops to market. The business is committed to sustainable agricultural practices, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards across crop production operations. Agronomist - The Job Role Details: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Agronomist to support crop production activities within a well-established fresh produce business. Working closely with the Head of Agriculture, you will play a key role in ensuring crops are grown to the highest standards of quality, performance, and sustainability. This is a non-sales, in-house agronomy role, focused entirely on crop performance and technical delivery rather than commercial input sales. This is a hands-on, field-based position requiring a proactive individual capable of managing agronomic performance across multiple production sites, while supporting planning, communication, and continuous improvement across operations. Key Responsibilities: Provide agronomic advice to optimise crop performance, yield, and quality Monitor crops regularly and advise on spray programmes and husbandry Support soil management, land selection, and crop establishment Assist in developing drilling and harvest plans alongside the management team Engage with suppliers to stay up to date with new developments, varieties, and inputs Support coordination of crop establishment and early-stage plant development Work closely with internal teams to support harvest planning and crop forecasting Assist with product availability planning and quality monitoring Maintain accurate crop records and review production data Support crop costings, benchmarking, and performance analysis Ensure all work is carried out in line with environmental and sustainability objectives Maintain compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures Essential Candidate Skills & Experience: FACTS and/or BASIS qualified (or working towards) Strong agronomy background with proven experience in crop production Experience working within a commercial farming or agronomy environment Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to work independently within a field-based role Flexible approach to working hours in line with seasonal demands Proactive, hands-on attitude with strong problem-solving ability Desirable: Experience working with vegetable or fresh produce crops Understanding of harvest operations and production planning Experience with crop trials or R&D activities Working Hours: Full-time position, with flexibility required depending on seasonal demands How to Apply: Please click on the "apply now" button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role. Key Words: Agronomist, Crop Advisor, FACTS, BASIS, Fresh Produce, Agriculture, Crop Production, Sustainable Farming, Field Trials, Soil Management, Harvest Planning, Agricultural Jobs, Fife Jobs We thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent. About Us Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally.
Mar 31, 2026
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Agronomist - Fresh Produce Crop Production This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK. Do you hold a FACTS and/or BASIS qualification (or are you actively working towards one)? Do you have hands-on experience providing agronomy advice and managing crop performance in a commercial farming or agronomy environment? Are you looking for a non-sales agronomy role focused on crop performance rather than product sales? Location of the Job: Scotland - Fife (with extensive travel required) Salary & Benefits Package: 55,000 - 65,000 (depending on experience) Fully expensed company vehicle Private healthcare and pension Typically full-time hours, with flexibility required during peak growing seasons Opportunity to work within a successful and progressive fresh produce business UK-wide travel required, with occasional overseas travel About the Company: Our client is a successful fresh produce business focused on delivering high-quality crops to market. The business is committed to sustainable agricultural practices, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards across crop production operations. Agronomist - The Job Role Details: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Agronomist to support crop production activities within a well-established fresh produce business. Working closely with the Head of Agriculture, you will play a key role in ensuring crops are grown to the highest standards of quality, performance, and sustainability. This is a non-sales, in-house agronomy role, focused entirely on crop performance and technical delivery rather than commercial input sales. This is a hands-on, field-based position requiring a proactive individual capable of managing agronomic performance across multiple production sites, while supporting planning, communication, and continuous improvement across operations. Key Responsibilities: Provide agronomic advice to optimise crop performance, yield, and quality Monitor crops regularly and advise on spray programmes and husbandry Support soil management, land selection, and crop establishment Assist in developing drilling and harvest plans alongside the management team Engage with suppliers to stay up to date with new developments, varieties, and inputs Support coordination of crop establishment and early-stage plant development Work closely with internal teams to support harvest planning and crop forecasting Assist with product availability planning and quality monitoring Maintain accurate crop records and review production data Support crop costings, benchmarking, and performance analysis Ensure all work is carried out in line with environmental and sustainability objectives Maintain compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures Essential Candidate Skills & Experience: FACTS and/or BASIS qualified (or working towards) Strong agronomy background with proven experience in crop production Experience working within a commercial farming or agronomy environment Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to work independently within a field-based role Flexible approach to working hours in line with seasonal demands Proactive, hands-on attitude with strong problem-solving ability Desirable: Experience working with vegetable or fresh produce crops Understanding of harvest operations and production planning Experience with crop trials or R&D activities Working Hours: Full-time position, with flexibility required depending on seasonal demands How to Apply: Please click on the "apply now" button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role. Key Words: Agronomist, Crop Advisor, FACTS, BASIS, Fresh Produce, Agriculture, Crop Production, Sustainable Farming, Field Trials, Soil Management, Harvest Planning, Agricultural Jobs, Fife Jobs We thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent. About Us Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally.
I am currently recruiting for a Head of Finance to work within local government. The role will be for 9-12 months at least and will be paying up to 800 p/day. Job Specification Business Partnering Guiding managers through Budgeting & Planning Leading a team of 7 Reporting figures to the SMT Applying knowledge of financial procedures/processes to identify issues in these areas and know the correct route to resolve issues Calculate/reconcile staff budgets back to establishments Developing models to monitor movements in TB (for year-end) and reserves Preparation of DMT reports Review of AIMS exceptions General Accounting Monitor relevant grants, ensure accounting is correct and Oracle related queries Preparation of Budget virements Ensuring monthly recharge journals are correct and loaded monthly Set up new cost centres, distribution sets, memo lines in Oracle Manage/assist annual budget load exercise Year-end closedown from a business partner perspective accruals etc) If you are interested, please send me your CV
Mar 31, 2026
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I am currently recruiting for a Head of Finance to work within local government. The role will be for 9-12 months at least and will be paying up to 800 p/day. Job Specification Business Partnering Guiding managers through Budgeting & Planning Leading a team of 7 Reporting figures to the SMT Applying knowledge of financial procedures/processes to identify issues in these areas and know the correct route to resolve issues Calculate/reconcile staff budgets back to establishments Developing models to monitor movements in TB (for year-end) and reserves Preparation of DMT reports Review of AIMS exceptions General Accounting Monitor relevant grants, ensure accounting is correct and Oracle related queries Preparation of Budget virements Ensuring monthly recharge journals are correct and loaded monthly Set up new cost centres, distribution sets, memo lines in Oracle Manage/assist annual budget load exercise Year-end closedown from a business partner perspective accruals etc) If you are interested, please send me your CV
