Total 69 business management project planning job vacancies in luton bedfordshire

Role title: Management Accountant (hybrid)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Location: BCA Thurleigh (hybrid)



Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service

At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just your average vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe's largest vehicle remarketing business, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, and the best place to build the career you want.

Now, this is where you fit in…

We’re looking for down-to-earth go-getters, who are ready to make their mark on the automotive industry. Our Site Operations teams play a vital role across our business. Here you can build on your knowledge and find your specialty at one of our sites or on the road – the opportunities are endless.

Your key responsibilities will be:


Management accountant for 1-2 sites.
Finance lead for all aspects at one of our operational sites.
The production of management accounts, ensuring the correct income and expenditure are recognized through deferred income, accruals and prepayments of up to 2 sites.
Regular site visits and meetings on site.
Variance analysis and commentary vs forecast & budget.
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis
Sales reconciliations
Presenting financial reports to all stakeholders on a monthly basis.
Support year-end audit process.
Ownership of full year budget preparation for your site.
Weekly and quarterly Forecasting
Support team with any ad-hoc tasks.
Work closely with site GM offering support.


To be successful, you’ll bring some of the following experience with you:


Advanced competency in software packages including Excel, Word, Fusion/EVO and other applications
Part Qualified CIMA/ACCA
Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform initial self-review of work prior to submission.
Effective planning and time management skills including ability to manage one’s own workload to meet deadlines.
Flexible, able to work in a fast-paced environment employing pragmatism where necessary.
Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion whilst working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to challenge the status quo and a desire to find ways of improving current processes.
Ability to work independently and present findings in a concise way.
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, including clear articulation of financial data to non-finance audiences.


We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:


Company Pension Scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders


And so much more…

As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.

Thank you for your interest in working for us. Unfortunately, due to the volume of responses we cannot reply to every applicant, if you haven't heard from us in two weeks, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.

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Are you an experienced School Business Manager with a dynamic outlook?

I am working with a inclusive and innovative KS3 and KS4 Pupil Referral Unit who is looking for a committed School Business Manager who can make a difference in the workplace.

This school is a centre of excellence in alternative provision offering academic and vocational qualifications to students from within the local authority, alongside a short stay provision to provide supportive interventions for identified mainstream students, and an outreach team providing targeted support to secondary students within mainstream schools.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

- Management of the strategy and operation of business functions within the school, including ICT

- Financial Management, including budget and procurement

- Ensuring maintenance of Health and Safety, facilities management

- Human resources management

- General management of team and administration

Experience required:

• Experience of managing a budget of £3.5million +
• Experience of proactively commissioning and developing partnerships with external providers of services
• Experience of negotiating and agreeing contracts
• Experience working in a school or college setting at a management level
• Experience of working with local authorities, parents, professionals and other stakeholders within an educational setting
• Experience of effectively leading and managing people

This is a full time, 52 week permanent role with the opportunity to work from home during the holidays.

If you have the relevant experience in a role like this and you would like to work in a diverse school that offers opportunities to grow as a leader, we would love to hear from you. If you know of anyone who would be, we have a fantastic refer a friend scheme.

Based in Luton, Capability Green

We Put People First so you can Deliver Outstanding Service

We are looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our team in Luton, acting as the trusted advisor to the Operations team and supporting the Finance Business Partners.

You will be expected to create legible and informative reports, ensuring that the financial aspects and impact of contracts are clear to all parties, supporting the delivery of projects.

At Churchill, doing right is at the heart of our values. This is why we will provide you with all the tools, training, support and resources that you need to develop in your career.

As an Assistant Finance Business Partner you’ll be:

• Assisting in providing financial business partnering to the Operational Leads to ensure their strategic and operational financial goals are delivered.
• Ensuring that that all contracts are correctly accounted for, and closely monitored.
• Assisting in completion of month end and subsequent delivery of high-quality monthly management accounts and reporting, including headcount reporting, variance analysis and appropriate commentary.
• Monitoring and reporting of commercial issues and procedures through monthly contract reviews.
• Supporting management of budget and continually identify ways to improve cost performance.
• Ad-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business.

