HARRIS ACADEMY OCKENDON
Grays, Essex
WORKING WITH US A School That Inspires Excellence We are an 11-18 academy with a thriving Sixth Form, set in a modern, welcoming building designed to ignite curiosity and ambition. In February 2024, Ofsted rated us 'Outstanding' in every category, stating: "Pupils benefit hugely from attending this remarkable school. Staff and leaders' sky-high expectations are immediately evident in pupils' scholarly demeanour. The school and trust have created a centre of true excellence. Pupils experience an extraordinary education at Harris Academy Ockendon." But what truly defines us is our culture. We help our students and staff dream bigger than they ever thought possible and support them in turning those dreams into reality. At HAOC, three values shape everything we do: Work Hard. Be Kind. Take Responsibility. These are not just words; they are the foundation of a school where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to be their best. A Leadership Team That Believes in You Our Principal, Ms Jo Rainey, is a leader who believes in transformation. Originally from Belfast, Jo took over at Ockendon in 2018, turning it from one of the lowest-performing schools in the country to one of the very best. With a strong sense of integrity, deep passion for student success, and unwavering commitment to staff and students, Jo has built a school that people want to be part of. Our Acting Assistant Director, George McMillan, knows that no school is beyond success and no child is beyond achievement. Originally from Glasgow, he has led several schools within the Harris Federation to excellence and Harris Academy Greenwich to world class status twice over, proving that high expectations, great teaching, and an ambitious culture can change lives. Together at HAOC, Jo and George have created more than just a school, they've built a thriving community where students flourish and staff grow, finding purpose, progression, and fulfilment in their careers. This is a true centre of excellence, where every student is empowered to reach their full potential and every educator is supported to lead, innovate, and inspire. Why Join Us? A high-achieving, inspiring 11-18 academy with a Sixth Form full of ambitious young people. A stunning, modern school building that provides an exceptional learning and working environment. An unbeatable location, just outside the M25, attracting staff from across Essex and London. Many of our team travel from Kent, Surrey, Southeast, and Central London because they love the school so much! A supportive, well-balanced working culture, where your professional growth matters, but so does your well-being. The backing of the Harris Federation, one of the most successful school groups in the country, while maintaining a unique and vibrant school identity. The Harris Federation serves some of the most challenged areas in London and Essex, proving that education can change lives. While we share a collective mission, each Harris school has its own culture, its own identity, and its own way of making a difference. Perhaps Harris Academy Ockendon is the school you've been looking for. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, we'd love to hear from you. Visits and Pre-Application Meetings We warmly welcome prospective applicants to arrange a tour of the academy and a pre-application meeting with the Principal. These are available upon request between 22nd September 2025 and 1st October 2025. To arrange a visit, please contact Julie Leedham, HR Officer, via email at or by calling . We are looking for a Vice Principal to join us at Harris Academy Ockendon - A School That Transforms Lives! At Harris Academy Ockendon, we are passionate about three things: Creating a remarkable school for the community we serve - a place where students are inspired, challenged, and supported to grow into well-rounded, ambitious, and successful young people, ready to put a ding in the universe. Your path to professional excellence - we believe in nurturing talent, growing together, and empowering futures. Just as we are dedicated to our students, we are equally committed to ensuring our staff thrive and have the support and opportunities they need to succeed. Work-life balance matters - being an exceptional school should not come at the cost of well-being. HAOC is a life-friendly school where teaching and leading with balance is a priority. At HAOC work fits your life. Being great at number 1 and number 2 should not mean we can't do number 3!" MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY We are happy to negotiate individual responsibilities with you, but these could involve: Overseeing the strategic management of data, assessment and target setting (including reporting achievement data to governors and external bodies as required), working with the Principal to set challenging and aspirational whole academy targets. Leading on teaching, learning and assessment across the academy, providing the necessary Professional Learning opportunities to ensure the highest of standards are maintained in the classroom and in student outcomes. Leading on effective behaviour and inclusion, ensuring that the needs of all students are met within and beyond the classroom. As a member of the Academy Leadership Group, you will need to meet these general expectations: To collaborate to build and realise the shared vision of excellence and high standards To play a major role in determining strategy To contribute actively towards the formulation and implementation of all academy policies and procedures To agree challenging subject targets, and ensure rigorous monitoring, evaluation and review of progress towards these To ensure high quality teaching and learning in line managed faculties To manage delegated budgets effectively To attend academy leadership meetings To engage in the process of appointing new staff To participate in duties lunch/break/before and after school To contribute to assemblies To share in the management of student disciplinary incidents To actively participate in the monitoring, evaluation and review of teaching and learning in line managed faculties WHAT WE ARE LOKKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: QTS and a good undergraduate degree (or equivalent) Minimum of three years' experience at senior leadership level, at least once as a deputy/ Vice Principal Experience of delivering high quality INSET to teaching staff Proven success in raising achievement as a subject leader across at least two key stages