OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A LEADING GLOBAL MANUFACTURER OF PRECISION OPTICS Do you have a background in precision manufacturing or engineering work? Do you have a keen eye for detail? Do you have experience is using measuring equipment like vernier or dial gauges? Are you methodical, process oriented, and well organised? If so, we want to hear from you ABOUT US G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of our acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years. Our success is built on innovation, precision, and the talent of our people. We are committed to developing capability at every stage of a career, from apprenticeships and graduate pathways through to leadership development. ABOUT THE ROLE To set up machinery, processes or equipment to enable the safe manufacture of optics throughout the production process. To follow written procedures to ensure the best methods and equipment are used at any given time. Take responsibility of department/cell quality, output, safety and improvement targets. MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIES Adherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity Promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Passion, Unity, Precision RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain all production documentation as per the relevant procedures such as route cards, time sheets, traceable data logs and any other department related documents. Ensure MRP transactions are correct and completed in a timely manner. Operate/ use machinery and tools safely and correctly, reporting any concerns to your line manager. Adherence to production processes and procedures at all times. Provide feedback on production output to your line manager and support with corrective action if required. Ensure you are working and maintaining quality standards Adhere to all company policies and procedures as per the company handbook. Contribute to continuous improvement activities. PERFORMANCE MEASURES Planned activity adherence Attendance Time keeping PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Critical thinking and problem solving Result orientated Positive can do attitude Strong teamworking ethic Flexible approach to working and shift patterns Willingness to learn and develop skills Attention to detail Methodical approach Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to meet deadlines OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE Competitive salary with a 20% uplift for rotating shift work. Generous overtime pay: 1.5x after 39 hours and 2x on Sundays and Bank Holidays. 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays. Pension contributions: Company pays 6%. Company bonus scheme. Health Cash Plan to cover medical expenses. £500 referral bonus for recommending friends (terms apply). Cycle to work scheme Ready to join a leader in Optical Technology? Take your career to the next level with G&H. Apply today and be part of a team that s shaping the future of optics! Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates. Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government s Baseline Personnel Security Standard , which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A LEADING GLOBAL MANUFACTURER OF PRECISION OPTICS Do you have a background in precision manufacturing or engineering work? Do you have a keen eye for detail? Do you have experience is using measuring equipment like vernier or dial gauges? Are you methodical, process oriented, and well organised? If so, we want to hear from you ABOUT US G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of our acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years. Our success is built on innovation, precision, and the talent of our people. We are committed to developing capability at every stage of a career, from apprenticeships and graduate pathways through to leadership development. ABOUT THE ROLE To set up machinery, processes or equipment to enable the safe manufacture of optics throughout the production process. To follow written procedures to ensure the best methods and equipment are used at any given time. Take responsibility of department/cell quality, output, safety and improvement targets. MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIES Adherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity Promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Passion, Unity, Precision RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain all production documentation as per the relevant procedures such as route cards, time sheets, traceable data logs and any other department related documents. Ensure MRP transactions are correct and completed in a timely manner. Operate/ use machinery and tools safely and correctly, reporting any concerns to your line manager. Adherence to production processes and procedures at all times. Provide feedback on production output to your line manager and support with corrective action if required. Ensure you are working and maintaining quality standards Adhere to all company policies and procedures as per the company handbook. Contribute to continuous improvement activities. PERFORMANCE MEASURES Planned activity adherence Attendance Time keeping PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Critical thinking and problem solving Result orientated Positive can do attitude Strong teamworking ethic Flexible approach to working and shift patterns Willingness to learn and develop skills Attention to detail Methodical approach Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to meet deadlines OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE Competitive salary with a 20% uplift for rotating shift work. Generous overtime pay: 1.5x after 39 hours and 2x on Sundays and Bank Holidays. 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays. Pension contributions: Company pays 6%. Company bonus scheme. Health Cash Plan to cover medical expenses. £500 referral bonus for recommending friends (terms apply). Cycle to work scheme Ready to join a leader in Optical Technology? Take your career to the next level with G&H. Apply today and be part of a team that s shaping the future of optics! Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates. Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government s Baseline Personnel Security Standard , which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.
Job Title: Environmental Consultant Location: Immingham, Rye House, Damhead Creek or Shoreham Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 2 years Salary: 65,000- 68,000 Benefits: Pension, Private Medical, Incentive plan, 25 Holidays About VPI VPI is a leading power company operating in the UK, Ireland, and Germany. We tackle the big, systemic challenges in the energy transition. We bring together expertise in trading, operations, and engineering to identify and anticipate challenges that will emerge as the energy transition unfolds. We then act to solve them. Today, our portfolio includes reliable thermal power, battery storage, and carbon capture projects. Together, these assets deliver decarbonised, dispatchable, and flexible power generation to meet the needs of millions of homes and businesses. The Role Are you an experienced Environmental Consultant ready to make a tangible impact on major UK energy projects? Join VPI as we continue to evolve and ensure our development sites meet environmental standards and regulatory requirements. This role supports the Environment Manager to ensure sites are fully consented, integrated into certified management systems, and compliant with permit conditions. You'll work closely with construction and development teams to ensure adherence to CEMP and operational teams to meet BAT and regulatory guidance prior to handover. Regular travel to various sites and projects is required. Key Responsibilities Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on environmental legislation relevant to VPI activities, including construction. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, representing VPI's interests with regulators (EA, Energy UK, JEP Members). Identify and interpret emerging environmental legislative requirements (UK, EU, Ireland) and communicate implications for assets and projects. Develop and implement the Integrated Management System (IMS) ensuring compliance with ISO14001 & ISO9001 standards, including audits and IMS plans. Audit construction and combustion activities. Support applications and variations of permits, licenses, and consents. Assist sites with compliance, audits, certifications, and complaint handling. Ensure systems and processes are in place for compliance and reporting on environmental legislation, permits, and standards. Lead HSE site tours at development sites, report findings, and track actions. Maintain the environmental risk register and ensure adequate controls are implemented. Manage contracts for specialist environmental works and external consultants. Provide training, coaching, and advice to develop environmental competence across the business. Deliver timely reporting of business-critical information (BSC, management review, IMS plan, risk reviews, sustainability reporting). Skills, Knowledge and Experience Degree in an environmentally focused discipline. 3+ years of environmental management experience in an industrial setting. SME in environmental legislation relating to IED installations. Lead auditor qualification. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build effective relationships. Experience working with regulators and auditors. Working knowledge of health & safety and responsibilities for setting people to work. Minimum Requirements Full UK driving licence and ability to travel regularly to VPI locations. Degree leading to professional membership accreditation. Experience in senior management and compliance roles within thermal power stations or similar, with sound commercial knowledge of financial, procurement, and contractual processes. Why Join VPI? Known for our ability to think and act fast using our energy intelligence, our mission is to enable the energy transition by providing the power we need today and tomorrow. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to grow, VPI provides structured development pathways. VPI offers competitive salary, pension scheme, private medical insurance, long-term incentive plan, and holiday starting at 25 days plus bank holidays. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Apr 04, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Environmental Consultant Location: Immingham, Rye House, Damhead Creek or Shoreham Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 2 years Salary: 65,000- 68,000 Benefits: Pension, Private Medical, Incentive plan, 25 Holidays About VPI VPI is a leading power company operating in the UK, Ireland, and Germany. We tackle the big, systemic challenges in the energy transition. We bring together expertise in trading, operations, and engineering to identify and anticipate challenges that will emerge as the energy transition unfolds. We then act to solve them. Today, our portfolio includes reliable thermal power, battery storage, and carbon capture projects. Together, these assets deliver decarbonised, dispatchable, and flexible power generation to meet the needs of millions of homes and businesses. The Role Are you an experienced Environmental Consultant ready to make a tangible impact on major UK energy projects? Join VPI as we continue to evolve and ensure our development sites meet environmental standards and regulatory requirements. This role supports the Environment Manager to ensure sites are fully consented, integrated into certified management systems, and compliant with permit conditions. You'll work closely with construction and development teams to ensure adherence to CEMP and operational teams to meet BAT and regulatory guidance prior to handover. Regular travel to various sites and projects is required. Key Responsibilities Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on environmental legislation relevant to VPI activities, including construction. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, representing VPI's interests with regulators (EA, Energy UK, JEP Members). Identify and interpret emerging environmental legislative requirements (UK, EU, Ireland) and communicate implications for assets and projects. Develop and implement the Integrated Management System (IMS) ensuring compliance with ISO14001 & ISO9001 standards, including audits and IMS plans. Audit construction and combustion activities. Support applications and variations of permits, licenses, and consents. Assist sites with compliance, audits, certifications, and complaint handling. Ensure systems and processes are in place for compliance and reporting on environmental legislation, permits, and standards. Lead HSE site tours at development sites, report findings, and track actions. Maintain the environmental risk register and ensure adequate controls are implemented. Manage contracts for specialist environmental works and external consultants. Provide training, coaching, and advice to develop environmental competence across the business. Deliver timely reporting of business-critical information (BSC, management review, IMS plan, risk reviews, sustainability reporting). Skills, Knowledge and Experience Degree in an environmentally focused discipline. 3+ years of environmental management experience in an industrial setting. SME in environmental legislation relating to IED installations. Lead auditor qualification. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build effective relationships. Experience working with regulators and auditors. Working knowledge of health & safety and responsibilities for setting people to work. Minimum Requirements Full UK driving licence and ability to travel regularly to VPI locations. Degree leading to professional membership accreditation. Experience in senior management and compliance roles within thermal power stations or similar, with sound commercial knowledge of financial, procurement, and contractual processes. Why Join VPI? Known for our ability to think and act fast using our energy intelligence, our mission is to enable the energy transition by providing the power we need today and tomorrow. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to grow, VPI provides structured development pathways. VPI offers competitive salary, pension scheme, private medical insurance, long-term incentive plan, and holiday starting at 25 days plus bank holidays. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Head Chef - Eastcote Village, London Daytime Hours 40,000 Are you a talented Head Chef looking for a role that gives you your evenings back? Join a well-established golf club in North West London where you can lead your team, shape menus, and deliver exceptional food in a daytime-focused environment. What's in it for you? 40,000 salary Daytime hours Pension scheme Free meals on duty Opportunity to lead and develop your own kitchen team Implement your Ideas for service and Menus Your role As Head Chef, you'll take full responsibility for the kitchen operation: Lead, train, and develop the kitchen team Create and cost menus that suit members, events, and functions Manage stock control, suppliers, and GP targets Oversee food preparation across bar, events, and functions Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance Drive consistency and quality across all food offerings What we're looking for Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to step up Strong leadership and team management skills Experience in menu development and cost control Solid understanding of Food Safety, HACCP, and Health & Safety Passion for delivering high-quality, fresh food Flexible approach to occasional events and weekend work Why join? This is a fantastic opportunity in Eastcote Village, North West London / Middlesex for a Head Chef to take ownership of a kitchen, influence the food offering, and build a strong team all while benefiting from a better work-life balance with daytime hours. Apply now to take the next step as a Head Chef in Eastcote Village, North West London / Middlesex, Middlesex! Job Reference: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS Job Title: Head Chef / Chef Manager Location: Eastcote Village / Ruislip / London / Middlesex Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Head Chef - Eastcote Village, London Daytime Hours 40,000 Are you a talented Head Chef looking for a role that gives you your evenings back? Join a well-established golf club in North West London where you can lead your team, shape menus, and deliver exceptional food in a daytime-focused environment. What's in it for you? 40,000 salary Daytime hours Pension scheme Free meals on duty Opportunity to lead and develop your own kitchen team Implement your Ideas for service and Menus Your role As Head Chef, you'll take full responsibility for the kitchen operation: Lead, train, and develop the kitchen team Create and cost menus that suit members, events, and functions Manage stock control, suppliers, and GP targets Oversee food preparation across bar, events, and functions Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance Drive consistency and quality across all food offerings What we're looking for Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to step up Strong leadership and team management skills Experience in menu development and cost control Solid understanding of Food Safety, HACCP, and Health & Safety Passion for delivering high-quality, fresh food Flexible approach to occasional events and weekend work Why join? This is a fantastic opportunity in Eastcote Village, North West London / Middlesex for a Head Chef to take ownership of a kitchen, influence the food offering, and build a strong team all while benefiting from a better work-life balance with daytime hours. Apply now to take the next step as a Head Chef in Eastcote Village, North West London / Middlesex, Middlesex! Job Reference: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS Job Title: Head Chef / Chef Manager Location: Eastcote Village / Ruislip / London / Middlesex Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
B Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Temporary Administrator to work for one of the colleges in Oxford, Oxfordshire Role: Administrator temporary (2-3 months) Salary: 32-35k Location: ON SITE, Oxford Hours: Monday - Friday, 36.25hrs per week - start at 7.30am Key Responsibilities of the Administrator Responsible for providing the Head of Maintenance and Maintenance Works Supervisor with a high level of administrative support. Keeping accurate records of planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring that maintenance of plant and equipment is undertaken at the correct intervals and assisting with the planning and co-ordinating of larger projects. Service Contracts / Legislative Requirements (all sites) Health and safety Ordering / Invoicing General admin duties Planned Maintenance / Rolling Programmes of Maintenance Projects & Refurbishments About you: Possess at least 2 years demonstratable experience in administration Have practical and demonstrable Microsoft skills, e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as database inputting and reporting Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels - written and oral Highly organised and efficient Have the ability to organise own workload with minimal direction and manage time effectively Have good judgment about when to use initiative and when to consult Ability to juggle priorities and has effective coping strategies Outgoing and resilient and responds positively to change, ambiguity, adversity and pressure Knowledge of construction compliance and legislation or an understanding of property maintenance issues Demonstrable knowledge of relevant health and safety documentation g. COSHH assessments, method statements and risk assessments Understanding of the General Data Protection Regulations No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!" For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - (phone number removed) or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Apr 04, 2026
Seasonal
B Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Temporary Administrator to work for one of the colleges in Oxford, Oxfordshire Role: Administrator temporary (2-3 months) Salary: 32-35k Location: ON SITE, Oxford Hours: Monday - Friday, 36.25hrs per week - start at 7.30am Key Responsibilities of the Administrator Responsible for providing the Head of Maintenance and Maintenance Works Supervisor with a high level of administrative support. Keeping accurate records of planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring that maintenance of plant and equipment is undertaken at the correct intervals and assisting with the planning and co-ordinating of larger projects. Service Contracts / Legislative Requirements (all sites) Health and safety Ordering / Invoicing General admin duties Planned Maintenance / Rolling Programmes of Maintenance Projects & Refurbishments About you: Possess at least 2 years demonstratable experience in administration Have practical and demonstrable Microsoft skills, e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as database inputting and reporting Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels - written and oral Highly organised and efficient Have the ability to organise own workload with minimal direction and manage time effectively Have good judgment about when to use initiative and when to consult Ability to juggle priorities and has effective coping strategies Outgoing and resilient and responds positively to change, ambiguity, adversity and pressure Knowledge of construction compliance and legislation or an understanding of property maintenance issues Demonstrable knowledge of relevant health and safety documentation g. COSHH assessments, method statements and risk assessments Understanding of the General Data Protection Regulations No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!" For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - (phone number removed) or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Head of Freehold Property Management / Senior Property Manager Location: Brighton About the Role Our Client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Head of Freehold Property Management / Senior Property Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of their residential freehold portfolio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing asset performance, statutory compliance, financial management, and the delivery of exceptional customer service across a portfolio of residential buildings. The role also involves leading and developing a team of property professionals while ensuring best-in-class property management practices. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the strategy, operations, and performance of the freehold property portfolio. Deliver a high-quality property management service to clients, leaseholders, and stakeholders. Manage and develop a team of Property Managers and Administrators, driving a high-performance culture aligned with company KPIs and service standards. Oversee service charge budgets, financial planning, contractor management, and cost control. Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety requirements, and industry best practices. Act as the senior point of contact for clients, residents, contractors, surveyors, and regulatory bodies. Lead on major works projects and Section 20 consultations across the portfolio. Conduct regular site inspections, manage service contracts, and ensure preventative maintenance programmes are in place. Provide clear reporting and strategic insight to senior leadership and the parent company. About You TPI / IRPM qualified (or equivalent) property professional. Proven experience managing residential block portfolios and freehold assets. Strong leadership experience with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams. Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong knowledge of service charge budgeting, major works, and property legislation. High levels of professionalism, integrity, and customer focus. What They Offer Opportunity to lead a premium residential portfolio. A collaborative and supportive working environment. Career development and professional growth opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. Apply Now If you are an experienced property professional looking to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing property management team, we would love to hear from you.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Head of Freehold Property Management / Senior Property Manager Location: Brighton About the Role Our Client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Head of Freehold Property Management / Senior Property Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of their residential freehold portfolio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing asset performance, statutory compliance, financial management, and the delivery of exceptional customer service across a portfolio of residential buildings. The role also involves leading and developing a team of property professionals while ensuring best-in-class property management practices. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the strategy, operations, and performance of the freehold property portfolio. Deliver a high-quality property management service to clients, leaseholders, and stakeholders. Manage and develop a team of Property Managers and Administrators, driving a high-performance culture aligned with company KPIs and service standards. Oversee service charge budgets, financial planning, contractor management, and cost control. Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety requirements, and industry best practices. Act as the senior point of contact for clients, residents, contractors, surveyors, and regulatory bodies. Lead on major works projects and Section 20 consultations across the portfolio. Conduct regular site inspections, manage service contracts, and ensure preventative maintenance programmes are in place. Provide clear reporting and strategic insight to senior leadership and the parent company. About You TPI / IRPM qualified (or equivalent) property professional. Proven experience managing residential block portfolios and freehold assets. Strong leadership experience with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams. Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong knowledge of service charge budgeting, major works, and property legislation. High levels of professionalism, integrity, and customer focus. What They Offer Opportunity to lead a premium residential portfolio. A collaborative and supportive working environment. Career development and professional growth opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. Apply Now If you are an experienced property professional looking to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing property management team, we would love to hear from you.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Prenton is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 105 children, offering a bright and spacious, purpose-built setting designed for young learners. The nursery features large, well-lit rooms and a beautiful natural garden that children can explore throughout the year. Located in a residential area of Prenton, it provides excellent transport links to the Wirral, Liverpool, and Cheshire. The nursery is easily accessible, being close to the M53, main bus routes, and just 1.5 miles from Arrowe Park Hospital. There are 10 primary schools nearby, enabling smooth transitions for children moving on to school. Free parking is available for staff. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners-apply now!
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Prenton is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 105 children, offering a bright and spacious, purpose-built setting designed for young learners. The nursery features large, well-lit rooms and a beautiful natural garden that children can explore throughout the year. Located in a residential area of Prenton, it provides excellent transport links to the Wirral, Liverpool, and Cheshire. The nursery is easily accessible, being close to the M53, main bus routes, and just 1.5 miles from Arrowe Park Hospital. There are 10 primary schools nearby, enabling smooth transitions for children moving on to school. Free parking is available for staff. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners-apply now!
