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    Customer Team Leader  

    - ABINGDON
    Closing date: 27-05-2026 Customer Team Leader   Location: Whitney Road... Read More
    Closing date: 27-05-2026 Customer Team Leader   Location: Whitney Road Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon, OX13 5AN Pay: £14.48 per hour Contract: 24 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, part time Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (store opening), afternoons, late evenings (store closing) and weekends, to be discussed at interview 30% colleague member discount in store - see below for more benefits Apply easily from your mobile by completing our assessments - no CV needed!
      You must be aged 18+ to authorise age-related sales
      Join us as a Customer Team Leader and take the next step toward managing your own store.
      As a Customer Team Leader, you’ll lead a small team in a fast-paced Co-op store, helping to deliver essential services to your community. Depending on your store this could involve you working in our post office or bakery or supporting online services and our home delivery drivers.  Whatever the day brings, you'll play a key role in making life easier for our customers.
      Why this job matters:
      You'll keep our shelves stocked and support sales, helping us offer even more choice and exciting new services to our customers.  You'll be a familiar face in the community, getting to know your customers and helping us stay connected with local and national charities.  Plus, you'll be a champion for Co-op membership, helping to drive the growth of our unique business.
      What you’ll do Own the day-to-day running of the store by leading the team on your shift Motivate, coach, and support your team to deliver great service and efficient operations Work hands-on on the shop floor and tills, supporting daily operations and setting the pace for a team of Customer Team Members Support store performance through merchandising, stock accuracy, and HR processes Champion Co-op through community engagement and membership growth What you'll bring: Passion for people and leadership The ability to work flexibly and lead by example Skills in retail, merchandising, or team management (experience not essential) Why Co-op?
      At Co-op, we're owned by our members.  And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you.  So, when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement.  We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose.  We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: Full training and career development resources 30% discount on Co-op products in store Flexible access to you pay as you earn it Up to 10% pension contributions 36 days of holiday (pro-rata, including bank holidays) 24/7 access to GP appointments, and colleague support programme Market-leading policies to help you though life's big moments A place you'll belong:
      We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.
      We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
      We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.
      Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion
      As part of the application process for this job, you’ll need to complete two online assessments. It will take 15- 20 minutes to complete these tests.
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    Customer Team Leader  

    - BATH
    Closing date: 05-06-2026 Customer Team Leader   Location: St Saviours... Read More
    Closing date: 05-06-2026 Customer Team Leader   Location: St Saviours Road , Bath, BA1 6RT Pay: £14.48 per hour Contract: 16-39 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, part time Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (store opening), afternoons, late evenings (store closing) including at least 1 weekend shift, to be discussed at interview. Role will include working in our in-store bakery 30% colleague member discount in store - see below for more benefits Apply easily from your mobile by completing our assessments - no CV needed!
      You must be aged 18+ to authorise age-related sales
      Join us as a Customer Team Leader and take the next step toward managing your own store.
      As a Customer Team Leader, you’ll lead a small team in a fast-paced Co-op store, helping to deliver essential services to your community. Depending on your store this could involve you working in our post office or bakery or supporting online services and our home delivery drivers.  Whatever the day brings, you'll play a key role in making life easier for our customers.
      Why this job matters:
      You'll keep our shelves stocked and support sales, helping us offer even more choice and exciting new services to our customers.  You'll be a familiar face in the community, getting to know your customers and helping us stay connected with local and national charities.  Plus, you'll be a champion for Co-op membership, helping to drive the growth of our unique business.
      What you’ll do Own the day-to-day running of the store by leading the team on your shift Motivate, coach, and support your team to deliver great service and efficient operations Work hands-on on the shop floor and tills, and in our in-store bakery supporting daily operations and setting the pace for a team of Customer Team Members Support store performance through merchandising, stock accuracy, and HR processes Champion Co-op through community engagement and membership growth What you'll bring: Passion for people and leadership The ability to work flexibly and lead by example Skills in retail, merchandising, or team management (experience not essential) Why Co-op?
      At Co-op, we're owned by our members.  And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you.  So, when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement.  We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose.  We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: Full training and career development resources 30% discount on Co-op products in store Flexible access to you pay as you earn it Up to 10% pension contributions 36 days of holiday (pro-rata, including bank holidays) 24/7 access to GP appointments, and colleague support programme Market-leading policies to help you though life's big moments A place you'll belong:
      We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.
      We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
      We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.
      Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion
      As part of the application process for this job, you’ll need to complete two online assessments. It will take 15- 20 minutes to complete these tests.
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  • Director, Finance and Commercial  