Evidence of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high quality performance Successful experience of processes of monitoring, evaluation and review Good level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement Recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development Experience of presenting to a wide audience Ideas of how Language, Literacy and Numeracy can be used across the curriculum to raise standards Experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning in a whole school situation Experience of managing and implementing change successfully at whole school level Experience of using coaching as a model for ensuring on going professional development particularly with subject leaders WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Senior Leader Development With Harris, you will join a large network of likeminded senior leaders and have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are some of the best senior leaders in the country. Our senior leaders can benefit from tailored professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership which will enable you to develop your pedagogy, leadership skills and drive school improvement. Supported by experienced mentors, you can access national professional qualifications and draw on expert knowledge from dedicated subject consultants who offer invaluable subject and curriculum insight. Flexible Working We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees. Benefits In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. . click apply for full job details
WORKING WITH US A School That Inspires Excellence We are an 11-18 academy with a thriving Sixth Form, set in a modern, welcoming building designed to ignite curiosity and ambition. In February 2024, Ofsted rated us 'Outstanding' in every category, stating: "Pupils benefit hugely from attending this remarkable school. Staff and leaders' sky-high expectations are immediately evident in pupils' scholarly demeanour. The school and trust have created a centre of true excellence. Pupils experience an extraordinary education at Harris Academy Ockendon." But what truly defines us is our culture. We help our students and staff dream bigger than they ever thought possible and support them in turning those dreams into reality. At HAOC, three values shape everything we do: Work Hard. Be Kind. Take Responsibility. These are not just words; they are the foundation of a school where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to be their best. A Leadership Team That Believes in You Our Principal, Ms Jo Rainey, is a leader who believes in transformation. Originally from Belfast, Jo took over at Ockendon in 2018, turning it from one of the lowest-performing schools in the country to one of the very best. With a strong sense of integrity, deep passion for student success, and unwavering commitment to staff and students, Jo has built a school that people want to be part of. Our Acting Assistant Director, George McMillan, knows that no school is beyond success and no child is beyond achievement. Originally from Glasgow, he has led several schools within the Harris Federation to excellence and Harris Academy Greenwich to world class status twice over, proving that high expectations, great teaching, and an ambitious culture can change lives. Together at HAOC, Jo and George have created more than just a school, they've built a thriving community where students flourish and staff grow, finding purpose, progression, and fulfilment in their careers. This is a true centre of excellence, where every student is empowered to reach their full potential and every educator is supported to lead, innovate, and inspire. Why Join Us? A high-achieving, inspiring 11-18 academy with a Sixth Form full of ambitious young people. A stunning, modern school building that provides an exceptional learning and working environment. An unbeatable location, just outside the M25, attracting staff from across Essex and London. Many of our team travel from Kent, Surrey, Southeast, and Central London because they love the school so much! A supportive, well-balanced working culture, where your professional growth matters, but so does your well-being. The backing of the Harris Federation, one of the most successful school groups in the country, while maintaining a unique and vibrant school identity. The Harris Federation serves some of the most challenged areas in London and Essex, proving that education can change lives. While we share a collective mission, each Harris school has its own culture, its own identity, and its own way of making a difference. Perhaps Harris Academy Ockendon is the school you've been looking for. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, we'd love to hear from you. Visits and Pre-Application Meetings We warmly welcome prospective applicants to arrange a tour of the academy and a pre-application meeting with the Principal. These are available upon request between 22nd September 2025 and 1st October 2025. To arrange a visit, please contact Julie Leedham, HR Officer, via email at or by calling . We are looking for a Vice Principal to join us at Harris Academy Ockendon - A School That Transforms Lives! At Harris Academy Ockendon, we are passionate about three things: Creating a remarkable school for the community we serve - a place where students are inspired, challenged, and supported to grow into well-rounded, ambitious, and successful young people, ready to put a ding in the universe. Your path to professional excellence - we believe in nurturing talent, growing together, and empowering futures. Just as we are dedicated to our students, we are equally committed to ensuring our staff thrive and have the support and opportunities they need to succeed. Work-life balance matters - being an exceptional school should not come at the cost of well-being. HAOC is a life-friendly school where teaching and leading with balance is a priority. At HAOC work fits your life. Being great at number 1 and number 2 should not mean we can't do number 3!" MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY We are happy to negotiate individual responsibilities with you, but these could involve: Overseeing the strategic management of data, assessment and target setting (including reporting achievement data to governors and external bodies as required), working with the Principal to set challenging and aspirational whole academy targets. Leading on teaching, learning and assessment across the academy, providing the