Total 68 Manager level Human Resources job vacancies in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4FP

Your new company
As a proud member of the NDA group, they're part of Europe's largest and most ambitious clean-up project, spanning several decades. Specialising in the treatment and disposal of nuclear waste, with a commitment to protecting people and the environment both now and for future generations.

Your new role
This role within NWS ensures consistent and appropriate reporting across the company, focusing on project and programme reporting but extending to all divisions and functions. Reporting to the Reporting & Performance Senior Manager, the role involves managing NWS frameworks to produce P3M reports, developing business intelligence solutions using Power BI, and maintaining high-quality reporting standards.
The role requires expertise in reporting tools, project controls, and P3M principles, and includes performance monitoring, data analysis, and engagement with colleagues. Additionally, the role supports the design and development of the reporting vision and framework, contributes to business planning activities, and leads the development of Power BI capabilities within the user community.

What you'll need to succeed

• Recognised formal Project Management qualification (e.g., PMI, Prince2)
• 5+ years P3M experience, proficient in Power BI and stakeholder management
• Experience in performance data/reporting in regulated/complex industries
• Skilled at analysing large datasets, effective communication, and numerical/analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence decision-makers, effective stakeholder management
• Ability to prioritise work, manage expectations, meet tight deadlines, and solve problems
• Expertise in developing reporting products, interpreting data, and using tools like Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for presenting complex information simply

Responsibilities
As a subject expert in business-wide data and reporting, you'll design, deliver, and maintain reporting systems, support colleagues, and ensure report accuracy. You'll review and improve reporting processes, provide updates on trends, and communicate complex information simply. You'll also promote Power BI, lead analysis, and transform data into actionable insights. Working closely with the Reporting & Performance Senior Manager and the EPMO team, you'll help achieve strategic objectives, share best practices, and manage Reporting Analysts and P3M Power BI Developers.


What you need to do now
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Your new company
As a Project Manager, you will join a social housing landlord who manages a diverse range of housing stock in order to meet the needs of thousands of tenants who live across the greater Oxford and Oxfordshire regions. Your new employer are responsible for the management of 8000 homes, working actively to improve the quality and energy efficiency of housing stock whilst addressing the affordability and availability of homes in the region.

Your new role
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Major Works Project Manager to oversee and deliver construction projects across a social housing portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for managing large-scale refurbishment and redevelopment projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of both quality and safety.

• Project management - lead and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Budget control - develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Stakeholder engagement - Liaise with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes.
• Health and Safety - oversee health & safety compliance on all projects, implementing best practice and risk management strategies.
• Contract management - oversee contracts and procurement processes, ensuring all works are delivered in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Reporting - provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and performance.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have proven experience in project management within the occupied property or social housing sector. Excellent knowledge of building regulations, health & safety standards, and construction best practices will be important for this role.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of flexible working practices, including work from home with site visits. A fixed contract with duration of 12 months initially will be available, alongside a salary of £46,000 per year.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Bench General Manager - Restaurant/QSR
Oxford
£41,240 per annum + up to £9k bonus & benefits

Are you looking to join one of the most rapidly-expanding and innovative restaurant brands in the UK at present?
Are you looking for a fast paced role in a thriving, busy environment?
Are you hard-working and friendly with a passion for customer service?

Our client is an international quick-service restaurant operator, who have experienced rapid growth in the last few years within the UK. Focusing on an American-themed menu, this brand offers a quality product that is freshly made to order and fully customisable. There are plans to grow the brand further within the UK, making this a fantastic time to join the company as a General Manager.

The role of the Bench General Manager is to ensure the smooth day to day running of the restaurant, whilst ensuring financial profitability and leading a motivated and engaged team. The ideal Bench General Manager will have experience within a branded QSR or casual dining environment where they have led their teams from the front and proactively developed others. They will be enthusiastic and passionate with high levels of energy to deal with a fast-paced business; in addition to demonstrating exceptional levels of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scheduling labour in line with a budget
• Cost-efficient stock control and ordering
• Coaching and developing your team to be the best
• Ensuring the highest levels of customer service at all times
• Controlling P&L accounts and reviewing financial reports
• Overseeing recruitment, appraisals, performance management and action plans.
• Ensuring that the restaurant provides a safe environment for both staff and customers

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hard working, ambitious and experienced General Manager / Assistant Manager. If you are interested in this position please apply with an up to date CV.