    - London
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    Director, Finance and Commercial The Independent Parliamentary Standar... Read More
    Director, Finance and Commercial The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) SALARY: £110,000 - £126,000 per annum LOCATION: Hybrid United Kingdom (multiple locations) - England Scotland Northern Ireland Wales London. We're a fully hybrid organisation, with colleagues across all corners of the UK JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 36 Hours per Week Job Description The Director, Finance and Commercial leads an efficient and effective high-performing service that delivers IPSA s statutory responsibilities accurately and with confidence. The role is a key member of IPSA s leadership team, attending Board meetings and committees, and representing IPSA with external partners including auditors and regulators. Working with colleagues, you ll help deliver IPSA s vision, purpose and strategic priorities. With a strong focus on integrity, you ll oversee an annual budget of more than £310m. You ll ensure IPSA s finance and commercial arrangements are principles-based, proportionate and compliant, supported by robust governance that delivers value for money for the taxpayer and strengthens public confidence in IPSA s work. Key Responsibilities Leading a high-performing Finance and Commercial directorate through inclusive, values-led leadership, building capability, resilience and an agile culture. Shaping and delivering IPSA s strategy and business plans, balancing transformation, regulatory change and day-to-day delivery. Providing strong financial stewardship and corporate governance: effective budgeting and forecasting, clear risk management, and timely escalation of issues to the CEO. Clear on the principles of managing public money and considering the Accounting Officer s position in all relevant decisions. Ensuring accurate, prompt reimbursement of MPs business costs and consistent, principles-based application of the Scheme, supported by high-quality management information for MPs and staff. Delivering insightful reporting and advice to the Board, the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee, CEO and Leadership team, enabling robust decision-making and value for money. Building trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, providing a high quality service in a high-scrutiny environment and protecting IPSA s independence and reputation. Responsible for continuous improvement of financial controls ensuring all controls operate effectively and provide assurance over the completeness and accuracy of all financial information including IPSA s Annual Report and Accounts. Leading commercial activity, working with the Head of Commercial to run compliant, proportionate procurement and manage suppliers to secure value, resilience and service quality. Living IPSA s values: Staying Connected, Seeing the Bigger Picture, Being Open, Doing the Right Thing and Making a Difference - and demonstrating commitment to the Seven Principles of Public Life. Candidate Information Pack When you click Apply you will be taken a new page where you can review and download the full Candidate Information Pack. This includes the full job description, essential criteria for the role and a candidate profile. You'll also find information about IPSA, our values and culture, together with further information about the application and interview process. About IPSA Our Background The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is the independent body that regulates and administers public funding in support of MPs parliamentary duties. Created by the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, we make fair and impartial decisions about MPs pay, pensions and business costs. What we re looking for You ll be an accomplished leader who cares about supporting democracy and delivering regulation through excellent service. You ll bring clarity, credibility and calm, working collaboratively in a complex, high-profile environment to deliver IPSA s strategy. With a positive influence on how our stakeholders feel about us, you ll build trust, strengthening confidence in IPSA and democracy more widely. You ll invest in your team, setting clear expectations, encouraging accountability, and constructively challenging behaviours and ways of working to align with IPSA s culture. You ll bring strong judgement, resilience, and curiosity and you ll be comfortable challenging assumptions to help IPSA navigate opportunities and tough decisions. With deep expertise in finance, financial risk, and commercial strategy, you ll deliver value for money and strengthen financial capability across the organisation. You ll have an uncompromising approach to corporate governance and risk management, working confidently with the IPSA Leadership team and Board. You ll develop people and capability in the team, ensuring people live and breathe IPSA s values, perform at their best and feel valued. Closing Date: 11:55pm, 14th Jun 2026 BST Read Less
  • Software Developer Industrial Placement - Advanced Research Computing  

    - Oxfordshire
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    Software Developer Industrial Placement Year in Industry Placement - A... Read More
    Software Developer Industrial Placement Year in Industry Placement - Advanced Research Computing (ARC) SALARY: £24,785 per annum JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract LOCATION: Dicot, Oxfordshire The Rosalind Franklin Institute (the Franklin) is a technology institute established by the UK Government as a unique centre committed to advancing tools that are needed to transform healthcare in the future. The Institute brings together researchers in life and physical sciences, and engineering, to develop a spectrum of tools which we will use to image, interpret and intervene in biological systems. These insights will speed up the discovery of new medicines, help find new diagnostics and contribute to a deeper understanding of human health and disease. Our Science Strategy seeks to focus the Franklin s research and unite our researchers around our Technology Innovation Challenges and Life Science Challenges. We are offering a Year in Industry placement for a student interested in digital research infrastructure, data systems, and research-enabling technologies. This role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on real-world projects that support researchers, improve data quality, and enhance infrastructure usability. Examples of potential project areas: Tools to assess and improve metadata quality in line with FAIR principles. User-facing dashboards to visualise infrastructure usage and system status. Pipelines to extract structured metadata from semi-structured data sources using LLMs. Projects are flexible and will be shaped to match the successful candidate's skills and learning objectives. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing software tools to support research workflows. Working with data, metadata, and research infrastructure systems. Contributing to both user-facing and backend systems. Translating technical outputs into clear, user-focused documentation. Collaborating with engineers, researchers, and operations teams. During the placement you will also be expected to: Produce clear technical and user-facing documentation for your work. Deliver a presentation or demonstration of your project outcomes. Contribute maintainable code or outputs that can be used beyond the placement. This placement will give you access to: Hands-on experience working with real research infrastructure systems. Data-intensive and research-driven environments. Experience designing software for non-technical users. Insight into how infrastructure supports scientific research. Mentoring and support from experienced engineers. Eligibility Criteria You must currently be an undergraduate student at a university in the United Kingdom, pursuing a computer science or related course. You must be enrolled into a degree which allows you to work for a Year in Industry as a placement year. You must have the requisite grades to meet your university Year in Industry requirement. You must have the legal right to work in the UK. International students studying full-time in the UK at UK universities may apply, provided they can demonstrate that undertaking a 'year in industry' placement is a formal part of their undergraduate programme and that their student visa or pre-settled/settled status allows them to undertake full-time paid work for one year. This job description set outs the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you did not tick. In return we offer:
    25 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas holiday shutdown Generous pension scheme (employer s contribution currently up to 18%) Group Life Assurance (also known as Group Life Insurance or Death in Service) Buying and Selling Annual Leave Workplace Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme Hub building with state-of-the-art laboratories Hybrid and flexible working Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels Bus pass discount scheme and good transport links to Oxford and surrounding areas Cycle to Work Scheme Access to employee discount platform (Perkbox) Occupational Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance (24/7 support and counselling) Health Cash Plan Subsidised canteen and food outlets on campus Free on-site parking Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff The Franklin s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. For further information, view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every applicant has an equal opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities. This includes making adjustments for candidates with specific needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements confidentially. Please note that whilst we normally welcome applications from all around the world, students studying for degrees at universities outside the UK are not eligible for this programme. Read Less
  • Deputy Head of Care  