As an Assistant Finance Business Partner you’ll have:

• Ability to work with transactional detail with management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
• Experience with translating large amounts of data into tables and legible reports.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and intermediate MS Excel including Pivot Tables and V-lookups
• Initiative and influences change through an “investigative” and “can do” approach and attitude to all tasks
• Resilience and able to work in an organisation that is undergoing change due to development and growth.
• An accountancy qualification ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA is preferred

What we offer you

The opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you.

The good stuff

• We are employee-owned, making you a beneficiary of our future success
• 33 days leave including bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay
• 24hr online GP access as well as mental health, wellness, financial and legal support
• Two paid volunteering days annually – from beach cleans to supporting your local community. You choose…
• More than 250 perks and hundreds of exclusive deals and discounts
• Lots of training, development and apprenticeships opportunities programmes to grow and progress your career
• Our Mosaic committee and Mental Health First Aiders leading the change on all things Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion at Churchill
• All year-round recognition and annual awards programme to thank our shining stars

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Churchill is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract, develop and retain the best people from the widest network. We’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly, and with respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help..

Qualifications:

Key Qualifications

• AAT
• Degree and or Project Management qualification desirable
• GCSE A-C or equivalent (at least 3)

Keywords:

Finance ManagerLutonCapability Green

We are recruiting an HR Business Partner to support our Operation Centres in the South of the country, to work remotely and ideally be based in the Beds & Bucks areas.

Copart UK employs approximately 1,200 teammates in 15 national operations centres and 3 head office locations based in Bedfordshire. The Human Resources team is responsible for contributing to the development of people strategy, through close cooperation with business leaders and a comprehensive framework of policies and procedures. This includes responsibility for the following areas:

• End to end employment life-cycle
• Performance management
• Employee relations
• Employee engagement
• Development and retention

Reporting to our HR Manager, as HR Business Partner you are responsible for working in close partnership with a number of stakeholders, at varied levels of seniority, in relation to the business's strategic people priorities.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing the strategic link between HR and management, through the provision of high-quality support, advice and guidance.
• Driving a culture of high performance, continuously reviewing processes and procedures where necessary.
• Partnering managers in the recruitment process and having personal involvement in management hires.
• Being an active and influential player, enabling the effective diagnosis of people issues and developing effective people management solutions.
• Partnering managers in areas such as reward, employee relations, talent, performance, organisation development and change, culture, leadership and learning and development.
• Challenging, provoking and coaching managers to engage employees and build effective people capabilities.
• Driving the raising of the performance bar and building a strong and rigorous development culture.
• Providing employee relations advice to managers with practical support and overseeing end to end ER casework.
• Delivering HR projects, as and when required by the HR Director, or other senior management.
• Liaising with Human Resources teammates to ensure training is consistent and adequate.
• Monitoring, measuring and reporting training issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales.

Essential attributes

• HR degree, or equivalent CIPD qualification
• At least 3 years experience in an HR Business Partner, Generalist or Advisor role
• Passionate about engagement
• Complete knowledge of the employee life-cycle
• An ambitious, energetic and dedicated individual, with a passion for driving positive people-related change
• Stakeholder management experience
• Able to interact and influence at all levels
• Excellent communication skills
• IT literate, with strong skills in Microsoft Office and computerised HRIS
• Comfortable presenting HR data to stakeholders
  
  

Desirable attributes

• Experience working with Ceridian Dayforce, or other HRIS

What we offer you in return

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to be used on something special to you
• A further paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Medicash Cover - look after you and your family by providing a range of positive health care benefits
• Contributory workplace pension plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• The ability to purchase shares in our successful global company at a discounted rate
• Access to an exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the home
• Access to our employee assistance programme

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.

An exiting opportunity has arisen within the Bedford Borough Council Finance team for a CCAB/CIMA qualified Finance Business Partner working in the Technical Team. Bedford Borough Council is one of the fastest growing unitary authorities and there are some inspiring projects in the pipeline, where a determined, detail focused candidate could make a real difference.

Bedford's Finance team is designed to be an effective partner to the service: driving decisions upfront to improve performance, including Bedford's diverse capital programme, which includes road and rail upgrades. We are now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic finance professional to join our team.

You will be responsible for delivering the Councils Financial Statements in line with statutory requirements and timescales, managing the Council's Technical Accounting functions including Capital Strategy and Planning and Treasury Management.

