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Water Hygiene Account Manager Location: Bristol Salary: £35,000-£45,000 + commission An established and innovative organisation within the water treatment industry is seeking an Account Manager to join its growing team. With over 30 years of success, the company delivers cutting-edge water hygiene, treatment, and compliance solutions across sectors including healthcare, education, and commercial environments. This Account Manager role offers excellent opportunities for development, progression, and long-term career growth within a supportive and forward-thinking business. The Role As an Account Manager , you will be responsible for overseeing water hygiene and legionella control projects from initiation through to completion. You will manage client relationships, coordinate operational teams, and ensure full compliance with UK regulations (ACOP L8, HSG274), while delivering projects on time and within budget. Benefits Structured training and development programme Competitive salary Clear career progression pathways Supportive, team-focused culture Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the UK Commission structure Key Responsibilities Manage multiple projects using structured methodologies Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers across sites Oversee risk assessments, water sampling, and remedial works Monitor budgets, timelines, and overall project performance Conduct site audits and ensure health & safety compliance Act as the primary point of contact for clients Requirements Experience in an Account Manager or project management role, within water hygiene Strong knowledge of legionella control and compliance standards Excellent organisational and communication skills Full UK driving licence Apply now or contact Mollie Caswell at Penguin Recruitment for more information.

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Mobile Chef Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week. As a Mobile Chef Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Identifying opportunities to improve our food service Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste Overseeing the efficiency of all catering operations, including managing inventories and implementing action plans Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams Our ideal Mobile Chef Manager will: Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have experience managing teams in a similar role Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Have a safety-first mindset Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/1610/L/R/WJ Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Directorate Purpose The Children and Families (C&F) Directorate leads our council's statutory responsibilities for children and young people's education, care, and wellbeing. We use a 'whole system' approach to ensure the right mix of support from professionals, the voluntary sector, communities, families, and friends enable children, young people and their families can reach their full potential. The vision for Children and Families is to create one system, that places children and their families at the heart of all we do. Where support is required for some families, access to this will be local, accessible, make a difference and specialisms will work to enhance those offers. Service Purpose The Improvement, Performance and Engagement Team (IPET) is a multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to turn information into intelligence to improve outcomes for children and families. Role purpose: As one of our Intelligence & Analysis Managers you will support the Intelligence and Analysis Lead and senior managers working across the Children and Families system to develop and use business intelligence to improve outcomes for children and families. The post holder will manage a team of analysts. The team will: develop innovative technical solutions to embed self service reporting analyse quantitative and qualitative information creating intelligence that will proactively inform service development and delivery to achieve our one system vision. You will work closely with stakeholders, partners, and other IPET members to ensure a joined-up approach to project and service delivery. Reporting Relationships Responsible to: Intelligence and Analysis LeadResponsible for: Intelligence & Analysis Officer(s)Key Accountabilities: Take a lead role in the work of the Intelligence, Performance and Analysis team, working collaboratively and constructively with colleagues to share good practice and deliver against corporate and directorate priorities. Coach, manage and develop team members ensuring they are fully aligned and focused on delivering priorities and continuous improvement. Lead the development and delivery of self-service reporting and analysis for a specified area of the business. Summarise key findings to directorate reports and self-evaluations. Lead the processing and submission of the national statistical statutory returns advising the Intelligence and Analysis Lead of risks and possible solutions. Conduct complex data analysis on priority areas to produce and present performance reports that help intelligence led management decision-making and continuous improvement. Correlate intelligence and performance data to develop predictive analysis and impact assessments for the wider system to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Be responsible for co-producing the design and implementation of innovative technical solutions for reporting to ensure it is in line with the latest developments in technology and creating efficiencies across the organisation. Work collaboratively across the Children and Families system and with ICT colleagues to ensure that data systems and processes provide GDPR compliant, intelligence led management and performance reports that are aligned with regional, national and local directives. To contribute and lead where required in the identification and development of changes to core systems that ensure reporting and data extraction ability is maintained and enhanced and recording standards are met. Ensure all data analysis and reporting processes are properly documented, embedded, and regularly revised. Provide specialist support and advice to stakeholders to ensure the development and implementation of efficient and effective performance and intelligence mechanisms. Support the embedding of intelligence led decision making and outcome-based performance as part of the Quality Assurance Framework. Keep up to date with national and regional developments, research and good practice related to Childrens services data and intelligence to ensure the service is compliant with statutory requirements and utilising latest available technology. Ensure reflective learning from inspections, reviews and audits is used to