    - Somerset
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    Lufton College Cambian Lufton College is a specialist residential educ... Read More
    Lufton College Cambian Lufton College is a specialist residential education provider for 16 to 25 year olds with ASD, learning disabilities and complex behavioural and emotional needs. The college provides a 2-3 year pathway to prepare our students for adulthood, equipping them with the skills and qualities required to lead a fulfilled, independent and ambitious life. Summary of the Job The Deputy Head of Care will support the Registered Managers and Head of Care in delivering high quality, person centred support across Cambian Lufton College. This role ensures the safety, wellbeing and development of students whilst leading, motivating and supervising staff to maintain excellent standards of practice. The Deputy Head of Care will act as a senior point of contact in the absence of the Registered Managers, ensuring the service continues to be managed effectively on a day-to-day basis in their absence. They will promote a culture of professionalism, safeguarding and continuous improvement. This will include demonstrating flexibility in your working hours to ensure that the service remains safe. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support the Registered Managers in ensuring Cambian Lufton College meets all regulatory and statutory requirements.Ensure the highest quality of service is provided for our students through their person-centred Support plans and that students are encouraged and supported to achieve and exceed their full potential.Provide strong, positive leadership to the care team, acting as a role model at all times.Lead team meetings and training sessions where required. Offer coaching and mentoring support to staff where required.Support the Registered Manager and Head of Care with the completion of audits, quality assurance processes and service development plans.Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and performance management of staff. Person Specification NVQ Level 3 in a Health and Social Care setting - Essential.A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and IT Systems.Basic First Aid knowledge - Essential.3 years prior experience working within a learning disability complex care environment.Current car driving licence - desirable. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. If you want to learn from and work with a highly specialist, incredibly proud and integrated team that unlocks the potential of young people, then please talk to us. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Read Less
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    Lead Early Years Educator  

    - Nottinghamshire
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    About The Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Early Years... Read More
    About The Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to join our team at New Woods Childcare in Nottingham. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.3 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for a skilled lead early years educator, who will be a role model and enable the team to deliver high quality inclusive early years education and care. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Lead Early Years Educator, you will: lead a team enabling them to provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a role model for the wider staff team, modelling sensitive and responsive interaction and extending children's learning be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. be responsible for curriculum planning within the setting oversee the setting in the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Lead Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent. post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare a sound understanding of child development and children's needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity considerations Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full list of duties and the requirements, please download the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 32 Weeks per year: 52 Interview date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Read Less
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    Lead Internal Quality Assurer  

    - London
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    The Alliance provides early years qualifications and apprenticeships a... Read More
    The Alliance provides early years qualifications and apprenticeships across England and we are looking for enthusiastic and passionate Lead Internal Quality Assurers who can provide detailed, robust feedback to support our assessors to develop their skills and knowledge. The Alliance is looking to appoint two new Lead Internal Quality Assurers - one to support our apprenticeship programme and the other to support our stand-alone qualification training. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace, and as part of the organisation, we are incredibly pleased to be able to offer a range of support and benefits for our team members including: A generous workplace pension scheme 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Main Duties To internally quality assure as required, giving detailed and robust feedback to support assessors to develop their skills and knowledge and maintain consistency and high standards across all delivery.
    To provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to assessors to enhance their practices, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across qualifications, apprenticeship standards and personal development programs. To lead assessors and provide clear, accurate, and supportive information, advice and guidance to applicants regarding career pathways and relevant qualifications. This includes conducting learner interviews, identifying individual needs, and determining appropriate entry points through thorough initial assessment, effective interviewing, and a well-structured induction process. To deliver teaching and learning that inspires and motivates learners to achieve their personal and career objectives and qualifications - some evening work may be required.
    To complete assessment and observation of learners in the workplace as required, ensuring that learners receive constructive and timely feedback so that they know and understand what they have achieved and what they must further do to improve. Essential Criteria Accepted vocational assessor qualification Accepted quality assurance qualification Accepted Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above. GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths. Have own transport and be willing to travel to undertake workplace assessment of learners and monitoring visits of assessors as needed. Experience of effectively using e-portfolios and Microsoft Office packages (or similar). Proven ability to lead, support and observe on teaching, learning and assessment. Demonstrate knowledge and experience of apprenticeship standards and supporting learners through EPA. Hours per week: 35 Weeks per year: 52 Location of the post: Hybrid Working Interview date: Week commencing 22nd June 2026 Read Less
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    Early Years and Family Educator  