You must be able to work at pace and have excellent communication skills as you will be talking to a wide range of financial and non finance stakeholders. You will have a broad remit, access to wider developmental opportunities and the support of experienced finance professionals throughout the team.



The Council is committed to offering you a good work life balance, which includes its flexitime and agile working arrangements, including the ability to work both from home and the office.

The role is full-time (37 hours) and permanent, applications for flexible working will be considered. Applications are made via CV, however candidates are encouraged to tailor their CV to demonstrate their experience in similar roles and how they meet the person specification.

For an informal discussion please contact Rhiain Bevan on 01234 276740 or rhiain.bevan@bedford.gov.uk

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The ideal candidate is required to plan, lead and, manage a designated team (circa 50 staff) This includes street cleansing, green spaces in accordance with Council's policies and procedures, coordinate the performance of the team to deliver a sustainable customer focused, high quality, cost effective environmental services.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A specialist contact lens manufacturer based in Leighton Buzzard are looking for a full time Contact Lens Technician to work within the tinting department.

Contact Lens Technician- The Role

• To receive inspected product from QC Laboratory and to tint the product according to customer requirements, ensuring finished work is to a good quality and tint parameters measure within set company tolerances pre-sterilisation.
• To reject any non-conforming product.
• To prepare product for final packaging.
• To complete final checks of the product post-sterilisation before despatch (colour checking, labelling/completion checking)
• To adhere to all Health and Safety policies/procedures.
• To process orders through the Tinting Department in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the smooth running of the company by assisting other areas when required.

Contact Lens Technician - Requirements

• Previous experience of working in optics
• Must have experience of handing contact lenses
• Able to understand optical terminology
• High level of accuracy

Salary and Further Details

• Salary -£ 23,795.20 - £24,984.96 DOE
• Monday to Friday - 8am to 4.30pm
• Working 40 hours a week
• Extensive Training Programme
• 2 x 15 mins tea breaks - paid
• 1 x 30 min lunch - unpaid
• Pension salary sacrifice, 3% / 5% ratio
• Eye care vouchers for annual eye tests
• Free "company made" contact lenses
• Company Wellbeing program

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.

Finance Project Support Coordinator

Permanent

Location: Hybrid, Luton- X2 days a week

Salary: £30, 000 - £35, 000 DOE

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Project Support Coordinator to join our Global Managed Services Finance Team. The Finance Project team support the business by working closely with Project Managers, Developers, Operations and back-office Finance teams to efficiently deliver the finance workstream for projects such as Implementation of new customers, local and global expansions, customer exits, internal finance system improvements, process reviews, troubleshooting management and supporting the wider finance team as required

Key Responsibilities:

• Support finance project lead in the planning and delivery of projects ensuring timelines are met
• Assist with the coordination of project activities, resources and deliverables
• Organise meetings and record minutes ensuring key decision points and actions are accurately captured
• Maintain project and process documentation
• Serve as a point of contact for project stakeholders, providing updates and addressing inquiries
• Liaise with project SMEs to follow up on outstanding actions
• Support with the hyper care of delivered projects and process handover to the business
• Appropriate escalation of issues that impact on completion of tasks within set timescales
• Administrative tasks to support the Project lead and Finance teams as required

About You:

• Knowledge of project planning or experience working in a project support environment
• Intermediate excel skills
• Proficiency in math and English
• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with various stakeholders
• Motivated and conscientious with desire to lead by example and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible and confident working in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and priorities
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to pick new systems up quickly
• Fast learner with appetite for problem solving
• Demonstrates understanding of when a decision can be made and when to involve others

We welcome applications from individuals requiring varying levels of flexibility, our supportive and highly experienced team will provide you with the full details of the role.

You are guaranteed an interview if you can demonstrate that you can meet the role requirements above and have a disability /long-term health condition - just tell us when applying for the role. Our interview guarantee also applies to any current reservists, ex-armed forces personnel or forces spouses applying. We also recognise the value people with previous convictions can bring to society and are proud to be a "Ban the Box" employer.

We genuinely care about creating a diverse and inclusive team and we welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives and experiences to work with us. We cannot, and will never discriminate against anyone based on, race, ethnicity, national origin, colour, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, disability status, family or parental status, age, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity. At Guidant Global everyone has the freedom to give their opinion, build their career path and be part of a cooperative and supportive team. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process please do let us know. In your application please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We're recruiting a Senior Management Accountant to join our team, based at our Head Office in Wootton, Bedfordshire.