drive continuous improvement, performance and commissioning outcomes. Professional Accountabilities: The post holder is required to contribute to the achievement of the Council's objectives through: Financial Management Personal accountability for delivering services efficiently, effectively, within budget and to implement any approved savings and investment allocated to the service. People Management Engaging with People Management policies and processes Equalities Ensuring that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation. Climate Change Delivering energy conservation practices in line with the Council's climate change strategy. Health and Safety Ensuring a work environment that protects people's health and safety and that promotes welfare, and which is in accordance with the Council's Health & Safety policy. Safeguarding Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Mobile Chef Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week. As a Mobile Chef Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Identifying opportunities to improve our food service Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste Overseeing the efficiency of all catering operations, including managing inventories and implementing action plans Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams Our ideal Mobile Chef Manager will: Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have experience managing teams in a similar role Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Have a safety-first mindset Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/1610/L96101/(phone number removed)/R/WJ Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Employer Engagement Team Leader - North London (Including Hertfordshire) SITE: Colindale / Ponders End / Hemel Hempstead (and future sites, working flexibly as required REPORTS TO: Recruitment, Partnerships and Marketing Manager LINE REPORT: Employer Engagement Officers HOURS: 35 hours per week SALARY BAND: £35 000 (based on skills and experience appropriate to the organisation). OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB The Employment Engagement Team Lead will oversee and drive the performance of the Employment Engagement (EE) team to secure high-quality apprenticeship and work experience opportunities for First Rung learners. This role is responsible for leading employer engagement strategy, managing team performance against targets and ensuring a consistent, high-quality approach to employer communication. The post holder will motivate the team to maximise business development opportunities, increase employer partnerships, and promote the benefits of apprenticeships and work experience placements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership & Team Management Lead and support the Employment Engagement Officers to achieve individual and team targets. Lead by example and model best practice in engaging with employers to secure apprenticeship and work placement. Set clear KPIs, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback. Drive team motivation, accountability, and a high-performance culture. Ensure consistency in messaging, employer engagement approach, and quality of delivery across the team. Support team development through training, mentoring, and performance improvement plans where required. Employer Engagement & Business Development Develop and implement effective employer engagement strategies to generate new apprenticeship and work placement opportunities. Drive proactive outreach activity including cold calling, networking, events, and digital engagement. Support the team in building and maintaining strong employer relationships. Lead on securing new business opportunities with both Levy and non-Levy employers. Promote the benefits of apprenticeships and work experience to employers, ensuring a strong and consistent value proposition. Manage existing partnerships with employers to maximise repeat business. Performance Monitoring & Reporting Monitor team activity including calls, outreach, meetings, and conversion rates. Analyse performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Ensure accurate reporting of employer engagement activity and pipeline. Track progress against apprenticeship and work experience targets and implement improvement strategies where needed. Quality & Compliance Ensure all employer engagement activity meets funding, compliance, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements. Oversee employer onboarding, ensuring all employers meet Health & Safety requirements and that necessary documentation is completed accurately and in line with requirements. Ensure consistency and accuracy of information provided to employers across the team. Maintain high standards in line with First Rung policies and external regulations. Collaboration & Internal Engagement Work closely with curriculum, recruitment, and centre teams to align employer opportunities with learner needs. Support marketing and promotional activities including events, campaigns, and employer showcases. Contribute to strategic planning for employer engagement and growth. Operational Responsibilities Oversee employer pipeline management to ensure a consistent flow of opportunities. Use effective sales strategies to engage directly with employers and develop leads for apprenticeship and work placement vacancies to be followed up. Support employers with apprenticeship processes including Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) where required. Ensure all records and systems are updated accurately and in a timely manner. Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and systems. General Responsibilities - Contribute to achieving First Rung s overall performance and quality targets. - Comply with GDPR, safeguarding, Prevent, Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety policies. - Ensure employers comply fully with First Rung Safeguarding, Prevent, Equality and Diversity, Health, and Safety, and GDPR policies. - Always Act as an ambassador for First Rung. - Undertake any other duties as required by senior management. Essential: Proven experience in employer engagement, sales, or business development. Experience managing or leading a team and driving performance. Excellent marketing and sales skills Strong track record of achieving targets and KPIs, both personally and through a team. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Ability to analyse data and manage performance effectively. Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent cognitive ability to process and key information about issues such as Apprenticeship requirements, employer incentives, and the Supportive Internship programme. Proficient in IT systems and reporting tools. Demonstrable awareness of how work experience helps young people prepare for life and work. Desirable: Experience working within a training provider or education setting. Understanding of Levy/non-Levy apprenticeship systems and DAS. Experience in developing employer engagement strategies. Knowledge of apprenticeship provision and its requirements as well as incentives that are available to employers. Good knowledge of labour market trends across occupational sectors Knowledge of the specific work-related needs of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) QUALITIES & ATTRIBUTES Motivational leader with a proactive and positive approach Target-driven and results-focused Strong team player with collaborative mindset High level of professionalism and accountability Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion Adaptable, resilient, and solution-focused Ability to absorb information and keep up to date with new developments. Job Advert Safeguarding Statement First Tung is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) and other statutory guidance. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks, which will include: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the barred lists where applicable Verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and relevant qualifications Professional references, including at least one from a current or most recent employer Online searches carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates, in line with KCSIE (2025) We have a strong safeguarding culture, with clear policies and procedures in place, and provide regular safeguarding training to all staff. Any safeguarding concerns or allegations will be managed in accordance with statutory guidance and local safeguarding arrangements. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of all safeguarding and vetting checks.

Job Title: Apprentice Chef - SuffolkSalary/Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hourLocation: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, IP31 1EEReporting to: Service Delivery ManagerHours/Working Pattern: 35 hours per weekContractual Requirements: Candidates must be aged 18+, DBS Check required Join Our Team as an Apprentice Commis Chef - Suffolk We're excited to be recruiting an ambitious Apprentice Commis Chef (Level 2) to join our dynamic culinary team at Suffolk. This is a 35-hour, fixed-term apprenticeship, offering a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact in a truly unique environment. About Suffolk Home to around 1,600 personnel-including RAF, Army, MOD Civil Servants, and Contractors-RAF Honington plays a vital role in supporting global RAF Police and RAF Regiment operations. The Station delivers initial and advanced training for RAF Regiment and RAF Police personnel, as well as pre-deployment preparation for RAF teams worldwide. Why Join Us? As an Apprentice Chef, you'll work alongside an experienced and supportive brigade, gaining hands-on experience while working towards your nationally recognised qualification. You'll be preparing fresh, high-quality meals that fuel and support the work of service personnel-making this a role where your contribution truly matters. What You'll Gain: Expert, structured training as part of your Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship Coaching and mentorship from a skilled and passionate kitchen team Experience within a fast-paced, meaningful catering environment Opportunities to grow your career within a company that invests in its people Recognition and rewards for your hard work and commitment No experience? No problem. Full training is provided, making this the perfect first step into a professional catering career. If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn, and ready to start building your future as a chef, we'd love to hear from you. On completion of the Apprenticeship, you will achieve the Commis Chef L2 and become a qualified commis chef. Your Key Responsibilities Will Include: Adhere to all client and company Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times, e.g. Food Handling, Manual Handling, Fire procedures. Complete, maintain and update all Food Safety and Health & Safety paperwork Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas ensuring Health and Safety hazards, issues, near misses and accidents are reported to your line Manager at the earliest opportunity. Provide the highest level of customer service by role modelling the ESS Way values and behaviours at all times to colleagues, customers and clients. Ensure the recovery and storage of food, and that correct labelling procedures are followed. Attend and conduct regular training as directed by your line Manager according to the requirements of the company. Follow all waste control procedures using the Food Production Process (FPP) guidelines Our Ideal Apprentice Will: Basic food preparation and cooking skills Understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety Ability to follow instructions and recipes accurately Teamwork and communication skills Time management and the ability to work under pressure Attention to detail in food quality and presentation Reliability and good work ethic Willingness to learn and develop professionally Enthusiastic and motivated with a genuine interest in cooking and the hospitality industry. Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team. Willing to learn and take instruction, with attention to detail, Good time management, and a strong work ethic. Maintains high standards of hygiene, food safety, and presentation, and can work effectively under pressure. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to): Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cashback on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family Pension scheme and Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Holiday purchase scheme Sharebuy Scheme Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards Employee networks created and led by employees for employees Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards Vodafone discounts Ongoing training & development and career pathway Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams. As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a short questionnaire and participate in a screening call to determine your eligibility for apprenticeship funding in line with the Department for Education funding rules. This is a mandatory step of the application process to ensure that you meet the criteria fo