necessary Professional Learning opportunities to ensure the highest of standards are maintained in the classroom and in student outcomes. Leading on effective behaviour and inclusion, ensuring that the needs of all students are met within and beyond the classroom. As a member of the Academy Leadership Group, you will need to meet these general expectations: To collaborate to build and realise the shared vision of excellence and high standards To play a major role in determining strategy To contribute actively towards the formulation and implementation of all academy policies and procedures To agree challenging subject targets, and ensure rigorous monitoring, evaluation and review of progress towards these To ensure high quality teaching and learning in line managed faculties To manage delegated budgets effectively To attend academy leadership meetings To engage in the process of appointing new staff To participate in duties lunch/break/before and after school To contribute to assemblies To share in the management of student disciplinary incidents To actively participate in the monitoring, evaluation and review of teaching and learning in line managed faculties WHAT WE ARE LOKKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: QTS and a good undergraduate degree (or equivalent) Minimum of three years' experience at senior leadership level, at least once as a deputy/ Vice Principal Experience of delivering high quality INSET to teaching staff Proven success in raising achievement as a subject leader across at least two key stages Evidence of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high quality performance Successful experience of processes of monitoring, evaluation and review Good level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement Recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development Experience of presenting to a wide audience Ideas of how Language, Literacy and Numeracy can be used across the curriculum to raise standards Experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning in a whole school situation Experience of managing and implementing change successfully at whole school level Experience of using coaching as a model for ensuring on going professional development particularly with subject leaders WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Senior Leader Development With Harris, you will join a large network of likeminded senior leaders and have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are some of the best senior leaders in the country. Our senior leaders can benefit from tailored professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership which will enable you to develop your pedagogy, leadership skills and drive school improvement. Supported by experienced mentors, you can access national professional qualifications and draw on expert knowledge from dedicated subject consultants who offer invaluable subject and curriculum insight. Flexible Working We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees. Benefits In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. . click apply for full job details
Wasabi Sushi & Bento
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Marketing Director to join our Marketing Team based in Park Royal. The Role: This is a key role in Wasabi s growth strategy to double the size of the business in the next five years. The Marketing Director will oversee our brand building activity with focus on driving penetration and conversion in our 40-strong UK restaurant business and through our grocery partners. The successful candidate will shape the overall strategy to build on Wasabi s credentials to become a trusted and loved brand. The role will lead a team responsible for the development and delivery of all current and future propositions and marketing activity to achieve our growth ambitions and drive commercial success. They will partner with the Food Team to bring customer insight to our menu development and ensure we capitalise on trends in the QSR and grocery markets. Key Responsibilities: Develop and evolve the Wasabi brand vision, personality and values to inform our creative strategy, visual identity and tone of voice. Act as the guardian to ensure consistent representation of our brand throughout the customer journey Develop and implement the three-year brand strategy aligning across our restaurant and grocery businesses and driving synergies where possible Oversee a robust and data-led process for reviewing marketing activity to drive continuous improvement in ROI Lead a cross-functional team to drive restaurant like-for-like sales growth, maximising transaction value through alignment of marketing activity, product availability and in-restaurant customer experience Bring customer and trend insight to the food development process, partnering with the food and commercial teams to capitalize on opportunities whilst maintaining alignment to our brand promise Champion sustainability and that ESG considerations are applied to marketing activity, product development and packaging decisions Lead a cross-functional team on packaging design and development alongside the Procurement and Food teams Source and develop new product or sales channel opportunities and drive them through to compelling customer propositions, working closely with the Restaurant Operations teams Support the successful opening of equity owned restaurants and any co-marketing activity for franchise partnerships Define and implement Wasabi s PR and social strategy to develop a balanced and broad dialogue with our customers and the wider public. Optimise both business (LinkedIn) and social (TikTok, Instagram etc) channels Oversee our agency and supplier partnerships to ensure return on investment and adherence to our service levels and impact Lead the pricing strategy for restaurants menus - executing pricing and promotional changes and evaluating performance and impact Develop and implement a Restaurant commercial playbook and lead a cross-functional working group to establish local restaurant marketing strategy and establish a local vs centrally managed approach Partner with Area Managers to develop an understanding in operations about sales drivers and how operational teams can maximise sales and brand perception Lead merchandising optimization and range reviews to maximise transaction value, alongside the Operations & Food teams Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates a high performing team Our Requirements: The ideal candidate for this