    - Lincolnshire
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    We are currently recruiting for a new and exciting position of an Earl... Read More
    We are currently recruiting for a new and exciting position of an Early Years and Family Educator working in Boston and surrounding communities. Do you have the passion and commitment to make a difference to a family's life? You would be joining an experienced and dedicated team of early years and family educators, working across Lincolnshire children's centres and local communities to deliver the new Early Years and Family Service, supporting all children to have the best start in life. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and families providing high quality fun and educational sessions, while supporting child development, early learning, positive health outcomes and positive parenting, including emotional literacy and working as part of an integrated early years team. The Early Years Alliance would provide you with exciting training and the opportunity to learn new skills and experiences to support your professional development. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees Additional annual leave for long service Enhanced sickness pay. Employer and employee contribution pension scheme Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well-being. Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets. A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well-being. Main duties of the role To provide high-quality educational and fun sessions for children in their early years and their families to support child development, early learning, positive health outcomes and positive parenting, including emotional literacy. To plan, deliver and evaluate all sessions and activities to encourage the engagement of parents in their children's learning, development and wellbeing in their early years to have the greatest opportunity of reaching or exceeding their expected level of development and be ready for school. To track the progress of vulnerable and identified children who are delayed with their development, in partnership with other early years settings the child may be attending and in accordance with the EYFS Framework. To work as part of an integrated early years team alongside other professionals so families can access seamless support to meet their different needs within their local communities and support parents to access effective antenatal and postnatal care through partnership working with health providers. To support parents/carers of Lincolnshire children to access their child's Healthy Child Programme (HCP) mandated checks and support their child's physical and emotional health and wellbeing through health promotion and partnership working with the Children's Health 0-19 Service. Essential criteria NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent qualification, or a health and social care degree level with relevant early years and childcare modules, or Early Years Teacher Status. Experience, knowledge and understanding of child development, EYFS and how children learn through play, talk and discovery. Proven effective communication skills - able to communicate effectively in person and in writing, with professionals, staff, early help and social care teams and other organisations. Experience of a successful multi-agency approach with professionals, early help teams, social care teams and other early years settings. Knowledge of the aims, objectives and ethos of Children's Centres and other national developments of services for children aged 0-5 years. Good understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding children and young people and relevant safeguarding processes and procedures. This post is fixed-term until 31st March 2027 with a possible 1 year extension Hours per week: 30 Weeks per year: 52 Interview date: 5th June 2026 Read Less
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    Quality Lead  

    - Surrey
    What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shap... Read More
    What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Walton on Thames as a Quality Lead! We're now looking for a Quality Lead to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Walton on Thames? We have some beautiful outdoor play areas Private car park 10-minute walk to Walton on Thames town Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Quality Leads: Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Quality Lead: By leading and managing a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS. Through supporting and guiding the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development. Through building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring each child's individual needs are met and their learning is supported. What a Quality Lead needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience desirable. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Walton on Thames. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties. Read Less
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    Deputy Manager  

    - Cumberland
    What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shap... Read More
    What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Old Stables as a Deputy Manager! This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Old Stables? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Old Stables We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties. Read Less
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    Nursery Manager  

    - Warwickshire
    What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shap... Read More
    What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Attleborough as a Nursery Manager! We're now looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Attleborough? Strong links to the community Long standing team Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we'll offer our Nursery Manager: An exclusive Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme to reward your leadership and impact. Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Nursery Manager: By managing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery's policies and procedures. Through leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard. By building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child's development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections. Requirements of a Nursery Manager: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting. In line with legal regulations, you must hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Attleborough. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties. Read Less
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    Nursery Manager  

    - Yorkshire
    What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shap... Read More
    What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Woodside as a Nursery Manager! We're now looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Woodside? A friendly, well-established team Our team pride themselves on bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we'll offer our Nursery Manager: An exclusive Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme to reward your leadership and impact. Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Nursery Manager: By managing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery's policies and procedures. Through leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard. By building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child's development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections. What a Nursery Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting. In line with legal regulations, you must hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Woodside. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties. Read Less
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    Deputy Manager  

    - Derbyshire
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    What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant sh... Read More
    What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Donisthorpe as a Deputy Manager! We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Donisthorpe? A large nursery with a family feel A good location, in the heart of the national forest Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Donisthorpe We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties. Read Less
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    Early Years Educator  