Associate Systems Administrator 3 days a week on site Our client is a global technology organisation delivering innovative solutions across the transportation and critical infrastructure sectors. With operations worldwide, the company develops and supports large-scale systems that help improve passenger journeys, operational efficiency, and public service delivery. Their technology supports millions of users daily through mission-critical environments and complex infrastructure platforms. Job Title Associate Systems Administrator Job Summary As part of the IT Infrastructure team, reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, you will support and maintain customer test and production environments used by large numbers of end users on a daily basis. The role involves supporting mission-critical Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring system stability, security, and operational continuity. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain Windows and Linux server estates hosting critical applications and services. Carry out user account administration, access management, and reporting activities. Ensure servers remain fully patched and compliant using WSUS or equivalent patch management solutions. Follow change management procedures to minimise operational risk and service disruption. Provide support from customer or alternative company sites where required. Adhere to company policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including security, quality, health & safety, and environmental policies. Assist with additional infrastructure and operational duties as required by management. Participate in out-of-hours support activities when necessary. Skills & Experience Essential Experience with patch management systems Strong Windows Server administration experience Experience working within structured change management environments Desirable Basic VMware administration experience Basic Red Hat Linux administration experience Education & Qualifications Essential Minimum 5 years experience within IT infrastructure or systems administration Desirable Microsoft certifications ITIL Foundation certification Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical subject

Our client, a successful architectural practice, with over 50 years of history and a number of offices across the UK are seeking a talented CDM Principal Designer to join their expanding office in Leicester. They have a determination to provide a first-class service, which has generated client relationships across both the private and public sectors. Our client is currently going through planned expansion and under the direction of their ambitious and forward-thinking leadership, the studio consequently has an extremely busy pipeline of work. Our client has an extensive portfolio so the successful CDM Principal Designer will gain exposure to a variety of sectors such as Industrial, Transport, Healthcare, Office, Mixed Use + Retail, Residential, Education and Leisure. Our client's culture is supportive and flexible, with staff well-being at their core, which is evident in their generous compensation and benefits package offered. This is a fantastic opportunity for a CDM Principal Designer with a client that is caring about employees and clients, maintaining long lasting relationships in both areas. They are an award-winning creative team, applying technical expertise and commercial realism to effectively resolve complex issues and produce well-designed, innovative, and deliverable buildings. CDM Principal Designer Salary & Benefits Competitive Salary ( 40,000 - 45,000 DOE) Support with accreditations Hybrid working Profit related bonus Pension Life insurance Health insurance 34 days holiday pa (inc bank holidays) Progression opportunities Training, support and development - regularly scheduled reviews with your manager Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stage CDM Principal Designer Job Overview Act as the Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations. Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase. Identify, eliminate, or control foreseeable risks through design risk management. Coordinate with clients, designers, and contractors to ensure compliance with statutory requirements Preparation of Pre-Construction Information Ensure designers comply with their duties under CDM 2015 Facilitate design risk review meetings and workshops Liaise with the Principal Contractor to support effective risk management. Ensure the Health and Safety File is prepared, reviewed, and handed over to the client upon project completion. Provide advice to clients on their duties under CDM regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices. CDM Principal Designer Job Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in a CDM / Health & Safety / Design role within the construction industry. Strong working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent health & safety qualification). Strong understanding of construction design processes and risk mitigation principles. Proactive problem-solving ability. Excellent knowledge of construction health & safety legislation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent report writing and documentation skills. Experience acting as Principal Designer on medium to large-scale projects. Experience in delivering CDM advisory services Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Capital Project Manager to oversee the management and development of the school estate. Reporting to the Head of Estates and Projects and working with the estates team, you will be responsible for delivering the capital developments across the estate, including a focus on new schools, sustainability projects and efficiency standards. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Managing SCA project priorities, budgets and delivery from inception to end of defects Managing the opening and delivery of new free schools with the DfE, design teams and local authorities Managing and supporting estate condition, maintenance and asset management Managing capital elements of academy conversion projects Planning, procuring and delivering high quality estate and project services Managing and monitoring external technical advisors Managing health & safety across all project lifecycles Managing third party suppliers and consultants Managing consultations, admissions, branding, marketing, FF&E and uniforms for new schools Providing professional property services and ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations Assisting with estate related policies, procedures and statutory frameworks Contributing to capital fund prioritisation and overseeing capital projects Assisting in developing a carbon reduction strategy Managing and supporting key building programmes and reporting to senior leaders Contributing to monthly project performance reports WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: A relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a project management environment Evidence of continued professional development Project management experience within education, not-for-profit or public sector Experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments Demonstrable successful delivery of project outputs to required time, quality and cost The ability to interpret and