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Your new company
As a Project Manager, you will join a social housing landlord who manages a diverse range of housing stock in order to meet the needs of thousands of tenants who live across the greater Oxford and Oxfordshire regions. Your new employer are responsible for the management of 8000 homes, working actively to improve the quality and energy efficiency of housing stock whilst addressing the affordability and availability of homes in the region.

Your new role
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Major Works Project Manager to oversee and deliver construction projects across a social housing portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for managing large-scale refurbishment and redevelopment projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of both quality and safety.

• Project management - lead and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Budget control - develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Stakeholder engagement - Liaise with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes.
• Health and Safety - oversee health & safety compliance on all projects, implementing best practice and risk management strategies.
• Contract management - oversee contracts and procurement processes, ensuring all works are delivered in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Reporting - provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and performance.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have proven experience in project management within the occupied property or social housing sector. Excellent knowledge of building regulations, health & safety standards, and construction best practices will be important for this role.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of flexible working practices, including work from home with site visits. A fixed contract with duration of 12 months initially will be available, alongside a salary of £46,000 per year.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
You will join a local authority and registered social housing provider who stands out as a forward-thinking and dynamic employer of choice, consistently recognised for innovative approaches and excellence in service delivery. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, they have earned numerous awards for their progressive policies and outstanding contributions to the community.

Your new role
As an Area Property Manager, you will work within a dynamic property services and home improvement team, operating at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing social housing stock. You will liaise directly with tenants, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with a number of other internal and external stakeholders ranging from surveyors, project managers, and contractors.

This role will allow you to take full ownership of property related issues and projects, ensuring that tenants have safe, secure, and well-maintained homes. Your role will include liaison around property repairs, compliance, capital projects, and planned works.

What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking an individual with enthusiasm, energy, and a positive 'can do' attitude when it comes to driving service excellence and innovation within a housing improvement team. You will need prior experience managing works across varied workstreams, alongside sound property legislation knowledge, to include damp & mould, section 20 processes, compliance, disrepair, and decent homes standards.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of a leading package of benefits within the social housing sector. These include hybrid and flexible working options, including working from home whilst managing your own calendar. A generous holiday allowance of 28 days per year + bank holidays, meaning you'll receive 36 days off each year, an above average contributory pension scheme, and a wide range of other great personal and professional benefits.

What you need to do now
We are shortlisting immediately for this role and scheduling interviews for week commencing 11/11/24 - therefore don't delay if you are interested in applying in order to secure an interview slot.

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Your new company:As a proud member of the NDA group, they're part of Europe's largest and most ambitious clean-up project, spanning several decades. Specialising in the treatment and disposal of nuclear waste, with a commitment to protecting people and the environment both now and for future generations.
Your new role:To support our mission, we are seeking a motivated Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Manager to join our EPMO team. Our ideal candidate will manage and implement a best-in-class PMO service for the Client's Portfolio.In this role, you will manage, operate, and develop their sites to maximise the benefit for society. You will provide P3O support to decision-makers and delivery teams within the portfolio.
What you'll need to succeed:

• Professional qualification in Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, or a relevant degree in a related field.
• Proven P3M experience in major projects/programmes.
• 5+ years in relevant Project Management or P3O management, ideally in the nuclear sector or other highly regulated environment.
• Management and leadership skills.
• The ability to lead by example and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to provide solutions, solve problems and make key decisions in a dynamic environment.

Desirable skills:

• Familiarity with how projects and programmes are delivered in the nuclear sector.
• Accreditation with a professional body and commitment to professional development.
• Accredited P3O qualification.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company:As a proud member of the NDA group, they're part of Europe's largest and most ambitious clean-up project, spanning several decades. Specialising in the treatment and disposal of nuclear waste, with a commitment to protecting people and the environment both now and for future generations.
Your new role:As part of this role, you will manage value-adding, independently delivered, targeted assurance of programmes and projects across their whole life cycles within an allocated grouping of programmes and projects in accordance with the client's processes and best practices to help improve programme and project outcomes.You will also manage delivery of improvements to the programme and project assurance arrangements, focusing on mapping data and leaning into improvement opportunities, maintaining a competent programme and project assurance community and optimisation of processes and associated material to ensure the arrangements are effective and efficient.
What you'll need to succeed:

• Demonstrable experience of programme and project delivery aligned to medium-high project complexity and application.
• Adaptable and flexible to respond to changing organisational and project requirements.
• Professional qualification in Project Management and Programme Management as a minimum APM PFQ or equivalent, Project Controls or a relevant degree in a related field
• Demonstrates leadership by providing vision, motivation, and inspiration, setting high standards, leading by example, and holding the Integrated Project Teams to account.
• Experienced with how projects and programmes are delivered in the nuclear sector, including experience in the development of business cases aligned to government green book standards.
• Ability to demonstrate competence/experience of all Project Delivery Fundamentals.