role will be a commercial marketing leader with extensive experience of driving results in QSR, retail or hospitality environment, alongside solid exposure to FMCG. They should demonstrate the ability to balance short-term sales driving activity whilst balancing long-term brand development. Candidates should be educated to degree level, ideally with a post graduate Marketing qualification. They will also need to demonstrate: Strategic thinking with a passion for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Data literacy with the ability to speak to the numbers Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy, with a solid understanding of business drivers and the ability to evaluate campaign performance and ROI Experience in developing, managing and working within budgets Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrives on building strong working relationships. Able to build trust and credibility across the business A track record of building creative and ground-breaking marketing campaigns and well-versed in understanding current trends on social and digital Excellent leadership capabilities with the ability to build a high-performing and engaged team In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Marketing Director to join our Marketing Team based in Park Royal. The Role: This is a key role in Wasabi s growth strategy to double the size of the business in the next five years. The Marketing Director will oversee our brand building activity with focus on driving penetration and conversion in our 40-strong UK restaurant business and through our grocery partners. The successful candidate will shape the overall strategy to build on Wasabi s credentials to become a trusted and loved brand. The role will lead a team responsible for the development and delivery of all current and future propositions and marketing activity to achieve our growth ambitions and drive commercial success. They will partner with the Food Team to bring customer insight to our menu development and ensure we capitalise on trends in the QSR and grocery markets. Key Responsibilities: Develop and evolve the Wasabi brand vision, personality and values to inform our creative strategy, visual identity and tone of voice. Act as the guardian to ensure consistent representation of our brand throughout the customer journey Develop and implement the three-year brand strategy aligning across our restaurant and grocery businesses and driving synergies where possible Oversee a robust and data-led process for reviewing marketing activity to drive continuous improvement in ROI Lead a cross-functional team to drive restaurant like-for-like sales growth, maximising transaction value through alignment of marketing activity, product availability and in-restaurant customer experience Bring customer and trend insight to the food development process, partnering with the food and commercial teams to capitalize on opportunities whilst maintaining alignment to our brand promise Champion sustainability and that ESG considerations are applied to marketing activity, product development and packaging decisions Lead a cross-functional team on packaging design and development alongside the Procurement and Food teams Source and develop new product or sales channel opportunities and drive them through to compelling customer propositions, working closely with the Restaurant Operations teams Support the successful opening of equity owned restaurants and any co-marketing activity for franchise partnerships Define and implement Wasabi s PR and social strategy to develop a balanced and broad dialogue with our customers and the wider public. Optimise both business (LinkedIn) and social (TikTok, Instagram etc) channels Oversee our agency and supplier partnerships to ensure return on investment and adherence to our service levels and impact Lead the pricing strategy for restaurants menus - executing pricing and promotional changes and evaluating performance and impact Develop and implement a Restaurant commercial playbook and lead a cross-functional working group to establish local restaurant marketing strategy and establish a local vs centrally managed approach Partner with Area Managers to develop an understanding in operations about sales drivers and how operational teams can maximise sales and brand perception Lead merchandising optimization and range reviews to maximise transaction value, alongside the Operations & Food teams Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates a high performing team Our Requirements: The ideal candidate for this role will be a commercial marketing leader with extensive experience of driving results in QSR, retail or hospitality environment, alongside solid exposure to FMCG. They should demonstrate the ability to balance short-term sales driving activity whilst balancing long-term brand development. Candidates should be educated to degree level, ideally with a post graduate Marketing qualification. They will also need to demonstrate: Strategic thinking with a passion for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Data literacy with the ability to speak to the numbers Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy, with a solid understanding of business drivers and the ability to evaluate campaign performance and ROI Experience in developing, managing and working within budgets Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrives on building strong working relationships. Able to build trust and credibility across the business A track record of building creative and ground-breaking marketing campaigns and well-versed in understanding current trends on social and digital Excellent leadership capabilities with the ability to build a high-performing and engaged team In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Hays
Newent, Gloucestershire