present complex information to inform robust recommendations for evidence-based practice and decision-making Proven and well-developed interpersonal skills, including excellent written and spoken communication Good administrative, finance and organisational skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including strong Excel skills The ability to work independently and flexibly with your own initiative on various ongoing projects A professional working ethic and a commitment to high standards The ability to ensure that confidentiality is always maintained The ability to upskill oneself with new areas of expertise For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Please note: This role is contracted to 46.8 weeks per year Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Manager will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/3004/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Catch 22 are working with an education trust based in Pontefract who are urgently seeking a Facilities Compliance Manager to join them on a temporary basis. This key role will provide both support across multiple school sites, with responsibility for health & safety compliance, statutory maintenance, and facilities operations. You will ensure all properties remain fully compliant with relevant legislation, manage audits and inspections, oversee external contractors, and act as one of the organisation's Health & Safety Competent Persons. Role details: Demonstrable experience in estates or facilities management across multiple sites Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and H&S legislation NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely (preferred) Experience within the education sector desirable Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Salary TBC - experience dependent Temporary ongoing position (Expected until end of August) Must be able to start immediately Enhanced DBS preferred Mon-Fri, 37-hour contract Office base available off school site This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact in a forward-thinking education trust. To show your interest, please apply now or contact Laura at (url removed)

Business Development Manager / Sales Manager- London, South East & Midlands territory. Fire & Security Systems Our client is a well-established and growing fire and security solutions provider delivering installation, service, maintenance and compliance-led support to commercial, multi-site and national customers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager / Sales Manager to focus on new business acquisition across London, the South East and up to the Midlands. This is a true hunter role for a sales professional who knows how to prospect, qualify, build pipeline, influence stakeholders and close profitable fire and security contracts. Most client meetings are conducted virtually, so travel is limited, although occasional face-to-face meetings, site visits and key client presentations will be required across the region. The Role As Business Development Manager / Sales Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities across commercial, multi-site and facilities-led environments. This is not a passive account management role. The successful candidate will be expected to self generate opportunities, target new logos, build relationships with key decision makers and drive revenue growth through a disciplined, consultative and results led sales approach. You will sell a broad fire and security proposition, including installation, service, maintenance and compliance solutions. Core Solutions You will be promoting a full range of fire and security services, including: Fire detection and alarm systems, CCTV and video surveillance solutions, Access control systems, Intruder alarms, Planned preventative maintenance contracts, Reactive maintenance and repairs, Compliance led service agreements, Multi-site fire and security support, National account service delivery Key Responsibilities Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, warm leads, referrals, networking and strategic target account mapping Develop a robust sales pipeline across London, the South East and the Midlands Identify and engage decision makers including Facilities Managers, Property Directors, Compliance Managers, Procurement Teams, Operations Directors and business owners Sell fire and security solutions into commercial, property, retail, logistics, healthcare, education, industrial and multi-site environments Conduct discovery calls, needs analysis and commercial qualification Understand client pain points around compliance, supplier consolidation, SLA performance, response times, risk management and service delivery Create tailored proposals and commercially sound solutions Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to proposal, negotiation, close and handover Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline reporting, forecasting and sales activity data Negotiate contract values, service agreements, maintenance packages and project opportunities Work closely with internal operations, engineering and service teams to ensure smooth mobilisation Achieve and exceed agreed revenue, margin and new business targets What we are looking for We are looking for a driven, credible and resilient sales professional with a proven background in B2B new business development within the Fire & Security sector The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in new business sales A strong hunter mentality and the ability to self generate leads Experience selling fire and security, life safety, compliance, FM, M&E, building services or technical service solutions A track record of winning new customers and developing profitable accounts Strong understanding of maintenance contracts, service agreements, PPMs, SLAs and compliance led sales Confidence selling to senior stakeholders, procurement teams and operational decision makers Ability to sell value, service quality and risk reduction rather than purely price Excellent pipeline management and CRM discipline Strong commercial awareness around margin, recurring revenue, contract value and mobilisation A consultative, solution-led sales style Comfort working remotely and conducting the majority of client meetings virtually This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing fire and security business with a strong technical proposition, established infrastructure and a clear appetite for growth. The successful candidate will have autonomy to develop their territory, build a strong pipeline and win meaningful contracts across sectors where compliance, life safety, asset protection and service reliability are critical. You will be joining a business that can support national and multi-site customers while still offering a responsive, service-led approach. Apply now for immediate consideration!