Desired skills:

• IPA Government Gateway review assurance team member or equivalent
• Experience in Programme and Project Audits
• Strong understanding of Government Project Delivery Practices
• Professional Qualification in Project Management as a minimum PMQ and/or Programme Qualification MSP or international equivalent.
• Strong presentation qualities and confidence in presenting to large audiences.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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An excellent opportunity for an experienced Regional Sales Manager to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (based on experience), + Car Allowance
Bonus Scheme: The Company operates a generous Profit-Sharing Scheme
Location: Oxfordshire/Warwickshire.
Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Company Head Office Location: Merton Business Park, Foxholes Road, Leicester, LE3

About The Role:

They are a long standing, successful organisation that continues to grow year on year. To service their expanding body of national accounts and nurture Company growth through new business, they are seeking additional Regional Sales Managers. They need ambitious additions for the North and South areas to work with their customers, develop new business and continue growth.

They are looking for dynamic, experienced and hungry Account Managers to create growth, and manage clients across a variety of industries. They are looking to continue their development as major suppliers to the Contract Cleaning and Facility Management sector whilst maintaining a trusted reputation as a UK based Disposable Paper Manufacturer and Cleaning & Hygiene product supplier, including comprehensive own label ranges.

The focus of this role is to work closely with the Head of Account Management, other Group Sales Managers and the Sales Director to ensure that an effective strategy is delivered to achieve the sales growth and customer satisfaction levels required.

Whilst looking after your Area needs you will be expected to meet Sales Targets and objectives by building added value relationships with key business contacts from Procurement to Stakeholder level.

They are looking for ambitious and driven individuals who understand the importance of exceeding customer expectations. Talented sales people who know what it takes to deliver an exceptional service. Pro-active in nature and driven to exceed profit targets, to contribute towards the company’s objectives and further their careers within a rewarding and challenging environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to generate substantially enhanced earnings via the successful management and sales growth of your area.

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will report to the Head of Account Management.

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will generally be mobile based, with occasional Head Office commitments.

Main Responsibilities:

• Focus on your Client base to ensure satisfaction levels are always maintained.
• Maintain a body of longstanding Client relationships whilst developing and nurturing their business.
• Maximise the generation of profitable sales and achieve required sales/profit.
• Manage the customer relationship.
• Maximise sales by ensuring the highest possible levels of sales and service including individual customer attention and the negotiation of the best possible sales terms.
• Work closely with operational colleagues to ensure that account execution is in line with customer expectations.
• Start new relationships with new clients and prospect opportunities.
• Support the Head of Account Management, Sales Director and Customer Support Unit.
Experience / Qualifications needed:

• A strong understanding of how to promote products and manage customers (preferably experience selling cleaning and hygiene products to those responsible for Facility Management).
• The ability to plan and ensure that time is managed efficiently.
• Influencing and financial skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, infectiously enthusiastic attitude.
• A sales revenue driven focus.
In addition, you will be:

• A fluent presenter and communicator.
• Able to negotiate trading terms in line with MGUK company policy.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, with desirable experience using CRM/ERP Software).
• An excellent negotiator who can balance the requirements of both the company and the client to achieve desired results.
• Confident and articulate in all forms of communication and able to adapt their style to suit each situation or audience.
Benefits:
• A strong basic salary – Dependent on Experience
• Generous Profit-Sharing Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Car Allowance
• Fuel Card
• Tablet PC and Mobile phone
• Positive Career Path
• 28 Days Annual Leave (including BH)

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

Bench General Manager - Restaurant/QSR
Oxford
£41,240 per annum + up to £9k bonus & benefits

Are you looking to join one of the most rapidly-expanding and innovative restaurant brands in the UK at present?
Are you looking for a fast paced role in a thriving, busy environment?
Are you hard-working and friendly with a passion for customer service?

Our client is an international quick-service restaurant operator, who have experienced rapid growth in the last few years within the UK. Focusing on an American-themed menu, this brand offers a quality product that is freshly made to order and fully customisable. There are plans to grow the brand further within the UK, making this a fantastic time to join the company as a General Manager.