Working alongside the UK/IRE Head of Management Reporting and Finance Director, the Senior Management Accountant will be an exceptional accountant, not afraid of getting into the detail when required, but who is also able to step back and take a more commercial view.

This role will support most areas of finance, including monthly preparation of income statements, financial analysis & commentary, board packs, assisting with the CAM (capital asset management) process, budgeting & forecasting, and standardisation of financial best practice.

You must have excellent communication skills, able to work with colleagues at all levels, as well as building strong relationships with various departments to help them plan their yearly budgets and walk through monthly results. Business partnering will be key to this role, as it will also involve supporting the Head of Management Reporting and Finance Director in ensuring the department is agile and fit to support the future growth of the business.

You will be responsible for communicating financial and operational trend analysis and risks and opportunities in a timely and sufficient manner, ensuring appropriate documentation is in place to support your conclusions. In addition, where relevant this role will be required to report out under US GAAP, to the US parent company, while also ensuring adherence to corporate processes, controls and reporting requirements.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference and bring experience with them to help deliver transformational change and influence the growth of the business.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting the month end process by producing the P&L, analysing trends, key movements and provide commentary on material variances
• Taking ownership of producing monthly and quarterly packs summarising financial performance across business streams

• Completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations with risks and opportunities identified and actions to mitigate
• Managing and overseeing the business' bank accounts, ensuring consistently reconciled and exceptions explained
• Monitoring performance indicators, highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variance and making recommendations for improvement where appropriate
• Helping manage integration within existing systems & processes

• Ensuring that all the company's financial practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation
• Planning, developing and implementing the Finance team operating procedures (and policies)
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Supporting the yearly budgeting, monthly forecasting process and modelling tools to support strategic initiatives

• Supporting other teams within and outside finance to create a great working environment and one that drives and recognises high performance
• Business partnering with departmental heads and senior management

• Improving performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies

What we need from you:

Essential

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Several years PQE required
• Effective MS Office skills and first class knowledge of Powerpoint. Advanced Excel skills (macros experience not essential)
• Experience of preparing board packs or financial performance packs for senior management
• Experience of presenting to and working with senior management across the business
• Excellent attention to detail
• A strategic thinker, whilst also having the ability to think and work through the detail.
• Self-motivated, flexible can-do attitude works well under pressure, on own initiative and in a team environment
• A go-getter that wants to make a difference
• Ability to prioritise workload, juggling multiple tasks and keep to strict deadlines

Desirable

• Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge/experience
• knowledge of JDE

What we offer you in return:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you
• A further paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Life Assurance cover
• Medicash Cover - look after you and your family by providing a range of positive health care benefits
• Contributory workplace pension plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• The ability to purchase shares in our successful global company at a discounted rate
• An exclusive deals and discounts website, saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the home.

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.

We have a fantastic new vacancy for a Night Team Member at the Courtyard by Marriott - Luton Airport

Job Description:

As the Night Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in creating unforgettable moments for our guests while ensuring the smooth operation of our reception desk throughout the night.

Responsibilities:


Front Desk Excellence: You will be part of a team of enthusiastic individuals who take pride in providing outstanding customer service to our guests as soon as they step through our doors. Your charm and exceptional communication skills will ensure every guest receives a warm welcome, making them feel like royalty from the moment they step through our doors.
Guest Engagement: As a face of our hotel, you will greet each guest with a smile, anticipating their needs, and go above and beyond to exceed their expectations and making their stay memorable.
Problem Solving: With a keen eye for detail and exceptional problem-solving skills, you'll handle guest requests, complaints, and challenging situations with grace and efficiency. Your resourcefulness will turn obstacles into opportunities to showcase our commitment to guest satisfaction.
Collaboration: You'll collaborate closely with various departments, namely the day time reception team. Providing a full update and handover to the day time team, you will allow for seamless guest experiences. Your excellent teamwork skills will foster a harmonious work environment, where everyone works together to create an exceptional stay for our guests.


Requirements:


Previous experience in a similar role would be desirable, but not essential as full on the job training will be provided.
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Additional language proficiency is a bonus.
A passion for delivering exceptional guest service with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of hotel management systems.
Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, as our hotel operates 24/7.