Specification Manager - North Wales, Shropshire, Cheshire, Wirral & Warrington An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and commercially minded Specification Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation within the lighting solutions sector. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of innovative lighting design, supporting a diverse range of projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational environments. This position is ideally suited to an ambitious individual who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and enjoys building strong, lasting relationships. The successful candidate will play a key role in generating new business opportunities, nurturing existing accounts, and managing projects from initial concept through to completion. The Role The Specification Manager will be responsible for creating demand for high-quality lighting solutions by engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including electrical contractors, consultants, architects, local authorities, and end users. Working closely with distribution partners, the role will focus on influencing specifications and ensuring successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Proactively develop and maintain new business opportunities across the designated region Build and strengthen relationships with contractors, consultants, and key decision-makers Manage projects end-to-end, from initial enquiry through to completion Promote product solutions and secure specifications within a competitive marketplace Ensure all activities align with internal quality standards, ISO procedures, and health & safety requirements Maintain accurate records and deliver a high level of customer service throughout About the Individual Demonstrates strong sales ability with a proactive and resilient mindset Possesses a good understanding of lighting products and schemes Able to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently Professional in appearance and approach, with excellent communication skills Strong geographical awareness of the region and customer base Holds a full UK driving licence What's on Offer The opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive external sales team Ongoing training within a constantly evolving and innovative industry A varied and engaging role with real scope for progression A DBS check will be required for this position. SER-IN

Chopwell Regeneration Group is looking for an ambitious, values-driven and highly capable Senior Programmes Manager to help lead the next stage of our growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and widely respected community organisation and play a central role in delivering programmes that improve wellbeing, skills, employability and opportunity for local people. Working closely with our Board, staff team, volunteers, partners and funders, you will provide strategic leadership, manage staff, lead impactful projects, and ensure our work continues to place Chopwell residents at the heart of everything we do. If you are an experienced leader who believes in the power of communities to shape their own future, we would love to hear from you. About Chopwell Regeneration Group (CRG) CRG is a trusted, community-led charity working at the heart of Chopwell to improve wellbeing, opportunity and quality of life. Founded in 2017 by local residents, CRG has grown into a locally valued and widely respected organisation delivering community-led regeneration that works. We have a strong track record of partnership, collaborating with organisations across health, education and employment sectors. In 2022 we opened The Bank, a multi-award winning community hub. It hosts a popular café, an affordable community market, a training kitchen, rental offices and business support, and a wide programme of learning, wellbeing, employability and social activities. In 2024 we opened our second building The Regeneration Shop - a volunteer-led repair and reuse space providing opportunities for residents to develop practical skills, reduce waste and build confidence. We are currently in the process of acquiring a new and bigger building for our Shop, to expand our repair activity and its associated social and commercial impact. We have a team of 11 staff and every year work with over 200 volunteers. Alongside our venues, we deliver a range of projects across Chopwell. This includes our food sustainability initiative Can Chopwell Feed Itself? and Brightening Up Chopwell bringing people together to improve shared public spaces and strengthen community pride. Our Values and How We Work We are an organisation that: Is committed to a thriving, sustainable future for Chopwell. Listens to our community- local consultation and lived experience shapes our work. Is ambitious for our community, driven to achieve impacts, and willing to innovate. Cares deeply about people, and supports our staff and residents to develop, grow and thrive. Values working in partnership with organisations locally, regionally and nationally. Is guided by an active, experienced Board with a high level of expertise, including members with strong local knowledge and lived experience. Has a committed, skilled and hardworking staff team who bring energy and heart to their work. Job Description: Senior Programmes Manager Hours: 30 - 37.5 per week (subject to agreement) Holiday: 6 weeks pro rata (includes bank holidays) Pay: £39,000 - £48,000 per year pro rata (depending on skills and experience) Place of work: The Bank, 19-21 Derwent Street, Chopwell, NE17 7HU Reporting to: CRG Board of Trustees Contract term : 12 month fixed term contract (expected to renew subject to funding) The Senior Programmes Manager will work closely with our Senior Finance & Commercial Manager to provide leadership for Chopwell Regeneration Group (CRG), reporting to the Board of Trustees. They will lead on strategy, planning and delivery for all programmes, working with board, staff and volunteers, and external partners to ensure activities are achievable, properly resourced, financially sustainable, impactful