The role of the Bench General Manager is to ensure the smooth day to day running of the restaurant, whilst ensuring financial profitability and leading a motivated and engaged team. The ideal Bench General Manager will have experience within a branded QSR or casual dining environment where they have led their teams from the front and proactively developed others. They will be enthusiastic and passionate with high levels of energy to deal with a fast-paced business; in addition to demonstrating exceptional levels of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scheduling labour in line with a budget
• Cost-efficient stock control and ordering
• Coaching and developing your team to be the best
• Ensuring the highest levels of customer service at all times
• Controlling P&L accounts and reviewing financial reports
• Overseeing recruitment, appraisals, performance management and action plans.
• Ensuring that the restaurant provides a safe environment for both staff and customers

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hard working, ambitious and experienced General Manager / Assistant Manager. If you are interested in this position please apply with an up to date CV.

By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:

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Traditional Pub Manager in a friendly community - Salary: £30k + A Range of Benefits

Are you ready to lead a traditional pub with a family feel?

Our client is looking for a passionate and experienced Pub Manager to take the reins of their beloved local community pub. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to create a welcoming atmosphere, mentor a great team, and make a lasting impact in the heart of our community.

What They Offer:

• Great Salary & Benefits: £30k + perks, including staff discounts.
• A Family Feel: Join a pub that feels like home, where customers are regulars and the team is like family.
• Great Team Environment: Work with a dedicated team that’s all about quality service and good vibes.
• Autonomy: Create your own rota, implement systems, and drive intuitive improvements.
• Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and train staff to bring out the best in them.
• Vibrant Atmosphere: Maintain a fun, safe, and lively environment for our patrons.

What You’ll Do:

• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and manage a stellar team, ensuring a high standard of service.
• Service Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, from inventory to quality control, maintaining a spotless venue.
• Customer Interaction: Engage with customers, ensuring they have a memorable experience.
• Event Planning: Organize and promote exciting events like live music, quizzes, and more.
• Business Management: Monitor performance, manage finances, and contribute to the pub’s success.

About You:

• Leadership Skills: You’ve got the experience and passion for leading a team in a busy, customer-focused environment.
• Community-Oriented: You value the local community and understand the importance of a pub as a gathering place.
• Detail-Oriented: You’re organized, with an eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving.
• Customer Service Champion: You love interacting with people and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Join us and be part of something special. If you’re ready to take charge and make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Please contact Alex Humphreys on 01865415346 or email at: alex.humphreys@jubileetalent.com

Your new company
A dynamicmulti-purpose event complex in Liverpool where every day brings new andexciting events. This premier location offers a stimulating environment withopportunities to be part of world-class concerts, sports events andinternational conferences. The team is passionate and collaborative, fosteringa culture of innovation and excellence. With ample opportunities forprofessional growth and a supportive work atmosphere, it's a place where yourcareer can truly thrive. Plus, the vibrant surroundings and community spiritmake it a joy to come to work every day.

Your new role
An exciting opportunity for an experienced procurementmanager to join the management team to continue the delivery of theirwell-established procurement function. You will be reporting into ChiefOperating Officer (COO). This role will offer you a scope to lead onprocurement projects, including managing and overseeing all the tenderingactivity and engaging with and supporting our managers with the procurement ofproducts and services aligned to our social value and procurementstrategies.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience as a Procurement Manager or Category Manager or similar position
• Be proficient with handling data and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Self-starter who is driven and determined to develop their procurement career
• Ideally you should be CIPS qualified or working towards the qualification and have experience of leading on tender processes, advising on procurement matters in a commercially focused organisation and be able to own the continuous improvement of the procurement function.

What you'll get in return

• £41,550 - £46,176 annual salary
• Hybrid working policy with 2 days from home
• Flexible working
• An enhanced holiday scheme, which increases with length of service.
• An excellent local government pension scheme, whereby employer contribution is currently set at 14%.
• Access to a premium health care policy, which includes an employee assistant line, contributions towards a wide range of medical costs, such as dental and optical and staff discounts.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes.
• An excellent sickness pay scheme.
• Free onsite parking right in the heart of the city centre.
• Agile working and flexitime policies, where appropriate and in line with business needs.
• A dedicated wellbeing strategy to support staff when at work.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you arelooking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion onyour career.

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Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Location: Abingdon
Salary: Up to £35,000 per year
* Day time hours with alternate weekends *

Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef with a passion for fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead a busy kitchen at a garden centre restaurant.
The restaurant is known for their freshly prepared, seasonally inspired menus, and they pride themselves on being a fun, friendly workplace. They have been recognised nationally with awards including Best UK Workplace 2023

About the Role:

As the Kitchen Manager/Head Chef, you'll have full responsibility for:

• Leading a talented team of chefs and kitchen assistants
• Creating delicious, made-from-scratch meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Managing a seasonally changing menu, offering hot breakfasts, lunches, and snacks
• Setting the pace, food quality standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations
• Collaborating closely with the Restaurant Manager to enhance customer experience

Working Hours:

• Full-time, 39.5 hours per week
• 2-week rota: 4 weekdays plus alternate weekends (1 weekday and weekend off every other week)
• No unsociable hours or split shifts

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 per year
• A fantastic benefits package including:
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Free or discounted food
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company events and a supportive work culture

If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a dynamic, award-winning company and join a team that values fun, quality, and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you!