Construction Project Manager Location: UK-wide (with semi-regular travel) Head Office in Milton Keyens Industry: Leading Retail Entertainment Business Package: £50,000-£55,000 + £6800 car allowance + fuel card + bonus Are you a driven construction professional who thrives on shaping new spaces, solving problems on the ground, and delivering projects you can be proud of? A leading retail entertainment business is searching for a proactive Construction Project Manager to take ownership of new-build developments and major refurbishment projects across its nationwide estate. This is a high-visibility role-ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and the satisfaction of seeing concepts turn into reality. What makes this a great role? A manager who trusts you to get the job done-no micro-management Full control over your diary and site travel Joining at an exciting period of growth and estate expansion A supportive, collaborative construction & facilities team A diverse mix of new builds, refurbishments, extensions and improvement projects The freedom to introduce new ideas, products and efficiencies across the estate About the Role Reporting to the Head of Construction & Facilities , you will manage the full lifecycle of construction projects-from feasibility and planning through to handover and sign-off. You'll take ownership of new site developments, major refits, and estate enhancement projects, ensuring every build meets timescales, budget expectations, regulatory requirements, and the company's distinctive retail entertainment identity. Key Responsibilities • Project-manage and coordinate all contractors and site professionals• Prepare PCI and relevant health & safety documentation prior to works commencing• Conduct detailed site evaluations• Work closely with internal stakeholders to define requirements, objectives and project budgets• Ensure all builds align with design standards and building regulations• Read complex technical drawings and construction plans• Recommend new materials, practices and innovations that enhance efficiency and reduce cost• Negotiate effectively with contractors and suppliers• Carry out regular site visits• Manage the environmental impact of projects• Conduct snagging, inspections and final sign-off with contractors and stakeholders• Maintain tight control of financials and deadlines, providing regular progress updates to the Head of Construction & Facilities The Ideal Candidate • Strong experience in a construction environment with excellent understanding of building regulations• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with Site Audit Pro• Skilled in tendering, procurement and supplier/contractor management• Experience working within retail, entertainment or commercial buildings sectors• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder-management abilities• Demonstrates sound judgement and confident decision-making• Proven ability to manage construction budgets• Highly organised, self-sufficient, and comfortable working independently• NEBOSH and/or SMSTS qualifications are advantageous Why join this company? Working across a diverse and expanding national estate, you'll influence the future design and development of a fast-moving retail entertainment brand. If you want autonomy, impact, and the opportunity to deliver projects that truly stand out-this could be your perfect next move. Don't hesitate-apply today.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Construction Project Manager Location: UK-wide (with semi-regular travel) Head Office in Milton Keyens Industry: Leading Retail Entertainment Business Package: £50,000-£55,000 + £6800 car allowance + fuel card + bonus Are you a driven construction professional who thrives on shaping new spaces, solving problems on the ground, and delivering projects you can be proud of? A leading retail entertainment business is searching for a proactive Construction Project Manager to take ownership of new-build developments and major refurbishment projects across its nationwide estate. This is a high-visibility role-ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and the satisfaction of seeing concepts turn into reality. What makes this a great role? A manager who trusts you to get the job done-no micro-management Full control over your diary and site travel Joining at an exciting period of growth and estate expansion A supportive, collaborative construction & facilities team A diverse mix of new builds, refurbishments, extensions and improvement projects The freedom to introduce new ideas, products and efficiencies across the estate About the Role Reporting to the Head of Construction & Facilities , you will manage the full lifecycle of construction projects-from feasibility and planning through to handover and sign-off. You'll take ownership of new site developments, major refits, and estate enhancement projects, ensuring every build meets timescales, budget expectations, regulatory requirements, and the company's distinctive retail entertainment identity. Key Responsibilities • Project-manage and coordinate all contractors and site professionals• Prepare PCI and relevant health & safety documentation prior to works commencing• Conduct detailed site evaluations• Work closely with internal stakeholders to define requirements, objectives and project budgets• Ensure all builds align with design standards and building regulations• Read complex technical drawings and construction plans• Recommend new materials, practices and innovations that enhance efficiency and reduce cost• Negotiate effectively with contractors and suppliers• Carry out regular site visits• Manage the environmental impact of projects• Conduct snagging, inspections and final sign-off with contractors and stakeholders• Maintain tight control of financials and deadlines, providing regular progress updates to the Head of Construction & Facilities The Ideal Candidate • Strong experience in a construction environment with excellent understanding of building regulations• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with Site Audit Pro• Skilled in tendering, procurement and supplier/contractor management• Experience working within retail, entertainment or commercial buildings sectors• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder-management abilities• Demonstrates sound judgement and confident decision-making• Proven ability to manage construction budgets• Highly organised, self-sufficient, and comfortable working independently• NEBOSH and/or SMSTS qualifications are advantageous Why join this company? Working across a diverse and expanding national estate, you'll influence the future design and development of a fast-moving retail entertainment brand. If you want autonomy, impact, and the opportunity to deliver projects that truly stand out-this could be your perfect next move. Don't hesitate-apply today.
Job Description Chef Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading 35 hours per week, Full-time Shift Patterns: 5 days per week. 1 Saturday in 4 Summary: The Berkshire Independent Hospital is one of Berkshire's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare, treatments and services. The role: An exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef has arisen to work at Berkshire lndependent Hospital, based in Reading. Key responsibilities for the role: Food Preparation and Cooking: Skilled in various cooking techniques and are responsible for preparing and cooking food to the highest standards with precision and creativity. Quality Control: Ensure that all dishes meet the established standards of taste, presentation, and quality. Kitchen Management: Assist the head chef with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This involves organising and coordinating workflow, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. Staff Training and Development: Help mentor and train kitchen staff. Share knowledge, and provide guidance to ensure consistent quality and skill development within the team. Inventory Management: Assisting the head chef in managing inventory and ensuring an adequate supply of ingredients. This includes monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients, and maintaining proper storage and rotation of perishable items. Health and Safety Compliance: Assist the head chef in enforcing strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and adherence to health regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Collaboration and Communication: Effective communication and collaboration with Head chef, kitchen staff, Hostess are essential. To be able to have a personable approach and engage with patients. Candidates must have certificates in Food Hygiene and Safety as well as NVQ up to Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality. Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme Work-Life Balance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days Flexible shift patterns, where possible Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you Career Development & Recognition Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people Lifestyle & Everyday Perks Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts Cycle2Work scheme Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible Free parking on site, where possible About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Job Description Chef Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading 35 hours per week, Full-time Shift Patterns: 5 days per week. 1 Saturday in 4 Summary: The Berkshire Independent Hospital is one of Berkshire's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare, treatments and services. The role: An exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef has arisen to work at Berkshire lndependent Hospital, based in Reading. Key responsibilities for the role: Food Preparation and Cooking: Skilled in various cooking techniques and are responsible for preparing and cooking food to the highest standards with precision and creativity. Quality Control: Ensure that all dishes meet the established standards of taste, presentation, and quality. Kitchen Management: Assist the head chef with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This involves organising and coordinating workflow, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. Staff Training and Development: Help mentor and train kitchen staff. Share knowledge, and provide guidance to ensure consistent quality and skill development within the team. Inventory Management: Assisting the head chef in managing inventory and ensuring an adequate supply of ingredients. This includes monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients, and maintaining proper storage and rotation of perishable items. Health and Safety Compliance: Assist the head chef in enforcing strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and adherence to health regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Collaboration and Communication: Effective communication and collaboration with Head chef, kitchen staff, Hostess are essential. To be able to have a personable approach and engage with patients. Candidates must have certificates in Food Hygiene and Safety as well as NVQ up to Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality. Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme Work-Life Balance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days Flexible shift patterns, where possible Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you Career Development & Recognition Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people Lifestyle & Everyday Perks Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts Cycle2Work scheme Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible Free parking on site, where possible About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
Start ASAP Long term contracts Low caseloads Supportive Management High Flexibility Not feeling fulfilled in your current locum role as we head into Spring? We're working with a stable, supportive local authority that genuinely understands the pressures of front-line child protection and court work. They're looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Child Protection / Court Team, offering a competitive rate of up to £42 per hour. This role is ideal for someone confident in care proceedings, care planning, permanency, and long-term safeguarding for children subject to Child Protection Plans or who are looked after. You'll be working closely with families, legal professionals, and partner agencies to ensure timely, child-focused decisions that prioritise safety and stability. You'll be joining a well-established team with long-standing permanent staff, meaning you'll have strong peer support, reflective supervision, and mentoring-not just expectations to "hit the ground running." The service values good social work practice and realistic caseloads. Remote working is strongly encouraged, with flexibility around court days and key visits, and the team is expanding to manage demand sustainably. What's on offer: Manageable caseloads - Small but complex Flexible working options: 4-day week, condensed hours, or traditional 37-hour week Loyalty Bonus: Earn up to £150 extra weekly Supportive management and team culture Remote working strongly supported Start date flexibility: They are happy to wait up to a month for the right candidate Internal progression opportunities: Move across teams if desired Market-leading payroll system This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your leadership and practice skills in a well-supported environment, surrounded by experienced professionals who share your commitment to improving the lives of children and young people in care. Additionally, if you know another Senior Practitioner or Social Worker who may be interested, we offer a £500 referral bonus for successful placements. To apply, please send your CV or contact Nathan directly at for more details. Please note: As this is a statutory role, you must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Care Wales.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Start ASAP Long term contracts Low caseloads Supportive Management High Flexibility Not feeling fulfilled in your current locum role as we head into Spring? We're working with a stable, supportive local authority that genuinely understands the pressures of front-line child protection and court work. They're looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Child Protection / Court Team, offering a competitive rate of up to £42 per hour. This role is ideal for someone confident in care proceedings, care planning, permanency, and long-term safeguarding for children subject to Child Protection Plans or who are looked after. You'll be working closely with families, legal professionals, and partner agencies to ensure timely, child-focused decisions that prioritise safety and stability. You'll be joining a well-established team with long-standing permanent staff, meaning you'll have strong peer support, reflective supervision, and mentoring-not just expectations to "hit the ground running." The service values good social work practice and realistic caseloads. Remote working is strongly encouraged, with flexibility around court days and key visits, and the team is expanding to manage demand sustainably. What's on offer: Manageable caseloads - Small but complex Flexible working options: 4-day week, condensed hours, or traditional 37-hour week Loyalty Bonus: Earn up to £150 extra weekly Supportive management and team culture Remote working strongly supported Start date flexibility: They are happy to wait up to a month for the right candidate Internal progression opportunities: Move across teams if desired Market-leading payroll system This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your leadership and practice skills in a well-supported environment, surrounded by experienced professionals who share your commitment to improving the lives of children and young people in care. Additionally, if you know another Senior Practitioner or Social Worker who may be interested, we offer a £500 referral bonus for successful placements. To apply, please send your CV or contact Nathan directly at for more details. Please note: As this is a statutory role, you must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Care Wales.