Perks and Benefits:


Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within Lighthouse Hotel management family.
Enhanced benefits for all employees – including 24/7 access to an online GP
Extensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Employee / Friend & Family discounts on hotel stays and dining.
Vibrant and inclusive work environment with a diverse team.
Employee recognition programs to celebrate your achievements.
Uniform and Meals provided on duty
Death in Service benefit for contracted employees
And many more great benefits!


Join our team and immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled hospitality and excitement. Be part of an extraordinary journey where you'll shape memories and create experiences that will last a lifetime. Apply now and become a key player in our magnificent hotel's success story!

The Lighthouse Hotel Management is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We have a fantastic new vacancy for a Food and Beverage Assistant - various hours at The Courtayrd by Marriott - Luton Airport

Job Description:

As the Food and Beverage Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the highest quality of service and providing an exceptional experience for our guests.

Responsibilities:


Guest Engagement: As the face of our hotel, you will greet each guest with a welcoming smile and positively promote our brand and outstanding service. Anticipating every guests needs and wants, you will go above and beyond and take pride in making every guests experience exceptional throughout the bar, restaurant and meeting areas.
Collaberation: You'll collaborate closely with various inhouse teams, including kitchen, reception, and reservations, to ensure seamless guest experiences. Your excellent teamwork skills will foster a harmonious work environment, where everyone works together to create an exceptional stay for our guests.
Compliance: In line with legislation and the hotels policies and procedures, you will understand, implement and deliver the highest standards of legal compliance regarding to food safety, food hygiene and food allergens. Limiting possible cross contamination and risk to our staff and guests catering to all cuisine needs and wants.


Requirements


Have a postive "can do" attitude.
A passion for delivering exceptional guest service with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, as our hotel operates 24/7.
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Additional language proficiency is a bonus.


Perks and Benefits:


Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within Lighthouse Hotel management family.
Enhanced benefits for all employees – including 24/7 access to an online GP
Extensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Employee / Friend & Family discounts on hotel stays and dining.
Vibrant and inclusive work environment with a diverse team.
Employee recognition programs to celebrate your achievements.
Uniform and Meals provided on duty
Death in Service benefit for contracted employees
And many more great benefits!


Join our team and immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled hospitality and excitement. Be part of an extraordinary journey where you'll shape memories and create experiences that will last a lifetime. Apply now and become a key player in our magnificent hotel's success story!

The Lighthouse Hotel Management is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We have a fantastic new vacancy for a Night Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott - Luton Airport

Do you have a passion for hospitality? We are looking for an experienced Nights Manager to join our team at Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport - Luton. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £26,000 per annum.

This role is pivotal to our Lighthouse Hotel Management's success, and we are committed to providing a competitive package that reflects the candidate's skills and responsibilities. We are seeking an experienced hospitality expert who can demonstrate a successful track record in a similar role.

Responsibilities:


Ensure that all guests receive an exceptional level of customer service.
Supervise and coordinate all duties of the night shift staff.
Enforce security policies and procedures.
Conduct regular audits of staff performance.
Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the hotel during the night shift.
Monitor the hotel's energy management system and ensure that the hotel is in compliance with all applicable laws.
Handle guest complaints and inquiries.
Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:


A minimum of 3 years' experience in a hospitality management role.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
Knowledge of hospitality industry standards and regulations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.




Perks and Benefits:


Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within Lighthouse Hotel Management family.
Enhanced benefits for all employees – including 24/7 access to an online GP
Extensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Employee / Friend & Family discounts on hotel stays and dining.
Vibrant and inclusive work environment with a diverse team.
Employee recognition programs to celebrate your achievements.
Uniform and Meals provided on duty
Death in Service benefit for contracted employees
And many more great benefits!


Join our team and immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled hospitality and excitement. Be part of an extraordinary journey where you'll shape memories and create experiences that will last a lifetime. Apply now and become a key player in our magnificent hotel's success story!

The Lighthouse Hotel Management is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We have a fantastic new vacancy for a Reservations Agent (Maternity cover FTC 12months) at the Courtyard by Marriott - Luton Airport

Job Description:

What will I be doing?