    - London
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    About The Role We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educ... Read More
    About The Role We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Yarnton Way Nursery in Erith. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.1 on Day Nurseries. Working Monday to Friday - 1pm to 6pm We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 30 Weeks per year: 52 Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026 Read Less
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    Lead Early Years Educator  

    - London
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    We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to joi... Read More
    We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to join our team at West Street Nursery in Bexley. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We are looking for a skilled lead early years educator, who will be a role model and enable the team to deliver high quality inclusive early years education and care. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Lead Early Years Educator, you will: lead a team enabling them to provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a role model for the wider staff team, modelling sensitive and responsive interaction and extending children's learning be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. be responsible for curriculum planning within the setting oversee the setting in the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Lead Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent. post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare a sound understanding of child development and children's needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity considerations Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 52 Interview date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Read Less
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    Early Years Educator  

    - Cambridgeshire
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    We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join ou... Read More
    We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team on a Fixed Term Contract at Longstanton Pre-School in Cambridge. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. (Fixed Term to start ASAP and to end March 31st 2027) Hours per week: 25 Weeks per year: 39 Interview date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 Read Less
  • Senior Planner - MEP  

    - London
    Senior Planner - (MEP/Building Services) London Permanent We have an e... Read More
    Senior Planner - (MEP/Building Services) London Permanent We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our team based out of our London & Southeast office, working on important projects in the region. The successful candidate can be based on one of our projects in London & the Southeast and will have MEP/building services experience across design and delivery phases. The main purpose of the role is to drive the planning function on this project and produce workable realistic and efficient programmes of work which meet an appropriate standard for the contract conditions and both internal and client requirements. Monthly progress submissions, dashboard creating for reporting and weekly updates will be staple tasks in this role. Key deliverables in this role are: Ensure that all planning related activities are carried out in compliance with contractual obligations, internal processes and external legislation governing business operationsArrange and facilitate integrated planning meetings, engaging with all relevant stakeholders to develop and agree the planParticipate within bid activities as requiredWork closely with relevant project personnel and external customer in order to produce/ agree a contract baseline programme for each allocated projectMaintain and update contract baseline in line with any agreed contract changes, ensuring changes are communicated to all stakeholdersEnsure that progress and productivity is effectively monitored against project plan, produce clear reports for all stakeholdersEnsure that planning outputs/reports are produced for contract reviews. Support the operational teams in order to ascertain whether project targets are being achieved and jointly establish and agree any corrective measures where necessary.Perform time/risk analysis against programmes at regular intervals with the planning manager/senior planner, and the project manager. Requirements To be successful in this role you will have: Considerable experience in a planning role on medium to large construction projects. We would be looking for someone with experience of MEP / Building Services projects.Construction site experiencePrimavera proficientA relevant industry or professional qualification/apprenticeship. Benefits 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidaysPension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contributionPrivate healthcareFree 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)DiscountsPersonal development programmeFlexible BenefitsTravel allowance Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. Read Less
  • Project Commissioning Manager - Mechanical  

    - Berkshire
    Project Commissioning Manager Burghfield, near Reading, Berkshire Full... Read More
    Project Commissioning Manager Burghfield, near Reading, Berkshire Full Time onsite - 8 - 5 Monday to Thursday, 8 - 3 Friday. Fixed Term Contract till December 2025, possibility of extension or transfer to other projects Competitive Salary with generous benefits package. Uplifts and allowances available for working away. NG Bailey have a vacancy for a Commissioning Manager to join us on a nuclear project in Burghfield near Reading. The successful applicant will manage and control all aspects of commissioning within NG Bailey project scope, as set out within the Management of Commissioning Activities document. Ensuring that an auditable and structured approach is deployed to deliver services that operate and perform in accordance with the design intent. Due to the nature of the project the successful applicant will be required to obtain security clearance in order to work on this site, therefore we can only consider British nationals, who have not worked outside the UK in the last 5 years. Core responsibilities include: Manage the project commissioning team, including specialist sub-contractors to satisfy contractual and company obligations across all commissioning activity, system integration, commissioning management and project handover.Compile, communicate and maintain all aspects of the project commissioning plan, including, commissioning strategy, programme, hand over plans / documentation, reporting templates, inspection and test plans, client witnessing and training schedules.Ensure that company/project/customer requirements in respect of commissioning are well understood throughout the project team and assure that all commissioning activity and sequences accurately reflect these and that appropriate customer approvals/witnessing are sought and delivered.Provide assurance that testing activity and records are conducted and presented in accordance with company and contract requirements. Ensure that documentation demonstrates appropriately calibrated test equipment is used throughout the execution of all testing and commissioning activities.Work with the wider project team to review and critique the design and installation drawings to maximise efficiency of the commissioning solution. Regularly check the installed works for commissioning readiness and appropriateness.Support the Planning manager in the development, sequencing and reporting of the detailed commissioning programme.Produce regular and comprehensive reports for external stakeholders, that satisfy company and project requirements. Provide accurate and timely metrics/reports for inclusion in internal site progress and financial reporting templates.Lead regular internal commissioning meetings in preparation for the attendance at progress meetings and workshops with customer, end client and specialist sub-contractors as required.Ensure clear communication of progress, constraints and blockers and drive action to resolve, drawing upon other team members and stakeholders where required.Determine client witnessing and demonstration requirements, leading the delivery of these to the satisfaction of the customer.Collate all test documentation for inclusion within handover materials, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.Provide assistance to the wider project team and/or technical authors in the compilation of O&M manuals and other relevant handover materials.Plan for and lead any seasonal commissioning requirements to comply with contract obligations. What we're looking for: Previous relevant experience in commissioning roles preferably within regulated industries and with either a Mechanical or Electrical bias.A meticulous focus on quality and safety (in particular nuclear safety culture)Experience at management level overseeing a team of engineersCapability to obtain SC security clearance through the national vetting authorityCSCS card in relevant field Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. Read Less
  • Senior BIM Coordinator - MEP  