Regional Head of SHEQ - East Midlands £65,000 + car or allowance Hybrid working Permanent 37.5 hours Monday-Friday Water / Utilities Industry Are you an experienced SHEQ leader ready to influence performance across a major regional infrastructure programme? This opportunity for a Regional Head of SHEQ offers the chance to shape culture, strengthen compliance and drive measurable improvement across complex construction and utilities projects. As Regional Head of SHEQ, you will lead the regional delivery of SHEQ strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams. The Regional Head of SHEQ will play a visible leadership role, ensuring risk is proactively managed while supporting innovation and continuous improvement across project lifecycles. As the Head of SHEQ you will: Lead regional SHEQ strategy, performance monitoring and improvement initiatives Provide expert SHEQ guidance to senior management and project teams Develop and mentor a multi-disciplinary SHEQ team Ensure compliance with SHE legislation, industry standards and management systems Oversee audits, inspections and assurance programmes Analyse performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Promote behavioural safety and a culture of continuous improvement Build strong relationships across client, delivery and supply chain partners Drive innovation in SHEQ systems and digital processes As the Head of SHEQ we would like you to have: Proven experience leading SHEQ teams within construction, utilities or infrastructure Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability Chartered IOSH membership (or working towards) NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Environmental and risk assessment competence Strong understanding of SHE legislation and industry best practice Ability to interpret and present performance data effectively Confident communicator with strong organisational skills Proficient in Microsoft Office tools As the Head if SHEQ you will receive: Salary to £65,000 Car or car allowance Hybrid working 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy more) Pension scheme Life assurance Private medical and health insurance Cycle to work scheme and lifestyle benefits
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Regional Head of SHEQ - East Midlands £65,000 + car or allowance Hybrid working Permanent 37.5 hours Monday-Friday Water / Utilities Industry Are you an experienced SHEQ leader ready to influence performance across a major regional infrastructure programme? This opportunity for a Regional Head of SHEQ offers the chance to shape culture, strengthen compliance and drive measurable improvement across complex construction and utilities projects. As Regional Head of SHEQ, you will lead the regional delivery of SHEQ strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams. The Regional Head of SHEQ will play a visible leadership role, ensuring risk is proactively managed while supporting innovation and continuous improvement across project lifecycles. As the Head of SHEQ you will: Lead regional SHEQ strategy, performance monitoring and improvement initiatives Provide expert SHEQ guidance to senior management and project teams Develop and mentor a multi-disciplinary SHEQ team Ensure compliance with SHE legislation, industry standards and management systems Oversee audits, inspections and assurance programmes Analyse performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Promote behavioural safety and a culture of continuous improvement Build strong relationships across client, delivery and supply chain partners Drive innovation in SHEQ systems and digital processes As the Head of SHEQ we would like you to have: Proven experience leading SHEQ teams within construction, utilities or infrastructure Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability Chartered IOSH membership (or working towards) NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Environmental and risk assessment competence Strong understanding of SHE legislation and industry best practice Ability to interpret and present performance data effectively Confident communicator with strong organisational skills Proficient in Microsoft Office tools As the Head if SHEQ you will receive: Salary to £65,000 Car or car allowance Hybrid working 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy more) Pension scheme Life assurance Private medical and health insurance Cycle to work scheme and lifestyle benefits
About Us Catholic Care is a values-led charity dedicated to supporting individuals, families and communities through empowering and high-quality services. Guided by our values and mission, we empower the Yorkshire community to deliver lasting impact where it matters most. We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Head of Corporate Services to join our Strategic Leadership Team (SLT). This is a key leadership role with responsibility for leading and managing all corporate support functions across the Charity. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the organisation operates efficiently, remains compliant with all regulatory requirements and is well-positioned to deliver its strategic objectives. This is a hands-on role, where most operational tasks (excluding HR) are undertaken directly by the post-holder. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all corporate support functions across the Charity Ensure effective systems, processes and compliance frameworks are in place Oversee organisational governance, administration, IT and health & safety (via external contractors) Support the Chief Executive and SLT in delivering strategic objectives Contribute to the wider strategic development of the Charity Manage key external contracts, including IT and Health & Safety Promote and uphold the values and ethos of Catholic Care in all areas of work About You We are looking for a motivated and values-driven professional who brings: Significant experience in a senior operational, corporate services or business support role Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple functions Experience of governance, compliance and organisational systems or willingness to learn Confidence in managing external contracts and service providers Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities A proactive, hands-on approach to work A commitment to the mission, values and ethos of Catholic Care Experience within the charity or social care sector is desirable but not essential. Pre-Application Discussion Before applying for this role, it is mandatory to attend an informal discussion with our Chief Executive, either in person or via Microsoft Teams. This is not an assessed part of the recruitment process. Instead, it is an opportunity for you to learn more about the role, our work and the mission of Catholic Care, helping you decide whether this is the right opportunity for you. To arrange a meeting, please contact: Charlotte Grinham
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
About Us Catholic Care is a values-led charity dedicated to supporting individuals, families and communities through empowering and high-quality services. Guided by our values and mission, we empower the Yorkshire community to deliver lasting impact where it matters most. We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Head of Corporate Services to join our Strategic Leadership Team (SLT). This is a key leadership role with responsibility for leading and managing all corporate support functions across the Charity. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the organisation operates efficiently, remains compliant with all regulatory requirements and is well-positioned to deliver its strategic objectives. This is a hands-on role, where most operational tasks (excluding HR) are undertaken directly by the post-holder. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all corporate support functions across the Charity Ensure effective systems, processes and compliance frameworks are in place Oversee organisational governance, administration, IT and health & safety (via external contractors) Support the Chief Executive and SLT in delivering strategic objectives Contribute to the wider strategic development of the Charity Manage key external contracts, including IT and Health & Safety Promote and uphold the values and ethos of Catholic Care in all areas of work About You We are looking for a motivated and values-driven professional who brings: Significant experience in a senior operational, corporate services or business support role Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple functions Experience of governance, compliance and organisational systems or willingness to learn Confidence in managing external contracts and service providers Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities A proactive, hands-on approach to work A commitment to the mission, values and ethos of Catholic Care Experience within the charity or social care sector is desirable but not essential. Pre-Application Discussion Before applying for this role, it is mandatory to attend an informal discussion with our Chief Executive, either in person or via Microsoft Teams. This is not an assessed part of the recruitment process. Instead, it is an opportunity for you to learn more about the role, our work and the mission of Catholic Care, helping you decide whether this is the right opportunity for you. To arrange a meeting, please contact: Charlotte Grinham
UCB is looking for a proactive and hands on Prayerline Volunteer Support Lead to join our Prayerline team. Working with the Head of Prayerline you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, Scripture-based remote prayer ministry. This role combines spiritual leadership, operational oversight, and strategic data analysis to ensure Prayerline remains a place of safety, dignity, and spiritual growth. You ll oversee the volunteer support and system monitoring team, ensuring that every caller and volunteer experiences excellence in care, communication, and technology. You ll also play a key role in shaping the future of Prayerline through data-driven decision-making and cross-departmental collaboration. The successful candidate will have excellent administrative, problem solving and analytical skills; understanding the importance of how accurate data reporting informs improved service delivery. You will also need to be flexible in your approach as there will be occasional evening or weekend working to cover for team support and absence. If you are passionate about seeing people s lives changed through the power of prayer and have a desire to help us improve our service; if you have excellent communication skills and are proficient in expressing a narrative based on data analysis, then you could be the person we are looking for. This position is currently based at our Broadcast Centre in Hanchurch Lane, Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8RY while work is being undertaken at our premises in Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Closing date for applications: 27th April 2026 - noon Pre-Interview Zoom: 14th May 2026 On-Site Interview: 22nd May 2026 Salary: £26,500 - £30,190 per annum depending on skill and experience. Plus, staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6% For an application form and job description please visit our website Don t forget to visit our privacy page. UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
UCB is looking for a proactive and hands on Prayerline Volunteer Support Lead to join our Prayerline team. Working with the Head of Prayerline you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, Scripture-based remote prayer ministry. This role combines spiritual leadership, operational oversight, and strategic data analysis to ensure Prayerline remains a place of safety, dignity, and spiritual growth. You ll oversee the volunteer support and system monitoring team, ensuring that every caller and volunteer experiences excellence in care, communication, and technology. You ll also play a key role in shaping the future of Prayerline through data-driven decision-making and cross-departmental collaboration. The successful candidate will have excellent administrative, problem solving and analytical skills; understanding the importance of how accurate data reporting informs improved service delivery. You will also need to be flexible in your approach as there will be occasional evening or weekend working to cover for team support and absence. If you are passionate about seeing people s lives changed through the power of prayer and have a desire to help us improve our service; if you have excellent communication skills and are proficient in expressing a narrative based on data analysis, then you could be the person we are looking for. This position is currently based at our Broadcast Centre in Hanchurch Lane, Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8RY while work is being undertaken at our premises in Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Closing date for applications: 27th April 2026 - noon Pre-Interview Zoom: 14th May 2026 On-Site Interview: 22nd May 2026 Salary: £26,500 - £30,190 per annum depending on skill and experience. Plus, staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6% For an application form and job description please visit our website Don t forget to visit our privacy page. UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