As a Reservation Agent, you will serve as the first line of inquiry for room reservations within the hotel. A Reservation Agent is responsible for offering excellent customer service, options, and other solutions to meet Guest and customer needs. Specifically, a Reservations Agent will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
Convert, quickly, inquiries into contracted business
Respond, positively, to sales inquiries to develop future sales leads
Identify sales leads, as appropriate
Respond to all customers in a highly professional manner, including ensuring all reservations are completed accurately and to the Guest's expectation
Provide prompt and efficient service while maintaining the hotels brand standards and developing of the Reservation team


What are we looking for?

A Reservations Agent serving our brand is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:


A passion for delivering great customer service
A highly professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills
Outstanding administration and organizational skills
Intermediate computer proficiency


It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:


Previous experience in a Reservations environment
Tertiary qualifications, or other collegiate-level degreequalification in a business discipline


Perks and Benefits:


Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within Lighthouse Hotel management family.
Enhanced benefits for all employees – including 24/7 access to an online GP
Extensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Employee / Friend & Family discounts on hotel stays and dining.
Vibrant and inclusive work environment with a diverse team.
Employee recognition programs to celebrate your achievements.
Uniform and Meals provided on duty
Death in Service benefit for contracted employees
And many more great benefits!


Join our team and immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled hospitality and excitement. Be part of an extraordinary journey where you'll shape memories and create experiences that will last a lifetime. Apply now and become a key player in our magnificent hotel's success story!

The Lighthouse Hotel Management is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We have a fantastic new vacancy for a Food and Beverage Supervisor at the Courtyard by Marriott - Luton Airport

Job Description:

As the Food and Beverage Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the F&B team in delivering the highest quality of service and providing an exceptional experience for our guests.

Responsibilities:


Guest Engagement: You will lead a team of enthusiastic and approachable individuals, inspiring them to provide outstanding service with a smile. No query or problem too big or small, your team will take pride in making every guests experience exceptional throughout the bar, restaurant and meeting areas.
Supervision and Training: You will oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and adjacent areas, guiding and mentoring the F&B team to deliver extraordinary service. Sharing your knowledge and expertise, you'll provide ongoing training to ensure our team is equipped with the Health, Safety, Hygiene skills needed to create magical experiences for our guests.
Collaboration: You'll collaborate closely with various inhouse teams, including kitchen, reception, and reservations, to ensure seamless guest experiences. Your excellent teamwork skills will foster a harmonious work environment, where everyone works together to create an exceptional stay for our guests.
Compliance: In line with legislation and the hotels policies and procedures, you will understand, implement and deliver the highest standards of legal compliance to your team with regards to food safety, food hygiene and food allergens. Limiting possible cross contamination and risk to our staff and guests catering to all cuisine needs and wants.


Requirements


Previous experience in a leadership role within the hospitality industry would be advantageous but is not essential.
Have a postive "can do" attitude and show a desire to guide this thorughout the team
A passion for delivering exceptional guest service with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, as our hotel operates 24/7.
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Additional language proficiency is a bonus.


Perks and Benefits:


Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within Lighthouse Hotel management family.
Enhanced benefits for all employees – including 24/7 access to an online GP
Extensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Employee / Friend & Family discounts on hotel stays and dining.
Vibrant and inclusive work environment with a diverse team.
Employee recognition programs to celebrate your achievements.
Uniform and Meals provided on duty
Death in Service benefit for contracted employees
And many more great benefits!


Join our team and immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled hospitality and excitement. Be part of an extraordinary journey where you'll shape memories and create experiences that will last a lifetime. Apply now and become a key player in our magnificent hotel's success story!

The Lighthouse Hotel Management is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Must have Clinical Coding experience.