    - Somerset
    Senior BIM Coordinator Bristol Permanent Summary We are currently see... Read More
    Senior BIM Coordinator Bristol Permanent Summary We are currently seeking a Senior BIM (Building Information Modelling) Coordinator to join a new team being created out of our Bristol office and have some line management duties. This role will be responsible for the production and maintenance of building drawings and models to assist in the overall design and construction process. This role is a great chance to join a new team that will give you the opportunity to grow and develop your career within one of the leading M&E contractors in the UK. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Coordinate and monitor the work of the BIM team allocated to specified project(s), within budget and programme.Produce and maintain coordinated building information models/drawings to assist in the overall design and construction process.Conduct regular coordination review meetings, using 3D model as a discussion tool and highlighting variations, to ensure timely communication between the department and the wider construction team.Maintain a working knowledge of all MEP systems relevant to the installation commissioning and maintenance of services, to ensure optimised coordinated solutions and enable CDM compliance.Visit site to gain practical experience of installation practices and apply these to improve modelling and coordination effectiveness.Develop skills within the team in relation to software, MEP systems and coordination of work, offering guidance and feedback to maximise the performance of the team.Work from engineers/designers' calculations, rough sketches or drawings to produce coordinated, accurate and structured models; incorporating NG Bailey Offsite solutions wherever possible.Produce drawings from 3D models for design stage, installation and/or manufacture. What we're looking for: Ideally have experience of managing BIM Technicians or similar.Solid experience in BIM with CAD and Revit experienceMEP project experienceAbility to think outside of the box, solution orientated Fantastic communication skills Client experience, ability to walk the client through what they are seeing where the client has little to no BIM or CAD knowledge Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contributionPersonal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical InsuranceFree 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. Read Less
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    Nursery Manager  

    - Cumbria
    We are currently looking for a Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Barrow.... Read More
    We are currently looking for a Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Barrow. Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you're just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we'll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We're passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be! Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same! We are looking for a dedicated individual who is looking for an opportunity to lead a supportive team, a natural leader who is highly motivated, organised, enthusiastic and creative. Why become a Nursery Manager with Kids Planet Barrow? Purpose built nursery. Nature surroundings. Close, friendly team. Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025. Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award! What's in it for you? Bonus Scheme Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit. Accredited training with the KP Academy. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave. Regular staff rewards. Team appreciation events. Long service awards. Dedicated wellbeing package. Highly discounted childcare. A day off for your birthday. A Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Barrow gets: Competitive salary. Pension plan. Annual leave including bank holidays. Monday to Friday. What a Nursery Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding. Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting. It is a legal requirement to hold a GCSE or equivalent qualification in Maths or be willing to achieve within 2 years of starting the position. Like the sound of joining our family? Apply today to be a Nursery Manager with Kids Planet Barrow! We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self-and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties. Read Less
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    Head Chef - Sports and Entertainment  

    - Liverpool
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    Head Chef - Sports and Entertainment We are currently seeking a passio... Read More
    Head Chef - Sports and Entertainment We are currently seeking a passionate and innovative Head Chef - Sports and Entertainment to take the lead in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen, leading the culinary strategy and execution across Liverpool Experience Campus Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations. Read Less
  • Quality Control Manager  