and effectively evaluated. Key areas of responsibility: Strategic planning and delivery of social, cultural, education and training programmes that meet CRG s objectives, including improved mental health and wellbeing, skills development and employability for Chopwell residents. Leading the growth of our public programmes that deliver wide-ranging educational and wellbeing benefits for the people of Chopwell, from social prescribing activity to business support. This includes planning annual programme aims and outcomes, developing partnerships, and ensuring delivery is financially sustainable and properly resourced. Leadership and management of staff including line management responsibility. Managing the volunteer programme in line with best practice and working with the staff team to recruit, communicate with and support volunteers. Developing and managing successful and innovative partnerships across a range of sectors and growing partnerships locally, regionally and nationally. Ensuring there is sufficient staff capacity to deliver programmes effectively, and advocating for and working with the Board to identify funding and support for additional resources. Identifying new funding opportunities and working with CRG Board to secure grant funding for programmes in line with strategic objectives. Managing budgets for all programmes and ensuring financial targets are met. Evaluating outcomes across all programmes including collecting data, generating case studies and impact reports for Trustees, funders and a range of stakeholders. Ensuring programmes are delivered in accordance with current legislation, contractual/accrediting body requirements and CRG s policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection. Working with the staff team to generate news articles, photos, printed material and social media content to promote CRG s programmes. Representing CRG at relevant events, networks and forums to build networks and raise CRG s profile across a range of sectors. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed We are looking for a Senior Programmes Manager who can provide strategic leadership, strengthen our delivery and help ensure that Chopwell residents remain at the centre of everything we do. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Essential Criteria Leadership & People Management Leadership and management experience Ability to influence, motivate and inspire others Experience of people management and supporting staff/volunteers Confidence in advocating for community needs and priorities Community-Led Practice Proven ability to work with communities, service users or audiences to shape programmes or services Commitment to inclusive, participatory and community-led approaches Ability to build trust and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds Partnership & Collaboration Strong collaboration and partnership-building skills Ability to work confidently with partners across sectors Excellent communication and advocacy skills with a range of stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Programme and Operational Management Experience of developing, managing and delivering successful community programmes Ability to manage operational delivery, budgets and impact targets Experience of safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR or relevant compliance frameworks. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities Strategy, Funding and Evaluation Experience of identifying opportunities, developing projects or securing funding. Ability to monitor outcomes and evaluate impact. Experience of writing reports, case studies or funding updates. Personal Qualities Creative thinking and problem-solving Self-motivated, resilient and adaptable Committed to the aims of Chopwell Regeneration Group Desirable Criteria Experience of leadership and management in the voluntary, charity or community sector. Experience of managing grant-funded programmes. Good knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR or relevant compliance frameworks. Experience of social prescribing, employability, education or wellbeing programmes. Experience of communications, PR or social media content creation. Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing communities like Chopwell. Lived experience of the communities CRG serves. Additional Information We would ideally like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible, but can be flexible. Flexible working arrangements are available and can be discussed at interview. Please note the majority of your working week will be expected to be on site. Also, occasional weekend and evening working will be required. This includes quarterly public meetings and trustee meetings every two months (minimum). Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. CRG is a Disability Confident employer. Any applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Please include information in your application if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme. . click apply for full job details

Location: Bristol, BS1 Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Company Car Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Flexibility is essential to accommodate client operational hours and site availability. Job Code: MJ2253 Senior Regional Manager We are supporting a dynamic, rapidly expanding SME in the facilities sector to find a results-driven Senior Regional Manager . This is a high-impact role taking ownership of a key portfolio of schools across Bristol. You will join a business committed to operational excellence, with the opportunity to scale your team as the region grows. Key Responsibilities: Directly manage and coach Regional Managers, ensuring high performance and service quality across all school sites. Full P&L responsibility for a £2m £3m portfolio. Focus on driving contract profitability, budget management, and cost efficiencies. Actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement, account growth, and selling in additional value-added services to the existing client base. Conducting regular, quality audits across all sites and proactively ensuring the specified cleaning standards are met and sustained. Act as the senior lead for educational clients, fostering strategic partnerships to ensure high satisfaction and contract retention. Ensure 100% adherence to H&S, fire safety, and environmental regulations within a sensitive education environment. Directly manage a portfolio of 15 sites, serving as the primary point of contact for all operations. The successful candidate will have: Proven experience in a Regional or Area Management role within the FM sector. Success in managing multi-site P&L and a desire to grow a portfolio within a fast-paced SME. Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel across the Bristol region. Senior experience in either Soft FM (Cleaning, Catering) or Hard FM (Technical Services). Benefits: Our client offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package designed to support both professional development and personal wellbeing, including: An additional day of annual leave to celebrate your birthday! Free access to an extensive E-Learning Platform (40+ courses) to support ongoing career growth. Access to an online Wellbeing platform to promote health and balance. A paid volunteering day annually to support a cause of your choice. Participation in the 'Above & Beyond' Reward Scheme for outstanding performance. A comprehensive death in service policy. Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions become available.

Associate Director, Land At WSP, our Land team is the largest and most successful in the industry, delivering major strategic infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. We support a wide range of sectors - Energy, Highways, Water, Rail, Local Government, and Aviation - through land referencing, acquisition, access, and stakeholder engagement. We offer flexible working patterns, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits that support your professional growth and personal well being. Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction on WSP Land projects. Deliver excellent stakeholder engagement to secure land rights and acquisition through landowner agreements and statutory powers. Champion a collaborative, high performance team culture and foster partnership with senior leadership across WSP Land. Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to internal and external clients, engaging with client capture teams and Key Client Managers to enhance relationships and secure business opportunities. Oversee successful delivery of major projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to exemplary quality standards. Lead business development initiatives within the Energy, Water, and Rail sectors, securing new projects and cultivating new client relationships. Partner with engineering, engagement, environmental, and planning disciplines to identify multidisciplinary and strategic opportunities that support business growth. Enhance WSP Land's reputation through thought leadership and sector engagement in the public sphere, targeted business sectors, and academic settings. Direct the preparation of compelling bids and tenders, ensuring the highest quality submissions to secure new business opportunities. Implement effective resource strategies-including talent retention, succession planning, and recruitment-to align the team's capabilities with project requirements. Lead regular reviews to identify and manage risks and opportunities, ensuring robust project governance and proactive issue resolution. Maintain rigorous oversight of project delivery, aligning with client objectives and integrating client feedback to drive continuous improvement and satisfaction. Promote WSP culture of Health, Safety & Wellbeing; quality assurance; data protection; and digital innovation and excellence. Travel within Ireland and the UK. Qualifications Proven leadership in delivering comprehensive Land services, including land identification, access, and acquisition at a strategic level. Extensive expertise in navigating land consents, consultation processes, and landowner engagement for major infrastructure projects. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across sectors and locations, guiding projects through all development stages. Advanced capability in mitigating land risk and providing strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle. Experience representing clients at Public Inquiries and Oral Hearings, managing objections effectively. Strong record of fostering repeat business and expanding services with established clients. Proven success in securing and cultivating new business opportunities and client relationships. Demonstrable expertise in bid management, including writing, review, and approval, ensuring high quality submissions. Experience developing and implementing resource strategies, including talent retention, succession planning, and recruitment for high performing teams. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage the public and landowners. Outstanding communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, driving consensus and delivering positive outcomes. Highly effective collaboration at all organisational levels. Resilient under pressure, consistently delivering high quality outputs in demanding environments. Excellent commercial acumen and proficiency with relevant IT systems. Rigorous commitment to quality assurance, data protection, and Health and Safety standards. Degree level education in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management, or a related discipline. Chartered status or membership of a recognised professional body is highly desirable. Benefits Flexible working patterns. Competitive salaries. Support for professional development and career growth. Health, safety and wellbeing initiatives. Apply today.

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Please note: This role is contracted to 46.8 weeks per year Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Manager will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!