The post holder will provide an effective, accurate, timely, and consistent clinical coding service to the Trust and ensure all coding expectations are achieved, assisting in business intelligence outcomes and audits where appropriate.
• You will be expected to promote continuous improvement in data quality by keeping abreast of development and innovations in the medical, surgical, and coding disciplines. This role forms a key member of the data quality team, which aims to provide credible, accurate, complete, and timely data for the Trust.
• To review deceased patients and maintain higher SHMI performance for Bedfordshire Hospitals;
• To be proficient in the Trust’s many IT systems, including iPM, Viper, Medicode, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, MediViewer/Evolve (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system;
• To review, on an on-going basis, clinical coding standards adopted within the Trust and to ensure by personal monitoring and peer review that these standards are being achieved by all coding staff;
• To liaise with other disciplines as required regarding data clarification, in order to support data quality;
• To have a comprehensive understanding of the Hospital Administrative systems to validate and correct errors, to ensure patient information is recorded accurately to support Information, Clinical Governance and Data Quality standards;
• To investigate, and correct complex clinical coding data rejected or queried by recipient information systems and advise the Data Standards Manager of such problems that could impact on Trust Performance.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
• To abstract and analyse complex information in the patient’s case notes or other source of documents and translate the medical terminology into clinical codes to the provisions of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 and Clinical Coding Manual, and to input the coded information on to the organization’s clinical information system.
• To maintain national coding standards and adhere to national and international conventions to assign uniform codes, which represent a complete picture of the patient’s hospital stay.
• In accordance with expertise and knowledge gained through all training/educational processes, code to profession standards and conventions, and to ensure the high quality clinical coded data are provided with agreed time scales. This will require focus, motivational negotiation, and judgement.
• To be able to work under pressure maintaining accuracy especially around monthly closedown and the refresh period.
• To check the accuracy of admissions, transfer and discharge details in the patient’s medical record and to identify errors on the clinical information system.
• To answer Clinical Commissioning Group challenges in code assignment in a timely manner.
• Coding business analysts are required to create and maintain strong stakeholder engagement with Consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved. In order to achieve this they are required to communicate complex coding rules to various medical, clinical and administrative staff at all levels. Communication can be via telephone, in person, written, or by email.
• The ability to challenge, question and clarify by reasonable argument the adherence to national standards relating to clinical coding.
• To act as mentor to less experienced coding staff in understanding clinical coding rules. PbR and HRG (Healthcare Resource Groups), therefore having a sound knowledge of these processes themselves.

Failure to code accurately could lead to hundreds of thousands of pounds of lost income for the Trust.
• To manage and prioritise own workload for designated areas within the department.
• To be proficient in the Trust’s many IT systems, including iPM, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, Evolve (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system.
• To access the Trust histopathological database (ICE) to extract the relevant information when assigning appropriate clinical codes.
• To liaise and attend meetings with clinicians and other medical staff on a regular basis to ensure that defined data quality standards are met, and maintain an ongoing expertise in order to discuss and validate complex clinical data and procedures with clinicians.
• Understand the impact of coded data on the business aspects of the Trust, and thus be able to provide the information and advice to all health professionals and administrative staff of the nature and complexity of clinical coding and its purposes in areas such as patient care, clinical governance, clinical audit, finance, budgeting, data quality and research.
• To maintain a portfolio of evidence and professional accreditation through attendance and participation in ongoing internal and external training programmes; continuously updating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology and its applications to clinical coding.
• To work as part of the team to supervise and support the training of new and less experienced coders; providing cover for colleagues as and when required; assisting with regular internal audits of clinical coding and in the customisation of the coding process (systems and procedures) to further the efficiency within the Trust – with awareness of local agreed variations to coding rules on proposed changes, as well as report to the Clinical Coding Manager any contradictions to national guidelines.
• Maintain a flexible attitude and response to change in job content or organisation in order to maintain or improve the quality of service provided to patients, the Trust, and to other customers.
• To visit hospital wards and other departments as necessary to view source documents (case notes) required to complete coding; to collect source document sheets (e.g. discharge summaries); to take reasonable steps to chase up outstanding source data. Source documents will increasingly include electronic records.
• To participate in discussions within the coding business group to facilitate improvements surrounding coding problems and issues with data quality, as well as providing meaningful reports and presentations at monthly departmental and stakeholder meetings.
• To plan and prioritise own workload to meet departmental expectations and to advise the leadership team of any hindrance to the achievement of desired outcomes for the coding service.
• To assist in the continuing development and expansion of the Clinical Coding Department in order that high quality data can be collected and produced without delays.
• Quality and Assurance checks on junior and senior coders. Providing a detailed report based on 15 case studies a week highlighting areas of concern.
• Participating in monthly Income Recovery projects.
• Working alongside the Waiting List team to provide them with accurate codes for diagnosis and procedures.
• To assist with the development of departmental policies.
• To undertake all reasonable requests from the Head of Clinical Coding Services.
• To maintain the strictest confidentiality.


This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Oct 2024