    - Cumbria
    Quality Control Manager Sellafield, Seascale Permanent, full time Com... Read More
    Quality Control Manager Sellafield, Seascale Permanent, full time Competitive salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits NG Bailey have a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Control Manager to work on the Sellafield site near Seascale (CA20 1PG). The successful applicant will oversee the Quality Management System and manage a team of engineers and inspectors across the project. This is a full-time permanent position based onsite at Sellafield. The project has options in place for applicants who are working away from home through the week and generous uplifts and allowances are offered to accommodate this.Responsibilities: Provide Health and Safety leadership, ensuring that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities relating to the delivery of your works.Define, assemble and manage the project quality team to satisfy contractual and company obligations in the areas of assurance, process compliance, quality control, defect management and document control.Compile, maintain and communicate the project quality plan. Ensure that company/project/customer requirements are well understood throughout the project team and assure that the inspection, test and quality processes & plans accurately reflect these and that appropriate customer approvals are sought.Ensure that company or project defined process is agreed and followed for the management of project delivery including optimisation of surveilance and verification acticvities and the closure of visual inspections and defect management.Ensure that project document management and configuration is carried out in accordance with company and project requirements and that accurate records/registers are in place for TQs, technical submittals, document transmission etc.Assure arrangements are in place to ensure that drawings and documentation are delivered in a timely manner to comply with contract requirements.Conduct periodic audit on project performance and represent the project at audit with internal or external stakeholders as required. Lead any such review accordingly, ensuring timely closure of resultant actions.Be a key member of the project senior leadership team (SLT), demonstrating gravitas and authority in the carrying out of your duties.Ensure that project team members hold requisite qualification and that appropriate competence can be demonstrated. Work with divisional/group resource to maintain records where required.Assume responsibility for supply chain audits to satisfy contract and legislative requirements, reporting findings and preparing actions plans for improvement/compliance.Maintain regular dialogue and positive relationships with the project customer and other external stakeholders, through the efficient delivery of project objectives, meaningful engagement and a pro-active attitude.Ensure that all requisite test, inspection and other evidential records are produced, authorised and stored in accordance with legislative, company and project requirements. Requirements: Extensive experience in quality management on construction/engineering projects.Qualifications in an Engineering discipline, ONC / HNC / HND (Electrical, Mechanical or HVAC) would be preferred but not required Auditor Certification, preferably ISO9001:2015 Lead or Internal AuditorPreferred membership of Chartered Quality InstitutePrevious experience in the nuclear or other heavily regulated sectors would be beneficialAble to achieve BPSS Security Vetting Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. Read Less
  • NPLQ Lifeguard  

    - Lincolnshire
    Position: Lifeguard? Type: Full-Time / Part-Time /Seasonal Pay Rates:... Read More
    Position: Lifeguard? Type: Full-Time / Part-Time /Seasonal Pay Rates:?£12.21 per hour? Join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Lifeguard, where you'll make waves creating a safe and fun-filled swimming experience for our guests!? Ready to make a splash with an awesome new role We're on the lookout for vigilant, responsible and certified Lifeguards to join our team! In this role, you'll be responsible for safeguarding swimmers, ensuring they have a safe and enjoyable time in the water. If you have sharp observation skills, the ability to respond swiftly to emergencies, and a friendly, approachable attitude, this role is perfect for you.? Key Responsibilities? - Monitor swimming areas to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of all.? - Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, providing first aid and rescue as needed.? - Enforce facility rules and regulations to promote a safe and enjoyable environment.? - Conduct regular safety inspections of pool equipment and facilities.? - Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pool area.? - Provide excellent customer service and assist guests with inquiries and concerns.? Requirements? - Current NPLQ certification (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification).? - Proficient in swimming.? - Excellent observation and decision-making skills.? - Ability to maintain focus and act quickly in emergency situations.? - Friendly and approachable attitude with good communication skills.? - Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.? This opportunity requires the new candidate to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.? What We Offer - An inclusive, supportive work environment. - Comprehensive training and ongoing support. - Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications. - Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more! How to Apply We're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To get started, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which should take 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will be in touch. For support or adjustments during the application, contact us at: Read Less
  • Chef  

    - Gwent
    Job Description We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help u... Read More
    Job Description We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customersOverseeing and implementing menu changesIdentifying opportunities to improve our food servicesListening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food servicesSupporting with the creation of new menus and creative food conceptsRepresenting Healthcare and maintaining a positive brand imageMonitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stockedOverseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standardsComplying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations Our ideal Chef will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceHold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalentHave experience supervising a teamHave experience in a similar Chef roleHold a Food Hygiene certificateHave a flexible approach to working We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Free mealsOnsite free car parkingContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams. Job Reference: com R/SU Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! Read Less
  • Cook  

    - Lincolnshire
    Position:?Cook - JD Wetherspoon Type:?Full-Time / Part-Time / Seasonal... Read More
    Position:?Cook - JD Wetherspoon Type:?Full-Time / Part-Time / Seasonal Pay Rates:?£13.71 per hour? If you love cooking and want to be part of a team that values great food and great people, we'd love to welcome you to Haven. As a Cook in our on-park JD Wetherspoon, you'll help us serve high-quality, delicious meals that bring joy to our guests and keep them coming back for more. You'll be working from our varied all-day menu, helping to deliver food that looks good, tastes even better, and meets our high standards every time. No professional kitchen experience? No problem - full training will be provided to help you grow your skills and thrive in the role. Key Responsibilities? - Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to company standards. - Support your team and follow the lead of your Kitchen Manager. - Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment. - Follow food safety and hygiene regulations. - Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver smooth service. Requirements? - A genuine interest in cooking and working in a kitchen environment. - Willingness to learn and take on new challenges. - A team-focused attitude and strong communication skills. - The ability to stay organised and calm during busy service times. - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. INDCH What We Offer - An inclusive, supportive work environment. - Comprehensive training and ongoing support. - Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications. - Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more! How to Apply We're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To get started, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which should take 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will be in touch. For support or adjustments during the application, contact us at: Read Less
  • School Chef  