By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:

Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.

Your new company

- Brilliant opportunity to join a rapidly growing company in the energy sector in Oxfordshire
- The purpose of the role is to run multiple projects as part of the company's continued drive in providing innovative solutions within this exciting industry.

Your new role

• Managing Projects: Successfully overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring delivery within specified time, cost, quality, and scope.
• Project Delivery Approaches: Utilising various methods, including waterfall and agile, to deliver projects effectively.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with stakeholders to define project objectives, business benefits, priorities, and critical success criteria.
• Estimation and Planning: Conducting project estimation, resource planning, scheduling, cost management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Change Management: Planning and managing business change and implementation activities.
• Effective Controls: Implementing controls such as risk and issue management, change control, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll need to succeed
To be the successful candidate, you will need:

• Formal Project Management Accreditation: Ideally, possess formal accreditation in project management (e.g., APM, Prince2, or equivalent) at the practitioner level.
• Advanced Degree in Computer Science or IT: A Master's degree in Computer Science or IT is desirable.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in delivering IT projects within specified timeframes and budgets.
• Effective Project Monitoring: Substantial experience using project management tools, processes, frameworks, and reporting standards to monitor project performance and ensure timely delivery.
• Detailed Project Planning: Ability to create detailed project plans that guide clients, staff members, and project teams, adapting as business needs evolve.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Extensive background in collaborating with senior stakeholders and clients to identify project requirements, delivery timelines, and associated costs.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive annual salary of up to £60k: We offer an attractive annual salary.
• Participation in the Company Annual Bonus Scheme: Eligibility for our annual bonus program.
• Car Allowance provided to support daily travel needs: Assistance for your commuting requirements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the potential for up to 30 days based on length of service.
• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance: Coverage through Vitality Health.
• Life Insurance policy: Provides coverage at four times your salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support and guidance.
• Office Perks: Access to complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme: We match contributions up to 4%.
• In-house learning and development team: Devoted to nurturing talent and unlocking potential.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Location: Abingdon
Salary: Up to £35,000 per year
* Day time hours with alternate weekends *

Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef with a passion for fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead a busy kitchen at a garden centre restaurant.
The restaurant is known for their freshly prepared, seasonally inspired menus, and they pride themselves on being a fun, friendly workplace. They have been recognised nationally with awards including Best UK Workplace 2023

About the Role:

As the Kitchen Manager/Head Chef, you'll have full responsibility for:

• Leading a talented team of chefs and kitchen assistants
• Creating delicious, made-from-scratch meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Managing a seasonally changing menu, offering hot breakfasts, lunches, and snacks
• Setting the pace, food quality standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations
• Collaborating closely with the Restaurant Manager to enhance customer experience

Working Hours:

• Full-time, 39.5 hours per week
• 2-week rota: 4 weekdays plus alternate weekends (1 weekday and weekend off every other week)
• No unsociable hours or split shifts

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 per year
• A fantastic benefits package including:
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Free or discounted food
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company events and a supportive work culture

If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a dynamic, award-winning company and join a team that values fun, quality, and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you!

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Our client is a leading ethical childcare provider dedicated to providing the best possible care and education for all children. They operate nationwide; constantly investing in their people and facilities to ensure their nurseries are the best places for children to grow and develop.
Our client’s goal is to offer children an amazing educational experience from birth to pre-school, their most formative years. They focus on every unique child and our highly skilled and qualified teams provide the very best early year’s experience in a safe and stimulating environment.
Our client is looking to recruit a Nursery Room Leader.
Nursery Room Leader
A qualified nursery professional responsible for the day to day running of an allocated area or room within the nursery. You must be NVQ level 3 qualified or equivalent. An important role in training and developing staff by imparting knowledge and skills. You will be required to ensure the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment. You will also need to have a sound understanding of a child’s developmental requirements and to provide a range of stimulating learning experiences designed to meet children’s all round development. Successful Nursery Room Leader will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Our client offers great benefits which include childcare discounts, money off shopping and holiday vouchers just to name a few.