Job Description Chef Location: Oaks Hospital, Colchester Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time Shift Patterns: We run a 7-day service, and the shift pattern will be 7.5 hours per day over 5 days rostered into a 7-day working week. The Role: An exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef has arisen for our Oaks hospital, based in Colchester. As Chef, you will be working alongside our Head Chef, and long-established team, you will be responsible for the development and provision of high quality freshly made nutritious meals served to our patients and staff daily. The role includes supervising Catering Assistants and being responsible for all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef. You will be confident self-motivated with previous experience in a fast-paced catering environment. It is essential to have a passion for creating good food to a high standard with a very high standard of food safety and excellent customer service. Responsibilities: Skilled in various cooking techniques and are responsible for preparing and cooking food to the highest standards with precision and creativity. Ensure that all dishes meet the established standards of taste, presentation, and quality. Assist the head chef with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This involves organising and coordinating workflow, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. Help mentor and train kitchen staff. Share knowledge and provide guidance to ensure consistent quality and skill development within the team. Assisting the head chef in managing inventory and ensuring an adequate supply of ingredients. This includes monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients, and maintaining proper storage and rotation of perishable items. Assist the head chef in enforcing strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and adherence to health regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Effective communication and collaboration with Head chef, kitchen staff, Hostess are essential. To be able to have a personable approach and engage with patients. What you will bring: Experience working as a Chef Experience working as a Chef from healthcare or similar industry (desired not required) Food hygiene level 3 required NVQ up to Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality A willingness to work positively with a team to achieve team goals and excellence in service delivery also ability to work on your own initiative. Strong communication skills Outstanding professional customer service and inter-personal skills Friendly, outgoing personality Attention to detail Where you will be based: Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Oaks Hospital is a 58 bed facility including 18 ambulatory bays, 4 laminar flow Theatres and an Endoscopy Theatre. Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme Work-Life Balance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days Flexible shift patterns, where possible Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you Career Development & Recognition Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people Lifestyle & Everyday Perks Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts Cycle2Work scheme Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible Free parking on site, where possible About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Job Description Chef Location: Oaks Hospital, Colchester Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time Shift Patterns: We run a 7-day service, and the shift pattern will be 7.5 hours per day over 5 days rostered into a 7-day working week. The Role: An exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef has arisen for our Oaks hospital, based in Colchester. As Chef, you will be working alongside our Head Chef, and long-established team, you will be responsible for the development and provision of high quality freshly made nutritious meals served to our patients and staff daily. The role includes supervising Catering Assistants and being responsible for all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef. You will be confident self-motivated with previous experience in a fast-paced catering environment. It is essential to have a passion for creating good food to a high standard with a very high standard of food safety and excellent customer service. Responsibilities: Skilled in various cooking techniques and are responsible for preparing and cooking food to the highest standards with precision and creativity. Ensure that all dishes meet the established standards of taste, presentation, and quality. Assist the head chef with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This involves organising and coordinating workflow, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. Help mentor and train kitchen staff. Share knowledge and provide guidance to ensure consistent quality and skill development within the team. Assisting the head chef in managing inventory and ensuring an adequate supply of ingredients. This includes monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients, and maintaining proper storage and rotation of perishable items. Assist the head chef in enforcing strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and adherence to health regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Effective communication and collaboration with Head chef, kitchen staff, Hostess are essential. To be able to have a personable approach and engage with patients. What you will bring: Experience working as a Chef Experience working as a Chef from healthcare or similar industry (desired not required) Food hygiene level 3 required NVQ up to Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality A willingness to work positively with a team to achieve team goals and excellence in service delivery also ability to work on your own initiative. Strong communication skills Outstanding professional customer service and inter-personal skills Friendly, outgoing personality Attention to detail Where you will be based: Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Oaks Hospital is a 58 bed facility including 18 ambulatory bays, 4 laminar flow Theatres and an Endoscopy Theatre. Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme Work-Life Balance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days Flexible shift patterns, where possible Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you Career Development & Recognition Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people Lifestyle & Everyday Perks Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts Cycle2Work scheme Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible Free parking on site, where possible About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
Come and join the Littlefish team! Work location: Nottingham or Sheffield (Hybrid) Salary: Up to: 28,000 Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make a real difference and become a giant slayer. As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement. These are the passionate and high performing people who enjoy and thrive on thinking outside the box. Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish who we are today, and you will be the future employees who continue to add the drive, passion, and add to our skills and experience as we see Littlefish grow. So, if this is ticking your boxes and you are excited at the thought of working with creative, passionate, energetic, friendly people- we would love to hear from you. The role and what you'll be getting up to on a day-to-day basis: We're excited to be hiring a Scheduling and Performance Coordinator to join us here at Littlefish - a key role within our Service Desk team as we continue to grow and evolve. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning operational processes, improving how a service runs day to day, and ensuring systems, schedules and controls are accurate and effective. Data analysis supports the role, but the focus is on service performance, planning and continuous improvement. In this role, you'll be central to how we plan and deliver our service each day. You'll use a logical, analytical approach to understand what's happening in Real Time, anticipate what's coming up next, and make sure we've got the right people in the right place at the right time. You'll take ownership of our workforce management tools, build accurate and effective schedules, monitor live performance, and provide clear, practical insight to support confident decision making. Your work will help us stay ahead of demand, protect service levels, and continually improve how we forecast and plan for the days and weeks ahead. You will: Create schedules aligned to predicted demand. Ensuring attention to detail across all the planning and scheduling activities. Monitor Real Time performance and react quickly to trends or anomalies. Review service performance and identify process or scheduling improvements Track schedule adherence using NICE Workforce Management and escalate when needed. Maintain Service Desk Engineer schedules to ensure operational coverage. Own scheduling rules, controls and system configuration to protect SLA Performance Maintain and own operational reporting to support decision making and service improvements Support the upkeep of our telephony platform, ensuring skills, profiles and channels remain accurate and effective. Support the upkeep of our Gamification platform, ensuring we deliver relevant learning content and incentivise our Service Desk Engineers in their performance. Who you are: You'll thrive in this role if you are highly organised, process-driven and detail-focused, with the confidence to own operational workflows and improve how a service functions day to day. You are comfortable working with data but equally strong in administration, systems ownership and service improvement. You will bring: Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365, Excel and Word. Service Improvement mindset Strong administration skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Logical, structured problem solving skills Proven organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing workloads when required. Strong analytical approach High attention to detail and a process driven approach. It would be great - but not essential - if you also have: Experience in Real Time monitoring or workforce management. Experience in outsourced or IT service provider environments. Familiarity with RingCentral or NICE InContact systems. Familiarity with Centrical Gamification platform. Experience with Power BI. Awareness of Working Time Directive or Health & Safety legislation. What can we offer you? Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend. Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals. Casual dress policy Company Pension Scheme Company social events 25 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays Purchase of annual leave scheme Life at Littlefish: Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow. I am High Performing- I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence. I am Passionate- We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another. I Have a Can-Do Attitude - I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done! So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey. Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly. Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a prefer not to say option).
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Come and join the Littlefish team! Work location: Nottingham or Sheffield (Hybrid) Salary: Up to: 28,000 Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make a real difference and become a giant slayer. As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement. These are the passionate and high performing people who enjoy and thrive on thinking outside the box. Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish who we are today, and you will be the future employees who continue to add the drive, passion, and add to our skills and experience as we see Littlefish grow. So, if this is ticking your boxes and you are excited at the thought of working with creative, passionate, energetic, friendly people- we would love to hear from you. The role and what you'll be getting up to on a day-to-day basis: We're excited to be hiring a Scheduling and Performance Coordinator to join us here at Littlefish - a key role within our Service Desk team as we continue to grow and evolve. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning operational processes, improving how a service runs day to day, and ensuring systems, schedules and controls are accurate and effective. Data analysis supports the role, but the focus is on service performance, planning and continuous improvement. In this role, you'll be central to how we plan and deliver our service each day. You'll use a logical, analytical approach to understand what's happening in Real Time, anticipate what's coming up next, and make sure we've got the right people in the right place at the right time. You'll take ownership of our workforce management tools, build accurate and effective schedules, monitor live performance, and provide clear, practical insight to support confident decision making. Your work will help us stay ahead of demand, protect service levels, and continually improve how we forecast and plan for the days and weeks ahead. You will: Create schedules aligned to predicted demand. Ensuring attention to detail across all the planning and scheduling activities. Monitor Real Time performance and react quickly to trends or anomalies. Review service performance and identify process or scheduling improvements Track schedule adherence using NICE Workforce Management and escalate when needed. Maintain Service Desk Engineer schedules to ensure operational coverage. Own scheduling rules, controls and system configuration to protect SLA Performance Maintain and own operational reporting to support decision making and service improvements Support the upkeep of our telephony platform, ensuring skills, profiles and channels remain accurate and effective. Support the upkeep of our Gamification platform, ensuring we deliver relevant learning content and incentivise our Service Desk Engineers in their performance. Who you are: You'll thrive in this role if you are highly organised, process-driven and detail-focused, with the confidence to own operational workflows and improve how a service functions day to day. You are comfortable working with data but equally strong in administration, systems ownership and service improvement. You will bring: Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365, Excel and Word. Service Improvement mindset Strong administration skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Logical, structured problem solving skills Proven organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing workloads when required. Strong analytical approach High attention to detail and a process driven approach. It would be great - but not essential - if you also have: Experience in Real Time monitoring or workforce management. Experience in outsourced or IT service provider environments. Familiarity with RingCentral or NICE InContact systems. Familiarity with Centrical Gamification platform. Experience with Power BI. Awareness of Working Time Directive or Health & Safety legislation. What can we offer you? Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend. Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals. Casual dress policy Company Pension Scheme Company social events 25 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays Purchase of annual leave scheme Life at Littlefish: Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow. I am High Performing- I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence. I am Passionate- We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another. I Have a Can-Do Attitude - I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done! So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey. Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly. Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a prefer not to say option).