    - Dorset
    We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create excepti... Read More
    We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part time basis contracted to 18.75 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within 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 pattern will be: Mon: MorningsTues: MorningsWeds: MorningsThurs: MorningsFri: MorningsSat: Sun: Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year Could you bring your passion and culinary skill 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 customersOverseeing and implementing menu changesIdentifying opportunities to improve our food servicesListening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food servicesSupporting with the creation of new menus and creative food conceptsRepresenting Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand imageMonitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stockedOverseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standardsComplying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations Our ideal Chef will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceHold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalentHave experience supervising a teamHave experience in a similar Chef roleHold a Food Hygiene certificateHave a flexible approach to working 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! Read Less
  • Chef  

    - Dorset
    We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create excepti... Read More
    We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customersOverseeing and implementing menu changesIdentifying opportunities to improve our food servicesListening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food servicesSupporting with the creation of new menus and creative food conceptsRepresenting Defence and maintaining a positive brand imageMonitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stockedOverseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standardsComplying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations Our ideal Chef will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceHold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalentHave experience supervising a teamHave experience in a similar Chef roleHold a Food Hygiene certificateHave a flexible approach to working Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams. Job Reference: com BU 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! Read Less
  • Chef De Partie  

    - Lancashire
    We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chef de Partie to hel... Read More
    We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chef de Partie to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef de Partie, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers in the market-leading food service company in the UK. In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customersBeing an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicatorRepresenting Defence and maintaining a positive brand imageComplying with Food Handling & Hygiene standardsComplying with Health & Safety regulations Our ideal Chef de Partie will: Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationshipsStrive for excellence in an eager and motivated mannerTake initiative and make decisions that are right for our customersHave a desire to succeed in your rolePossess the ability to work under pressureDemonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliabilityHave a safety-first mind setPassionate about food Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams. Job Reference: com BU 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! Read Less
  • Weekend Chef  

    - Kent
    Weekend Chef (Chef in Charge) - Rosewell House Pay: £15.00 per hourHou... Read More
    Weekend Chef (Chef in Charge) - Rosewell House Pay: £15.00 per hourHours: 15 hours per week (Weekends only) We're looking for a confident and experienced Chef to join the team at Rosewell House on a part-time basis, covering weekend shifts. This role is ideal for someone who is happy to take the lead in the kitchen, as you'll be acting as Chef in Charge during weekends, in the absence of the Chef Manager. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals within a healthcare setting, ensuring smooth kitchen operations, excellent standards, and a positive dining experience for residents. What you'll be doing Preparing and serving fresh, high-quality meals that enhance the customer experienceTaking responsibility for the kitchen during weekend shifts, leading from the frontSupporting menu changes and contributing ideas for new dishes and conceptsMonitoring stock levels and ensuring the kitchen is well organised and suppliedMaintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygieneActing on feedback to continuously improve food and service deliveryEnsuring full compliance with Food Safety, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations What we're looking for Experience in a similar Chef role, with confidence working independentlyPrevious experience supervising or leading a teamPassion for great food and delivering excellent serviceRelevant catering qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent)Food Hygiene certificationA flexible, reliable approach and the ability to step up and take ownership This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys responsibility, values work-life balance with weekend hours, and wants to be part of a company that supports development and progression. As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com BU Oaks 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! Read Less
  • Senior CDP Chef - May - August  

    - Sussex
    Chef - Lead Chefs - Summer Opera Festival 2026 Glyndebourne Opera Hous... Read More
    Chef - Lead Chefs - Summer Opera Festival 2026 Glyndebourne Opera House Sussex We are recruiting for a Senior CDP Chef to join our kitchen team in our flagship restaurant, Middle & Over Wallop, at Glyndebourne Opera House. This individual will lead on the delivery of French fine dining in a beautiful restaurant space, cooking Steve Groves' award winning dishes. You will work closely with our Area Chef Steve Groves, Winner of MasterChef: The Professionals and National Chef of the Year, and Executive Head Chef Lee Redman, recently awarded Compass Senior Chef of the Year, along with their senior team, to create an exceptional dining experience worthy of this iconic venue. Glyndebourne Opera House, set in the beautiful Sussex countryside, is one of the world's most iconic cultural venues, renowned for its opera, elegant dining, and famous summer picnics. Dining at Glyndebourne delivers high-quality hospitality across restaurants, bars, private dining spaces and outdoor catering. This is a casual position, with hours varying week to week based on business needs. During the Festival we operate seven days a week, so flexibility is essential, including weekend work. The role includes preparing and cooking high-quality dishes, supporting menu delivery across multiple outlets, maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and food safety, and working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience. Duties will be matched to your skills, experience, and level of expertise. We are looking for passionate, hardworking individuals with energy, creativity, and a positive, can-do attitude. You will be able to work calmly under pressure, collaborate effectively in a team, and take pride in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Previous experience leading teams in a professional kitchen is essential. What We Offer • Competitive pay grade and experience • Weekly paid tronc • Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station • Free onsite parking • The opportunity to work in Chef Steve Groves' restaurant and across Glyndebourne's kitchens at one of the UK's most iconic cultural venues £17per hour + Tronc paid weekly Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Restaurant Associates is proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to supporting and developing our people. Apply today to join our kitchen team and be part of an unforgettable summer at Glyndebourne. Read Less

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