Two Rivers Housings - Senior Finance Business Partner - Newly created role Senior Finance Business Partner Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire £22m Turnover Not-for-Profit Housing Association £60,000 - 63,000 / Generous pension and flexible working Hays Senior Finance is proud to be partnering exclusively with Two Rivers Housing, an independent not-for-profit organisation with a strong social purpose and over 4,000 homes across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. With a mission to create great homes and support communities, Two Rivers Housing is committed to delivering safe, affordable housing and services that make a real difference. We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and delivering value for money across the organisation. The Role As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes. Deliver insightful financial analysis and business partnering across the Group. Drive continuous improvement, automation, and efficiency in financial operations. Support strategic decision-making through modelling, scenario planning, and business case development. Collaborate with procurement and operational teams to ensure robust financial governance. Present financial performance to the Board and Executive Team. You will also lead a high-performing team, champion data-led decision-making, and deputise for the Assistant Director of Resources when required. About You We're looking for a dynamic and collaborative finance leader who brings: CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). Proven experience in business partnering, ideally within housing or construction. Strong financial modelling and data analysis skills (Power BI experience a plus). Expertise in financial systems, reporting tools, and internal controls. A track record of leading teams and delivering high-quality financial services. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. Why Join Two Rivers Housing? Make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation. Work in a beautiful location with flexible working options. Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking leadership team. Enjoy a role that combines strategic influence with operational delivery. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Two Rivers Housings - Senior Finance Business Partner - Newly created role Senior Finance Business Partner Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire £22m Turnover Not-for-Profit Housing Association £60,000 - 63,000 / Generous pension and flexible working Hays Senior Finance is proud to be partnering exclusively with Two Rivers Housing, an independent not-for-profit organisation with a strong social purpose and over 4,000 homes across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. With a mission to create great homes and support communities, Two Rivers Housing is committed to delivering safe, affordable housing and services that make a real difference. We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and delivering value for money across the organisation. The Role As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes. Deliver insightful financial analysis and business partnering across the Group. Drive continuous improvement, automation, and efficiency in financial operations. Support strategic decision-making through modelling, scenario planning, and business case development. Collaborate with procurement and operational teams to ensure robust financial governance. Present financial performance to the Board and Executive Team. You will also lead a high-performing team, champion data-led decision-making, and deputise for the Assistant Director of Resources when required. About You We're looking for a dynamic and collaborative finance leader who brings: CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). Proven experience in business partnering, ideally within housing or construction. Strong financial modelling and data analysis skills (Power BI experience a plus). Expertise in financial systems, reporting tools, and internal controls. A track record of leading teams and delivering high-quality financial services. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. Why Join Two Rivers Housing? Make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation. Work in a beautiful location with flexible working options. Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking leadership team. Enjoy a role that combines strategic influence with operational delivery. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Wasabi Sushi & Bento
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Marketing Director to join our Marketing Team based in Park Royal. The Role: This is a key role in Wasabi s growth strategy to double the size of the business in the next five years. The Marketing Director will oversee our brand building activity with focus on driving penetration and conversion in our 40-strong UK restaurant business and through our grocery partners. The successful candidate will shape the overall strategy to build on Wasabi s credentials to become a trusted and loved brand. The role will lead a team responsible for the development and delivery of all current and future propositions and marketing activity to achieve our growth ambitions and drive commercial success. They will partner with the Food Team to bring customer insight to our menu development and ensure we capitalise on trends in the QSR and grocery markets. Key Responsibilities: Develop and evolve the Wasabi brand vision, personality and values to inform our creative strategy, visual identity and tone of voice. Act as the guardian to ensure consistent representation of our brand throughout the customer journey Develop and implement the three-year brand strategy aligning across our restaurant and grocery businesses and driving synergies where possible Oversee a robust and data-led process for reviewing marketing activity to drive continuous improvement in ROI Lead a cross-functional team to drive restaurant like-for-like sales growth, maximising transaction value through alignment of marketing activity, product availability and in-restaurant customer experience Bring customer and trend insight to the food development process, partnering with the food and commercial teams to capitalize on opportunities whilst maintaining alignment to our brand promise Champion sustainability and that ESG considerations are applied to marketing activity, product development and packaging decisions Lead a cross-functional team on packaging design and development alongside the Procurement and Food teams Source and develop new product or sales channel opportunities and drive them through to compelling customer propositions, working closely with the Restaurant Operations teams Support the successful opening of equity owned restaurants and any co-marketing activity for franchise partnerships Define and implement Wasabi s PR and social strategy to develop a balanced and broad dialogue with our customers and the wider public. Optimise both business (LinkedIn) and social (TikTok, Instagram etc) channels Oversee our agency and supplier partnerships to ensure return on investment and adherence to our service levels and impact Lead