About Pulsant Pulsant is a leading UK digital infrastructure provider, offering innovative edge infrastructure solutions through our PlatformEdge. With 14 strategically located data centres and a dedicated team of over 300 professionals (with an average tenure of 7 years), we support 1000+ clients services across the UK with cloud, connectivity, and compute services. About the role: With the UK s most geographically dispersed network of data centres, Pulsant is poised to capture the strong growth that will be driven by distribution of workloads closer to the Edge. Alongside expansion driven by M&A, Pulsant is investing heavily into the expansion and improvement of our portfolio to underpin this growth. The Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering is a newly created strategically critical senior management role with end-to-end accountability for the engineering integrity, build delivery, and technical governance of Pulsant s data centre portfolio. The role leads Pulsant s Mechanical and Electrical engineering capability and oversees all major build, expansion, and infrastructure upgrade programmes across the estate. It ensures that capital investment delivers operationally robust, maintainable, and compliant assets, aligned to Pulsant s technical standards and long-term strategy. This role acts as the final internal technical authority for data centre build and engineering decisions and provides leadership to three regional M&E engineering teams responsible for the safe operation, modification, and development of the data centres power and cooling systems. We are flexible on base location for this role, it can be based from any of our offices (Gateshead, Edinburgh or Maidenhead) or any of our 14 data centres which are spread across the UK, on a hybrid basis and with national travel. Key responsibilities: Act as Pulsant s senior engineering authority for data centre infrastructure, owning engineering outcomes across the full asset lifecycle. Lead the Mechanical and Electrical engineering function nationally, setting strategy, standards, and providing assurance across all regions. Define, own, and enforce engineering design standards, reference architectures, resilience principles, and build methodologies. Provide end-to-end oversight of all major data centre build, expansion, and refurbishment programmes, from concept through operational handover. Own the capital investment roadmap for engineering and builds, ensuring prioritisation, governance, risk management, and alignment to business objectives. Lead build, commissioning, and operational readiness strategies, including integrated system testing, live-site integration, and safe handover to operations. Establish and operate robust engineering governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including health and safety, fire, resilience, and audit requirements. Act as the single point of technical accountability across data centre operations, CTO. Work with stakeholders in Commercial, Product and Technology to support Pulsant s growth ambitions. What / who we're looking for: Significant experience leading Mechanical and Electrical engineering functions and capital programmes in critical infrastructure environments, ideally data centres. Proven delivery of complex build, expansion, or modernisation programmes in live operational environments. Experience managing consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors. Strong background in engineering governance, technical assurance, and risk management. Demonstrated ability to align engineering outcomes with commercial and operational priorities. Strong leadership and influencing skills Full UK Driving Licence. Pulsant offers: A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work life balance and well-being. A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with Pulsant for 5+ years. Benefits include 5% pension, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy licence and more. Equal opportunity employer statement: At Pulsant, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has a strong sense of belonging. We want all individuals to feel respected, heard, and empowered to contribute and succeed. If there is any way we can support you such as providing reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please note this in your application, or reach out to us by email:
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
About Pulsant Pulsant is a leading UK digital infrastructure provider, offering innovative edge infrastructure solutions through our PlatformEdge. With 14 strategically located data centres and a dedicated team of over 300 professionals (with an average tenure of 7 years), we support 1000+ clients services across the UK with cloud, connectivity, and compute services. About the role: With the UK s most geographically dispersed network of data centres, Pulsant is poised to capture the strong growth that will be driven by distribution of workloads closer to the Edge. Alongside expansion driven by M&A, Pulsant is investing heavily into the expansion and improvement of our portfolio to underpin this growth. The Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering is a newly created strategically critical senior management role with end-to-end accountability for the engineering integrity, build delivery, and technical governance of Pulsant s data centre portfolio. The role leads Pulsant s Mechanical and Electrical engineering capability and oversees all major build, expansion, and infrastructure upgrade programmes across the estate. It ensures that capital investment delivers operationally robust, maintainable, and compliant assets, aligned to Pulsant s technical standards and long-term strategy. This role acts as the final internal technical authority for data centre build and engineering decisions and provides leadership to three regional M&E engineering teams responsible for the safe operation, modification, and development of the data centres power and cooling systems. We are flexible on base location for this role, it can be based from any of our offices (Gateshead, Edinburgh or Maidenhead) or any of our 14 data centres which are spread across the UK, on a hybrid basis and with national travel. Key responsibilities: Act as Pulsant s senior engineering authority for data centre infrastructure, owning engineering outcomes across the full asset lifecycle. Lead the Mechanical and Electrical engineering function nationally, setting strategy, standards, and providing assurance across all regions. Define, own, and enforce engineering design standards, reference architectures, resilience principles, and build methodologies. Provide end-to-end oversight of all major data centre build, expansion, and refurbishment programmes, from concept through operational handover. Own the capital investment roadmap for engineering and builds, ensuring prioritisation, governance, risk management, and alignment to business objectives. Lead build, commissioning, and operational readiness strategies, including integrated system testing, live-site integration, and safe handover to operations. Establish and operate robust engineering governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including health and safety, fire, resilience, and audit requirements. Act as the single point of technical accountability across data centre operations, CTO. Work with stakeholders in Commercial, Product and Technology to support Pulsant s growth ambitions. What / who we're looking for: Significant experience leading Mechanical and Electrical engineering functions and capital programmes in critical infrastructure environments, ideally data centres. Proven delivery of complex build, expansion, or modernisation programmes in live operational environments. Experience managing consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors. Strong background in engineering governance, technical assurance, and risk management. Demonstrated ability to align engineering outcomes with commercial and operational priorities. Strong leadership and influencing skills Full UK Driving Licence. Pulsant offers: A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work life balance and well-being. A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with Pulsant for 5+ years. Benefits include 5% pension, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy licence and more. Equal opportunity employer statement: At Pulsant, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has a strong sense of belonging. We want all individuals to feel respected, heard, and empowered to contribute and succeed. If there is any way we can support you such as providing reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please note this in your application, or reach out to us by email:
Permanent job - regional building surveyor, social housing Purpose of the roleThe Regional Project Surveyor is responsible for ensuring that the Group's regional housing stock, and other properties where it delivers services, are well maintained, safe and secure for tenants and residents. They are key in helping to deliver robust asset management of the stock as well as assisting with day-to-day maintenance enquiries. In addition, they will be vital in the delivery of statutory compliance, including gas, fire, water, electrical and asbestos safety.The post-holder will be well-organised, highly motivated and will play a key role in delivering a range of planned maintenance and improvement projects across our social housing portfolio. This role requires a strong understanding of building surveying principles, contract management, and a commitment to providing excellent service to our tenants and the people we support.The post-holder will be expected to project manage asset management services including the Planned Maintenance, Refurbishment, Development and Adaptation of our domestic and commercial assets within their region, working with the Operational Asset Manager and the Head of Property and Housing Supply to develop and improve services, policies and procedures. The role is vital in ensuring the optimal use of all the Group's built assets and the provision of good quality homes for our tenants and the people we support. This role will cover South East London, Home Counties and the Midlands. It offers hybrid working Core duties Manage and oversee a variety of planned maintenance and improvement projects, from inception to completion, within budget and agreed timescales. Conduct Stock Condition Surveys and inspections of properties to identify necessary repairs and improvements. To effectively monitor and manage performance and delivery within Best Value principles, continually striving towards service improvement and tenant satisfaction. Develop the data collection processes and how the information is shared and communicated within the Housing Team and the wider Group. Develop detailed specifications and schedules of works. Procure and manage contractors, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and health and safety standards. Accurately record and manage electronic stock condition data using housing management system, Pyramid Monitor project progress, track costs, and report on performance. Liaise effectively with residents, stakeholders, and internal teams. Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard and meets resident satisfaction targets. Identify and manage risks associated with projects. Administer contracts and manage payments to contractors. Keep accurate records and documentation related to projects. Contribute to the development and improvement of project management processes. Travel to the Group's assets on a regular basis to conduct site visits and property inspections. Person specificationA suitable qualification in Building Surveying / maintenance.NEBOSH or IOSH qualifiedProfessional member of RICS, CIOB, CIOHor equivalent Proven experience in project management within the social housing sector or a similar environment.Surveying Experience and/or experience within the construction industry. Strong knowledge of building regulations, health and safety legislation, and contractAdministration.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strongRelationships with residents and stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively.Experience of conducting Stock ConditionSurvey and other building inspections. Strong analytical thinking and problem-Solving skills.Ability to manage multiple projectsSimultaneously and prioritise effectively.Communicate clearly and with confidence, both in writing and verbally, at all levels and to diverse audiences, with a high degree of clarity and professionalism.Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage own workload and deliver to timeand budgets.Have clear verbal and written communication skills and excellent IT skills.Ability to present complex concepts or ideasto a range of audiences. What you'll get in return The rewards Up to 35 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) Monthly Essential car allowance Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions' We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme Long Service Awards Qualification scheme Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' Discounted health and dental cover Life Assurance Season Ticket Loan This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check 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 about your career. #
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Permanent job - regional building surveyor, social housing Purpose of the roleThe Regional Project Surveyor is responsible for ensuring that the Group's regional housing stock, and other properties where it delivers services, are well maintained, safe and secure for tenants and residents. They are key in helping to deliver robust asset management of the stock as well as assisting with day-to-day maintenance enquiries. In addition, they will be vital in the delivery of statutory compliance, including gas, fire, water, electrical and asbestos safety.The post-holder will be well-organised, highly motivated and will play a key role in delivering a range of planned maintenance and improvement projects across our social housing portfolio. This role requires a strong understanding of building surveying principles, contract management, and a commitment to providing excellent service to our tenants and the people we support.The post-holder will be expected to project manage asset management services including the Planned Maintenance, Refurbishment, Development and Adaptation of our domestic and commercial assets within their region, working with the Operational Asset Manager and the Head of Property and Housing Supply to develop and improve services, policies and procedures. The role is vital in ensuring the optimal use of all the Group's built assets and the provision of good quality homes for our tenants and the people we support. This role will cover South East London, Home Counties and the Midlands. It offers hybrid working Core duties Manage and oversee a variety of planned maintenance and improvement projects, from inception to completion, within budget and agreed timescales. Conduct Stock Condition Surveys and inspections of properties to identify necessary repairs and improvements. To effectively monitor and manage performance and delivery within Best Value principles, continually striving towards service improvement and tenant satisfaction. Develop the data collection processes and how the information is shared and communicated within the Housing Team and the wider Group. Develop detailed specifications and schedules of works. Procure and manage contractors, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and health and safety standards. Accurately record and manage electronic stock condition data using housing management system, Pyramid Monitor project progress, track costs, and report on performance. Liaise effectively with residents, stakeholders, and internal teams. Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard and meets resident satisfaction targets. Identify and manage risks associated with projects. Administer contracts and manage payments to contractors. Keep accurate records and documentation related to projects. Contribute to the development and improvement of project management processes. Travel to the Group's assets on a regular basis to conduct site visits and property inspections. Person specificationA suitable qualification in Building Surveying / maintenance.NEBOSH or IOSH qualifiedProfessional member of RICS, CIOB, CIOHor equivalent Proven experience in project management within the social housing sector or a similar environment.Surveying Experience and/or experience within the construction industry. Strong knowledge of building regulations, health and safety legislation, and contractAdministration.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strongRelationships with residents and stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively.Experience of conducting Stock ConditionSurvey and other building inspections. Strong analytical thinking and problem-Solving skills.Ability to manage multiple projectsSimultaneously and prioritise effectively.Communicate clearly and with confidence, both in writing and verbally, at all levels and to diverse audiences, with a high degree of clarity and professionalism.Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage own workload and deliver to timeand budgets.Have clear verbal and written communication skills and excellent IT skills.Ability to present complex concepts or ideasto a range of audiences. What you'll get in return The rewards Up to 35 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) Monthly Essential car allowance Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions' We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme Long Service Awards Qualification scheme Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' Discounted health and dental cover Life Assurance Season Ticket Loan This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check 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 about your career. #
Senior Planning and Enabling Manager Application closing date: 23/04/2026 We expect to hold interviews in person on 11th and 12th May at our London office. A bit about the role Working in our Planning and Enabling team covering the south of England, the Senior Planning and Enabling Manager will play a critical role in the project management of residential led/mixed use development schemes. The role will require you to de-risk sites through a range of planning and enabling activities (including Local Plan promotion, masterplanning, obtaining necessary planning consents in a timely manner, negotiating S106 agreements and planning conditions, overseeing infrastructure delivery), while ensuring key objectives related to design, placemaking, sustainability and social value are achieved. You will be joining our large, friendly, experienced and highly skilled team, who are committed to making positive change and supporting how the Agency delivers its overarching Mission. There are a number of ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance day to day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions to the Southern Development Team offering. As a Senior Planning and Enabling Manager, you will be responsible for a portfolio of complex development projects. The projects you will be involved with are of varying scale and you will be required to take an innovative and creative approach to resolving complex planning, technical and legal issues. At times, you will also be required to support colleagues in the acquisition and disposal teams to assess and manage planning and development risk, support in the preparation of project delivery strategies, assessing tenders and Reserved Matters applications to ensure compliance with the planning framework and quality standards set for our schemes. This is a rare chance to shape the future of Homes England's housing projects in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. Working positively with key stakeholders and partners, appointing specialist consultants, and working alongside a range of multidisciplinary professionals, you will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of delivery challenges. You will have the opportunity to support the wider sector to tackle the housing and regeneration challenges faced by communities, to enable the delivery of places people are proud to call home. A bit about you You'll be comfortable supporting the Regional Director, Project Directors and Heads on a number of specific planning and deliver issues as well as working with the wide range of Agency teams such as investment, markets, places and partnerships, legal, technical services, risk and commercial) with complex planning and development issues, aiming to help shape, and then deliver, the Annual Business Plan. You will be proficient in project management, town planning and technical delivery matters. You'll also have experience in collaborative working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as a Southern Development team. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. As an experienced development professional, you'll understand how to manage large, multidisciplinary project teams and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. You will ideally have a background in managing complex projects, with experience of identifying and overcoming development constraints with a good awareness of key technical project risks (utilities, contamination, ground conditions, asbestos, ecology etc), and implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies. The applicant will also ideally have experience in the procurement and management of multi-disciplinary teams, with an ability to demonstrate an understanding of forthcoming policy changes and how to effectively manage these through the planning and delivery stages of projects. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home-based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Senior Planning and Enabling Manager Application closing date: 23/04/2026 We expect to hold interviews in person on 11th and 12th May at our London office. A bit about the role Working in our Planning and Enabling team covering the south of England, the Senior Planning and Enabling Manager will play a critical role in the project management of residential led/mixed use development schemes. The role will require you to de-risk sites through a range of planning and enabling activities (including Local Plan promotion, masterplanning, obtaining necessary planning consents in a timely manner, negotiating S106 agreements and planning conditions, overseeing infrastructure delivery), while ensuring key objectives related to design, placemaking, sustainability and social value are achieved. You will be joining our large, friendly, experienced and highly skilled team, who are committed to making positive change and supporting how the Agency delivers its overarching Mission. There are a number of ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance day to day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions to the Southern Development Team offering. As a Senior Planning and Enabling Manager, you will be responsible for a portfolio of complex development projects. The projects you will be involved with are of varying scale and you will be required to take an innovative and creative approach to resolving complex planning, technical and legal issues. At times, you will also be required to support colleagues in the acquisition and disposal teams to assess and manage planning and development risk, support in the preparation of project delivery strategies, assessing tenders and Reserved Matters applications to ensure compliance with the planning framework and quality standards set for our schemes. This is a rare chance to shape the future of Homes England's housing projects in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. Working positively with key stakeholders and partners, appointing specialist consultants, and working alongside a range of multidisciplinary professionals, you will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of delivery challenges. You will have the opportunity to support the wider sector to tackle the housing and regeneration challenges faced by communities, to enable the delivery of places people are proud to call home. A bit about you You'll be comfortable supporting the Regional Director, Project Directors and Heads on a number of specific planning and deliver issues as well as working with the wide range of Agency teams such as investment, markets, places and partnerships, legal, technical services, risk and commercial) with complex planning and development issues, aiming to help shape, and then deliver, the Annual Business Plan. You will be proficient in project management, town planning and technical delivery matters. You'll also have experience in collaborative working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as a Southern Development team. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. As an experienced development professional, you'll understand how to manage large, multidisciplinary project teams and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. You will ideally have a background in managing complex projects, with experience of identifying and overcoming development constraints with a good awareness of key technical project risks (utilities, contamination, ground conditions, asbestos, ecology etc), and implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies. The applicant will also ideally have experience in the procurement and management of multi-disciplinary teams, with an ability to demonstrate an understanding of forthcoming policy changes and how to effectively manage these through the planning and delivery stages of projects. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home-based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Job Description Chef Location: Oaks Hospital, Colchester Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time Shift Patterns: We run a 7-day service, and the shift pattern will be 7.5 hours per day over 5 days rostered into a 7-day working week. The Role: An exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef has arisen for our Oaks hospital, based in Colchester. As Chef, you will be working alongside our Head Chef, and long-established team, you will be responsible for the development and provision of high quality freshly made nutritious meals served to our patients and staff daily. The role includes supervising Catering Assistants and being responsible for all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef. You will be confident self-motivated with previous experience in a fast-paced catering environment. It is essential to have a passion for creating good food to a high standard with a very high standard of food safety and excellent customer service. Responsibilities: Skilled in various cooking techniques and are responsible for preparing and cooking food to the highest standards with precision and creativity. Ensure that all dishes meet the established standards of taste, presentation, and quality. Assist the head chef with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This involves organising and coordinating workflow, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. Help mentor and train kitchen staff. Share knowledge and provide guidance to ensure consistent quality and skill development within the team. Assisting the head chef in managing inventory and ensuring an adequate supply of ingredients. This includes monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients, and maintaining proper storage and rotation of perishable items. Assist the head chef in enforcing strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and adherence to health regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Effective communication and collaboration with Head chef, kitchen staff, Hostess are essential. To be able to have a personable approach and engage with patients. What you will bring: Experience working as a Chef Experience working as a Chef from healthcare or similar industry (desired not required) Food hygiene level 3 required NVQ up to Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality A willingness to work positively with a team to achieve team goals and excellence in service delivery also ability to work on your own initiative. Strong communication skills Outstanding professional customer service and inter-personal skills Friendly, outgoing personality Attention to detail Where you will be based: Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Oaks Hospital is a 58 bed facility including 18 ambulatory bays, 4 laminar flow Theatres and an Endoscopy Theatre. Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme Work-Life Balance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days Flexible shift patterns, where possible Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you Career Development & Recognition Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people Lifestyle & Everyday Perks Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts Cycle2Work scheme Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible Free parking on site, where possible About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Job Description Chef Location: Oaks Hospital, Colchester Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time Shift Patterns: We run a 7-day service, and the shift pattern will be 7.5 hours per day over 5 days rostered into a 7-day working week. The Role: An exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef has arisen for our Oaks hospital, based in Colchester. As Chef, you will be working alongside our Head Chef, and long-established team, you will be responsible for the development and provision of high quality freshly made nutritious meals served to our patients and staff daily. The role includes supervising Catering Assistants and being responsible for all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef. You will be confident self-motivated with previous experience in a fast-paced catering environment. It is essential to have a passion for creating good food to a high standard with a very high standard of food safety and excellent customer service. Responsibilities: Skilled in various cooking techniques and are responsible for preparing and cooking food to the highest standards with precision and creativity. Ensure that all dishes meet the established standards of taste, presentation, and quality. Assist the head chef with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This involves organising and coordinating workflow, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. Help mentor and train kitchen staff. Share knowledge and provide guidance to ensure consistent quality and skill development within the team. Assisting the head chef in managing inventory and ensuring an adequate supply of ingredients. This includes monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients, and maintaining proper storage and rotation of perishable items. Assist the head chef in enforcing strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and adherence to health regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Effective communication and collaboration with Head chef, kitchen staff, Hostess are essential. To be able to have a personable approach and engage with patients. What you will bring: Experience working as a Chef Experience working as a Chef from healthcare or similar industry (desired not required) Food hygiene level 3 required NVQ up to Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality A willingness to work positively with a team to achieve team goals and excellence in service delivery also ability to work on your own initiative. Strong communication skills Outstanding professional customer service and inter-personal skills Friendly, outgoing personality Attention to detail Where you will be based: Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Oaks Hospital is a 58 bed facility including 18 ambulatory bays, 4 laminar flow Theatres and an Endoscopy Theatre. Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme Work-Life Balance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days Flexible shift patterns, where possible Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you Career Development & Recognition Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people Lifestyle & Everyday Perks Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts Cycle2Work scheme Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible Free parking on site, where possible About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