the pricing strategy for restaurants menus - executing pricing and promotional changes and evaluating performance and impact Develop and implement a Restaurant commercial playbook and lead a cross-functional working group to establish local restaurant marketing strategy and establish a local vs centrally managed approach Partner with Area Managers to develop an understanding in operations about sales drivers and how operational teams can maximise sales and brand perception Lead merchandising optimization and range reviews to maximise transaction value, alongside the Operations & Food teams Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates a high performing team Our Requirements: The ideal candidate for this role will be a commercial marketing leader with extensive experience of driving results in QSR, retail or hospitality environment, alongside solid exposure to FMCG. They should demonstrate the ability to balance short-term sales driving activity whilst balancing long-term brand development. Candidates should be educated to degree level, ideally with a post graduate Marketing qualification. They will also need to demonstrate: Strategic thinking with a passion for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Data literacy with the ability to speak to the numbers Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy, with a solid understanding of business drivers and the ability to evaluate campaign performance and ROI Experience in developing, managing and working within budgets Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrives on building strong working relationships. Able to build trust and credibility across the business A track record of building creative and ground-breaking marketing campaigns and well-versed in understanding current trends on social and digital Excellent leadership capabilities with the ability to build a high-performing and engaged team In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Marketing Director to join our Marketing Team based in Park Royal. The Role: This is a key role in Wasabi s growth strategy to double the size of the business in the next five years. The Marketing Director will oversee our brand building activity with focus on driving penetration and conversion in our 40-strong UK restaurant business and through our grocery partners. The successful candidate will shape the overall strategy to build on Wasabi s credentials to become a trusted and loved brand. The role will lead a team responsible for the development and delivery of all current and future propositions and marketing activity to achieve our growth ambitions and drive commercial success. They will partner with the Food Team to bring customer insight to our menu development and ensure we capitalise on trends in the QSR and grocery markets. Key Responsibilities: Develop and evolve the Wasabi brand vision, personality and values to inform our creative strategy, visual identity and tone of voice. Act as the guardian to ensure consistent representation of our brand throughout the customer journey Develop and implement the three-year brand strategy aligning across our restaurant and grocery businesses and driving synergies where possible Oversee a robust and data-led process for reviewing marketing activity to drive continuous improvement in ROI Lead a cross-functional team to drive restaurant like-for-like sales growth, maximising transaction value through alignment of marketing activity, product availability and in-restaurant customer experience Bring customer and trend insight to the food development process, partnering with the food and commercial teams to capitalize on opportunities whilst maintaining alignment to our brand promise Champion sustainability and that ESG considerations are applied to marketing activity, product development and packaging decisions Lead a cross-functional team on packaging design and development alongside the Procurement and Food teams Source and develop new product or sales channel opportunities and drive them through to compelling customer propositions, working closely with the Restaurant Operations teams Support the successful opening of equity owned restaurants and any co-marketing activity for franchise partnerships Define and implement Wasabi s PR and social strategy to develop a balanced and broad dialogue with our customers and the wider public. Optimise both business (LinkedIn) and social (TikTok, Instagram etc) channels Oversee our agency and supplier partnerships to ensure return on investment and adherence to our service levels and impact Lead the pricing strategy for restaurants menus - executing pricing and promotional changes and evaluating performance and impact Develop and implement a Restaurant commercial playbook and lead a cross-functional working group to establish local restaurant marketing strategy and establish a local vs centrally managed approach Partner with Area Managers to develop an understanding in operations about sales drivers and how operational teams can maximise sales and brand perception Lead merchandising optimization and range reviews to maximise transaction value, alongside the Operations & Food teams Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates a high performing team Our Requirements: The ideal candidate for this role will be a commercial marketing leader with extensive experience of driving results in QSR, retail or hospitality environment, alongside solid exposure to FMCG. They should demonstrate the ability to balance short-term sales driving activity whilst balancing long-term brand development. Candidates should be educated to degree level, ideally with a post graduate Marketing qualification. They will also need to demonstrate: Strategic thinking with a passion for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Data literacy with the ability to speak to the numbers Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy, with a solid understanding of business drivers and the ability to evaluate campaign performance and ROI Experience in developing, managing and working within budgets Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrives on building strong working relationships. Able to build trust and credibility across the business A track record of building creative and ground-breaking marketing campaigns and well-versed in understanding current trends on social and digital Excellent leadership capabilities with the ability to build a high-performing and engaged team In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