Regional Director of Project Management - Northern Region An Introduction: Day to day, you will report into the Senior Director in charge of the Manchester Office, but you will also work closely with the Head of Project Management for UK and Ireland on service line specific issues. Working directly with other Senior Directors, the primary focus of the role is to grow the project management service line in the North, by securing work from new and existing clients. As well as working to develop and grow the service line across Manchester and Leeds, you will be working with existing clients on a range of high-profile projects across several sectors, including industrial, office, purpose-built student accommodation and build to rent. My client will leverage these relationships to support the service line growth however the candidate must have their own existing client base to generate fee income. As a commercially focused consultant, you will maintain and further develop client relationships, as well as progressing your own career. The Role: Coordinate business development, marketing, resourcing, and knowledge sharing Champion excellence in service delivery internally; driving improvements to working practices including templates and quality control Advocate and oversee operational and process improvement, promoting innovation and new ways of working Drive and manage consistency and adherence to best practice Promote the business for new and existing clients, supporting marketing as required Identify service line priorities and link back to the service line business plan, update annually Set SMART actions for the team and support delivery, updating progress quarterly Celebrate successes internally and externally Ensure marketing materials are up to date Support the project management community of practice across the business Support the success of each team member and continue to grow and develop all Technology oriented to share information centrally Team leadership and management, including dealing with performance concerns Knowledge Be aware of the latest commercial property challenges technically and commercially Be aware of market trends to inform business direction Identify areas of personal development to enhance performance Be aware of the latest legislation and statutory requirements of the Building Safety Act Accountablities: Manage and drive the clients project management service line within the Manchester and Leeds offices bringing a profile of technical strength and commercial excellent, to complement the existing team. As well as being a hands-on delivery role, you will help develop and deliver against a business plan for project management across the business. Support the management and development of the technical team, to deliver quality project management services to existing and new clients End to end project management delivery Achieving performance targets (fee delivery and business development) Liaise with the Service Hub Leaders across Built Asset, Development and Engineering & Sustainability to align services with strategic goals and performance standards Demonstrate leadership: lead and engage the wider service line group to develop the clients offer. Coach and mentor junior team members to develop their knowledge and confidence Network effectively with existing commercial clients and agreed targets The Candidate: Relevant degree equivalent qualification and MRICS Personable and confident with industry contacts Hands-on high-quality delivery of technical services, demonstrating expertise in project management Gain client trust with regard to commercial confidentiality be a direct contact for instructions Demonstrable ability to influence, lead and respond constructively to challenges Existing project management client base with potential to generate new work and introductions Attain financial targets (2.75 base salary for directors), and support and manage the performance of others Engage with the team to win work and deliver profitability Inspire others to achieve, and help in their development, through mentoring, coaching and achieving engaging appraisal discussions Demonstrate excellent team skills, embracing the support and expertise of the wider business Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the market trends, client base and competitor dynamics within the Manchester and Leeds region Prioritise work effectively to enable quality of work and wellbeing for self and team Client facing and comfortable in business development Able to handle multiple jobs and manage your own workload Risk-manage through best practice aligned with the Risk Management Guidance protocol Confident and concise communicator both verbally and in writing Package Competitive salary and car allowance Flexible & hybrid working Fee Plus bonus scheme, director bonus scheme, mobile phone & laptop, personal accident cover, private health care (after 6 months), life assurance, 27 days holiday, 1 day charity leave per year and annual wellbeing day. Company contributory pension scheme after 3 months Season ticket loan and cycle scheme on completion of probationary period
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Regional Director of Project Management - Northern Region An Introduction: Day to day, you will report into the Senior Director in charge of the Manchester Office, but you will also work closely with the Head of Project Management for UK and Ireland on service line specific issues. Working directly with other Senior Directors, the primary focus of the role is to grow the project management service line in the North, by securing work from new and existing clients. As well as working to develop and grow the service line across Manchester and Leeds, you will be working with existing clients on a range of high-profile projects across several sectors, including industrial, office, purpose-built student accommodation and build to rent. My client will leverage these relationships to support the service line growth however the candidate must have their own existing client base to generate fee income. As a commercially focused consultant, you will maintain and further develop client relationships, as well as progressing your own career. The Role: Coordinate business development, marketing, resourcing, and knowledge sharing Champion excellence in service delivery internally; driving improvements to working practices including templates and quality control Advocate and oversee operational and process improvement, promoting innovation and new ways of working Drive and manage consistency and adherence to best practice Promote the business for new and existing clients, supporting marketing as required Identify service line priorities and link back to the service line business plan, update annually Set SMART actions for the team and support delivery, updating progress quarterly Celebrate successes internally and externally Ensure marketing materials are up to date Support the project management community of practice across the business Support the success of each team member and continue to grow and develop all Technology oriented to share information centrally Team leadership and management, including dealing with performance concerns Knowledge Be aware of the latest commercial property challenges technically and commercially Be aware of market trends to inform business direction Identify areas of personal development to enhance performance Be aware of the latest legislation and statutory requirements of the Building Safety Act Accountablities: Manage and drive the clients project management service line within the Manchester and Leeds offices bringing a profile of technical strength and commercial excellent, to complement the existing team. As well as being a hands-on delivery role, you will help develop and deliver against a business plan for project management across the business. Support the management and development of the technical team, to deliver quality project management services to existing and new clients End to end project management delivery Achieving performance targets (fee delivery and business development) Liaise with the Service Hub Leaders across Built Asset, Development and Engineering & Sustainability to align services with strategic goals and performance standards Demonstrate leadership: lead and engage the wider service line group to develop the clients offer. Coach and mentor junior team members to develop their knowledge and confidence Network effectively with existing commercial clients and agreed targets The Candidate: Relevant degree equivalent qualification and MRICS Personable and confident with industry contacts Hands-on high-quality delivery of technical services, demonstrating expertise in project management Gain client trust with regard to commercial confidentiality be a direct contact for instructions Demonstrable ability to influence, lead and respond constructively to challenges Existing project management client base with potential to generate new work and introductions Attain financial targets (2.75 base salary for directors), and support and manage the performance of others Engage with the team to win work and deliver profitability Inspire others to achieve, and help in their development, through mentoring, coaching and achieving engaging appraisal discussions Demonstrate excellent team skills, embracing the support and expertise of the wider business Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the market trends, client base and competitor dynamics within the Manchester and Leeds region Prioritise work effectively to enable quality of work and wellbeing for self and team Client facing and comfortable in business development Able to handle multiple jobs and manage your own workload Risk-manage through best practice aligned with the Risk Management Guidance protocol Confident and concise communicator both verbally and in writing Package Competitive salary and car allowance Flexible & hybrid working Fee Plus bonus scheme, director bonus scheme, mobile phone & laptop, personal accident cover, private health care (after 6 months), life assurance, 27 days holiday, 1 day charity leave per year and annual wellbeing day. Company contributory pension scheme after 3 months Season ticket loan and cycle scheme on completion of probationary period
Overview Team LeaderHere at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee. Were all about embracing passion, energy and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers. If youre an aspiring Store Manager ready to head up a team, this could be the perfect role for you.A bit about the roleAs a Barista Maestro (Team Leader), youll have your first taste of leadership responsibility, accountability and autonomy. Youll get involved with day-to-day operations, stock maintenance, health & safety, store marketing and other tasty activities. And every day, youll be dedicated to creating uplifting experiences for our customers and inspire your team to keep customer service at the heart of everything they do. What's involved? Taking the lead on shifts to support your colleagues in delivering unbeatable experiences Making the most of peoples talents theyre in the right place to maximise sales Training and accrediting new Baristas Getting familiar with new recipes and ranges, and sharing the exciting news with the team Driving high standards every time, whether thats through the quality of an espresso or monthly coffee excellence scores Becoming a brand ambassador and helping us shine A bit about you A passion for coffee and people is just the start of what were looking for. What else makes a great Barista Maestro(Team Leader)? Reliability to open and close the store safely and on time Team leadership experience in a buzzing environment Ability to take on shared responsibility whilst on shift and support team members A love of turning knowledge and know-how into hot ideas to help your store succeed Willingness to learn and be bold, brave and action-orientated Flexible approach and can-do attitude, as each day offers exciting new challenges What we can offer We're really proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits: £12.30 per hour Great Opportunities to develop yourself and progress your career Employee Assistance Programme And if this isn't enough, you'll also enjoy some fundraising for our Costa Foundation, helping children in coffee-growing communities gain access to safe and quality education. A bit about us At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values. We believe in Passion, Warmth, Trust and Courage. Were the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for the 14th year in a row. Here, youll be part of a genuine, passionate and warm team that shares a love for coffee and a desire to deliver great experiences to our customers, communities and people.At Costa Coffee, we celebrate inclusion and equality and believe everyone should bring their true self to work. We advocate collaboration and transparency. And embrace differences in all that we do. This role is for a store owned by one of our franchise partners, their hiring process, salary and benefits may vary from those within a wholly owned Costa store advert.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Overview Team LeaderHere at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee. Were all about embracing passion, energy and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers. If youre an aspiring Store Manager ready to head up a team, this could be the perfect role for you.A bit about the roleAs a Barista Maestro (Team Leader), youll have your first taste of leadership responsibility, accountability and autonomy. Youll get involved with day-to-day operations, stock maintenance, health & safety, store marketing and other tasty activities. And every day, youll be dedicated to creating uplifting experiences for our customers and inspire your team to keep customer service at the heart of everything they do. What's involved? Taking the lead on shifts to support your colleagues in delivering unbeatable experiences Making the most of peoples talents theyre in the right place to maximise sales Training and accrediting new Baristas Getting familiar with new recipes and ranges, and sharing the exciting news with the team Driving high standards every time, whether thats through the quality of an espresso or monthly coffee excellence scores Becoming a brand ambassador and helping us shine A bit about you A passion for coffee and people is just the start of what were looking for. What else makes a great Barista Maestro(Team Leader)? Reliability to open and close the store safely and on time Team leadership experience in a buzzing environment Ability to take on shared responsibility whilst on shift and support team members A love of turning knowledge and know-how into hot ideas to help your store succeed Willingness to learn and be bold, brave and action-orientated Flexible approach and can-do attitude, as each day offers exciting new challenges What we can offer We're really proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits: £12.30 per hour Great Opportunities to develop yourself and progress your career Employee Assistance Programme And if this isn't enough, you'll also enjoy some fundraising for our Costa Foundation, helping children in coffee-growing communities gain access to safe and quality education. A bit about us At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values. We believe in Passion, Warmth, Trust and Courage. Were the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for the 14th year in a row. Here, youll be part of a genuine, passionate and warm team that shares a love for coffee and a desire to deliver great experiences to our customers, communities and people.At Costa Coffee, we celebrate inclusion and equality and believe everyone should bring their true self to work. We advocate collaboration and transparency. And embrace differences in all that we do. This role is for a store owned by one of our franchise partners, their hiring process, salary and benefits may vary from those within a wholly owned Costa store advert.
